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It is the start of a virtual lockdown in Hà Nội, and it is hoped it will get us to where we want to be: a number of coronavirus cases within our capacity to handle. Food options can feel more limited than ever, despite the fact we are able to browse our phones to click on whatever our heart desires. We need to be prepared for the harder times that are surely not too far ahead. It is with this in mind that we want to give readers a look at a few of the delivery options available for food that, shall we say, is good for the soul. Last week, when Hồ Chí Minh City saw coronavirus cases soar by nearly 5,000 in one single day, people were panic-buying food for their families. You hear on national media that city authorities will never let anyone go hungry, that no one shall be left without basic necessities, but no matter how hard they work trying to provide enough groceries, there are people still struggling to find food. Now many who pick up rescue meal boxes are well-dressed not … [Read more...] about Delivery offers food for the soul in era of Covid

With abundant potential, Tay Ho District targets to become an outstanding cultural and green attraction of Hanoi. Tay Ho is one of the prettiest places in Hanoi, especially in the late afternoon when you go for a walk to enjoy the beautiful sunset on the lake and watch the locals exercise, ride a bike, or gathering with their family and friends, according to Brian Mcguire, an English teacher from the UK. Brian, who has lived in Hanoi for more than 10 years, has no plans to return to his homeland, where he says that it is cold and rainy too much. “I love the sun and the warm-hearted Vietnamese. I will live here forever,” he told The Hanoi Times . The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel. Photo courtesy of the hotel Brian is just one among many visitors coming to Hanoi and falling in love with the city, especially the Tay Ho area, also known as the expat zone. In fact, the area is one of Hanoi's best tourist attractions nowadays, welcoming nearly half … [Read more...] about Tay Ho promotes cultural and ecological tourism

It is a matter of fact that Hanoi is a renowned destination for the typical cuisine of Vietnam. The charming capital of Vietnam ranked first among the ‘100 the world’s greatest places 2021’ chosen by Time- the news magazine and news website based in New York City. “Vietnam’s 1,000-year-old capital is embracing changes while maintaining a strong sense of identity,” the newspaper wrote. Street food scene in Hanoi. Photo: TIME Pronounced the capital of Vietnam in 1010, Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in Asia, offering great examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center. The city is famous for its vivid yellow colonial villas and an enchanting busy life in the Old Quarter Area. Lakes, parks, green boulevards, and more than 600 temples and pagodas also add to the appeal of Hanoi, according to TIME. The iconic Hoan Kiem Lake is a beautiful enchanting body of water right in the heart of the capital. Next to the lake … [Read more...] about TIME: Hanoi is one of ‘the world’s greatest places 2021’

Many people in HCMC feel relieved of their financial woes thanks to supports from the community. As Ho Chi Minh (HCMC) is experiencing a difficult period due to the increasingly serious Covid-19 pandemic, many community initiatives have been launched to support disadvantaged people in the city, which is going through the largest coronavirus outbreak so far. Volunteered doctors Doctors in HCMC set up a Facebook page named Giup nhau mua dich (Helping each other during the pandemic), which rallied numerous physicians nationwide who are willing to provide remote consultation and treatment. Young doctor Nguyen Khac Huy, from Cho Ray Hospital in HCMC, told The Hanoi Times that he is trying his best to assist many patients in need. Doctor Nguyen Khac Huy, from Cho Ray Hospital in HCMC. Photo: Anh Kiet "Everyone can contact me via zalo [ the mobile-based free texting and calling app] at phone number 0909696899 or my messenger at … [Read more...] about Community initiatives help underprivileged overcome pandemic

Support policies effectively implemented for pandemic-hit workers: Minister All policies supporting workers affected by the COVID-19 have been implemented in an integrated and effective way, ensuring people’s life, Minister of Labours, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung told the 15th National Assembly on July 25 morning. The strong surge in COVID-19 cases since April 27 has put enormous pressure on the economy and society, he said, citing the fact that employment rate reached 2.52 percent, with the services sector being the hardest hit. Some industries are shrinking further this year, such as travel, lodging service and transportation. About 70,000 enterprises in the economy have suspended operation or gone bankrupt. The pandemic has also been attacking industrial parks and export processing zones where a large number of workers are employed, Dung continued. He stressed that HCM City, Hanoi and many other localities have imposed full or partial lockdown and social … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 25

Mark A. Ashwill I am a global citizen without national affiliation who sees the goodness and even greatness, past, present, and future, of every country. I also care deeply about those issues and areas – sometimes openly discussed, other times lurking just beneath the rhetorical surface, and still others not something to be spoken of in public - that are in desperate need of improvement. One of the most pressing problems in the world that you and I share are widespread air and water pollution. These are not academic or long-term issues but rather existential and immediate ones that affect the people and natural world of Vietnam in the here and now. I am saddened and angered by the total disregard so many people show for Mother Nature and their country by throwing trash out of their car windows, dumping garbage into lakes and rivers, and burning all manner of waste as an expedient yet toxic means of garbage disposal. These are acts of ecocide, defined as the destruction of … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs to get wise about being healthy and wealthy