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Vietnam Culture: Exciting Cultural Events in Versailles

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Enfance Partenariat Vietnam (EPVN), an association based in Versailles since 2007, organized the Vietnamese Culture Week with the goal of supporting orphaned children in Vietnam and strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and France, according to VNA. The week-long event, which took place from October 16-20, featured a wide range of activities. The Vietnamese Culture Week in Versailles concluded with a grand gala night. The performance with Vietnamese traditional attire. EPVN was established in 2007 by parents who wanted to assist orphaned children in Vietnam and enhance the ties between Vietnam and France . Its primary objective is to improve the living conditions of children in orphanages and underprivileged families in Vietnam through humanitarian aid. This includes providing supplementary food or milk for infants, organizing vaccination campaigns, conducting medical activities, supplying hygiene products, and raising awareness in these areas. During the gal...

Russian Napalkova Cancer Centre’s Director seeks collaboration with Vietnam

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Vladimir Moiseenko, director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg – one of Russia’s leading cancer diagnosis and treatment establishments, expressed his interest in further enhancing collaboration in cancer treatment with Vietnam at a recent interview with VNA. Moiseenko, also a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said cancer is on the rise in every country, particularly in developing nations like Vietnam. Successful cancer treatment largely depends on early detection, and it is crucial to focus on identifying tumors at an early stage. Vladimir Moiseenko, Director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg. Photo: VNA According to the oncologist, Russia has been actively implementing early detection programmes, and over 50% of patients diagnosed in the early stages can be completely cured. When the disease reaches its later stages, treatment mainly aims to prolong life or ensure a better quality of life for patients. The Napalkova cancer centre,...

Fresh look for Hanoi’s unique hundred-year-old monument

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In the center of Hanoi – the heart of the whole country – lies a small garden that has existed for more than 100 years. Both the people of Hanoi and those who chose to settle in the city have more or less heard the name Dien Hong Park or Vuon hoa Con Coc (Toad Flower Garden). The timeless charm of Toad Flower Garden in Hanoi. Photo: Afamily Although not massive or fanciful, the garden is surrounded by rich French architecture, such as the State Bank of Vietnam, the State Guest House, the former Hotel Métropole Hanoi, and many others. The Toad Flower Garden is currently undergoing renovations, and there were memorable stories about it in its centuries-old history. In 1936, the famous comedian Charlie Chaplin and his newlywed wife – Hollywood movie star Paulette Goddard- walked hand in hand in this flower garden, admiring the romantic streets with ancient French buildings in the area.  It is also said that the stone shaft in the middle of the Toad Flower Garde...

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 24): Exports Bring in More Than US$14 Billion in First Half of October

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Vietnam News Today (Oct. 24) notable headlines Covid-19: National caseload rises to 11,496,987 Exports bring in more than US$14 billion in first half of October Italian, Vietnamese localities look to expand economic cooperation Vietnamese tech firms have room to grow Vietnam wins IEEEXtreme Programming Competition 2022 Number of passengers through Vietnamese airports decrease in October Party leader congratulates Chinese Party General Secretary on re-election Vietnamese cuisine, culture introduced at South Africa Diplomatic Fun Fair 2022 Ample room for Vietnamese coffee exports to Spain A person gets vaccinated against Covid-19. Photo: VNA Covid-19: National caseload rises to 11,496,987 The national Covid-19 caseload rose to 11,496,987 on October 23, according to the Ministry of Health. With 108 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,600,965. Meanwhile, there are 31 patients needing breathing support, cited VNA...

Villagers of First Solar-Powered Village, Modhera, Interact with UN Chief Guterres

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres in Modhera, Gujarat. The UN Chief is currently on a three-day trip to India and launched the Mission LiFEmovement in Gujarat, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both leaders also held a bilateral meeting. Mission LIFE is expected to be an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve environment. Speaking to ANI, the beneficiaries said that they had a good interaction with the UN Secretary-General. “I had a good interaction with the UN Secy General, he shared some details with us. With the installation of solar panels, we have benefitted a lot. Previously we used to pay 1500-2000 as a bill. Modhera has got famous due to solar energy,” Ichha Ben Patel told ANI. “Now we also use AC, and fans and still do not have to pay any electricity bill. This has all been possible due to Modiji,” she added. In a separate statement, another villager Bhuriben Patel said that the instal...