The young man's journey lasted from May 18 to June 12, 2019. Starting from Hanoi, he cycled to Phu Ly, Ninh Binh (northern Vietnam), Da Nang, Hue, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang (central region), Da Lat (Central Highlands), Phan Thiet (central region), Vung Tau and ended his journey in HCMC (southern Vietnam). His companion rode with him to Da Nang then decided to catch a plane to HCMC due to fatigue. … [Read more...] about South Korean student cycles across Vietnam
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Disabled people face numerous challenges during Covid-19 pandemic: UNDP
When asked about their immediate needs, respondents focused on food, a cash allowance or other financial support, showcasing the significance of an immediate disability-inclusive response because they are already the poorest of the poor, have now lost their jobs and are having difficulty finding alternative sources of income. … [Read more...] about Disabled people face numerous challenges during Covid-19 pandemic: UNDP
Tourism revenue reaches VND8,300 billion in the first five months
Although seeing a noticeable decline in number of visitors, experts believed that is a golden time for domestic tourists who have opportunities to enjoy high-class tourist services and attractions which were only for international visitors visiting Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Ha Long Bay, caves in Quang Binh at promotional prices as well as to create advantage for breakthroughs in the smokeless industry. … [Read more...] about Tourism revenue reaches VND8,300 billion in the first five months
Resilience, agility and humanity: some lessons from the pandemic
Other companies, NGOs, and institutions have similar stories to tell of remarkable things achieved in an impossibly short timeframe across boundaries, cultures, and languages. It is my hope that our experiences will help to inform the global response to the crisis in terms of health policy, vaccine and treatment development, and economic assistance to countries in the throes of the pandemic as well as those rebuilding. What we have seen so far has been intermittently encouraging, but there have been some ugly episodes of me-first thinking by some individuals and governments that may harm everyone in the long run. … [Read more...] about Resilience, agility and humanity: some lessons from the pandemic
