Finnish expert improves piano teachers’ method

Finnish Professor Jarmo Anttila from the South Ostrobothnia Music Institute provided a trainning course to improve the pedagogical knowledge of piano teachers at the Ha Noi College of Arts (HCA). 

Project sees relationships as the heart of education

When students of Nguyen Van Troi Secondary School in HCM City’s Go Vap District violate any regulation of the schools or misbehave, teachers meet with each of them to learn the reason, help them recognise their violations

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Westlife's Shane Filan returns to Vietnam

  Irish boy band singer Shane Filan is scheduled to perform on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of his ‘Love Always Tour 2017’, according to Zing online newspaper.

Fourth Industrial Revolution poses labor problem

Although the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings about economic efficiency, higher labor productivity, product improvements and better competitiveness, it will undeniably pose a big labor problem as millions of jobs.

HCM City to strengthen adaptation to climate change

 As one of the 10 cities expected to be hit the hardest by climate change, HCMC will work out specific solutions and policies and use more resources to effectively cope with climate change.

Exploring attractions in Can Tho in a different perspective

 For tourists who have already visited Can Tho City and taken a boat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market, the Lady Hau operated by Victoria Can Tho Resort is a new option for them to explore attractions along rivers in Can Tho City.

Vietnam has burden of non communicable diseases

 Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), usually chronic diseases, are becoming a burden for the society because it causes disabilities and premature deaths.

Asia-Pacific expected to contribute 70% of global GDP by 2050

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to contribute 70 percent of the global GDP by 2050 and now 10 out of the 20 largest economies are from the region, said a high-ranking Vietnamese official.

First Vietnamese scientists’ club in Australia debuts

 A club of Vietnamese scientists living in Australia’s Queensland state made its debut recently in Brisbane city with the purpose to connect Vietnamese scientists to contribute to scientific and technological development in the homeland.

First Vietnamese scientists’ club in Australia debuts

A club of Vietnamese scientists living in Australia’s Queensland state made its debut recently in Brisbane city with the purpose to connect Vietnamese scientists to contribute to scientific and technological development in the homeland.

Ear Cake – A tasty food in Phu Tho

 In the past, people in Phu Tho referred to Ear Cake as Hon Cake, a tasty food that is served every day. But don’t be worried, the name of this cake has nothing to do with human ears or animal ears.

Mural painting at Da Nang airport wins bronze at Int'l Design Awards

A mural painting created by artist Nguyen Thu Thuy and her colleagues from the New Hanoi Art Company located in Da Nang International Airport won the bronze medal at the 10th International Design Awards, the awards jury announced on May 11.

HCM City launches weekend street art show

 Ho Chi Minh City has launched a Street Show programme in Nguyen Hue walking street, with weekly performances every Saturday and Sunday.

U20 Vietnam tie Vanuatu in RoK friendly

 U20 Vietnam tied 1-1 with U20 Vanuatu in their friendly match on May 14 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

SOM 2 continues agenda with important events

 The 24th General Meeting of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) and the High-level Policy Dialogue on Human Resources Development in the Digital Age will be highlights of the seventh working day of SOM 2.

Vietnam tops Uzbekistan at Asian volleyball champs

 Vietnam crushed Uzbekistan 3-0 in the opening Group Women’s U23 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Vietnam, Singapore navies bolster cooperative ties

 Rear Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, had a bilateral meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lai Chung Han on May 14, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.

U22 Vietnam lose to Argentina

 VietNamNet Bridge – U20 Argentina crushed U22 Viet Nam 5-0 in a friendly match at the My Dinh National Stadium in Ha Noi on Sunday.

First Mother Goddess practice festival to open

Viet Nam’s first-ever festival featuring Mau Thuong Ngan (Mother Goddess of Forest) worship will bring folk artists from across the nation to Yen Bai Province on May 20 and 21. 

Two railway routes to be built in Hanoi

Some VND62 trillion (US$2.7 billion) of official development aid (ODA) is the amount proposed by the Ha Noi People’s Committee to build two new railway routes in the city.

Da Nang launches smartphone bus app

 Danabus, an app for smartphones that allows users to find buses in the central city of Da Nang, has been officially launched by the city’s Department of Transport.

Pre-paid SIM cards require updated registrations

 Pre-paid SIM cards will no longer be available for use by those who do not update their information with their provider, according to new regulations on violations in telecommunications, IT, and radio frequencies.

First photography museum to open in Hanoi

A photography museum will open on May 15 in Lai Xa village, Hoai Duc district in Hanoi and display and introduce the photography village’s traditional trade. 

Noi Bai expansions proposed

 Hanoi has proposed adding two new terminals at Noi Bai International Airport to deal with possible overload in the next few years.