Viet Nam News BUENOS AIRES — Việt Nam wants to learn from Argentina’s experience in campaigns to prevent harm from tobacco, alcohol and non-contagious diseases, as well as in providing initial healthcare and improving public health, said Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến. Tiến made the statement at a meeting with Adolfo Rubinstein, Deputy Minister in charge of health at the Ministry of Social Development of Argentina, within the framework of her visit to Argentina from Friday to Monday. The visit aimed to learn about the health system in Argentina and share experiences in public health issues of common concern. Tiến affirmed that this is an occasion for the two sides to enhance mutual understanding and foster bilateral co-operation in the health sector. Rubinstein and other health experts introduced their country’s health system to Vietnamese delegates as well as Argentina’s policies in ensuring and improving public … [Read more...] about Việt Nam looks to boost health co-operation with Argentina
Việt Nam draw with Indonesia at AFC U16 Champs
U16 Việt Nam (white) go head to head with U16 Indonesia. — Photo zing.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — U16 Việt Nam drew 1-1 with U16 Indonesia in the second match of Group C in the final round of the Asian Confederation Cup (AFC) U16 Championship, held on Monday at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Malaysia. Entering the match with great expectations, Việt Nam created a surprise as it opened the score to 1-0 following Văn Khang’s expert shot. However, Việt Nam could not protect its triumph, as Sutan Zico scored a goal for Indonesia in the second half. In the last minutes, Việt Nam had more chances but failed to achieve more goals. After the match, U16 Việt Nam ranked third with 1 point. In its final match, Việt Nam will meet U16 Iran on September 27. Meanwhile, two teams at the top of Group C, U16 Indonesia and U16 India, will meet to compete for the top rank of the table. — VNS … [Read more...] about Việt Nam draw with Indonesia at AFC U16 Champs
First Vietnamese students’ sport festival in Czech Republic
A tug of war competition at the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The 1st sport festival for Vietnamese students in the Czech Republic took place in Brno city on September 22-23 with support from the Vietnamese Embassy and the Association of Vietnamese people in the country. The event attracted Vietnamese postgraduates and students pursuing their studies in the Czech Republic, who competed in football, table tennis, badminton, and tug of war. Nguyen Van Phu, Chairman of the Vietnamese students and youth association in the European country, thanked the embassy and the association for their support which, he said, contributed to the event’s success. The festival helped to encourage sport and exercise movements, as well as promote solidarity among Vietnamese youths working and studying in the country, he added.-VNA … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese students’ sport festival in Czech Republic
Reporters share experiences in writing about tobacco prevention
At the conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese reporters and editors were equipped with skills and information to improve their writings about long-term harmful effects of tobacco and the need to raise the tax on tobacco at a conference held in Hanoi on September 25. Jointly held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications and Healthbridge Foundation of Canada, the event was part of activities to realise Decision No.229/QD-TTg approving the national strategy on tobacco harm prevention and control until 2020, and Decision No.517/QD-BTTTT on issuing plan to organise conference providing information and skill training for reporters of both central and local press agencies. International efforts to prevent tobacco harms, benefits of tobacco taxes, and the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s recommendations were updated at the event. In addition, public opinion on the increase in tobacco taxes as well as results of the research on the impacts of … [Read more...] about Reporters share experiences in writing about tobacco prevention
Vietnam chess brings strongest formation to Batumi Chess Olympiad
The Vietnam national chess team arrived in the Batumi of Georgia to compete in the 43rd Batumi Chess Olympiad, which began yesterday. Vietnam chess brings strongest formation to 43rd Batumi Chess Olympiad — Photo 24h.com.vn This year, the national team includes Lê Quang Liêm, Trần Tuấn Minh, Nguyễn Ngọc Trường Sơn, Đào Thiên Hải and Nguyễn Anh Khôi in men’s doubles. Meanwhile, Phạm Lê Thảo Nguyên, Võ Thị Kim Phụng, Nguyễn Thị Mai Hưng, Hoàng Thị Bảo Trâm and Bạch Ngọc Thùy Dương will compete in women’s doubles. Vietnam’s chess grandmaster Hải was chosen as captain of the team. Most of players were selected from HDBank Cup International Open Chess tournament. Among them, Liêm and Sơn have been champions for years. The tournament is a … [Read more...] about Vietnam chess brings strongest formation to Batumi Chess Olympiad
Witness to a century of change: Hanoi’s iconic structures
