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Dr. Simon Best, Senior Lecturer in Management and Innovation, Middlesex University, (Photo: VNA) London – As a developing nation, Vietnam holds an advantage over countries shackled by longstanding traditions that are challenging to alter. This perspective was offered by Dr. Simon Best, a senior lecturer in Management and Innovation at Middlesex University, during a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the UK. Dr. Best asserts that the world has already delved deeply into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, considering the current technological advancements. In this context, Vietnam’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which emphasizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, signifies the country’s proactive embrace of change. According to Dr. Best, Vietnam possesses a substantial number of enterprising and entrepreneurial individuals, reducing its reliance on other nations for innovation. He suggests that the countr...

The exquisite oil painting, a testament to the masterful artistry of Nguyen Gia Tri, achieved an extraordinary auction result at Christie’s Hong Kong, fetching HKD16.1 million (US$2.07 million) on March 29. The renowned Vietnamese artist Nguyen Gia Tri alongside one of his artistic creations. Photo: Archive Nguyen Gia Tri, a pioneering figure in modern Vietnamese art, stands alongside contemporaries such as To Ngoc Van, Nguyen Tuong Lan, and Tran Van Can. He is revered for his significant contributions to the evolution of Vietnamese fine arts during the early 20th century. This exceptional artwork forms part of Philippe Damas’ esteemed collection, “A Quest for Eternity.” The collection comprises 51 paintings by a diverse group of 32 artists, including 15 Vietnamese and 17 French masters, each bringing their unique perspective to the canvas. The auction featured a stellar lineup of Vietnamese artistic talent, including the likes of Mai Thu, Le Pho, Vu Cao Dam, and, of course, Ng...

Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Health, Do Xuan Tuyen, sheds light on a pressing issue: the rising number of cervical cancer cases in the country. With over 2,500 women succumbing to this disease annually and approximately 6,200 recorded cases of HPV-related cancers each year, the situation demands immediate attention. To address this, a powerful initiative was launched: a national media campaign titled “For a Vietnam Free from the Burden of HPV.” Held in Hanoi on March 29-30, the event united senior government officials, the US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, and celebrities like singer Ha Anh Tuan, all committed to raising awareness and encouraging prevention. Deputy Minister Tuyen emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating that if no immediate actions are taken, cervical cancer could claim the lives of 200,000 Vietnamese women by 2070. Ranking second only to breast cancer in mortality rates among Vietnamese women, cervical cancer accounts for about 12% of all female cancers in...

The signing ceremony between IMH and VITO, marking a new chapter in Vietnam-Belgium collaboration. (Photo: imh.ac.vn) Representatives from the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology, and Climate Change (IMH) in Vietnam and the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) of Belgium have joined forces through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to tackle urban climate challenges, climate change, sustainable energy pursuits, and efficient water resources management. This partnership was formalized during the Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s state visit to Vietnam, with a meeting held in Hanoi on March 31st. IMH’s Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga, emphasized the global nature of climate change, with Vietnam being particularly vulnerable. She highlighted the strategic significance of this MoU with VITO, a leading European research institution, as a means to address these pressing issues. From a scientific and technological s...

Situated roughly eight km away from Cat Ba town, it takes about 30 minutes to travel to the Hospital Cave by motorbike. The cave can easily be found by following the signs along the road. The three-metre wide entrance is located halfway up the mountain, meaning visitors must climb up a wooden staircase. Previously, the cave was named after Hung Son, a military general who served during the era of the Tran Dynasty. He is said to have been the first person to have discovered this cave in the 13th century. From 1963 to 1965, as the American War escalated, a field hospital was established in order to treat wounded soldiers and shelter them from attacks. Following this, local people started to refer to it as the ‘Hospital Cave’. This hospital has about 17 rooms for patients along with a number of other rooms for doctors. It also has a physical recovery room, meeting room, a kitchen room, a medicine room, and a weapons r...

Standing within the dense fog covering all over the scenery in Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province, Di and Vang sadly think about their beautiful childhood. Things have changed so much since they became teenagers. At the age of 15, H’Mong girls are struggling and fighting for their own independence and lives.  A scene from the documentary film “Children of the mist” by Ha Le Diem. Screenshot Photo  Somewhere else in the remote Southwest region, Phuong, a transgender singer, and her troupe are roaming around to earn for living on dusty and dreary streets. Little did she know, it was also the last tour of her life. These stories are told in Vietnamese-themed documentaries, being on-screen at the reality film festival titled “The Varan Vietnam Adventure”. The film festival lasts until April 2 in Paris, France. The young filmmaker Ha Le Diem’s “Children of the Mist,” Tran Phuong Thao’s “Workers’ dream,” and Nguyen Thi Tham’s “Madam Phung’s Last Journey” a...

Hanoi has lovely and green spaces that are ideal for cycling thanks to a climate that is cool almost all year round and a vast system of lakes and water surfaces.   Cycling is a favorite sport for everyone of different ages and occupations. Photo: Bong Hong Recognizing the recent rise in the popularity of cycling, Hanoi’s authority is now directing localities and units to promote this sustainable activity, encouraging the city’s entire strata to lead healthy lifestyles. A need for more competitions to broaden the playing field Besides well-liked exercises such as jogging, badminton, aerobics, or soccer, cycling has gained strength in Hanoi City and across the nation. Cycling helps people, especially sedentary office workers who spend most of their time on computers, not only improve their muscles, breathing, and mental power but also relax by taking in the sights of the city. The presence of numerous bicycle clubs in Hanoi, one of the three cities in Vietna...