Viet Nam News It takes a lot of work to get information together to have an idea what the weather might do. Five young men collect such information at the Đầu Đẳng Hydrological Station. They live a simple life, far away from any shops so they grow vegetables and raise chickens to give themselves food. The nearest market is so hard to get to that if they bought food there it would last only a few days without being in a fridge. by Nguyễn Thanh Bình* Twilight came when we were still deep in the forest. I could not stop thinking about the afternoon. We had been to the Đầu Đẳng Hydrological Station and met five young men stationed there, in the middle of nowhere. There were no local residents, no paved roads, no market and, of course, no electricity. It was accessible only by boat. Four times every day the men had to row a boat to the middle of the river and measure the water level. When there's a flood, they have to measure 24 hours a day, no matter how heavy the rain or how … [Read more...] about Self-sufficiency out at the station – English Through the News – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
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Caring teacher finds missing student – English Through the News – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Viet Nam News Teachers are often people who care a lot about their students. Ninh Văn Dậu is one such teacher. He noticed a student with great hope had stopped coming to school. So, he went to find him in his family's fields. His family did not have money and needed him to work but Ninh Văn Dậu managed to get him to come back to school so that he could have more hope later in life. By Hồng Vân Ninh Văn Dậu was on a mission. On March 7, accompanied by a student, the 36-year-old teacher, drove his bike across more than 20 kilometres of bumpy forest road in Gia Lai Province to find a 'missing' 12th grade student. But Ksor Gôl had not been abducted. He had dropped out of school because of financial problems. The teacher found his absence "heart-wrenching." He knew that absence from the classroom now could lead to an absence of decent livelihood opportunities. A few days earlier, Dậu posted on his Facebook page a plea for the boy to return. "The class and I are waiting for you … [Read more...] about Caring teacher finds missing student – English Through the News – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Bringing the tea trade back to life – English Through the News – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Viet Nam News Up in the hills of the Phia Oắc Range, tea plantations left behind by French colonists have been kept going by a local. Hoàng Mạnh Ngọc decided to save the tea trees after he had his first taste of the delicious drink. Later, he visited Taiwan to learn more about tea. He also went about learning how to make tea in the traditional way of his Dao community. Now, the community is making money from selling its special tea to buyers in other countries. By Đỗ Doãn Hoàng To paraphrase a famous saying, to know Phia Oắc-Phia Đén is to love her. It is thus that I hold deep affection for each mountain pass, village and community in Cao Bằng Province, and this deepens perceptibly when it comes to the Phia Oắc-Phia Đén area. With a climate that seems to have four seasons in a single day, the area has invited comparisons with renowned resorts in Việt Nam like Sa Pa, Tam Đảo and Đà Lạt, but the fact that it is lesser known lends it a different charm. A favourite resort of … [Read more...] about Bringing the tea trade back to life – English Through the News – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Did that really happen? Vietnam’s most bizarre stories in 2016
Just when you thought you'd read it all, stories of a pregnant man, a mermaid and a lake of condoms took 'odd' to a new level. Used condoms, tampons wash up in Hanoi lake Benjamin James Park, a 34-year-old Australian who has been living in Vietnam for nine years, became a Facebook star in November after sharing photos of used condoms and tampons floating among other kinds of trash on the city's Linh Dam Lake. “It gave me the shivers,” he said. We feel you, Ben. Southern hospital misdiagnoses male patient as pregnant A hospital in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang somehow diagnosed a 60-year-old male patient as “pregnant” in July. The man went to the hospital with hand tremors. Doctors then ordered a blood test, and the result released to the patient was almost shocking: “Your pregnancy is normal.” The hospital then apologized, blaming their mistake on a computer glitch. Too bad -- this could have been a medical miracle. Men disguised … [Read more...] about Did that really happen? Vietnam’s most bizarre stories in 2016
Belgian illusionist finds magic in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Bruno Marchal has lived in Ha Noi for more than 10 years and has made a name for himself as a talented magician, DJ and IT consultant. Abracadabra: Bruno Marchal is known as a talented illusionist as well as an IT consultant for the European Union and a DJ. — Photos courtesy of Bruno Marchal A dozen people surrounded Belgian illusionist, Bruno Marchal, as he was performing his magic cards tricks at a spectacle in Ha Noi last week. Everyone tried to follow his gestures closely, but nobody could explain why cards transformed under their noses, or how he could correctly guess a card which had been secretly chosen by one spectator, and not revealed to anyone else. Like others who watched the performances, I was stunned by his talent. Anne Lange, delegate of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, said last week that she was herself amazed by his skills. “He is a true magician,” she said. ‘Close up’ magic tricks Marchal, in his … [Read more...] about Belgian illusionist finds magic in Vietnam
