Lao Women’s Union delegation visits Da Nang. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – A delegation of the Lao Women’s Union led by its President Inlavan Keobounphan had a working session with representatives from the Party Committee of central Da Nang city on July 1. Inlavan Keobounphan told the hosts that the Lao Women’s Union and its Vietnam ese counterpart have maintained their close coordination and intensified cooperation activities. She pledged to uphold the achievements to contribute to boosting the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between Da Nang and southern and central provinces of Laos, bringing practical interests to people and women of the two countries. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang highlighted the significance of the Lao delegation’s visit, during which, he said, Da Nang and five Lao localities will sign memoranda of understanding on cooperation for … [Read more...] about Lao Women’s Union delegation visits Da Nang
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HCMC, VNU-HCMC sign cooperation program for socio-economic development
The People’s Committee of HCMC and Vietnam National University–HCMC (VNU-HCMC) sign a cooperation program in various areas in the 2022-2025 period. (Photo: SGGP) The program aims to serve the goals of socio-economic development and integration of the city and the southern key economic region in the 2022-2025 period, and implement VNU-HCMC’s main missions in researching, training and serving the community. The cooperation program includes human resource training and development in the fields of IT, AI, urban management, mechanical and automation engineering, business management, finance and banking, health and tourism; scientific research and socio-economic development allowing VNU-HCMC to participate in the city’s key science and technology missions, seek measures for the development of culture and sports, study automation technology application of infrastructure management and operation, assess the social impacts caused by flooding and seek solutions to improve environment; … [Read more...] about HCMC, VNU-HCMC sign cooperation program for socio-economic development
MND reviews task performance in June
The event was attended by Director of the General Department of Political Affairs General Luong Cuong, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, among others. Reportedly, under the leadership of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense (MND), the whole-military has maintained combat readiness, managed the sky, the sea and the land, and promptly dealt with emerging situations. The military has collaborated with the public security force, sent troops and vehicles to help flood-affected people in Northern and North Central Coast provinces. On the other hands, the training work has been directed closely, with the focus on examining training quality of the first period, training teams participating to the International Army Games in 2022, and new recruits. The MND has well prepared for military schools’ entrance exam in 2022, directed military-defense tasks at all levels. The agency held ceremonies to … [Read more...] about MND reviews task performance in June
Summer camp for children with disabilities
Children with disabilities are taught to play hockey The summer camp taking place on July 2 at the Ho Chi Minh City Sports and Sports Training and Competition Center in District 11 aims to reduce the anxiety of families with children with intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome and help children integrate into the community. Special children including children with intellectual disabilities, children with Down syndrome, and autism often have difficulties in communicating and controlling language, behavior, and emotions when interacting with society and the world around them. However, they have a need for sports activities. Through these activities, disabled children are physically trained as well as helped to enhance social interaction and communication. Mr. Tuan Nghia, a parent of a disabled son named Thien Phuoc, shared that thanks to useful activities such as the Para hockey summer camp, children with disabilities have more playgrounds, and meet and interact with more … [Read more...] about Summer camp for children with disabilities
Literary works for children honored with awards
The awards ceremony was held to celebrate the International Children's Day (June 1) in Hanoi. The winning works are: Co Ban La Co Ban (Basic is Basic), Biet Doi Tham Tu (Detective Team), Emma Tham Hoa (Disaster Emma), Du Dua Tren Ngon Cay Bang (Swing on Indian Almond's Branch), and a short story collection and picture book Chiec Dep That Lac (The Lost Sandal). The annual non-profit awards were launched in 2020 to honor the best works by and for children. The award title is taken from the main character in De Men Phieu Luu Ky (Diary of a Cricket) by To Hoai, one of the most well-known Vietnamese children’s books. The awards include one grand prize called Hiep Si De Men (Cricket Knight) and five others called Khat Vong De Men (Cricket Desire). The Hiep Si De Men award was not given out this year as no entry met the criteria. The 90 entries included poetry, animation films, novels and short and long stories. "All the shortlisted entries deserve to be recognized and … [Read more...] about Literary works for children honored with awards
Escape summer heat at northern resorts with infinity pools
Hidden inside Muong Hoa Valley 15 kilometers from Sa Pa, Topas Ecolodge has catapulted to fame after western celebrities like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Manchester United football player Chris Smalling stayed there. It was voted as one of seven resorts with the world’s most unique swimming pools by Agoda readers. The absolute highlight of the resort is an infinity pool situated 900 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level and surrounded by terraced rice fields. The pool is warmed all year round by an environment-friendly system. Opened in 2005, the five-star resort has 41 bungalows built with white granite that resemble ethnic minority stilt homes. All their furniture is made from natural materials like wood, bamboo and rattan. There are no TVs, computers or even wifi. A night's stay costs from VND6 million ($257) per person. … [Read more...] about Escape summer heat at northern resorts with infinity pools