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Explore Dien Bien Phu Victory With 70 Artworks Throughout The Years
From May 3 to 9, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) organized an exhibition displaying 70 excellent works of painters and sculptors about Dien Bien Phu and wartime in Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (May 2): Cold Spell And Heavy Rain In Hanoi And The Northern Region
On May 2, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have moderate to heavy rain and cold spells hitting Hanoi and the Northern region.
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Expat Spotlight: Jake Norris & Sean Down - Walking Across Vietnam to Help Children in Need
What happens when a Aussie and Irishman walks across the country? They raise over $40,000USD for disadvantaged children in Vietnam.
Flood in Central Vietnam: death toll soars to 111, another 22 missing
Record floods in Vietnam’s central provinces have claimed at least 111 lives, leaving 22 missing and devastating thousands of households. The flood, which incurred over the past two weeks, is considered the worst in decades.
MoU signed to support enhance education quality for disadvantaged and vulnerable families
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the International WeLoveU Foundation on October 21 just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2020-2023 period via a video conference to reach poverty reduction and fair education goals.
Fridges turned into lifeboats during record flooding in central Vietnam
Flooding triggered by heavy downpours has swamped Cam Xuyen, Thach Ha districts and Ha Tinh city in central Vietnam.
Rare photos of Hue Imperial City in 1919
The rare photos printed in the “Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française” book give a close insight into the scenery of the Imperial City of Hue in 1919.
First fairy tale books on gender equality officially introduced to Vietnamese children
"Generation Equality – modern fairy tales", the first modern fairy tale picture books on gender equality for children have been debuted in Hanoi on October 20.
In photos: Thousands of houses in Thua Thien Hue inundated in water
Flooding triggered by heavy downpours has submerged thousands of houses in the central province of Thua Thien Hue.
Another storm heading toward central Vietnam, casualties expected to keep rising
Vietnam’s central region is forecasted to experience another storm, Saudel, which is moving into the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) towards the central coast.
Flooding in central Vietnam updates: 102 deaths, 90,000 people evacuated
Flooding and landslides in central Vietnam have left 102 deaths and 26 missing to date.
UpRace: Nearly 115,000 runners raises USD 129,100 for health, environment and education
A charity race for the UpRace community raised more than VND 3 billion (USD 129,100) for four social organizations: Newborns Vietnam, Green Vietnam Biodiversity Conservation Centre (GreenViet), VietSeeds Foundation, and Operation Smile Vietnam.
Vietnamese Women’s Day: History, Meaning, Activities
Aside from the International Women’s Day on March 8th, Vietnam also celebrates its National Women’s Day on October 20th. It’s among several occasions on which the society shows their love and respect to the women for all the sacrifices they have made.
In Photos: Record flooding in central Vietnam, thousands of houses deluged in water
Quang Binh, the central province of Vietnam has seen thousands of inundated houses due to record flooding.
Vietnamese air carriers transport relief goods for free to flood-stricken central region
Starting October 18, Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vasco will offer free transport of relief goods to flood-stricken people in central Vietnam.
Rare color photos of Quang Tri province in 1960s
As Quang Tri is battered by severe flood and landslides, the precious photo series of the central provinces taken by American soldiers in the 1960s, 1970s is like a tribute and a returned ticket to the good old days.
Vietnamese female beauties at work across the country in photos
Lensman Cao Ky Nhan, a Ho Chi Minh City resident captured photos of the daily life of Vietnamese women throughout the S-shaped country.
Memorial ceremony held for 13 martyrs dying on the rescue road in Rao Trang 3
The memorial and funeral ceremony of 13 cadres and soldiers who died while performing their duties of rescue missing people in Rao Trang 3 takes place on October 18 at Hospital 268 Funeral House, belonging to the Logistics Department of Military Region 4, Thua Thien-Hue province.
Let's Do It! Hanoi launched campaign “World Cleanup Day 2020” for a green capital
On the morning of October 17, in Hanoi, Let's Do It! Hanoi Organization (belongs to Let Do It! Vietnam) launched the Campaign “World Cleanup Day 2020” with the participation of 1000 volunteers.
Picture book by Vietnamese author and illustrator on 2020 White Ravens list
A picture book by two Vietnamese author and illustrator has been selected for the prestigious White Raven 2020 list of recommendations in the field of international children’s and youth literature. This is the most prestigious international award for children’s books.
13 officers in the landslide of Rao Trang 3 granted Martyr and State Honorable titles
The Prime Minister has just issued Decision No. 1594 to grant the "State Honorable" titles to 13 martyrs who died on October 13, 2020, while doing search and rescue at the Rao Trang 3 hydropower project.
Interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 under US photographer’s lens
Three ladies in Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) go shopping, a mother carried her children on a motorbike, a girl in Ao dai drives Honda Cup are among interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 captured by US photographer Patrice Habans.
F1 Grand Fix officially cancelled in Vietnam due to Covid-19
On the morning of October 16, the organizers of Formula One (F1) Grand Prix Vietnam has announced the event is officially cancelled due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
