Action month for children

The history books in English do not only teach children a basic knowledge of Vietnamese history but also inspire them with patriotism and national pride. Publishers in Vietnam are embracing the creative teaching of history to children. Books with inspiring stories, stunning presentations, and accurate, easy-to-understand English will be useful for both children in Vietnam and those with Vietnamese child expatriates. The historical book of A Brief History of Vietnam in Pictures by Kim Dong Publishing House. Photo: Fahasa.com Kim Dong Publishing House has just launched an impressive bilingual Vietnamese - English book titled Luoc su nuoc Viet Bang Tranh or Vietnam - A Brief History of Vietnam in Pictures. Encapsulating the nation’s history in 89 pages, the book is presented in picture format with fine illustration displayed in the panorama. The publication summarizes the most important milestones in Vietnam's history, from the dawn of the nation's history … [Read more...] about Teaching Vietnamese history through English books

The event featured 60 photos following the themes of AO/dioxin pains; a concerted effort in support of and care for the victims; the building of the city’s association for AO/dioxin victims; and related people-to-people activities and the struggle for justice for the victims. Nguyen Huu Y, head of the municipal association for AO/dioxin victims, said the exhibition aims to spread a message that surmounting AO/dioxin consequences is the responsibility of entire society and that the victims are in dire need of care and attention from the community. From 1961 to 1971, the U.S. military sprayed about 80 million liters of toxic chemicals, 61 percent of which were Agent Orange, containing 366 kg of dioxin, on to nearly a quarter of South Vietnam. About 86 percent of the area was sprayed more than two times, 11 percent of the area was sprayed more than 10 times. As a result, around 4.8 million Vietnamese were exposed to the toxic chemical. Many of the victims have died, while millions … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition sheds light on AO/dioxin disaster in Vietnam

As exports formed a key component of local economic development, maintaining production chains was crucial for Vietnam. Vietnam's exports reached US$158.34 billion in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $35.57 billion, or 29 per cent over the same period in 2020. — VNA/VNS Photo In the first six months of the year, exports increased by 29 per cent and orders were rising thanks to the recoveries of the US and China markets, as well as tax incentives from the EU due to the EVFTA agreement, said Nguyen Xuan Thanh, manager of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Programme. Thanh took part in an online conference hosted by e-newspaper cafef.vn yesterday with other experts to discuss solutions for the economy in the ongoing fourth wave of the pandemic. “The remarkable increase is due to the demand for Vietnam's exports from major markets,” he said. Thanh said Vietnam was benefitting thanks to the continuing punitive tariffs on China from the Biden administration, … [Read more...] about Maintaining production chains crucial for Vietnam

Four private hospitals in HCMC open doors to Covid-19 patients The Saigon Times Medical workers on duty at a hospital. Four private hospitals in HCMC have registered to treat Covid-19 patients - PHOTO: TNO HCMC - Four private hospitals in HCMC have registered to treat Covid-19 patients, helping ease the pressure on State-owned hospitals for Covid-19 treatment, the HCMC Department of Health announced today, July 27. Accordingly, Trieu An Hospital registered to be split into two areas with one featuring 100 beds for Covid-19 patients. Over the past few months, the hospital has admitted and treated some Covid-19 cases who developed symptoms at its quarantine area. Xuyen A Hospital also registered to use 125 beds for Covid-19 treatment. The hospital has pledged to design and build a separate area for treatment to avoid cross infection. Besides, Nam Sai Gon International Hospital has resumed operations and registered to open its doors to Covid-19 patients, the local … [Read more...] about Four private hospitals in HCMC open doors to Covid-19 patients

To ensure the supply, the city has allowed the operation of delivery services but banned freelance shippers. Some 16 retail chains in Hanoi are committed to ensuring goods supply at stable prices in all circumstances, even for surging consumption demand. Hanoian consumers are shopping at Big C Thang Long on July 24. Photos: The Hanoi Times Those retailers included BRG Retail, Hanoi Trade Corporation (HAPRO), MM Mega Market, Big C Thang Long, An Viet Manufacturing and Trading JSC, Vissan Hanoi, and Saigon Co.op Hanoi, among others. Le Manh Phong, Northern Region Director of Big C said the retailer has raised the supply of essential goods by 30-50% and committed to meeting the increasing demand, especially for fresh goods, among local residents. VinCommerce has worked with its large suppliers to triple the volume of basic commodities and increase five-fold that of vegetables. Its partner Masan Group has raised production capacity to ensure supplies of … [Read more...] about Hanoi retailes committed to ensuring goods supply at unchanged prices

Bamboo Airways will cease all regular flights for two weeks from July 26 to August 7 amid the severe spread of the disease and social distancing measures imposed in major cities, it stated. Websites of Vietjet and Pacific Airlines on Tuesday showed few or no flights between popular destinations like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Most passenger flights between HCMC and Hanoi have been cancelled since July 23 as the capital imposed strict social distancing. Vietnam Airlines is the only carrier operating on this route with a maximum of two flights a day allowed. Between June 19 and July 18, the number of flights plunged 84.6 percent to 3,772, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). Vietnam has recorded 105,287 local Covid-19 patients in 62 cities and provinces since the new wave started three months ago. … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways, Vietjet suspend regular flights