Vo Van Tan, union secretary of their commune, said Khoanh’s family has been getting a monthly stipend for several years due to its precarious financial situation. Without farmlands or regular jobs for any of its members the household’s income is fickle, he said. … [Read more...] about Underdogs dream of future without poverty
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Besides photography, basketball is my first true passion. I majored in Sports Marketing studies and sport in general always played a central role in my life. Also, I got the habit of reading a lot in my early age and it never left me. Since I am in Vietnam, I have also become really interested in meditation and Buddhism. Last but not least, I love travelling to new places and if possible, by train. I hope I can travel from Europe to Vietnam through the old silk roads once the world come back to its old self, if it ever does. … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
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Tay ethnic men preparing palm leaves to build thatch houses - PHOTOS: PHAM PHUONG From the crowded Thai Nguyen City in Thai Nguyen Province, tourists only need to travel a short distance to get to a green, peaceful oasis where they are welcomed by smiles, inhale fresh air and enjoy organic food. The oasis is Thai Hai Stilt House Preservation and Ecological Tourism Village boasting traditional practices and cultures of Tay ethnic group. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts
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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
Dang Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, acknowledged that the trend of investing in real estate projects in satellite cities and provinces is a given. “Once inner-city land funds become unavailable, it is inevitable that real estate developers move to the surrounding areas. As for end-users, when infrastructure develops and roads are convenient, living in neighbouring urban areas is a very good choice,” Vo said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24