Partying country songs

    Bridges made of tree trunks formed a path for soldiers to pass. VNA/VNS Photo A big meeting has taken place to remember what happened sixty years ago. By Nguyễn Mỹ Hà*   The song “East of Trường Sơn Calling West” has become a soul-searching tribute to those who trekked through Việt Nam’s deepest jungle to unify the country. Starting in 2016, the live-televised show has brought together thousands of former soldiers, volunteers and students from the North who volunteered to go South and students who opposed the American war at that time to share stories and memories and recall those who fell for their country. This years, 350 veterans, researchers and guests met in Đăk Nông at a national conference titled “From Trường Sơn to Hồ Chí Minh Trail -- Symbol of the Will for Nation’s Reunification” … [Read more...] about Meeting remembers key transport route

Rice export volume up but value falls The ministry said the total rice export volume and value in the first nine months of this year reached 5.2 million tonnes and $2.24 billion, respectively. The figures represented a rise of 5.9 per cent in volume and a drop of 9.8 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2018. Of which, Viet Nam shipped abroad 586,000 tonnes of rice in September for $251 million. The Philippines was the top market for Vietnamese rice in the first eight months of this year, consuming 1.76 million tonnes worth $720 million, 2.9 times higher in volume and 2.6 times in value over the same period last year. Strong growth was also seen in other markets, including Australia (75 per cent), Ivory Coast (nearly 35 per cent) and Hong Kong (nearly 35 per cent). The average rice price in the first eight months fell 13.8 per cent year on year to $435 per tonne. White rice led the way in the period, accounting for 47 per cent of total revenue, followed by Jasmine rice … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 14

A medical worker gives health advice to a woman (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop on active contraception took place in Hanoi on September 23 in response to World Contraception Day 2019. Co-organised by the Department of Population and Family Planning, Vietnam Women’s Union, and Bayer Vietnam company, the workshop discussed causes of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and the benefits of using contraceptive methods. Speaking at the event, Director of the department Nguyen Doan Tu stressed contraception helps families control their reproduction, avoid sexual-transmitted diseases, and improve living standards. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the country’s population increases by nearly 1 million on an average annual basis. Official reports showed that there are between 250,000 and 300,000 abortions a year. On the occasion, a mobile app, named ‘Song chu dong’ (proactive life), was introduced. The app offers adequate … [Read more...] about Workshop raises public awareness on contraception, reproductive health

Vietnamese singer Pham Hai Trieu has been living in Japan for nearly 20 years before he freshly decided to launch his first community music project titled Music video “Ly do toi sinh ra” (The reason I come to this life)" Vietnamese singer Pham Hai Trieu has been living in Japan for nearly 20 years before he freshly decided to launch his first community music project titled “The reason I come to this life”,hoping to convey beautiful messages to Vietnamese and Japanese people. The song, “Inochi No Riyuu” in Japanese, has become popular in the land of rising sun as it carries lively messages about life, family, friendship and love. Covered by American singer Christ Hart, the song is favoured by Japanese language learners and cultural lovers. Trieu said he really loves his brainchild which prompts him to translate the original into Vietnamese to spread happiness and kindness. “Honestly, I’d never done a music project for this purpose … [Read more...] about Music project further strengthens bonds among Vietnamese, Japanese