Topics: Human rights

Khai Doan – Last pagoda recognised by Vietnamese feudal lords Travel

Khai Doan – Last pagoda recognised by Vietnamese feudal lords

Khai Doan was the first Buddhist temple built in the Rejuvenation Era of Buddhism in the Central Highlands. It was the last pagoda to be honoured with a royal decree (Sac Tu) in Vietnam. The pagoda is now a renowned tourist attraction in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, thanks to its tranquil atmosphere and sophisticated architectural details.
Party, State, Government always accompany education sector: PM Society

Party, State, Government always accompany education sector: PM

The Party, State, and Government will always accompany and join hands with the education sector to deal with difficulties and challenges faced by the sector and over 1 million teachers who are tirelessly contributing to the education cause, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Art display raises awareness, funds to support dioxin victims Videos

Art display raises awareness, funds to support dioxin victims

A voluntary-based art exhibition and auction were held recently in Hanoi to raise funds to support Agent Orange/dioxin victims around Vietnam. The exhibition and auction were held to commemorate the 76th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27) and Agent Orange Victims’ Day (August 10).
Home away from home for victims of Agent Orange Videos

Home away from home for victims of Agent Orange

Over the past 27 years, the Hanoi-based Vietnam Friendship Village has exerted every effort to raise funds and provide vocational training to child victims of Agent Orange / dioxin from around the country.
Bac Lieu works to help AO/Dioxin victims Society

Bac Lieu works to help AO/Dioxin victims

Associations for Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin at all levels in the southern province of Bac Lieu have beening working to support and care for AO victims along with State policies towards them, said president of the provincial association Vo Thi Hong Thoai.
Recommendations for wellness tourism in Vietnam Travel

InfographicRecommendations for wellness tourism in Vietnam

The Tourism Development Research Institute under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism said Vietnam boasts numerous advantages in developing wellness tourism, with localities putting their potential and strengths to best effect to introduce a host of wellness offerings.
Vietnamese citizens in Niger remain safe, one requests evacuation Politics

Vietnamese citizens in Niger remain safe, one requests evacuation

All Vietnamese nationals in Niger are safe, and the Vietnamese Embassy is actively implementing measures to protect the citizens, according to Nguyen Viet Son, first secretary in charge of consular and citizen protection affairs at the embassy, given the tense situation in the African country following the July 26 military coup.
Action month for AO victims launched Society

Action month for AO victims launched

The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-War Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Steering Committee 701) and the radio and television centre under the Ministry of Defence on August 1 launched an action month for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (AO).
Attempts made to preserve culture of Phu La ethnic group Videos

Attempts made to preserve culture of Phu La ethnic group

The Phu La are an ethnic minority group mostly residing in the districts of Xin Man, Hoang Su Phi and Quang Binh in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. For generations, the Phu La people have lived off what nature has to offer. This style of living, however, has been challenged by modern life, requiring determined attempts at preservation.