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Vietnam Television (VTV) have announced they will cancel the long-running satirical Tao Quan (The Kitchen Gods) comedy this coming Lunar New Year. According to VTV, the show, which has been broadcasted every Lunar New Year’s Eve over the past 16 years, will be replaced by another programme. A scene in the Tao Quan (The Kitchen Gods) show Following the announcement, millions of viewers expressed their disappointment. Artists such as Xuan Bac, Quang Thang, Van Dung and Tu Long who often play major characters in the annual comedy shared their disappointment. The show is famous for its annual satirical commentary on Vietnamese society throughout the year. It features the Kitchen Gods reporting on the nation’s life to Ngọc Hoàng, the Jade Emporer of Heaven. Unlike the original legend, there are multiple Táo, that provide humorous reviews of the country’s economic, cultural and social issues. … [Read more...] about Satirical Tet TV show stopped after 16-year run

More than a year ago, Pham Duy Dung, 31, decided to move from his native province of Ninh Binh in the north to warmer climes in the south for the sake of his mother. "My mother is already old and becomes very weak whenever the weather turns cold in the north. It's warmer here, I decided to move. During the day, I work as a security guard for VND4 million ($172.4) a month. At night I collect empty bottles to try and earn some more money."  Dung lives in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Thanh District along with his mother, Tran Thi Diem. Her legs tremble and she has weak eyesight. One day, she got lost when she was at home alone.  "Luckily, some motorbike taxi driver found her and was kind enough to bring her home. Since I cannot leave her on her own at night, I decided to bring her along at work," Hung said.   Hung spreads out a collection of toys he has picked up from the streets to entertain his mother. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran. When she’s feeling well, … [Read more...] about Nocturnal ragpicker carts old mother along for the ride

Under the project, which started on April 3, specialists from India will study the steles and help Vietnam translate the epitaphs from Sanskrit, the ancient liturgical language of Hinduism, to Vietnamese and English. UNESCO world heritage My Son Sanctuary in central Quang Nam province. The move aims to aid the preservation of the sanctuary and shed light on its cultural, historical, religious and architectural values hidden in the towers there for thousands of years. The complex has Sanskrit epitaphs engraved on 31 steles made of brick and stone, the main materials used in building My Son Sanctuary, said Nguyen Cong Khiet, deputy head of the sanctuary’s management committee. The biggest challenge the translators face is that many of the steles were broken into pieces while some of these pieces have been lost, Khiet noted, adding that the translation will take a lot of time and effort. In addition to this project, the Government of India has provided about USD … [Read more...] about India helps translate ancient inscriptions in My Son Sanctuary

The Australian Government has just offered 50 scholarships to 36 female and 14 male emerging leaders from Vietnam to study masters programs at Australia’s educational institutions in 2020. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie poses for a photo with successful awardees of the program. Photo by the Australian Embassy in Vietnam According to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, the Australia Awards scholars were selected for their academic abilities, leadership qualities, and their potential to drive positive change in Vietnam. They will gain a quality education in Australia, advance their knowledge and build networks across a range of areas, including economic growth, disability, governance, food security, gender equality, health, agriculture and fisheries, infrastructure and regional stability. Speaking at the recent pre-departure briefing for Australia Awards recipients, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie said that Australia Awards scholarships are … [Read more...] about Australian Government provides 50 scholarships for Vietnamese students

The Australia Awards recipients were selected for their academic abilities, leadership qualities, and their potential to drive positive change in Vietnam. They will gain a quality education in Australia, advance their knowledge and build networks across a range of areas, including economic growth, disability, governance, food security, gender equality, health, agriculture and fisheries, infrastructure and regional stability. “My hard work over the past years has finally paid off. I feel so excited and am looking forward to the challenging yet fascinating experience in Australia,” said Ly Sao Mai at the recent pre-departure briefing for Australia Awards recipients. Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie to Vietnam speaks at the awarding ceremony Reflecting Australia’s commitment to social inclusion, awardees include people with disability, ethnic minorities and rural disadvantaged. Mr Nguyen Minh Tuan, a successful awardee from the Thien An Shelter Social … [Read more...] about Australian Government provides 50 Australia Awards Scholarships for Vietnam in 2020