Vietnam’s second opera receives high acclaim
VietNamNet Bridge – An opera titled La Do (Red Leaf) debuted last week in Ha Noi and received high acclaim from both professions and spectators. It is the second Vietnamese opera following the first one that was staged in 1965. The work was staged by a team of veteran artists, such as poet Nguyen Thi Hong Ngat, musician Do Hong Quan and choreographer Pham Anh Phuong, who is director of the Viet Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB). Culture vulture interviewed People’s Artist Phuong on the opera, which is regarded as the first made-in-Viet Nam opera since the country reunited in 1975. Could you introduce to the La Do opera? The first Vietnamese opera was Co Sao (Ms Sao) in 1965. There were some other short ones later by Vietnamese artists. Since then, no more opera works have been made in Viet Nam. The La Do opera was produced following a project launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Performing Arts in 2013. The project aims at … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s second opera receives high acclaim
20 best VN movies to be screened in Vietnam Film Week
Marking the 19th Vietnam Film Festival, Vietnamese film week is scheduled to take place in Hanoi and Da Nang on December 1- 5 , announced the Cinematography Department and Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism on November 14. 'Nguoi tro ve' (The Returned) will be screened for free at the Vietnam film week in December. During five day event, 20 best Vietnamese movies will be screened for free in two cities. The organization board has selected the films out of the best entries from 16 film producers to join in the 19th Vietnam Film Festival. As scheduled, a film named 'Cuoc doi cua Yen' (Life of Yen) by director Dinh Tuan Vu will be screened at the opening ceremony in Hanoi. Meanwhile, ‘Nguoi tro ve’ (The Returned) by director Dang Thai Huyen will be introduced at the opening ceremony in the central coastal city of Da Nang. Besides, meaningful films will be also screened during the festival such as 'Toi thay hoa vang tren co xanh' (I saw the golden flowers on the green … [Read more...] about 20 best VN movies to be screened in Vietnam Film Week
Vietnam can produce PhDs but cannot produce fasteners: NA deputy
VietNamNet Bridge - "Vietnam can produce PhDs. Why can’t it produce screws then?" Tran Quoc Tuan asked at a recent National Assembly session on policies to develop supporting industries. A report of the Ministry of Science and Technology shows that Vietnam has 24,300 PhDs and 101,000 holders of master’s degrees. The figures represent an increase of 7 percent and 14 percent, respectively, compared with 1996. Dr. Pham Bich San, deputy secretary general of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), said that while Vietnam has the highest number of PhDs and professors, no Vietnamese school is listed among the world’s top 500 universities. In the latest news, Vietnam was listed itself among the 10 countries which have the highest number of engineers in the world, with 100,390 engineers produced every year. The figure was reported by Forbes, which quoted a recent survey conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Russia tops the list with … [Read more...] about Vietnam can produce PhDs but cannot produce fasteners: NA deputy
Vietnam Publicizes Top Ten Culture, Sport, Tourism Events 2008
Vietnam has promoted successfully lots of cultural and foreign affairs events outbound including Vietnam Cultural Days in Russia from September 14-20, Vietnam Cultural and Tourism Week in Holland from May 21 to June 2, Vietnam Week in Japan from August 16-22, Vietnam Cultural Week in Cambodia from November 28 to December 4, Vietnam Day in Spain from September 2-5 and Hanoi Days in Moscow from July 16-23. 2. Foundation of Cultural Day for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Prime Minister has decided to take April 19 every year as the Cultural Day for Ethnic Groups in order to raise people awareness of patriotism and national pride so as to consolidate the great national unity bloc. Over the past year, the country has also organized a series of festivals of culture, sport and tourism such as the festival of Cultural Exchange among Areas and Regions Nationwide towards the celebration of 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi on October 6; the Festival of Culture, Sport and Tourism of … [Read more...] about Vietnam Publicizes Top Ten Culture, Sport, Tourism Events 2008
Colorful activities to mark Vietnam-Laos friendship
(VOVworld) - Activities are underway in Vietnam and Laos to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties and 35 years since the signing of the Friendship and Cooperation Treaty. Hanoi today hosted a ceremony attended by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, former Party General Secretaries Le Kha Phieu and Nong Duc Manh, President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An and a high-ranking delegation of the Laotian Party and State led by Vice President Buonnhang Vorachith. At the ceremony, Party leader Trong highlighted the importance of the solidarity and support of the Laotian Party, State, and people to Vietnam' victory in its liberation war and its achievements in the national renewal, construction, and defense.Trong said: "It is high time for us to consolidate and strengthen the Vietnam-Laos special friendship and comprehensive cooperation, considering … [Read more...] about Colorful activities to mark Vietnam-Laos friendship