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The seventh annual event will be open to the public and is set to welcome all spectators to enjoy vibrant and stylish music, according to details given by the organisers. Various famous artists from different music genres both in Vietnam and worldwide, such as hip-hop artist Adrienne Mack-Davis and DJ 32french from the United States, along with Vietnamese popular singers like Da LAB, Vo Ha Tram, and the Wall band, will deliver spectacular performances for audiences. This year, a total of 38 social organizations, enterprises, and youth clubs from across the country have registered to make BridgeFest happen, with a primary focus on resolving social problems relating to the environment, education, health care, culture, sexual and gender identity, people suffering from disabilities, and women and children towards a better future. Foreign ambassadors, including Marc Knapper of the United States, and representatives of many international organizations are to visit booths from 5:30 p.m. ...

In the 2022 VBA, Gibbs played a crucial role in helping Saigon Heat win their third consecutive championship. This is his second season in Vietnam, but instead of staying with Saigon Heat to defend the title, the talented defender and Finals MVP of 2022 has joined the Nha Trang Dolphins. The departure of their star player to a rival team initially disappointed Saigon Heat fans. However, upon seeing Gibbs in his new jersey, many supporters still expressed their admiration for the experienced player. Madarious Gibbs (R) and a Saigon Heat fan at the 2023 VBA. Photo: VBA “No matter which team Madarious Gibbs is on, I will cheer for him,” said Saigon Heat fan Nguyen Thanh Thuy. On the other hand, facing his former team presented its own challenges for Gibbs. In addition to the support from the stands, he received special attention from his former teammates. Madarious Gibbs performs a free throw in the match against the Saigon Heat. Photo: VBA As the 2023 VBA...

The first event is the ‘Ho Chi Minh City – Our Home’ festival, which will take place in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone, on Le Loi Boulevard and at Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1 from Friday to Sunday. This fest is expected to attract participants from 23 cities around the world that have established relationships with Ho Chi Minh City. It will also feature the first trumpet music festival in the city. The southern metropolis will also host the Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival and the second hot air balloon festive day in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Park in Thu Duc City from December 8 to 11. The city will welcome the 2023 New Year with a countdown event on the night of December 31 in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone and on Le Duan Boulevard. At 0:00 on January 1, 2023, there will be a 15-minute high-altitude fireworks show near the entrance of the Saigon River Tunnel. Ho Chi Minh City’s first hot air balloon festive day i...

Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo said, in the economic field, the two countries can strengthen cooperation in coal import and export. South Africa is rich in natural resources, with up to 50 billion tons of coal reserves, which is a potential source of supply for Vietnam to serve its development requirements and goals. In the field of education, through educational exchanges, students of the two countries not only share knowledge but also enhance mutual understanding. Vietnam and South Africa have many similarities in culture, therefore, heritage introduction activities benefit the promotion of bilateral relations. According to the South African ambassador, the people-to-people relations between Vietnam and South Africa are positively developing. The South African community shows deep sentiment toward Vietnam, considering Vietnam as their second home. An increasing number of South Africans are coming to Vietnam to work and live, laying an important basis for promoting people-to-people exc...

Portugal coach Fernando Santos had benched the country’s all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, tasking Benfica forward Ramos with leading the line despite the 21-year-old making his debut just three days before the World Cup in a friendly. Ramos had played only 10 minutes as a substitute in Qatar but the youngster looked like he belonged on the big stage with a memorable performance for Portugal, who did not miss Ronaldo – a late substitute who had a goal ruled out for offside. “Cristiano Ronaldo talks to me and everyone in the team. He’s our leader and always tries to help,” Ramos said after netting the first hat-trick of the tournament in Qatar. “I don’t know if I will start the next game, that’s up to the coach, I have to work as hard as I can and then we’ll see.” After a tepid start, the game came to life when Ramos opened the scoring in the 17th minute by picking up Joao Felix’s incisive pass before blasting the ball into the top corner from a tight angle to put the Portugue...

The library brings people together and lets them listen to life stories, meaning it allows library-goers to borrow people instead of books. Yen and her partners have implemented the “Human-borrowing library” project for nearly two years in an online manner to enable many people anywhere to join it. “During my long journey of looking for ways to change myself, I realize my scar makes me unique. Everyone is unique, so judgment on or comparison with someone is nonsense,” said Le Hai Yen. People have their own “scars” The majority of volunteers selected as a ‘human book’ to tell their life stories are facing different challenges and hardships. Many were victims of prejudice, but have overcome it to enjoy life. “People chosen as a ‘human book’ are not necessarily successful ones. I always encourage those who are suffering discrimination, losses and difficulties to speak out and express their opinions as their stories are worth listening to,” Hai Yen said. As such, the storytellers a...