The Huc Bridge The Huc Bridge was built during the reign of King Tu Duc of the Nguyen dynasty in 1865. It leads to the Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi. The bridge is made up of 15 spans with round wooden logs arranged into 16 pairs. It was painted in red, and its name is gilded in gold. The bridge has undergone two refurbishments since its construction, the first in 1897 and the second in 1952 after a span broke on Lunar New Year's Eve under a crush of visitors. Under the supervision of architect Nguyen Ba Lang, the foundations of the bridge are now cast in cement instead of wood. Hanoi Opera House It is situated in Cach Mang Thang Tam Square at the end of Trang Tien Street in the central district of Hoan Kiem. The Hanoi Opera House was built by French architects in 1911, a smaller replica of the Opéra Garnier House in Paris with materials appropriate for the local climate. Hanoi Opera House has become one of the … [Read more...] about Witness to a century of change: Hanoi’s iconic structures
Education Minister confirms teacher shortages
Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha on September 24 stood before a committee hearing at the National Assembly to explain a shortage of thousands of teachers nationwide (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha on September 24 stood before a committee hearing at the National Assembly to explain a shortage of thousands of teachers nationwide. The hearing was chaired by the Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children to look into the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Training in the recruitment process. A severe lack of teachers in recent years has forced a number of localities to illegally hire more teachers to meet the demand. In a report by the education minister Nha, the number of teachers at kindergartens and schools was more than 1.16 million as of August 15, 2018, of which nearly 859,000 teachers work in public institutions while more than 23,600 teach in non-public sector. … [Read more...] about Education Minister confirms teacher shortages
Property, architecture expo to open in HCM City
Vietbuild International Exhibition to be held in HCM City from September 26 to 30 has attracted over 900 local and foreign participants, according to the organisers (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - A wide range of products and services related to real estate, architecture and interior and exterior decoration will be showcased at the Vietbuild International Exhibition which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from September 26-30. As the second Vietbuild held in the city this year, the expo will have more than 2,500 booths, slightly more than last year, set up by over 900 local and foreign companies. According to the organisers, 288 of the exhibitors are local firms, 126 are joint ventures and the rest are foreign from 27 countries and territories, including the US, Russia, France, Australia, Italy, Denmark, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, China and Thailand. They will showcase property projects, electrical equipment, doors and accessories, internal and external decorative items, … [Read more...] about Property, architecture expo to open in HCM City
Party leader tasks trade unions to raise operational efficiency
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on September 25 urged all-level trade unions to renew and improve the efficiency of their operation in the new situation. The Party leader made the request while addressing a session of the 12th Congress of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) for the 2018-2023 tenure now underway in Hanoi. The Vietnamese Party, State and people always give special attention and care to the working class, he said, highlighting their participation in different economic sectors and their pioneering role in the national industrialisation and modernisation. Therefore, developing a strong working class in the context of intensified industrialisation and modernisation is an important and urgent task of the Party, State, the entire political system, each citizen and the whole society, especially the trade … [Read more...] about Party leader tasks trade unions to raise operational efficiency
Value from nature, art and harmony
The villas offer all modern comforts in addition to traditional design and a wonderful closeness to nature Orchestra of nature With more than 8,000 square metres of tropical garden and more than 5,000sq.m of wild beach, Pérolas Villas Resort offers a great opportunity for visitors who want to become more in sync with nature and escape from the difficulties of everyday life. Inspired by some of the most famous resort destinations in the world which offer their visitors private and blissfully peaceful environments and a close connection to nature, many of them in places such as Santorini (Greece), the French Riviera, Bali (Indonesia) or the Maldives, Pérolas Villas Resort offers its long-term visitors – who usually stay for a week, not just a few days – a truly unique experience. Pérolas Villas Resort’s tropical garden with its myriad of trees will make visitors feel like they entered a fairy tale. Meanwhile, the long stretches of beach with pristine … [Read more...] about Value from nature, art and harmony