At the congress (Photo: VNA) Prague (VNA) – The Czech-Vietnam Friendship Association (CVFA) will focus on activities helping the Vietnamese community integrate into the host society and protection of the community’s legitimate interests in the next tenure. The CVFA President Milos Kusy outlined the direction for the association’s work at its 23rd congress in Prague on December 14. He said that the association will seek information about financial resources for integration projects, especially Czech language training ones, to help the Vietnamese community. Besides, the association plans to coordinate with the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese Association in the Czech Republic to organise events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (February 1950-2020). Reviewing the association’s performance in 2019, Milos Kusy highlighted its contributions to the success of the visit to the Czech Republic by Prime Minister Nguyen … [Read more...] about Association contributes to Vietnam-Czech Republic friendship
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Banyan Tree Holdings Prepares for Disruption to Steer New Directions
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 December 2019 - Known as an innovative disruptor with responsible entrepreneurship at its heart, Banyan Tree Holdings strengthens its founding competitive edge in people to future proof its mission of sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. L-R: Banyan Tree Group's big family celebrating its 25th Anniversary; Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Mr Ho Kwon Ping receiving the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award from The BHN Group President Mr Jeff Higley; Annual Talent Development Programme.Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, Banyan Tree Holdings continues to stand tall as one of the few steadfastly independent hospitality companies in a rapidly consolidating industry. "Set against an increasingly competitive and uncertain landscape, we are now in the middle of the river of change. We have left the home bank but not reached the safety of the farshore. And we need to be aware that we are in this zone. Being an … [Read more...] about Banyan Tree Holdings Prepares for Disruption to Steer New Directions
Exclusive long read: UN Mission in South Sudan – Vietnamese doctors helping to heal the wounds
Editor’s note: In November, Tuoi Tre News dispatched Pham Thi Hong Van to accompany the Vietnamese level 2 field hospital to serve the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the war-torn South Sudan. She recalls her experiences during her stay there from November 6 to 18. For a split second, the smell of steamed rice and mam tom – a Vietnamese fermented shrimp sauce known for its pungent smell – created the illusion that I was back in Vietnam. This small reminder of my home country was just one of the many surprises I would experience during my visit to the group of Vietnamese doctors and nurses serving United Nations Mission in Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan. I remember how thick yellow dust filled the air as the ambulance from the Indian Horizontal Maintenance Engineering Company (Indian HMEC) arrived at the Vietnamese level 2 field hospital with an injured staff member. Salunke Ramesh, 39, had his right hand mashed by a … [Read more...] about Exclusive long read: UN Mission in South Sudan – Vietnamese doctors helping to heal the wounds
Court rules painter Lê Linh owns rights to comic characters
The cover of episode 25 of Thần Đồng Đất Việt, painted by Lê Linh. File PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The District 1 Court in HCM City has ruled that painter Lê Phong Linh (pen name Lê Linh) is to be the only author of popular comic series Thần Đồng Đất Việt (Vietnamese Land’s Prodigy). The series features the history, culture and traditions of Việt Nam in the context of the Late Lê (1442-1789) reign with various surreal details. The series has proved attractive to both children and adults. Linh sued Phan Thị Mỹ Hạnh, director of Phan Thị Company, for violating his copyright. Between 2001 and 2006, Linh and Phan Thị Company co-operated to publish 78 episodes of Thần Đồng Đất Việt. Then, the company exploited the characters in the series to create other series. The characters have been featured in other … [Read more...] about Court rules painter Lê Linh owns rights to comic characters
Thailand: Chiang Mai to pursue Smart City model
Chiang Mai Walking Street (Photo: chiangmai.bangkok.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Chiang Mai province has planned to pursue a Smart City model to improve the quality of life of local villagers. Chiang Mai Provincial Governor Supachai Iamsuwan said the northern province is on track to develop public facilities, promote tourism, and enhance the quality of life under the Smart City model. He said the province will encourage cultural tourism, safe agriculture which helps farmers earn more income, environmental protection, trade and investment as well as the health of local residents and elderly persons. Chiang Mai province, listed as one of Thailand’s seven Smart Cities, has also planned to promote the use of electric vehicles with clean energy, which will be in line with the Provincial Electricity Authority’s development plans for cities and relocate electrical and utility cables underground to improve the urban landscape. The urban landscape improvement by relocating cables … [Read more...] about Thailand: Chiang Mai to pursue Smart City model
