The first foreign visitors to Ha Long Bay in the 2018 lunar new year are offered lucky money and calligraphy works. The visitors arrived at the UNESCO World Heritage Site on the morning of Friday, the first day of the 2018 lunar new year. 60,000 foreign visitors, mostly from South Korea, China, North America and France, have registered to tour the famous bay during the 5-day Tet holiday. Ha Long Bay, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, was twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, in 1994 and 2000. In 2012, New 7 Wonders Foundation named the bay as one of New Seven Natural Wonders of the world. … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay welcomes first-footers of lunar year 2018
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Over 4000 babies to be born on New Year’s Day in Viet Nam, says UNICEF
Kiribati’s Christmas Island, a small island in the Pacific, will most likely welcome 2018’s first baby; the United States, its last. Globally, over half of these births are estimated to take place in nine countries: India — 69,070 China — 44,760 Nigeria — 20,210 Pakistan — 14,910 Indonesia — 13,370 The United States of America — 11,280 The Democratic Republic of Congo — 9,400 Ethiopia — 9,020 Bangladesh — 8,370 Source: Internet While many babies will survive, some will not make it past their first day. Across the world in 2016, an estimated 2,600 children died within the first 24 hours every day of the year. For almost 2 million newborns, their first week was also their last. In all, 2.6 million children died before the end of their first month. It is estimated that every day 50 newborn die in Viet Nam. Among those children, more than 80 per cent of all newborn deaths are due to preventable and treatable causes such as … [Read more...] about Over 4000 babies to be born on New Year’s Day in Viet Nam, says UNICEF
Quang Ngai: Detecting of many cultural artifacts, history 4000 years ago
(Cinet)- On April 8th, doctor of archaeology Doan Ngoc Khoi announced that archaeologists have discovered many valuable artifacts during an archaeological exploration of a lake bed in the mountainous Son Ha district, the central province of Quang Ngai. Discovered artifacts such as stone axes are dated back 4000 years. Archaeologists also found remains from local ethnic minority groups such as Kor, Hre, Kdong and Cham Pa in the form of copper and iron tools; pottery of the Viet people from Ly, Tran and Le dynasty. Scientists and relevant agencies in the province are completing procedures to request permission from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to excavate the valuable artifacts. … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai: Detecting of many cultural artifacts, history 4000 years ago
Vietnamese VIP travelers tend to choose outbound tours
VIP tourists are always ready to pay high to enjoy high quality services. In recent years, they tend to choose outbound tours, especially the ones to the Europe and the US. When the name of Sofitel New York hotel appeared on newspaper because it related to the scandal of the former leader of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), director of a travel firm in HCM City said: “We many times booked hotel rooms for Vietnamese VIP groups of travelers. The lowest hotel room rate here is 500 dollars per night”.VIP travelers now prefer going abroadHCM City, said that the travel firm once got the order to organize a tour to the US with the expenses of 10,000 dollars per traveler. New York from the air for ten minutes. During the trip, the travelers stayed in a six-star hotel in Washington near the White House.Japan and the US with the tour fee of 15,000 dollars per traveler. There were also special orders, including the one on organizing … [Read more...] about Vietnamese VIP travelers tend to choose outbound tours
Opening ceremony at Paralympic London
(Cinet)- Paralympic London officially opens at the capital of Anh, London on August 28, 2012. The Paralympic London will be organized from August 29 to September 09. Participating into the tournament is over 4000 people. Some medals will be honoured to recognize some achievements in 20 games. Russia Paralympic in London consists of 183 athletes, registering into 12 games in a program. At the Paralympic 2008 in Beijing, Russia made a victory with 63 medals: 18 golds, 23 silvers and 22 bronzes. Paralympic London organized in Russia. The ceremony attracts to the vice-PM, a leader of Committee to ensure for the Paralympic XIV 2012. … [Read more...] about Opening ceremony at Paralympic London
Sculpture sale raises over $34,000 for charity
