Merchants are indifferent because of Covid-19. The pandemic has prompted people to tighten their purse strings and reduce expenses on flowers. The households growing apricot flowers in Binh Loi village in Binh Chanh district are also having the same concern. … [Read more...] about Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
Bay area air quality management district
HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses
In 2017, HCMC first envisaged the proposal to operate buses with 12-17 seats to ensure every resident could access public transport. There were to be 30 routes served by a fleet of 350 minibuses including through alleys that were at least four meters wide. … [Read more...] about HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses
Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
The workshop also provided insights into the current state and future direction of digital healthcare transformation in Vietnam. It highlighted best practices of Ho Chi Minh City health authorities on leveraging digital solutions to maintain delivery of Non-communicable disease (NCD) care during the COVID-19 outbreak. … [Read more...] about Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Flood-affected people receive support from donors
Meanwhile, VNĐ500 million ($22,000), which was raised from a musical performance organised by the Trưng Vương Theatre in Đà Nẵng and ‘Green Dream’ charity club, has been sent to help disaster-affected poor people in mountainous areas of Quảng Nam Province before Tết (lunar New Year). — VNS … [Read more...] about Flood-affected people receive support from donors
Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
The unique space has been recreated recently on An Duong Street of Tay Ho District. An array of peach trees, calligraphic works, kumquat trees, and daisy flowers feature in the space, helping revitalise the space of an old house in Hanoi celebrating Tet. Visitors have the chance to make Chung cake, a sticky rice cake filled with green beans and pork and wrapped in Dong leaves - a delicacy during the Lunar New Year festival. Visitors attempt to cook beans, prepare rice, and wash Dong leaves, before wrapping the cake. Traditional crafts require meticulousness and plenty of skill. The work proves exciting among many visitors. Making Chung cakes proves to be a great experience. An artisan guides visitors on how to cook delicious Chung cakes. Some young people are curious about how to make the Chung cake. The space is open to all and free until the end of January. VOV … [Read more...] about Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital