Education assistance for military spouses

Ceremonies to see young people off for military service were held in 30 townships, communes, districts in Hanoi on February 27. Young people set off for military service in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) At a ceremony in the outlying district of Dong Anh, Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue told the young men that he believes they will fulfill their tasks as soldiers. All the young men joining the army this time have been given tests for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In Hanoi (Photo: VNA) This year, the capital city was assigned to recruit nearly 4,500 young men for military and public security service. Among the recruited, 43 percent have higher education degrees. Similar ceremonies were organised across the country to see off new recruits, with attention paid to ensuring COVID-19 prevention. In the central city of Da Nang, more than 1,000 young men set off for military service the same day. The number of new recruits in … [Read more...] about Young people set off for military service

The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War. Photo courtesy of Củ Chi Tunnels By Xuân Đăng When people think of the most modern and crowded city in Việt Nam, HCM City first comes to mind. But the city, the country's largest, also has a great deal of historical value related to the wars of resistance against the French and Americans to offer interest to tourists as well as locals. One of the most fascinating destinations is Củ Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, located about 70km from downtown HCM City. Built by South Vietnamese liberation forces as shelter from US and Sài Gòn troops during the war, the site is known over the world, but even many locals have yet to visit the tunnels. The entrance of one of the guerrilla warfare tunnels in Củ Chi. VNS Photo Xuân Đăng Revolutionary spirit First formed in 1948 during the resistance war against the French colonialists, the original network of tunnels was in Tân Phú … [Read more...] about Historic Củ Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition

Immeasurable support from international organisations, countries, and locals helps to cope with the crisis Over the past week, photographs and videos of relief trucks pouring into Central Vietnam, causing congestion on National Highway 1A passing the natural disaster-struck provinces of Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, and Phu Yen have taken over social media. Just like these images, the flame of solidarity and compassion has spread across the nation, bringing tears to the eyes of Vietnamese people abroad and inspiring international friends to show support for Vietnam’s plight. Various donation activities to support the people of Central Vietnam in overcoming the aftermath of floods and landslides have been organised across the globe. International organisations and many countries were quick to send cash and materials for disaster relief and help ungrounded Vietnamese find their footing again. As soon as the first storms passed, the US government issued a … [Read more...] about Support pours in for flood victims

Despite nearly 20 years of difficulties and challenges in the sport, Pham Thi Kim Hue has never felt tired of volleyball. Middle blocker Pham Thi Kim Hue seen in her last national tournament in 2016 when her Vietinbank club won the championship title. — Photo laodong.vn She has just been hired as head coach of Vietinbank, one of the nation's strongest clubs, ahead of the new season. In her new role, national team legend Hue has the chance to write a new chapter in her storied career. Brilliant athletic career The 14-year-old girl knew nothing about volleyball when she was at the Military Signal Corps Command’s training course in 1996. Hue was invited to try out for the club after she impressed scouts with her height of about 1.7m. She immediately found that volleyball suited her better than the track-and-field events she had been training for. Her switch of sport marked a turning point in her life. Two years after that, Hue first played as a professional … [Read more...] about Volleyball legend Hue starts new chapter in storied career

These days, she is able to help them obtain top prices for their produce. Nguyen Thi Duong, who also goes by the name Mary Duong, is Director of the Golden Way Global Education Company and part of her work entails connecting Vietnamese coffee, pepper and fruit farmers with foreign buyers. Born and raised in Saigon (currently Ho Chi Minh City), Duong gained her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Quebec in Montral. She then travelled to many countries around the world, learning about different cuisines and realizing how expensive the ingredients were compared to much cheaper Vietnamese produce of the same quality. Duong began thinking of bringing Vietnamese products to foreign markets by establishing Vietnamese goods supply chains. During 10 years of working in the field of education consultancy, Duong met many people and gradually learned about trade promotion and the trade in goods between Vietnam and Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, and Southeast … [Read more...] about Mary Duong, who enjoys the fruit of her labors