Scholars, delegates and Buddhist dignitaries discuss mindful leadership for sustainable peace (Photo: VNA) Ha Nam (VNA) – International and Vietnamese scholars, delegates and Buddhist dignitaries talked approaches to mindful political leadership to strengthen peace under Buddhist perspective at a seminar on May 13 in Ha Nam province. During the event that took place as part of the ongoing UN Day of Vesak celebration at Tam Chuc Pagoda, participants shared their knowledge and international studies on how to train and master mindful leadership for world peace and happiness of people. Prof. Biman Chandra Barua from Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies, Bangladeshi University of Dhaka, said Buddhism is considered one of the major religions in the universe. It is not only a religion but also provides guidelines for people to lead a decent and peaceful way of life. He attached significance to good governance role in every state, regions and country in order to bring … [Read more...] about Vesak 2019: Seminar talks mindful leadership for world peace
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Forum talks digital technology’s role in building sustainable society
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Hogberg addresses the Vietnam Internet Forum 2019 on March 20 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Internet Forum 2019 (VIF19) opened in Hanoi on March 20, discussing ways digital technology can help build a creative, open and sustainable society. Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Hogberg affirmed the importance of the internet and digital technology in improving people’s life and building a country’s competitiveness brand. He said 94 percent of Swedish people have used the internet with the world’s fastest connection speed. The widespread use of technology and the internet has helped the country promote information access, innovation and entrepreneurship, thereby creating inventions, growth and prosperity for it like at present. Vietnam can obtain the same achievements as Sweden’s as it has such fast internet development, especially the popularity of social networks. The country has a big advantage, that is … [Read more...] about Forum talks digital technology’s role in building sustainable society
Magazine opens up the world
Viet Nam News Trần Thị Thúy’s world opened up after she read a magazine that was in both Vietnamese and English. It encouraged her to learn English. She then became an English teacher. Her classroom has often been on a computer screen because she wants her students to make friends all over the world. by Mai Khuyên HƯNG YÊN — Teacher Trần Thị Thúy, 32, from Đức Hợp High School in the northern province of Hưng Yên remembered how her dream started, when she got hold of a bilingual magazine in 1999. “That was really an unforgettable moment. A new world opened up and I was inspired, so I pledged to study English as a way to help myself realise my dream,” said Thúy. Her determination empowered her to study and become a teacher of English to help local students connect with thousands of friends around the world by joining MEC (the Microsoft Educator Community). At an English class … [Read more...] about Magazine opens up the world
Football victories show us what we’re missing as a society
Researcher Nguyen Khac Giang It was a Saturday evening. Across all big cities of Vietnam, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate the AFF Cup victory of the Vietnamese men’s football team. I was one of them. To be exact, I was stuck in the crowd and could not make it home after the match ended at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi. And it was that evening that I witnessed something I haven’t seen before: people in an urban area treating each other with understanding and kindness. Two luxury cars got into a fender bender, and what happened next was that the two drivers opened their windows, happily shook hands and kept driving. Those on motorbikes drove slowly, waving flags, shouting "Vietnam is champion" with big smiles on their faces, a scene completely different from what I usually see on the streets of Hanoi, when people keep beeping the horns and driving as fast as they can. That an event can attract many to the streets is an … [Read more...] about Football victories show us what we’re missing as a society
HCMC hosts 2nd World Skin Summit
The World Skin Summit is a forum to share and discuss issues related to the design and development of strategies to improve skin health in all levels, ranging from grassroots to international scale; the current international challenges in skin care; the research on rarely seen skin diseases; and the health care for patients in remote areas with limited medical resources. According to Professor Doctor Tran Hau Khang, Director of the Vietnam Dermatological Society, the organization of the 2nd World Skin Summit is a good opportunity for domestic doctors to meet and exchange knowledge with their international counterparts, helping them to easily integrate with the medical community in the neighborhood as well as in the world. This, in turn, will aid in the development of suitable strategies for the medical growth of Vietnam. As said by Prof. Dr. Tran Hau Khang, the Vietnam Dermatology Society has been a member of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) since 2011. It … [Read more...] about HCMC hosts 2nd World Skin Summit
Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God”
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Việt Nam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness and advised not to equate the movement with other legitimate Protestant groups with similar names in the country. Vũ Chiến Thắng, head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, said that the committee “is aware of and is keeping tabs on the Church of God’s movement.” The new religious phenomenon that has drawn wide public attention in the recent weeks takes it root years ago with limited presence in the northern provinces of Hải Phòng, Quảng Ninh, and Thái Nguyên, but seems to have picked up speed in spreading to other localities in the country. Allegations of its cult-like conducts – including deceptive recruitment, … [Read more...] about Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God”
Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Việt Nam
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Việt Nam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness and advised not to equate the movement with other legitimate Protestant groups with similar names in the country. Vũ Chiến Thắng, head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, said that the committee “is aware of and is keeping tabs on the Church of God’s movement.” The new religious phenomenon that has drawn wide public attention in the recent weeks takes it root years ago with limited presence in the northern provinces of Hải Phòng, Quảng Ninh, and Thái Nguyên, but seems to have picked up speed in spreading to other localities in the country. Allegations of its cult-like conducts – including deceptive recruitment, … [Read more...] about Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Việt Nam
ILL-Abilities performs to redefine society’s view of disability
Photo: Kien Quan Photography Comprised of dancers with different physical limitations, ILL-Abilities™ has inspired audiences around the world with their extraordinary performances. The dance crew, including Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada/USA), Tommy “Guns” Ly (USA), Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (USA), and Jung Soo “Krops” Lee (Republic of Korea) will perform in Vietnam for the first time, starting in Hanoi. They will also travel to Quang Tri where they will visit a school for children with disabilities and Quang Binh where they will engage in a cultural exchange with students and persons with disabilities at Quang Binh University. ILL-Abilities™ will perform at the BridgeFest Music Festival on January 20 at Dien Kinh Sport Stadium, Tran Huu Duc, Hanoi. BridgeFest, co-organized by the US Embassy and Oxfam, is expected to attract up to 10,000 guests. Carrying the message of “bridging gaps” BridgeFest is a community … [Read more...] about ILL-Abilities performs to redefine society’s view of disability
Asia Pacific can lead world: President
Viet Nam NewsHÀ NỘI — President Trần Đại Quang said on Thursday that together with other inter-parliamentary groups, the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum could help promote world development that originated in Asia and the Pacific. “In the past 25 years, APPF has witnessed turning points in the world and was also part of the process," Quang said. He said the APPF had helped make the Asia Pacific an innovation hub that was a pioneer in developing technology industries, new energy, trade and investment, and this had benefited hundreds of millions of people, he said. The forum, which enables parliamentarians to discuss issues of common concern, began its twenty sixth session in Hà Nội on Thursday. Vietnamese National Assembly leader Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân told the meeting that parliamentary diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific area had been promoted by the active engagement of parliamentarians at … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific can lead world: President
Twitter won’t block world leaders, citing need for discourse
Twitter announced Friday it would not block the accounts of world leaders even if their statements are "controversial," citing a need to promote a "public conversation" on political issues. The announcement came just days after a tweet from President Donald Trump hinting at the use of U.S. nuclear weapons sparked criticism that the social network was allowing threats of violence. "Twitter is here to serve and help advance the global, public conversation. Elected world leaders play a critical role in that conversation because of their outsized impact on our society," the California-based company said in a blog post. "Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial tweets would hide important information people should be able to see and debate. It would also not silence that leader, but it would certainly hamper necessary discussion around their words and actions." Twitter made no specific reference to Trump or his tweet this week saying he has a "nuclear button" … [Read more...] about Twitter won’t block world leaders, citing need for discourse