Le Ngoc Tuc (right) and his wife look for the photos taken in North Korea at their home in Thanh Hoa. Photo by VnExpress/Hanh Pham. Cheerful chatter and laughter filled the Hang Co train station in Hanoi on an early summer morning in 1965. More than 100 young men and women between 18-20 years of age were eagerly waiting to board a train to China en route Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. The youth were most outstanding high school students picked from all over northern provinces to study at North Korean universities. The students were seen off by some North Korean embassy officials. "We couldn’t prepare much for you guys now, but when you get there, you will be taken care of thoroughly, for sure," the officials told the students. Among the 1965 overseas students group were Nguyen Quang Thuyet, 18 and Le Ngoc Tuc, 21. Thuyet hails from Thai Binh Province, 105km south of Hanoi, while Tuc’s hometown is central Thanh Hoa Province. The two later became classmates in … [Read more...] about Old Vietnamese students remember a North Korea the world has forgotten – VnExpress International
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Going to Sun World to get lost in the fairytale domain
Sun World Halong Complex Sun World entertainment complexes are the only places in Viet Nam with both top-notch games of international stature and travels in a fairy-tale domain, providing unique experiences. Sun World Danang Wonders Endless fun with top games in the world The top entertainment paradises in Asia such as Genting (Malaysia), Disneyland (Hong Kong, Japan) and Sentosa (Singapore) have long been a magnet for millions of visitors from all over the world. Visitors to these places can joyfully play and challenge themselves in extremely modern games, and also find a high-class resort. In line with this trend, in Việt Nam, the Sun World complex system is considered an entertainment paradise and in recent years, it has met the thirst for entertainment of domestic and foreign tourists. Now, Vietnamese tourists do not need to go abroad to play the most advanced and modern games in the world. Because at Sun World, young people can enjoy endless fun with world-class … [Read more...] about Going to Sun World to get lost in the fairytale domain
Regulations moving in the right direction-But there is work to be done
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Free libraries inspires reading in rural areas
Duong Lieu village’s library in Hanoi has become a frequent destination for the local children after school. The library, which is managed by 20 volunteers who take turns, was built with donations from the villagers. It now contains 2000 books, including fiction, foreign language books, textbooks, comic books, and children’s books. 700 children have registered to become regular visitors. Phung Ba Hung, a volunteer who works at the library, said, "Children from other villages also come to our library. They love to read but there are few libraries around here. When this library opened, they were really happy." Local children reading books at Duong Lieu village’s library In addition to reading books, the children are introduced to life skills and traditional games every weekend by the library’s volunteers. Villagers say they are no longer worried because now their children have a safe place to go after school. "It’s such a relief to know … [Read more...] about Free libraries inspires reading in rural areas
Inspirational female leader in the new age
Female leaders are no longer a novelty. In many countries, women have been entrusted with major positions in the state apparatus or in large companies. An interesting conversation with Pamela Phua, new general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam, will help us discover the greatness in modern female leadership. Pamela Phua - General director of AkzoNobel Vietnam What do you think is the role of women's leadership in modern society? What challenges and opportunities await female leaders? I think the most important role of a female leader is to do her job well for all female and male colleagues. When running the company, she needs to break the barrier to inspire employees, helping them maximise their capacity. Female leaders always come up with different approaches to solve problems in a flexible way to encourage people's interactions and cooperation in a diverse environment. The inspirational power of a female leader always comes from wisdom, soul, and a heart that always wants to … [Read more...] about Inspirational female leader in the new age