NDO – The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands opened the first-ever Vietnamese language class for Overseas Vietnamese in the country, on October 15. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands, Ngo Thi Hoa said that the class aims to nurture the mother language of Vietnamese children who are born in the host country, ensuring that they remember their roots, and strengthening communication among the Vietnamese community abroad. She expressed her hope that the Vietnamese families would encourage their children to take part in the class, saying that the parents play an important role in helping their children to integrate into the training course. Pham Van Dinh, whose child will attend the class, conveyed his gratitude to the Embassy and the Foreign Ministry's State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs for organising the course, which he described as a special gift for them. 16-year-old Lam My, a student of the class, said that she wants … [Read more...] about First-ever Vietnamese language class opens in the Netherlands
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Vietnam attends World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia
NDO – A 116-member Vietnamese delegation joined tens of thousands of delegates from around the world to attend the grand opening ceremony of the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) in Sochi, Russia, on October 15. Addressing the ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed almost 30,000 participants, guests and volunteers, from more than 180 countries from across the globe, to the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, which he described as a forum for the planet's youth and the most comprehensive event in its history. He stressed that the younger generation continuously provides the world with innovative ideas and urged them to create their own future, whilst striving to make the world a better place and embodying the boldest and virtuous dreams and thoughts. During the week-long festival, the Vietnamese delegation, led by Le Quoc Phong, First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) Central Committee, will attend the major … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia
Television programme raises fund for the poor in Hanoi, HCM City
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Source:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A programme broadcast on Vietnam Television linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with the theme “Joining hands for the Poor – Leaving no one behind” took place in Hanoi on October 15. The event was in response to the Month for the Poor (October 17 – November 18) launched by the Prime Minister. Speaking at the event, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the Party and State have paid special attention to poverty reduction over the past 72 years. The country now has more than 1.9 million poor households, 1.3 million of which need assistance in housing, education, vocational training and livelihoods, particularly those living in remote, mountainous and disaster-prone areas, he said. The leader added that the Party and State aim to reduce poor households … [Read more...] about Television programme raises fund for the poor in Hanoi, HCM City
Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
Some 150 members of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee led by its first Secretary Le Quoc Phong attended the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students that officially opened in Sochi, Russia, on October 15. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the opening ceremony The festival, themed “For peace, solidarity and social justice, we struggle against imperialism – Honouring our past, we build the future”, is organised by the World Federation of Democratic Youths. Art performances featuring ecosystem protection, poverty and hunger combating and education development were held during the event. Addressing the opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the outstanding contribution youths make to society, and called on young people to build their own future and make the world a better place. The festival welcomed more than 20,000 youths … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
Deputy PM directs flood recovery efforts in Thanh Hoa
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh inspects dykes in central Thanh Hoa province (Source: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh held a working session with authorities of central Thanh Hoa province on October 15 to direct the recovery from the heavy rains and floods that recently hit the province. He praised the province for evacuating 18,588 households out of landslide-prone areas and asked for more search and rescue efforts and attention on ensuring environmental hygiene, disease prevention and supplying water. The Deputy PM requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to promptly repair two dykes in Xuan Minh and Tho Truong communes, Tho Xuan district, which pose risks to more than 440,000 households in districts of Tho Xuan, Yen Dinh and Thieu Hoa if another downpour occurs. Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Deputy PM directs flood recovery efforts in Thanh Hoa
Drug runners shift transportation tactics
In the first nine months of the year, HCM City customs uncovered 14 cases of drug smuggling with a total of 28kg of methamphetamines, marijuana, and types of cocaine (Photo: baohaiquan.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - More and more drug traffickers have turned to aviation to transport drugs in response to tighter security measures of local customs and police, officials said. Pham Quoc Hung, Deputy Director of HCM City’s Customs Department, told the Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper that transporting drugs as airfreight packages and by express delivery has increased from the beginning of the year as smugglers seek to circumvent customs inspections. In the first nine months of the year, HCM City customs uncovered 14 cases of drug smuggling with a total of 28kg of methamphetamines, marijuana, and types of cocaine. Customs officers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on September 19 … [Read more...] about Drug runners shift transportation tactics
Scientists mull world water shortages
Delegates at the opening ceremony of the Green Technologies for Sustainable Water Conference in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Some 150 scientists gathered in Hanoi to discuss how to develop environmentally friendly, economically viable and energy efficient process to treat and preserve the world’s limited water resources. The three-day conference on Green Technologies for Sustainable Water 2017 (GTSW) that began on October 14 was organised by five universities – the University of Technology Sydney, University of Wollongong, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Vietnam’s University of Science and Vietnam-Japan University (VJU). Speaking at the opening ceremony, VJU rector Furuta Motoo said the development of environment-friendly technologies for water resource utilization and management is of vital importance in the context of population growth. With global water … [Read more...] about Scientists mull world water shortages
HCM City transport infrastructure lags behind population growth
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, as of 2016 the city had only had 1.93 kilometers of road per square kilometer of land. That number is around six times lower than what is required by Vietnam’s national construction standards, which is 10-13.3km/km2. The southern metropolis currently spares just under 7,500ha, or 3.58 percent, of its total area for the development of transport infrastructure, while urban planners put the ideal number down to over 22,300ha. Considering only construction land, this proportion still sits at 8.23% ompared to the planned 22.3%. Meanwhile, over 70% of roadways in Ho Chi Minh City measure under seven meters in width, posing a challenge for the development of public transport. Buses and taxis currently meet only 9.3% of the city’s massive commuting needs, while key projects to develop the first … [Read more...] about HCM City transport infrastructure lags behind population growth
VOV, ROK’s Gyeonggi province strengthen cooperation
Ky said, in September the Prime Minister approved VOV’s plan to broadcast a program in the Korean language, demonstrating Vietnam’s policy of treasuring ties with the Republic of Korea (ROK). “VOV and Gyeonggi province’s radio station signed an agreement in 2016 to promote Gyeonggi’s land, people, culture, and tourism potential. VOV wants to expand cooperation with other media agencies in Gyeonggi province. We hope Vietnam-ROK friendship will continue to flourish,” Mr. Ky noted. Chairman Jung said he hopes there will be more radio programs about Vietnam to be broadcast in Gyeonggi. On October 15, the first show produced by Gyeonggi province’s KFM radio station was aired on VOV24/7 English Channel under a bilateral exchange program. … [Read more...] about VOV, ROK’s Gyeonggi province strengthen cooperation
Nearly 800 traffic cops ready for APEC week in Da Nang
A ceremony was organized at Han River Port in Da Nang on the morning of October 14 to introduce the officers who will be ensuring traffic safety during the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Nearly 800 officers and hundreds of vehicles and special devices from 63 provinces and cities will be deployed for this mission. They will be tasked with ensuring traffic safety, preventing congestion, and escorting delegations from APEC member countries. These traffic cops will also coordinate with other units to tighten security during the week. Some 20 female police officers will partake in the welcoming of APEC delegates at local event centers. Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel General Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Public Security and head of the APEC 2017 Security and Order Subcommittee, considered the APEC a highly important … [Read more...] about Nearly 800 traffic cops ready for APEC week in Da Nang
