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Adorning a house with peach blossom or kumquat tree is a long-standing and elegant hobby of many Hanoians on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. A couple of weeks ahead of the Tet holiday, the streets of Hanoi are adorned with peach trees displayed on the sidewalks, ready to be sold or rented. Normally, these huge ancient trees with nice shapes, vivid flowers, and big buds are only found in large Spring fairs. This year, however, they are displayed right on the sidewalks, waiting to be purchased or hired. These hundreds of years old peach trees are being offered for sale by traders for tens to hundreds of millions of dong . This large peach tree with a canopy simulating a flying dragon is priced at VND250 million (US$10.900). If they can’t afford them, people can rent these old peach trees to adorn their house for a month before and after Lunar New Year’s Eve. The rental price of peaches is cheaper than … [Read more...] about Grand old peach trees grace Hanoi’s streets

Families will be welcome to explore the campus, including the new community and breakout zones for students and parents. The AIS senior leadership team will also be available to take parents on a dedicated tour and answer any questions. The new Australian International School (AIS) campus. Photo by AIS "It is fantastic to have new community areas that our students and parents can enjoy in a safe way. We are looking forward to seeing more campus upgrades come to life soon and provide an even better educational experience for our students," said Davina McCarthy, executive principal. The new environment includes a light filled entry lobby leading to a naturally ventilated courtyard, landscaped with mature trees, native plants, and a variety of shaded pavilions for use by students, teachers, and visitors. The campus upgrades offer a landscape with mature trees, native plants, and a variety of shaded pavilions. There are three new interconnected and … [Read more...] about Australian International School open day to explore Thu Thiem campus upgrades

Vingroup Vice Chairwoman Lê Mai Lan speaks at the opening ceremony of the VinFuture Award Week in Hà Nội on January 18. — Photo the organiser HÀ NỘI — VinFuture Prize is going far beyond expectation by honouring outstanding research that makes a positive change to the lives of millions of people, not only in Việt Nam but also all over the world, according to an exchange event with members of the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee as part of the VinFuture Award Week in Hà Nội on January 18-21. The events were attended by two Nobel Laureates and many world-known scientists, drawing the attention of thousands of scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs around the world. At the event, they shared their passion and discussed the achievements and sacrifices made throughout their scientific journey. They also inspired a love for research and opened up possibilities for Vietnamese scientists to approach international projects around the world. Speakers said that the … [Read more...] about Scientists: VinFuture prizes honour sci-tech ideas serving humanity

A memorial service was held for Lieutenant Colonel Đỗ Anh, who died while on a UN peacekeeping mission, on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A memorial service was held for Lieutenant Colonel Đỗ Anh, who died while on a UN peacekeeping mission, on Wednesday at the National Funeral Hall in Hà Nội. He was laid to rest at the Nhổn martyrs' cemetery in the capital city's Bắc Từ Liêm District on the same day. Major General Hoàng Kim Phụng, director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said: “Lieutenant Colonel Đỗ Anh is a young officer who died while on the mission. His sacrifice has been highly appreciated by the United Nations. His passing is a great loss, especially when Việt Nam is deploying more peacekeeping missions.” “This is the greatest loss in the last eight years since we participated in the UN peacekeeping missions. It is the loss for the army, the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping … [Read more...] about Service held to remember fallen Vietnamese peacekeeper

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested two suspects who caused a woman to fall and lose consciousness during an attempt to snatch her handbag last weekend. Officers under the municipal Department of Public Security, in coordination with the police unit in Tan Binh District, captured Phan Minh L., 16, and Ngo Hoang Anh, 18, on Tuesday. Preliminary information showed that the incident took place in Tan Binh District at around 9:20 pm on January 15. A man and a woman were standing next to an automobile parked along the street when two men on a motorbike approached and attempted to snatch the woman’s handbag. Although they were unable to take the bag, the strong pull caused her to hit her head on the ground and go unconscious. Ngo Hoang Anh is held at the police station in Ho Chi Minh City in this photo supplied by officers. The two suspects got away following the incident. The man and some eyewitnesses later gave the victim first-aid treatment and … [Read more...] about Two arrested after handbag snatching attempt knocks woman unconscious in Ho Chi Minh City

