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Awards of
9th Int’l Artistic Photo Contest in
The
Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) presented awards of the
9th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam 2017 in
The biennial contest, sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), attracted 11,448 entries submitted by 958 photographers from 36 countries and territories, featuring the sections of portrait, daily life and landscape, and the open section. Eighty-eight outstanding photos were awarded. In each section, organisers presented one VAPA gold medal, one FIAP gold medal, two VAPA silver medals, two FIAP silver medals, three VAPA bronze medals, three FIAP bronze medals, five VAPA honorable mentions, and five FIAP honorable mentions. Vietnamese photographers won four gold medals in the four sections. In the portrait section, the FIAP gold medal went to “Phu nu Thai” by Vu Duy Boi ( In the landscape section, “Tuyet voi dao Truong Sa” by Nguyen A ( In the daily life section, the FIAP gold medal was given to “Love in the snow” by Guanlai Ouyang ( In the open section, the VAPA and FIAP gold medals were respectively granted to “The swan” by Tran Tuan Viet ( Also on December 2, an exhibition on the photos of the 9th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam 2017 was also opened at the National Photo Archives and Exhibition Centre on Ton That Thuyet street, Cau Giay district. The exhibition will run through December. Vietnam, Italy agree to boost friendship, legislative ties A Vietnamese delegation led by Phan Thanh Binh, Chairman of the National Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children paid a working visit to During the trip, the delegation had meetings and working sessions with representatives from the Chamber of Deputies’ Culture, Science and Education Committee, the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs, and The Italian side appreciated the The two sides agreed to foster bilateral cooperation, especially in legislation, aiming to lay a legal foundation for stronger affiliation among social and economic sectors in both countries. Experience sharing and information exchange in law making, and those in professional and academic works will be also enhanced. The Italian side has had a plan to provide more scholarships for Vietnamese students in the fields of Italian language and culture, architecture, preservation of cultural and historical sites. The two sides debated specific cooperation orientations in the fields of legislation, university education and youth-related works, while pledging to facilitate cultural exchange and tourism cooperation, and consider the opening of direct air route from As planned, a delegation from the Chamber of Deputies’ Culture, Science and Education Committee will visit 99th Great Union Day of The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and the Chairman of the He noted more than 4,000 engineers and experts in various fields of In recent years, cooperation between Ben Tre province and Tulcea country, Hue and Iasi cities, Da Nang and Timisoara cities, the PetroVietnam University and the Oil and Gas University of Ploiesti, along with trade promotion activities, cultural and people-to-people exchanges have helped intensified Vietnam-Romania relations in multiple spheres, Thang added. Addressing the ceremony, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Valeriu Arteni thanked people of He appreciated activities of the Vietnam-Romania Friendship Association over the last 26 years. The organisation and its local subsidiaries, particularly the HCM City cooperates with RoK to improve education quality The Republic of Korea (RoK) is willing to cooperate with Vietnam and particularly Ho Chi Minh City to increase education quality and lecturers’ capacity at all educational stages. Chairman of the Korea-Asia Friendship Foundation (KAFF) Choi Jae-sung made the statement at a meeting with Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tat Thanh Cang in He thanked the southern economic hub for supporting the building of an institute to enhance Vietnamese teachers’ capabilities, and hoped to build 2-3 models in He suggested the two sides study cooperation programmes in education and enable the two countries’ lecturers to exchange experience in modern teaching methods. For his part, Cang welcomed the KAFF’s initiative as a practical move to help the city improve quality of the teaching staff and develop high-quality human resources training. He asked the KAFF to actively work with local agencies to study feasible and effective measures to carry out the project. HCM City cooperates with RoK to improve education quality The Republic of Korea (RoK) is willing to cooperate with Vietnam and particularly Ho Chi Minh City to increase education quality and lecturers’ capacity at all educational stages. Chairman of the Korea-Asia Friendship Foundation (KAFF) Choi Jae-sung made the statement at a meeting with Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tat Thanh Cang in He thanked the southern economic hub for supporting the building of an institute to enhance Vietnamese teachers’ capabilities, and hoped to build 2-3 models in He suggested the two sides study cooperation programmes in education and enable the two countries’ lecturers to exchange experience in modern teaching methods. For his part, Cang welcomed the KAFF’s initiative as a practical move to help the city improve quality of the teaching staff and develop high-quality human resources training. He asked the KAFF to actively work with local agencies to study feasible and effective measures to carry out the project. German duo perform “Piano Battle” in Hanoi The internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis from Germany enchanted music lovers with a variety of classical pieces in a concert show titled “Piano Battle” in Hanoi on December 2 as part of the European Music Festival 2017 in Vietnam. German duo perform “Piano The show was divided into several rounds, each featuring a certain musical style. The two artists, with distinctly different performance techniques, improvised on tunes that the audience requested. All members of the audience were invited to vote on the pianists’ performances and crown the winner. Originally created for the Hong Kong City Festival, “Piano Battle” has been performed for sold-out audiences in Europe, the The European Music Festival 2017 is an annual cultural event organised by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to
Green
works have become a global trend, especially when countries like
The
green movement was launched in the 1990s to reduce greenhouse effects during
the construction process. The development of green buildings will bring great
benefits to the national economy, society, the environment, and added values,
and create sustainable growth for the construction sector and real estate
market.
