Day: April 17, 2024

Dien Bien: The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and the Party Committee of northern Dien Bien province on April 17 unveiled a series of books marking the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory.

The book ‘Dien Bien Phu – Lich su va ky uc’ (Dien Bien Phu – History and memories) compiles selected articles and analyses about the Dien Bien Phu campaign by leaders and generals who were directly involved in the campaign, as well as scientists, commentators, writers and journalists from both in and outside the country.

The book “Anh hung, chien si Dien Bien Phu’ (Heroes, soldiers of Dien Bien Phu) serves as a heartfelt tribute, honouring the contributions of the heroes, martyrs, soldiers, young volunteers and frontline workers who played crucial roles in the Dien Bien Phu campaign and other battlefields during the resistance war against French colonialists.

Meanwhile, the book ‘Vo Nguyen Giap – Vi tuong cua nhan dan’ (Vo Nguyen Giap – The People’s General”, published in Vietnamese-English, Vi
etnamese-French, Vietnamese-Spanish, Vietnamese-Chinese and Vietnamese-Arabic languages, delves into the life and revolutionary career of the General, the esteemed elder brother of the Vietnam People’s Army and the beloved Commander-in-Chief of Vietnamese military generals and soldiers.

Numerous book titles about the land, culture, prominent historical figures and personalities of Dien Bien province were also published on this occasion.

The books are also available in the digital format, catering to readers both at home and abroad via the publisher’s official website sachquocgia.vn./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Binh Dinh: The first Vietnam International Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Natural Compounds was held in the south central province of Binh Dinh from April 15-17, with nearly 120 delegates, including speakers, scientists and researchers from 13 countries taking part.

Co-hosted by the Meeting Vietnam Association (Rencontres du Vietnam) and the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), the event featured nearly 50 presentations at plenary and parallel sessions covering medicinal plants and other valuable natural resources, advancements in the discovery of natural compounds; cultivation, production and application of medicinal plants and their biologically active compounds.

Participants delved into various biological aspects of medicinal plants at the agronomic and molecular levels, the development and discovery of new bioactive extracts, molecules and herbal-based food as well as the establishment of a public-private network between Vietnamese and global entities.

According
to the World Health Organisation, over 80% of the global population use medicinal plants for health care and wellness, and this trend has been on the rise. Vietnam is one of the 15 countries globally in the herbal medicine map thanks to its diverse flora with many medicinal plants of special therapeutic value and high economic value.

In recent years, climate change and ecosystem degradation due to unsustainable development practices have posed numerous challenges, demanding more scientific approaches to the development of medicinal plants and natural products in Vietnam./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) held a meeting with representatives of airlines to consider increasing flights and seats and offering flexible airfare to meet the travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays.

During the period leading up to the holidays (from April 26 – 29), the route with the highest booking rate is Hanoi – Quang Binh, with 99.51% on April 27. On the same day, other routes with high booking rates include Ho Chi Minh City – Tuy Hoa (83%), Hanoi – Phu Quoc and Hanoi – Hue (around 80%), and HCM City – Phu Quoc (77%).

Due to shortages in the number of aircraft resulting from airlines restructuring their fleets, and engine maintenance, the CAAV has requested the airlines to consider increasing capacity on routes from Hanoi to HCM City to other localities, especially on April 27 – 28 and May 1 – 3, ensuring compatibility with infrastructure and security and safety of flights.

Vietnamese airlines are expected to provid
e around 900,000 seats on domestic routes, especially on routes between Hanoi and HCM City.

Accordingly, as many as 657,000 seats and 3,400 flights will be offered on routes from Hanoi and HCM City to localities nationwide, up 4.2% in the number of seats, and 5.5% in the number of flights compared to the same period in 2023, respectively.

Airlines have also been granted adjusted slots at airports across the country to help optimise flight schedules, and extend the operating time of aircraft fleets, especially evening and nighttime slots./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Da Nang: The central city of Da Nang’s Hai Chau district is set to pilot a pedestrian street on the western bank of the Han River in the end of April, on the occasion of the National Liberation Day (April 30) and May 1.

The street will run from APEC park to the Duy Tan – Tran Thi Ly intersection, and connect to Nguyen Van Troi bridge.

From 3:00pm to midnight daily, various cultural activities will be held on the street.

The local administration will create various check-in places on the street, install free wi-fi systems, and adorn walls with murals, among others.

The street is expected to become a new tourism offering that helps the locality lure more visitors and develop night-time economy.

Following the Bach Dang pedestrian street, the municipal People’s Committee is planning to expand the An Thuong tourism street in Ngu Hanh Son district./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The not-for-profit charity Lifestart Foundation (Australia) has recently awarded a new round of major General Medicine and Residency Scholarships to 25 exceptionally talented students hailing from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds in central Vietnam.

This latest cohort comprises 16 medical university students and four resident doctor students at Hue University of Medicine, along with four medical university students at Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, and one resident student doctor at HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

These students have been granted prestigious scholarships comprising financial aid, nine new laptops and one English course, with a total value exceeding 189,560 USD, the Lifestart Foundation said.

The scholarships were awarded to underprivileged students for their efforts toward achieving their dreams by studying medicine.

Previously, the Lifestart Foundation scholarship provided them with a food and rent allowance to ensure a daily diet and safe
accommodation before they received Medical Education Scholarships.

Since 2018, Lifestart Foundation has offered 64 scholarships to Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, with a total value exceeding 540,000 USD.

Karen Leonard OAM, Founder of Lifestart Foundation stated: “We are extremely proud to be providing the most prestigious and highest value General Medicine and Residency Scholarships to these reputable institutions. It’s truly remarkable to contribute to helping nurture fine minds and the future of healthcare in Vietnam. Through our scholarship programme, we aspire not only to alleviate their financial constraints but also to empower them to unleash their full potential.”

Over the past 24 years, the Medical Scholarship program has been Lifestart Foundation’s most significant investment in the disadvantaged youth of Vietnam, enabling these students to continue their educational journey and fulfil their dreams of becoming highly educated heal
thcare professionals.

Lifestart Foundation’s commitment to these students extends beyond financial assistance. The organisation’s holistic approach equips them with the tools and resources necessary for academic success, including essential new laptops and regular mentoring sessions, fostering a lasting positive impact on their lives.

It also provided clean water systems to remote schools in the mountainous regions, bicycles to disadvantaged school students and support for disadvantaged Vietnamese families in central Vietnam./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Ha Giang: A ceremony was held at the Vi Xuyen National Martyrs’ Cemetery in the northernmost province of Ha Giang on April 17 to pay tribute to and re-bury remains of nine soldiers who fell down in the battles defending the northern border.

The remains were found in the vicinity of Height 685 in Nam Ngat village of Thanh Thuy commune, Vi Xuyen district.

On behalf of the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ha Giang, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son expressed profound gratitude towards the martyrs who dedicated their entire youth and lives to the cause of national defence.

Colonel Nguyen Hoai Nam, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the provincial Military Command, noted remains of over 1,200 martyrs still scatter across the former battlefield and have yet to be found.

A search and rescue team of the command still continues relentless efforts to search for remains of war martyrs.
Since 2013, they have discovered and collected remains of 204 fallen soldiers.

Over 40 years ago, Vi Xuyen was the fiercest battlefield of the fight to safeguard the northern border. With the will to defend every inch of the Motherland, the Vietnamese troops and people succeeded in protecting the border./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency