An article on the case run by foreign media (Source: Majorcadailybulletin) Hanoi (VNA) – Police on the Spanish island of Mallorca on June 25 said they had arrested two Vietnamese citizens accused of raping a 17-year-old girl and privacy violation, according to the Vietnam ese Embassy in Spain. The two have been released on bail and waiting for Spanish authorities' decision, the embassy said. After learning about the case, the embassy took initial steps in citizen protection , held working sessions with local competent agencies to verify the information, and asked the Spanish side to ensure the rights and legitimate interests of the citizens and provide updates on the settlement./. VNA … [Read more...] about Embassy: two Vietnamese arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault
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Over 18,000 volunteers take part in exam assistance program
At the launching ceremony of the exam assistance program, "Tiep suc mua thi" This year’s campaign attracted more than 18,000 students who are divided into 16 groups offering assistance to candidates at 158 exam sites, such as providing candidates with information related to the exam, resolving emergencies, ensuring security and helping regulate traffic near testing locations during the national high school examination period from July 6-9, Director of the Student Assistance Center in HCMC, Le Xuan Dung said. The exam assistance program has two phases running from May to July. In the first stage, volunteers offered health care and helped students study online and prepare for the upcoming examination. The program will also hand over 60 scholarships worth VND 2 million each and gifts to disadvantaged students affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 18,000 volunteers take part in exam assistance program. The city's artists attend the launching ceremony to support the … [Read more...] about Over 18,000 volunteers take part in exam assistance program
HCMC, north central provinces boost linkage for tourism development
Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang visits a display booth of Nghe An Province's local products. (Photo: SGGP) Attending the event was Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet, head of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Trung Khanh, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Nghe An Province Nguyen Duc Trung, Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang and Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Manh Quyen, leaders of provinces and travel businesses. The event aims to promote potential and the value of natural resources for tourism of localities as well as exploit trans-provincial and trans-regional tourism products, affirming the country's position on the world tourist map. The forum is the city’s 6th tourism development cooperation program promoting the linkage in tourism between HCMC and eight cities, provinces in the Northwest region , 13 Southern provinces and cities , … [Read more...] about HCMC, north central provinces boost linkage for tourism development
Legislature backs Vietnam-U.K. education cooperation: top legislator
Addressing the forum, Hue stated education is a leading national policy in Vietnam, identified as one of the three breakthroughs to implement the nation’s socio-economic development strategy. Every year, Vietnam spends 20% of its national budget on education and training. He said to create a strong transition in human resource development, Vietnam has determined that it is necessary to actively carry out international integration and promote foreign investment attraction in education for quality improvement. With the country’s law made to facilitate businesses in the sector, Vietnam has to date attracted more than 500 foreign-funded educational projects worth 4 billion USD. Despite challenges and difficulties, room remains extensive for investing in Vietnam’s education, Hue affirmed. He wished the bilateral educational cooperation will be concretized through impressive numbers, and recommended the two sides pay attention to step up exchanges of students and lecturers as well as … [Read more...] about Legislature backs Vietnam-U.K. education cooperation: top legislator
International Day of Yoga marked in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
A Yoga performance at the event (Photo: VNA) Ba Ria - Vung Tau (VNA) – More than 600 yogis in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau gathered at an event on June 2 to celebrate the International Day of Yoga 2022 (June 21). Addressing the event, Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Thi Anh Hong said that the International Day of Yoga is a chance for yogis to meet, exchange experience and spread Yoga spirit to the community, but also an opportunity for the Vietnam ese and Indian people to foster cultural exchanges, thus enhancing the sound relations between the two countries as well as Ba Ria-Vung Tau and India in particular. Hong said that currently, the province is home to nearly 60 Yoga clubs and 80 training facilities. Yoga has been practiced by a large number of local residents, she added. For his part, Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Madan Mohan Sethi said that Yoga connects the mind and body of humans, and … [Read more...] about International Day of Yoga marked in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
COVID-19: national caseload rises to 10,745,631 on June 29
A health worker takes a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national caseload of COVID-19 reached 10,745,631 on June 29, according to the Ministry of Health . A total 9,387 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 29, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,675,359. There are 49 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,087. On June 28, 527,610 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 231,461,079./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: national caseload rises to 10,745,631 on June 29