Economists
say there are many ways to understand what a green work is. They might be
green trees, architecture, materials, energy and natural resource saving, and
waste recycling. Each factor can contribute to the formation of a green work.
Dang
Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, said
“It’s important to increase the production of solar and wind energy, and to
produce and transport construction materials without causing greenhouse
effects.”
The
most obvious benefit of green works is to cut transport costs which often
make up more than 80% of investment spending through which to increase the
value of assets, speed up the time to return investment capital, and attract
more customers.
The
development of green buildings for housing for low and middle income
earners has become urgent in
Nguyen
Thu Nhan in charge of Vietnam Green Work Management Program said “Investors
play the vanguard role. When work is completed, investment capital only grows
1.2% but they can save 20% of energy, materials, and water.”
Nguyen
Tran
Vietnam, Italy agree to boost friendship, legislative ties
A
Vietnamese delegation led by Phan Thanh Binh, Chairman of the National
Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children paid a working
visit to Italy from November 29-December 3, aiming to promote friendship,
diplomatic and legislative ties between the two countries.
During
the trip, the delegation had meetings and working sessions with
representatives from the Chamber of Deputies’ Culture, Science and Education
Committee, the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the Ministries of
Education and Foreign Affairs, and
The
Italian side appreciated the
The
two sides agreed to foster bilateral cooperation, especially in legislation,
aiming to lay a legal foundation for stronger affiliation among social and
economic sectors in both countries.
Experience
sharing and information exchange in law making, and those in professional and
academic works will be also enhanced. The Italian side has had a plan to
provide more scholarships for Vietnamese students in the fields of Italian
language and culture, architecture, preservation of cultural and historical
sites.
The
two sides debated specific cooperation orientations in the fields of
legislation, university education and youth-related works, while pledging to
facilitate cultural exchange and tourism cooperation, and consider the
opening of direct air route from
As
planned, a delegation from the Chamber of Deputies’ Culture, Science and Education
Committee will visit
Severe mountain pass mudslide blocks traffic in central
Vietnam
A
mountain pass in south-central
Repeated
mudslides triggered by prolonged rain at the Khanh Le Pass since December 2
has blocked traffic between the tourist city of
Local
authorities had to prohibit all vehicles from traveling on the route to
ensure safety and deal with the situation.
According
to Ta Thanh Tinh, an official from the Directorate for Roads in
Landslides
occurred three times on December 2 and again in the evening, with the amount
of rock estimated at 7,000 cubic meters, Tinh continued.
“As
rain continued throughout the day, there are high risks of flash floods and
landslips,” the official added.
The
bad weather conditions have posed immense challenges for competent
authorities to ease traffic congestion.
The
Khanh Le Pass is 1,700 meters high and 33 kilometers long, being part of the
over 120 kilometer long National Highway 27C, which is the essential route
connecting Da Lat and Nha Trang.
The
pass snakes around the mountain and consists of multiple curves and sharp
turns.
On
November 24, a couple were washed away by flash floods brought about by heavy
rain as they were traveling on the mountain pass.
The
body of the woman has been found while the man remains missing.
Due
to an enhanced cold front, heavy downpours are forecast to continue from the
north-central
Farmers
in a popular flower village in the southern
Most
villagers in Cai Mon Commune, Cho Lach District earn a livelihood by growing
great bougainvillea, scientifically known as Bougainvillea spectabilis or
‘paper flower’ in Vietnamese.
However,
their business has been adversely affected over rumors that one of the
chemicals they use to tend to the crop can cause cancer.
“Such
rumors are ungrounded and harmful,” head of the provincial Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development said on December 1.
According
to Dr. Liem, the rumored chemical is a solution containing Triacontanol, a
natural plant growth regulator.
The
chemical is extracted from various plants by the Department of Applied
Biotechnology of the Can Tho University and has been available for sale over
the past five years to prevent petal abscission.
Dr.
Liem asserted that the chemical is harmless to human and it has been approved
by relevant state’s agencies.
“The
groundless rumors just aim to drive down the price of great bougainvillea
this year,” Liem said.
Many
Vietnamese would buy great bougainvillea to decorate their houses to prepare
for the Lunar New Year, or Tet.
Unlike
this time last year, sales of the flower were slow as people were affected by
the rumors, Liem said.
Nguyen
Van Tan, a farmer in Cho Lach, said he was able to sell a few thousands pots
of the flower at this time last year, but his current sales are fewer than
1,000.
Tan
said farmers like him have invested several hundred millions of dong on their
crops, but the rumors have taken their customers away. (VND100 million =
US$4,400).
Some
even had to save the flowers at a loss, asking for VND300,000 (US$13) a pot,
only a half of the cost price, according to a local trader named Tran Van
Hau.
