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6th Haiku poem contest endsPoet Ha Thien Son, a Doctor of Philosophy in Ho Chi Minh City won the first prize at the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest that ended in the city last week.Three third awards went to poets, Xuan Truong from the central coastal province of Quang Nam, Nguyen Huy Hoang and Doan Van Tiem of Phu Tho nothern province.The organization board also presented 8 enouragement prizes.The Japanese Consulate in HCMC cooperated with the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanity to launch the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest in August. The contest received 704 submissions from authors throughout the country.The Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest is an opportunity for Vietnamese people to learn more about the Japanese culture. It also aims to encourage the people of the two countries to learn about each other’s language and culture.Haiku is not usually popular in Viet Nam except with those Japanese Language students from the University of Social Sciences … [Read more...] about Social News 27/12

WB funds water supply projects in Red River Delta Three out of water supply projects using loans from the World Bank (WB) have been put into operation in Hanoi (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)Three out of water supply projects using loans from the World Bank (WB) have been put into operation in Hanoi.The waterworks are built in Co Do and Phong Van communes (Ba Vi district), Hiep Thuan and Lien Hiep communes (Phuc Tho district), and Huong Son commune (My Duc district).The remaining projects in Tam Hung and Thanh Thuy communes (Thanh Oai district) Lien Phuong, Van Tao, Ha Hoi, Hong Van and Thu Phu communes (Thuong Tin district), Trung Hoa and Truong Yen communes (Chuong My district) are expected to be put into operation soon.The facilities have also supplied water to more than 22,000 households of communes adjacent to the targeted localities.The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has coordinated with the WB to carry out a programme on clean water and rural sanitation in … [Read more...] about Social News 26/12

Khanh Hoa welcomes 2 millionth foreign visitor in 2017 The 2 millionth foreign passenger Kim Sun-won is interviewed by a reporterThe central province of Khanh Hoa, on December 23, hosted its 2 millionth international tourist of the year, who landed on a VietJet Air plane from Incheon, the Republic of Korea.The lucky passenger was Korean national Kim Sun-won, who received free accommodation for two nights at the local Vinpearl Nha Trang Resort and six months of free flights on all routes operated by VietJet Air. The 1,999,999th and 2,000,001st foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa were also from the RoK.In 2017, the province is estimated to welcome nearly 5.5 million visitors and earned about 17.3 trillion VND (761.2 million USD) from tourism activities. The number of foreign arrivals to Khanh Hoa has to date surpassed 2 million, up 69 percent from last year.The province houses 650 lodging facilities with close to 27,000 rooms, of which over 14,000 meet 3 – 5 star standards. … [Read more...] about Social News 24/12

Vietnam’s air force marks US Christmas bombing of HanoiThe air force of Vietnam held a ceremony on December 21 to mark the 45th anniversary of the victory over the US Christmas bombing of Hanoi in 1972, known in Vietnamese as the Dien Bien Phu Victory in the air.The function is attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai.In a celebratory speech, Lt General Le Huy Vinh, commander of the air force, recalled the force’s resounding triumphs during the war against the US, notably the victory against US Operation Linebacker II in December of 1972.During the 12-day operation, Vietnamese soldiers and people fought heroically and shot down 34 B-52 aircraft and other strategic bombers, forcing the US to return to the negotiation table and sign the Paris agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam.The victory provided a significant momentum for Vietnam to step up its … [Read more...] about Social News 23/12

Vietnam holds art performance in SydneyAn art exchange programme staged by artists from the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre was held in Sydney on December 20.Younger generations play important role in Vietnam-Laos relationsDeputy PM urges Mekong Delta developmentHCM City willing to cooperate with Moroccan localities: official84 women in Dong Thap awarded with “Heroic Mother” titleVietnam increases grassroots health care servicesUS female activists visit Sai Gon Giai phong newspaperVGCL President receives Cuban AmbassadorVietnam creates optimal conditions for foreign investors: Deputy PMWomen highlighted in Industry 4.0Irish Government supports Vietnam’s ethnic minority area developmentMyanmar-Vietnam friendship associations asked to boost coordinationSymposium recalls Spring 1968 Uprising in Can ThoLao leader meets President of Vietnam-Laos Friendship AssociationEconomic gains from population to fall sharply from 2019: UNFPAActivities mark 73rd Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about Social News 22/12