A charity auction of sculptures created by local artists has raised US$34,100 at a sale held on Friday evening at Bach Tung Diep Park in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1. The auction, which was part of the “Spiritual Life of Saigonese” exhibition, raised money to assist orphans, disabled children and residents of flood-hit areas. Five out of the six artworks put up for auction sold, with Thanh en's stainless steel sculpture “Taking Off” fetching the highest price of $5,500 when bought by real estate and construction company Hoa Binh. The Thu Duc Joint-stock Housing Development Company bought Phan Phuong's “Family” sculpture and Luong Van Thach's “Eternal Love” for $4,500 each. The Dat Lanh Company paid $4,000 for “Compatriots” and donated $1,000 to the fund. The Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham) paid $4000 for Bui Hai Son's “The Seed”, while Pham Viet Hung’s “Throne 1” was bought by a … [Read more...] about Sculpture sale raises over $34,000 for charity
Vietnam won a prize at national Chinese musical instrument contest
(Cinet)- Artist Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, lecturer of Hanoi Music College has won a bronze medal of Yaxuli Cup at the national Chinese musical instrument contest. Artist Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy is also a postgraduate of China Music College. She took part in this contest with a content “Vietnamese 36 chord zither”. The awarding ceremony took place at the central television Station of China on the evening of 4th December. The contest aims at promoting and honoring the traditional Chinese music with orchestral instruments, including piano, Chinese four-chord lute “Ty Ba”, “Co Tranh”, Moon-shaped guitar “Nguyet Cam” and flute. More than 4000 artists expert on playing traditional music instruments in China. They are studying with some artists from Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and England in China who attended this contest. After half-year rounds, 120 artists have been qualified for the semifinal round, which was held at the early month of November … [Read more...] about Vietnam won a prize at national Chinese musical instrument contest
Painter Le Kinh Tai and his multi-billion VND treasure
Graduated from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts in 1997, Le Kinh Tai soon became a popular painter in Ho Chi Minh city. His works are highly priced and much sought after in the market. Ms. Chua G.Bee (from Zen Gallery) has collected Tai’s paintings for years, enough to organize an exhibit in the US, Hong Kong, Chile, Singapore, and Indonesia.Tai has hosted 10 individual exhibits and taken part in 30 others in and outside Vietnam. He earned scholarships from Haslla Artworld museum of the Republic of Korea and Vermont Studio Center of the US. … [Read more...] about Painter Le Kinh Tai and his multi-billion VND treasure
One Planet Summit: greater efforts needed to mitigate climate change
The One Planet Summit, sponsored by France, the UN, and the World Bank, will draw 4000 delegates and 800 organizations to seek funding for climate projects. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated that the world will spend 3.5 trillion USD a year to deal with global warming over the next 30 years. Mobilizing financial resources for climate projects is key to this effort. Postponement of action to mitigate climate change will not only lead to greater costs to address the effects, but will make the world poorer, less stable, less just, and less sustainable.Researchers for the Heinrich Boll Fund say it will cost the world at least 300 billion USD annually until 2030 to deal with the effects of climate change. Under the Paris agreement on climate change signed in 2015, countries pledged to collectively donate 100 billion USD a year until 2020 to help poorer countries pursue clean development and adapt to climate change. The World Bank has pledged to increase budgets for climate … [Read more...] about One Planet Summit: greater efforts needed to mitigate climate change
WTO warns of existing protectionism risks
Roberto Azevedo made the remarks to the press at the WTO's 11th Ministerial Conference on Sunday in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires. He revealed that debates during the conference would revolve around "agriculture, services, and fishing subsidies."The Conference, officially held from Monday to Wednesday, brings together more than 4000 delegates from 164 WTO member countries to make decisions on the rules of global trade.Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh led a Vietnamese delegation to the event. The conference is focusing on 5 key topics: food security, agricultural development, fisheries’ subsidies, e-transactions, and taxes for industrial goods. It’s also expected to discuss measures to support small and medium enterprises, attract investment, boost trade, and protect the environment, as well as suggestions for the early completion of the Doha negotiating round which has previously postponed. … [Read more...] about WTO warns of existing protectionism risks