Books

Quang has translated over 40 famous German literary works into Vietnamese. Photo vietnamplus.vn HÀ NỘI — German-language translator,  Lê Quang, has released his first book in Vietnamese about the 30 years he spent living and working in Germany. The book, titled Nước Đức Từ A Đến Z (Germany from A to Z), is 260-pages and includes 29 topics beginning with the 29 letters of the German alphabet. In his career as a translator, Quang has translated over 40 famous German literary works into Vietnamese such as Der Vorleser (The Reader), Die Liebhaberinnen (Women as Lovers ) or Die Vermessung der Welt (Measuring the World). However, Nước Đức Từ A Đến Z is Quang’s first literary work of his own. The introduction, written by literary critic Phạm Xuân Nguyên, refers to the author as “a German named Quang”. Nguyên says the book’s structure makes it a ‘convenient read’ and that it is easy to follow and allows the author to be “detailed, vivid and realistic”. “The book is essential and … [Read more...] about Books: Lê Quang’s ‘Germany from A – Z’ debuts in Hà Nội

Many ancient writings, recorded by foreigners themselves, directly or indirectly recognise Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). Among them is “Hai ngoai ky su” (Haiwai jishi) - an ancient Chinese book by a Chinese monk. During the Qing Dynasty, in his book “Hai ngoai ky su” (Haiwai jishi), Shi Da Shan, a Chinese monk, noted down what he saw on his trip from Guangdong in China to Thuan Hoa in Vietnam in 1695. He mentioned Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu of Vietnam and the activities of Vietnamese naval soldiers in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes. The book is among the ancient bibliographies by Chinese that note in an honest way Vietnam’s activities to realise its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos at that time./. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Chinese book recognises Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos

The head of a market surveillance team in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and his two staff have been arrested for their connections with the production and sale of more than three 3.2 million fake textbooks. Police from the Ministry of Public Security on Saturday announced that they have detained and prosecuted three persons from a unit under the Hanoi Market Surveillance Department, on charges of “abusing positions and powers while performing official duties.” The detainees include Le Viet Phuong, the team’s leader, and his two inferiors, Pham Ngoc Hai and Thanh Thi Dong Phuong, who have been arrested as a result of further investigation into the counterfeiting and sale of textbooks with the largest ever volume in Vietnam. This counterfeiting case was uncovered at Hanoi Printing and Culture Communication Joint Stock Company, Phu Hung Phat Production and Trading Company Limited, and many related units. These supplied photos show Le Viet Phuong, Pham Ngoc Hai and Thanh Thi … [Read more...] about Three market monitors held for involvement in Vietnam’s largest ever book counterfeiting ring

The HCM City Department of Tourism regularly updates information about hotels used as quarantine facilities for close contacts of COVID-19 patients. VNA/VNS Photo Trần Lê Lâm HCM CITY— People who are close contacts of COVID-19 cases can book hotels for quarantine at the www.hochiminhcity.gov.vn website of the city Department of Tourism. Overcrowding is occurring at quarantine facilities in the city as the number of COVID-19 cases has risen, leading to an increased need for quarantine at hotels. The department is co-operating with Traveloka Việt Nam to provide information on hotels used as quarantine facilities and their prices as well as unoccupied rooms. People can book online and pay via the website of www.traveloka.com/vi-vn/promotion/khachsancachly or the Traveloka application, starting on August 1. This co-operation is part of the programme called HCM City Tourism Sector Joining the Fight against COVID-19. The Department of Tourism … [Read more...] about Bookings for quarantine hotels can be made via city website or app

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

A series of world classic books for children have recently been introduced to the local book market. The cover of Black Horse and The Story of the Jungle, published by Kim Đồng Publishing House. Photo tuoitre.vn The series, consisting of six books, is published by the Kim Đồng Publishing House. The first book is Hắc Tuấn Mã (Black Horse), the memoirs of a horse. It is the latest Vietnamese version of the classic Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions, the Autobiography of a Horse by British novelist Anna Sewell, one of the world’s best authors of children books. Black Horse rarely has peaceful moments yet he still believes in the sacred affection between owners and pets. It is a light of hope, a source of cool water that partially soothes the bitterness and pain of the whip, according to a report in VnExpress.net. The book gives readers a look at the relationship between humans and their four-legged friends and how animals should be treated more humanely. … [Read more...] about Series of classic books for children launched in domestic market