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His house has become a haven for underprivileged children. The man shared that his intention was simply to find a stable job to support his “children” and improve their lives, without seeking any recognition for his acts of kindness. His journey of compassion has spanned over 15 years. A loving foster father Situated near a rice field, his house with a traditional tile roof serves as a playground, study area, and sleeping quarters for these children. From morning till night, Hung and a group of volunteer babysitters tirelessly care for these children. Huynh Tan Hung. Photo: Tuoi Tre Nguyen Dinh Vung, head of Tan Thinh Quarter in Phu Thinh Town under Phu Ninh District, described Hung as an extraordinary individual. Over 15 years ago, a single mother in the area entrusted Hung with the care of her ailing child so she could go to work. Due to his fondness for children, many underprivileged families began sending their children to his home. In the beginning, parents w...

Jointly organized by Arabesque Vietnam and performance art theater Saigon Concert, the gig is scheduled for December 16 and 17 at the Municipal Theater, also known as the Saigon Opera House, in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. During a briefing for ‘Senzen,’ Tan Loc, the art director of the show, shared his reflections on his past experience as an international student in Japan nearly 30 years ago, his sentiments about his profession, and the challenges he faced during the pandemic. “After the struggle between life and death, I have gained an appreciation for what I have, cherishing every encounter and every opportunity to pursue my passion,” Loc said. “A dancer must practice every day to stay in shape. “Amidst chaos, maintaining calm is crucial to excel in your pursuits.” Choreographer Tan Loc speaks at a press briefing at the Saigon Opera House in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, December 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre These inner reflections served as inspiration for him and...

Relations between Vietnam and Cambodia have grown positively over time with regular contact and meetings, which have helped to establish political trust and promote cooperation in various sectors. The two countries have maintained existing cooperation mechanisms, including the joint committee on economic, cultural, scientific, and technological cooperation, and the cooperation and development conference between border localities of the two countries. Economic and trade cooperation is considered a highlight in bilateral cooperation, with two-way trade reaching US$6.5 billion last year. Vietnam is currently Cambodia’s third-largest trading partner, trailing behind China and the United States, and the largest within ASEAN. During his visit, PM Hun Manet will hold talks with PM Pham Minh Chinh to discuss strengthening cooperative relations between the two countries in various fields, including education, culture, trade, investment, tourism, secu...

Tuan was impressed by his experience working on land appraisal for the bank, which made him realize the challenges that farmers often face due to unfavorable weather conditions. In addition, with the shrinking land area for farming in Ho Chi Minh City every year, there is a clear need for an agricultural model that can yield high-quality products and high yields. These situations motivated Tuan to research farming and establish his own hydroponic vegetable farm, which can produce up to five times more than traditional growing methods. “After leaving my stable job and income to pursue farming, I faced great pressure from my family, but my passion drove me to ignore their concerns,” Tuan shared. Since hydroponic farming is a relatively new venture that requires significant initial investments, Tuan used his entire savings and secured additional funding from the bank. He also successfully convinced others to join his endeavors. So far, Tuan has invested over VND12 billion (US$488,600...