Sĩ Đức Quang, 38, from the Hà Nội National University of Education, was the youngest person to become a professor in Viet Nam this year. The maths professor talks with Hà Nguyễn about his upbringing and his love for maths. Inner Sanctum: You were a talented literature student, so how did you end up researching maths? I have been interested in mathematics since I started reading the Journal of Mathematics and Youth in 1997. The mathematical stories and problems attracted me by their beauty, creativity and challenging nature. When I was a student, after learning advanced mathematics, I saw this subject is not only beautiful but also contains philosophy. One of the most important reasons for my interest in mathematics is that this subject is the basis for almost all other natural scientific subjects. I see researching mathematics as really meaningful work. Inner Sanctum: How did you go about mastering mathematics? When I was a … [Read more...] about Professor Sĩ Đức Quang proves if you’re old enough, you’re good enough
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Land ownership for foreigners in Vietnam
Property Land ownership for foreigners in Vietnam By Dang Hung Vo Sunday, Dec 15, 2019,09:00 (GMT+7) Land ownership for foreigners in VietnamBy Dang Hung Vo Foreigners in Vietnam can buy houses, including apartments and houses attached with land. Their homeownership right is valid for 50 years, and can be extended for another 50 years if needed – PHOTO: THANH HOA The policy on allowing foreigners to own houses associated with land in Vietnam has been studied and considered very carefully. In 2003, the author of this article, in the capacity as a leader of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, attended a meeting at the top decision-making level to consider the issue of this policy attached to the 2005 Housing Law. The conclusion of the meeting was that at that time, it was impossible to allow foreign individuals and organizations to own houses associated with land under any form in Vietnam. In view of … [Read more...] about Land ownership for foreigners in Vietnam
Emerging musician goes her own way
By Nguyễn Bình When Lương Huệ Trinh started experimenting with electro-acoustic instruments in her final year at the Việt Nam Academy of Music (VNAM), she didn't know much about them, just that she was falling in love with a new way of making music. Trinh was the first Vietnamese musician to study multimedia composition at Hamburg University of Music and Theatre from 2015 to 2018. STUDIOUS: Lương Huệ Trinh studied an MA in multimedia composition at Hamburg University of Music and Theatre from 2015 to 2018. Photo Nguyễn Lê Việt Anh Her most recent multimedia concert featuring a combination of music and video entitled Lettres De Hanoi (Letters from Hà Nội) was performed at the European Music Festival on November 30. The concert was performed by Vietnamese and French musicians featuring pieces composed by Trinh and Jean-David Caillouet based on a book by author Jean Tardieu. … [Read more...] about Emerging musician goes her own way
Con Dao recruits more tourism personnel as demand rises
Dam Trau Beach on Con Dao Island is one of the most beautiful on the island. (Photo: ivivu.com) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Resorts and hotels on Con Dao Island off the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are hiring hundreds of employees for various positions earlier than usual this year because of the increasing number of tourists. “Tourism establishments on the island usually begin hiring personnel beginning in March, but the move began early this year,” the owner of the Duong Thuy Seafood shop said. The Poulo Condor Resort, for example, is looking for 33 new employees for 14 types of jobs, while the Sai Gon Con Dao Resort and the Six Senses Con Dao Resort are recruiting seven new staff each. Con Dao authorities offer training courses to residents, but young people often jump from job to job, a representative from Sai Gon Con Dao Resort’s recruitment department said. More employees have been accepting jobs at smaller hotels that have higher salaries, but … [Read more...] about Con Dao recruits more tourism personnel as demand rises
Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season
Around Town Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season By Minh Tuan Sunday, Dec 15, 2019,08:59 (GMT+7) Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive seasonBy Minh Tuan The hotel’s lobby is decorated with glittering lights and Christmas decorations – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SHERATON SAIGON HOTEL & TOWERS HCMC – Many hotels across the country have been beautifully decorated with gorgeous Christmas trees to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has collaborated with Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon and Le Méridien Saigon nearby to organize a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to kick off the most exciting season of the year. The hotel’s iconic lobby was transformed into a mesmerizing “Winter Wonderland” filled with glittering lights, pink and silver seasonal decorations, a … [Read more...] about Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season