Venezuelan Ambassador to Việt Nam Tatiana Pugh Moreno. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro has invited Việt Nam to attend the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN 2021) as a guest of honor. The 17th International Book Fair is scheduled to take place at the Federal Legislative Palace in Caracas from November 4 to 14. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese publishers will not be able to attend the event. Therefore, the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela led by Ambassador Lê Viết Duyên will represent the country. Ambassador Duyên has sent a document to ask the Authority of Publication, Printing and Distribution to provide a number of books, newspapers, and publications in Spanish, which can introduce image of the country and people of Việt Nam at the book fair. “Việt Nam will be present in FILVEN, as well as in the hearts of all Venezuelans”, Venezuelan Ambassador to Việt Nam Tatiana Pugh Moreno shared in her invitation to the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to attend 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela as guest of honor
Children orphaned due to COVID-19 need another family: official
Medical workers prepare mid-autumn festival for children who are staying at Bình Chiểu concentrated quarantine area in Thủ Đức City, HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Linh HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has asked localities to promptly offer support to children whose parents have died of COVID-19, emphasising that a family environment is now best for them. The move was made as last week, HCM City authorities reported that more than 1,500 children had no guardians to take care of them because they lost their parents and close relatives due to COVID-19. To ensure timely care and support for the children at this tough time, the National Committee on Children and the MOLISA asked localities to collect information about the orphans, their circumstances, their desires and their guardians’ opinions so that agencies could offer suitable support. Local authorities were asked to provide the orphans with support following current regulations. … [Read more...] about Children orphaned due to COVID-19 need another family: official
Green finance promotes Việt Nam’s sustainable growth
Capital flows into green growth projects are still quite positive despite the adverse impacts of the pandemic. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Due to the adverse impacts of climate change, green growth financing projects play a very important role for the sustainable development of Việt Nam, experts have said. According to the World Bank, Việt Nam is one of the five countries most likely to be affected by climate change because most of the population lives in low-lying coastal areas. It is estimated that climate change will reduce the country's national income by up to 3.5 per cent by 2050, Vietnam News Agency reported. Meanwhile, an International Finance Corporation (IFC) study shows climate finance in Việt Nam accounts for only about 5 per cent of total bank loans, equivalent to US$10.3 billion, and the value is projected to increase significantly in the coming years. The IFC said the implementation of the national target of reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 9 per … [Read more...] about Green finance promotes Việt Nam’s sustainable growth
Creation by Vietnamese designer named among Emmy Awards’ best outfits
HCM CITY — Fashion creations by the HCM-City based designer Công Trí – the only Vietnamese member of the Asian Couture Federation, proved attractive for world famous celebrities. At the recent 73rd Emmy Awards taking place in Los Angeles, California, famous actresses have chosen outfits by the Vietnamese designer to shine on the red carpet. Canadian-American actress Catherine O'Hara poses for a photo at the 73rd Emmy Awards on September 19 in Los Angeles, California. Her outfit, a creation by Vietnamese designer Công Trí, has been named among the ten best outfits by Harper's Bazaar UK. — AFP/VNA Photo A flowing red outfit was worn by Canadian-American actress Catherine O'Hara, and was named among the ten best outfits by Harper's Bazaar UK . “Catherine O'Hara brought some colour to the red carpet, wearing a beautiful bright red design by Cong Tri. The ensemble was made up of an off-the-shoulder jumpsuit with dramatic draping and a long train,” the fashion magazine wrote … [Read more...] about Creation by Vietnamese designer named among Emmy Awards’ best outfits
Golden terraces of Tả Lèng
Bảo Ngọc Tả Lèng is known for its beautiful terraced fields that fascinate people, especially in September. Located in Tả Lèng Commune, Tam Đường District, about 8km from the centre of Lai Châu City, Tả Lèng terraced fields attract tourists by their poetic beauty. Tả Lèng Commune, Tam Đường District enters the rice harvest season when terraced rice fields ripen, creating beautiful yellow and green carpets. — VNA/VNS Photo Quý Trung Completely different from the countries that share the wet rice cultivation in Southeast Asia, the terraced fields of the Vietnamese ethnic groups show people's knowledge and behavior with natural water sources. Moreover, it is a long-standing farming method, a technique passed down through generations and the brainchild of people living in mountainous areas. The rice variety grown on terraced fields has durable vitality, is suitable for high hill soil and drought tolerant, and adapts to cold and foggy weather in the mountains. — … [Read more...] about Golden terraces of Tả Lèng
Hà Nội to renovate degraded apartment blocks by 2025
The old apartment block of the Ministry of Justice in Ba Đình District, which is graded D (in a very dangerous condition). VNA/VNS Photo Minh Nghĩa HÀ NỘI — Dangerous and degraded residential apartment blocks in Hà Nội will be renovated by 2025. The plan is part of a project on renovation and reconstruction of old apartment buildings in Hà Nội, which was endorsed by the Hà Nội People’s Council on Thursday. This project, implemented during the 2021-25 period, aims to eliminate unsafe and degraded real estate and improve the city’s urban environment and people’s lives. Data of the Hà Nội Department of Construction showed Hà Nội has nearly 1,600 old apartment buildings constructed between 1960 and 1994, some of which were even built before 1954. The city is reviewing to add about 200-300 properties to the list. According to the construction department’s inspections, more than 400 buildings show signs of risk, of which 148 are classified as B-grade which means the … [Read more...] about Hà Nội to renovate degraded apartment blocks by 2025
