Honours and awards

Accordingly, the two first prizes were awarded to two authors from Việt Nam, Holi Thắng for his work Hào Khí Việt Nam (roughly translated as Việt Nam Power) and Nguyệt Vũ for the work Ra Hà Nội đi anh (Head to Hà Nội). The five second prizes, 10 third prizes and 18 encouragement prizes were also awarded to other authors with excellent writing and research about Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Special programme honours global Hùng King’s decendants

The contest was launched on June 19 by the Animals Asia Foundation in collaboration with the Hanoi Forest Protection Department and Phung Thuong Elementary School. It called on local students to join hands to protect bears, end bear bile use and promote herbal plant alternatives to bear bile. The contest attracted enthusiastic participation from the students, who were grouped into 87 teams, and together they answered the question: “As a member of a communication team, what will you do to project bears?”. The students showed their creativity in answering the questions through various forms, including paintings, writing letters, and collecting medicinal herbs that could replace bear bile before making presentations in front of the judges. As a result, 11 first, 23 second and 53 third place prizes were presented at the ceremony. Since 2016, the Animals Asia Foundation has been launching communication events in Phuc Tho District to raise local awareness of bear protection … [Read more...] about Winners of children’s contest on bear protection honoured

Hanoi (VNA) – Five officials and reporters of the Vietnam News Agency were honoured during a ceremony held by the Ministry of Health on June 19 to mark the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 – 2020). They are among one organisation and 134 individuals from news outlets, media agencies and management authorities awarded with the Certificates of Merit of the Health Minister in recognition for their outstanding performance in covering news and educating people on the COVID-19 pandemic. The only organisation honoured at the event was the Vietnam Television Film Centre (VFC), which produced the 50-episode drama series “Nhung Ngay Khong Quen” (Unforgettable Days) featuring the urban and rural life during the pandemic. It was recognised for both educational and entertaining values. The director of the film and composer Bui Quang Minh (Minh Beta), who wrote the motivational song “Viet Nam oi! Danh Bay Covid” (Dear Vietnam, Let’s win the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency honoured by Health Ministry for COVID-19 coverage

For the third consecutive year, FWD has become the most awarded insurer at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020, bringing home 11 awards which include 3 Excellence Awards and 8 Outstanding Awards. FWD has won 7 awards, which include 3 Excellence Awards, in the product and service categories with its suite of innovative, easy-to-understand and relevant products. FWD's Tied Agency bagged 3 Outstanding Awards in the Recruitment, Training and Development, and District Achievement of the Year categories. Seven of the awards went to several of FWD's life insurance and health protection products and services, highlighting the company's commitment to developing innovative solutions that push beyond established boundaries. … [Read more...] about FWD shines at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020 with 11 prizes

Thanks to the application of LEED’s latest green standards – Gold Version 4, the factory can decrease 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions/year By end of November 2019, Tetra Pak is collaborating with LOTTE Mart and NHC to launch the Carton House campaign in LOTTE Marts in Nam Sai Gon. The carton houses are made from recycled cartons and serves as a destination for consumers to bring their used cartons for collecting and recycling. … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak Binh Duong awarded the world’s most-demanding LEED Version 4 Gold certification