The project will make an important contribution to the city’s garbage treatment. The Soc Son waste-to-energy project is located in Nam Son Waste Treatment Complex in Hanoi, the largest one in Vietnam, will become operational from January 20. Incinerator No.3 with a capacity of handling 800 tons of solid refuse daily, will start the plant’s operation tomorrow. The plant has five incinerators and three generator sets. Under favorable conditions, the plant will generate electricity after 15 days of burning waste. Currently, 645 people are participating in the project implementation, including 125 foreign experts. The move came to help handle the issues of waste treatment in Hanoi, a very frustrating problem for residents living near the Nam Son Waste Treatment Complex. The construction site of Thien Y waste-to-energy plant in Hanoi. Photo: Bao Minh On January 7, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Trong Dong visited the project whose … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s largest waste-to-power plant to begin operation from Jan. 20

The Vietnamese officer lost his life while performing the United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic. On Jan 19 in Hanoi, funeral services were held for Lieutenant Colonel Do Anh, the first Vietnamese officer who lost his life in performing the United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic in early 2022. Representatives of Vietnam, including the Ministry of National Defense, the United Nations bodies, EU, and international organizations attended the funeral. Do Anh, 38, who worked as a military observer at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), died on January 6, 2022 at the UN Field Hospital Level 3 in Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. On January 8, MINUSCA and Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense held an online memorial service for the officer. His remains was brought to Vietnam on January 15. Lt. Col. Do Anh, 38, died in the Central … [Read more...] about Funeral of Vietnamese peacekeeper die on duty

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, government delegations, and leaders of some ministries, sectors, and localities attended the ceremony. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and delegates cut the ribbon of the technical traffic opening ceremony of the Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway. (Photo: SGGP) The technical traffic opening ceremony of the Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway. (Photo: SGGP) The Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway started construction in November 2009. After nearly ten years of stagnation, the consortium of investors invited Deo Ca Group to participate in project management and operation in March 2019. After restarting, Trung Luong - My Thuan BOT Joint Stock Company, with the efforts of thousands of officers, engineers, and workers, had stayed on the mission day and night and worked hard to execute the project with the spirit of through the night, through the holidays, and the pandemic. At the ceremony, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that the Trung … [Read more...] about President attends traffic opening ceremony of Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway

Reports delivered at the meeting revealed that together with dealing with violation cases, in 2021 the coast guard force actively carried out search and rescue missions and natural disaster response. In particular, the force mobilized 21 ships and 350 troops to rescue three vehicles and 67 people and helped local people respond to natural disasters and overcome their consequences. The mass mobilization activities were carried out in line with the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In the year, coast guard units focused on realizing two programs, themed “Coast guard troops stand by fishermen” and “Coast guard troops stand by ethnic minority and religious people,” and supporting pandemic-affected locals. The whole force took care of 28 poor students, supported the construction of eight houses, held three contests on national sea and islands for children, bought 9.5 tons of agricultural products to support farmers, and presented 35,000 facemasks, around 7,000 bottles of hand sanitizer, and … [Read more...] about Dissemination of coast guard force-related information to be promoted

During the visits to the Military Commands of Tien Giang and Ben Tre and the Border Guard Command of Ben Tre, General Quyet highly valued the proactiveness of the units in implementing their combat readiness plans, taking care of troops’ physical health and spiritual life, and preparing for the upcoming Tet (lunar New Year) festival. The GDP’s deputy director required the units to continue seriously maintaining combat readiness, grasping the local situations to promptly deal with unexpected issues, and collaborating with relevant forces to ensure political security and social safety in the stationed areas. In addition, the units should ensure benefits for troops, especially for the needy, during the traditional Tet festival, organize numerous activities for servicemen on duty, and take care of policy beneficiaries and needy families in the localities, he added. General Quyet also visited four affiliated units of the GDP in Can Tho city, namely the People’s Army Newspaper, the … [Read more...] about GDP leader extends Tet greetings to Southern units