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The total number of underprivileged children in different regions of Vietnam is as follows: 1,000 children in Ho Chi Minh City, 200 students in Long An Province located in the Mekong Delta region, and 200 others in An Giang Province, which is also situated in the delta. During the program, the participants not only received gifts and scholarships for their new academic year, but also had the opportunity to partake in the joyful festivities of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred to as the ‘Children’s Festival,’ is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. In 2022, it will occur on Friday, September 29th. Phan Van Mai, the chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the significance of the ‘Golden Landmark’ program during his speech at the event. He emphasized that this initiative has been successful in fostering a sense of unity and connection among both Vietnamese and Canadian residents residing in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, the com...

Visitors flocked to the Binh Dinh Convention Center in Quy Nhon on Sunday to admire a stunning assortment of ornamental plants and bonsai expertly cultivated by talented domestic artisans in the field. “The organizer of the exhibition proudly presents the city’s largest ornamental plant exhibition to date, featuring an exceptional collection of highly valuable bonsai. The exhibition commenced on Saturday and promises to be a remarkable display of horticultural mastery.” In addition to the showcased trees, the competition featured a staggering number of over 180 registered works of bonsai art. Some notable attractions include ancient trees dating back centuries and meticulously shaped bonsai trees with unique forms. An ancient Streblus asper features several branches, making it look like a tower cluster. Photo: Lam Thien / Tuoi Tre An over-100-year-old bonsai owned by artisan Le Van Dung in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Lam Thien / Tuoi Tre ...

Nguyen Tri Hieu, a highly skilled lineworker at the age of 55, is dedicated to his role as a line erector. Leading a proficient power line repair team in the esteemed central province of Quang Ngai, Hieu expertly maneuvers between various power lines with the aid of a customized bicycle that is connected to the suspended cables. Although onlookers may be taken aback by Hieu and his team’s utilization of this distinctive contraption, it is often overlooked that it is indeed an exceptional invention originating from Vietnam. Assisting co-workers is an essential part of being a team player. By helping our colleagues, we can contribute to a positive work environment and foster collaboration. Every morning, Hieu diligently starts his day in his office located in Nghia Chanh District, Quang Ngai City. He meticulously reviews the detailed reports generated by his team’s on-site inspections of 220kV power lines. Our reports play a crucial role in identifying faults and facilitating repairs...

An exhibition titled “Our Country” is currently taking place in Hanoi to mark the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. The exhibition showcases over 80 exceptional landscape paintings created between 1930 and 2007. The paintings, carefully selected from the museum’s modern art collection, were crafted by renowned artists from different generations, including graduates of the Indochina Art School, artists trained in Resistance Art courses, and younger artists. The exhibition features artists from the Indochinese Art School (1925-1945), such as Luong Xuan Nhi, Nguyen Van Ty, Phan Ke An, and Huynh Van Thuan, as well as artists born during the war of resistance, including Luu Cong Nhan, Duong Ngoc Canh, and Tran Thanh Ngoc. Present-day artists like Do Thi Ninh, Le Van Hai, and Dang Thi Khue are also represented. Through various styles and perspectives, the exhibition vividly depicts the beauty of different regions in Vietnam. Popular destinations like Ban Gioc Wa...

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has agreed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal for a 2024 plan to mark the Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad (September 8) next year, according to VNA. Vietnamese representative agencies abroad will collaborate with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to implement activities within the framework of the plan. These activities will promote the expats’ maintenance of their mother tongue and recognize and encourage exemplary individuals who contribute to the preservation of the language in the communities. The funding for implementing the plan will come from the state budget, sponsorships, support from organizations and individuals in Vietnam and abroad, and other sources in accordance with regulations. The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic in July 2023 presents certificates of merit to Vietnamese individuals who have made great contributions to community affairs and outstanding ...