114 Vietnamese students receive ROK scholarships
The
Republic of Korea Chamber of Business in
These
underprivileged students who have maintained excellent academic records were
chosen from universities nationwide by Vietnamese agencies such as the
Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs, Ministry of Industry and
Trade, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development, Ministry of Public Security, and Hanoi People’s Committee.
Since
it was first launched in 2015, the gala dinner “Share Together” of Korean
entrepreneurs has been held annually with the aim of supporting Vietnamese
students. At present, more than 6,000 Korean businesses are operating in
National awards honour contribution of volunteers
Seven
individuals and eight organisations dedicated to volunteering movements in
The
ceremony, in coincidence with the National Volunteer Festival 2017 was
jointly organised by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth
Union (HCYU), Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee and the United
Nations Volunteer Programme.
The
national volunteer award was launched in October and received 100
nominations.
Addressing
the award event, HCYU Secretary Nguyen Phi Long said the voluntary movement,
initiated by the HCYU in 2000, has involved 16 million volunteers with
activities covering various aspects.
He
expressed his hope that the awarding will inspire Vietnamese youths to make
greater contributions to the national development.
The
National Volunteer Festival 2017 presents an opportunity for Vietnamese
youths to share experience and raise their sense of responsibility towards
society, Long added.
Young
people from across the country shared experience and good practices in
voluntary activities during the festival in response to the UN International
Volunteer Day (December 5).
Autistic kids benefited from special library
A
library was established in
A
lack of reading and playing spaces designated for autistic children has
created a huge obstacle in helping the group integrate into society. Thus
such a library is a friendly environment to help autistic children open their
hearts and interact with other people.
A
parent of an autistic kid shared: "First of all, it is a playground.
Secondly, it is a place where they have friends to interact with, which is
especially important to these special kids."
Le
Thanh Tuy Vi, a volunteer revealed that volunteers' work is to instruct
autistic kids through games to know how to do teamwork and talk to other
people and their peers.
The
library offers a space and designated document system which suits the demand
of autistic children between six and 20 years old.
According
to Dang Thuy Hong, founder of the Library, the library was established to
address the lack of a reading space for the kids. Besides a book library,
they also hope to build an equipment library so that parents can teach their
children.
Besides
benefiting the kids, the library also provides parents with books and
documents on raising autistic kids, which are rare and expensive in
A
playground for autistic children to meet and develop while receiving more
love is what this special library aims to do.
The
model is expected to be expanded so that the community will have a more open
and sympathetic view of people with autism.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked in Hanoi
More
than 300 disabled people from
At
the event, Dao Hong Lan, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social
Affairs and vice chairwoman of National Committee for Vietnamese Persons with
Disabilities (PWD), said Vietnam has nearly 8 million PWDs, accounting for
7.8% of its population, including 1.2 million disabled children.
Over
the past time,
Mrs
Lan said the meeting provided a good opportunity for State agencies,
organisations and individuals to accompany PWDs and implement commitments to
supporting them in having a better life.
Binh Thuan province to welcome large number of foreign
tourists
The
south-central coastal
The
high season for foreign tourists visiting Binh Thuan province runs from
November to May. Foreigners from colder countries find Binh Thuan one of the
best destinations to enjoy their holidays.
Even
at the beginning of high season, Ham Tien, a luxury resort in Mui Ne, Phan
Thiet city has welcomed many tourists.
Mui
Ne is a popular attraction of the province which is also called “Sand
Paradise” because of its splendid sand dunes, blue sea and special
foods.
Erin
Phillips and her boyfriend, both from
Besides
traditional tourists from North Europe and Russia Mui Ne has welcomed a large
number of new foreign tourists from
Nhung
said “Nearly 70% of our rooms were already booked. More tourists will come
here next month and most of our rooms will be fully booked. We have welcomed
the most tourists from North European countries and
Seahorse
resort is a favorite stay of Russian visitors. With 151 rooms, Seahorse can
host more than 300 guests at the same time.
Mr
Tran Anh Thi, Managing director of the resort said that more and more foreign
travel agencies have chosen Binh Thuan province as the holiday stay for their
customers, and so tourist services should be increased.
Mr
Tran Anh thi said “Foreign travel agencies said that in order to attract more
visitors to Mui Ne, there are many things that still need to be done,
including improving our services, which means better tourist products and
staff. This is a key factor for our success in developing tourism more
effectively.”
Ms
Nguyen Lan Ngoc, Deputy Director of Binh Thuan Department of Culture, Sports
and Tourism said that based on the number of tour contracts signed with
travel companies, this high season, Binh Thuan will welcome more
foreigners than at the same period last year.
Ms
Ngoc said “This is the high season for foreign tourists to Binh Thuan
province. All businesses working in the tourism sector are asked to prepare
well from infrastructure to human resource to offer the best services to
visitors to Binh Thuan province.”
Binh
Thuan has welcomed more than 4 million tourist arrivals of which foreigners
reached more than 400 thousand arrivals, increasing 17% against the same
period last year. Binh Thuan’s final goal is always to become a safe,
friendly, and quality destination so that they can attract more domestic and
international tourists.
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