Accordingly, the students, all from Hanoi-based high schools, achieved three golds and three silvers. This is the highest achievement of Vietnam’s team since they started competing in the competition nine years ago. Vietnamese students take part in the 2019 International Junior Science Olympiad. (Photo: the Hanoi Department of Education and Training) The IJSO 2019, the 16th of its kind, under the theme “Inspiring young generations and preparing skills for the future”, was hosted by Qatar from December 2 to 12 and attracted 326 students from 70 nations and territories worldwide. The competition is annually organized in rotation by the Ministry of Education and Training of the individual participating countries. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students bring home three golds at IJSO 2019
Far away home book
A 124-year-old Mekong Delta house bespeaks opulence and romance
The 258 square meter Huynh Thuy Le House was built in 1895 by Huynh Cam Thuan, a wealthy Chinese businessman, on the banks of the Sa Dec River, Dong Thap Province. The house, on 255A Nguyen Hue Street, combines Chinese architecture with some Western elements. When Thuan passed away, his youngest son, Huynh Thuy Le, inherited the house, and it was named after him. Besides its architectural features and artifacts that reflect the luxurious lifestyle of a very wealthy person many years ago, the house acquired added interest with Le’s love story. By chance, Le met Marguerite Duras, a writer, on a ferry in 1929. Le's father did not approve of their relationship and his will prevailed. After the writer returned to France, Le married a Vietnamese woman. Duras turned their relationship into an autobiographical novel, The Lover. The work was awarded the Goncourt prize, France's top literature award and translated into 43 languages. It was later adapted into an eponymous … [Read more...] about A 124-year-old Mekong Delta house bespeaks opulence and romance
Vietnam’s airlines transport nearly 55 million passengers this year
Vietnam’s airlines have so far this year transported 54.7 million passengers and 435,000 tonnes of cargo, respectively, 11.4 percent and 7.6 percent higher than the figures last year. (Illustrative image. Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s airlines have so far this year transported 54.7 million passengers and 435,000 tonnes of cargo, respectively 11.4 percent and 7.6 percent higher than the figures last year, revealed Vo Huy Cuong, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, on December 13. Speaking at a conference in Hanoi, Cuong further said as of last month, their fleet was 212 aircraft, 44 more than in 2018. This year also saw to presence of one more carrier, the Bamboo Airways. By the last day of November, their airlines had conducted over 295,000 flights, 9.4 percent more than 2018, of which 255,000 were on time and 699 cancelled. Bamboo Airways tops the list of punctuality with 94 percent, followed by Vasco, Vietnam Airlines, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s airlines transport nearly 55 million passengers this year
A visit to Hanoi’s biggest dental clinic – Navii Dental Care
Located in the heart of Hanoi, Navii Dental Care clinic is a highly trusted address for dental treatment and restoration of not only Vietnamese but also foreigners. What has made this dental center a fame under hostile competition due to mushrooming clinics for over the past 20 years? Convenient locations and modern facilities Location plays a vital role in the success of a business. Navii Dental centers are situated at the center of Hanoi: No. 42 Cua Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District and 36 Hoa Ma Street, Hai Ba Trung District. These are populated places that have become the destinations of most foreign tourists. Thus, Navii Dental clinic has got the key to access a great number of potential customers. Furthermore, the clinic has been investing on the latest dental technologies and state-of-the-art equipment to maintain the high quality of treatments and patients’ comfort. Sterile area of 32 m² eliminates the possibility of cross-contamination. Navii … [Read more...] about A visit to Hanoi’s biggest dental clinic – Navii Dental Care
BTV Cup 2019 to kick off in Binh Duong province
Vietnam's U20 football team will take part in the BTV Cup on December 14-18. (Photo: thethao247.vn) Binh Duong (VNA) - The 20th International Binh Duong Television (BTV) Football Cup will be held at Go Dau Stadium in southern Binh Duong province from December 14-18. The annual tournament will feature Myanmar U20, Cambodia U20, Vietnam U20 and the hosts Becamex Binh Duong FC. This year, the organisers have changed the competition format. Instead of playing in round robin format, teams will play a knockout fixture with the two winners advancing to the final. The champions will walk away with 500 million VND (21,600 USD). Binh Duong will play Myanmar in the opener, while Vietnam will face Cambodia in a later match on December 14. Last year, Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC won the tournament with three wins and one loss./. VNA … [Read more...] about BTV Cup 2019 to kick off in Binh Duong province