ADB approves loans totaling $299 million to promote inclusive growth in VNThe Asian Development Bank’s(ADB) Board of Directors has approved loans totaling US$299 million to help improve basic infrastructure services and promote inclusive growth in northeastern and north-central provinces of Việt Nam.Loans of $149 million will finance the basic infrastructure development in the north-central provinces, which aims to upgrade roads, improve rural water supply as well as flood protection, irrigation and port services in the four provinces of Hà Tĩnh, Nghệ An, Quảng Bình and Quảng Trị.The project is also expected to improve the capacity of provincial governments, particularly in public assets management.The Government will contribute $54.52 million to the project.A $150 million loan will fund to the construction and upgradation of basic infrastructure in the northeastern provinces, which aims to improve economic connectivity and raise … [Read more...] about Social News In Brief 21/12

Skeet shooting tournament held in Hà NộiNearly 100 shooters took part in the two-day Friendly Skeet Shooting Tournament that ended Saturday at the National Sports Training Centre in Hà Nội.Nguyễn Thị Nhung, head of shooting division at the National Sports Administration, the good turnout was a positive sign, helping organisers select the best shooters for the national team.The event, organized by the Việt Nam Shooting Federation, aims to develop skeet shooting nationwide.At the Southeast Asian Games two years ago, Lê Nghĩa brought home a gold medal in this sport.Fire destroys mattress warehouse in HCM CityA fire occurred late Sunday evening, destroying hundreds of square metres of a warehouse containing mattresses on Phan Anh Street, Tân Phú District, HCM City.SCG grants scholarships to 114 students in 2017Drug smugglers arrestedA fresh look at Hindu statues in Viet NamBelarus celebrates pioneer printerNinh Binh’s Tam … [Read more...] about Social News 18/12

RoK, Quang Nam enhance cultural cooperationThe Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam will intensify community and cultural activities, and share experience in preserving and promoting cultural values. An agreement to this effect was signed in Quang Nam on December 15, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the RoK (December 22) and ASEAN-RoK Cultural Exchange Year 2017. An exhibition showcasing nearly 100 photos, paintings and documents on the RoK, tourist sites in Quang Nam and cooperation activities between Quang Nam and Korean localities is underway in the province.  Quang Nam is home to UNESCO-recognised My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An ancient town and beautiful landscapes, among other attractions.The locality hopes to welcome more than 5 million visitors in 2017.Quang Nam has set up partnerships with the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the International Lotus Village of the … [Read more...] about Social News 16/12

Vietnam zeroes in on hunger eliminationPoverty alleviation and hunger eradication has been a consistent priority for Vietnam and the country is committed to achieving these goals in cooperation with the international community, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said in Hanoi on December 13.Dung was speaking at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the ten year (2016-2025) Zero Hunger Action Programme.The programme was established by the Prime Minister in 2014 in response to the “Zero Hunger Challenge” of the United Nations, a major initiative to eradicate hunger worldwide.Vietnam’s action programme targets ensuring enough food and nutrition for all citizens towards improved physical and intellectual health; and towards fulfilling sustainable development goals (SDGs) of food security and sustainable agricultural development.There are five specifics targets under the action programme, including ensuring food and nutrition for people all year … [Read more...] about Social News 15/12

"Danish Week - Sustainable City Solutions" about to beginA series of events on sustainable city solutions will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from December 12 to 17 within an initiative of the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and co-organized by the National University of Civil Engineering in Hanoi (NUCE) and the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), with support from local authorities, organizations, and enterprises from Vietnam and Denmark.“Denmark is among the world leaders in green technology, and Green Growth is an important area of Vietnam and Denmark’s Comprehensive Partnership Agreement,” said Danish Ambassador H.E. Charlotte Laursen. “With this campaign we hope to create opportunities to exchange inspiration and knowledge with Vietnam on how to build green and sustainable cities.”With the theme “Danish Week - Sustainable City Solutions”, the campaign includes exhibitions, seminars, film screenings, masterclasses, and a … [Read more...] about Social News 11/12