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RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game The Saigon Times Daily Thanh Tam has created a new Vietnamese version of Monopoly game and called it Tet Ta Mua - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - Inspired by the idea of bringing families closer together, an RMIT Vietnam student has redesigned the popular Monopoly game to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate Nguyen Ngoc Thanh Tam said she initially intended to create a children’s book to honor Vietnamese culture but then realized a game could be something that could gather all family members. After 13 weeks of conceptualizing, structuring and designing, a new version of Monopoly that Tam called Tet Ta Mua was complete. After some research, Tam not only learned how to design a game that the whole family could enjoy but also studied the history of Tet culture to ensure the game is meaningful and authentic for all players. She then applied her learned … [Read more...] about RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game

The State monopoly in the rail industry has diminished competition and pushed the sector to the edge of crisis, economic experts said yesterday.— Photo tuoitre.vn HÀ NỘI — The State monopoly in the rail industry has diminished competition and pushed the sector to the edge of crisis, economic experts said yesterday. The railway sector was brought up as a prime example of a monopoly crushing an industry during a conference on reforms to State monopolies organised by the Central Institute for Economic Management. Presenting a report at the conference, Dr Nguyễn Thị Luyến from the institute said that the Việt Nam Railway – the State-owned group who runs all railway networks in the country – lacked motivation to increase quality while reducing ticket prices due to its monopoly power. That led to a much smaller piece of the market pie for the rail industry under harsh competition from the booming aviation and road sectors. According to Luyến’s report, the number of train … [Read more...] about State monopoly is crippling railways

Tenants of many apartment buildings in Hà Nội could only use one telecom service provider selected by the building management board for internet or cable television. — Photo tienphong.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Watching cable television and accessing the internet are now basic needs for the majority of households in Việt Nam, but in many apartment buildings in big cities like Hà Nội and HCM City, residents are unable to freely choose their telecom and internet service provider. The reason for this is that building developers are partnering with one cable TV and internet provider. This prevents apartment residents from choosing providers other than those selected by building owners, Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper reported. Wishing to remain anonymous, T.A, who lives in Đồng Mô Đại Kim Social Housing in Hà Nội’s Hoàng Mai District, said despite the crowded buildings, the Viet Nam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT) was the only telecom service provider in the area. “As … [Read more...] about Telecom monopoly hurts apartment residents

Relax Underwear brings joy to disadvantaged children By Minh Tuan Local children and volunteers of Relax Underwear and the Startup-Human Resources Club take part in a fun activity during the Wild Sunflower Sunshine program in Lam Dong Province in June 2019 - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SON VIET GARMENT CORPORATION HCMC - Relax Underwear brand of HCMC-based Son Viet Garment Corporation has carried out various programs to support underprivileged children, who lack access to quality education and other basic needs, in many parts of the country. Such activities have brought joy to disadvantaged children, encouraging them to overcome difficulties to pursue their studies and become good citizens. “For the Children’s Smiles” program Every child is the pride of his/her family, a contributor for the society and the future of the country; and every child has the rights to study and entertain to develop comprehensively and contribute to the society’s development. However, there are … [Read more...] about Relax Underwear brings joy to disadvantaged children

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat answers questions from NA deputies. —VNA/VNS Photo Nguyeân Dan HA NOI — National Assembly deputies questioned the value of allowing foreign investors to lease Viet Nam's forests yesterday. They also discussed ways to help rice farmers earn an adequate profit during a question-and-answer session with Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat. Deputy Le Nhu Tien, central Quang Tri Province, argued that allowing foreign investors to lease 300,000ha of forest land for 50 years would do more harm than good. "Farmers lack land for both agriculture and forests and many people are unemployed," he said. "Leasing forest to foreign investors is a narrow-minded policy." The deputy also asked if the practice complied with Viet Nam's laws and regulations governing national security, the environment and natural resources. Deputy Nguyen Van Tuyet, northern mountainous Yen Bai Province, asked when ministry teams … [Read more...] about NA deputies question practice of leasing forests to foreign investors

A woman nurses lingzhi mushroom in central Quảng Bình Province. She started to grow the mushroom with financial support from the local Women’s Development Fund. — VNS Photo Khánh Vân Viet Nam News by Khánh Vân QUẢNG BÌNH – Phan Thị Nhàn, whose household is one of the poorest in the mountainous commune of Quảng Thạch located in central Quảng Bình Province, has decided to apply for another loan from the local Women’s Development Fund to expand her cattle production—something she never dreamed of before. Two years ago, Nhàn received a loan of VNĐ10 million (US$444) from the fund, a small amount of money for many, but enough for her to buy a cow, which is considered a fortune for a farmer. “Now, the cow has given birth to two calves,” Nhàn said, smiling as she described her “huge fortune”. “And more important, I am able to pay back the loan, including both the principal and interest after two years,” she said. Nhàn used to consider borrowing money from … [Read more...] about Microfinance empowers rural women

A child plays a game at the launch ceremony for National Action Month for Children 2018 and “Day for Love Connection and Summer Entertainment for Children” held on Friday in HCM City. — VNS Photo Gia Lộc Viet Nam News HCM CITY— HCM City is striving to build an environment in which all children can reach their full potential, particularly those most in need, according to the city’s standing board of children protection and care. The city has allocated funds for large entertainment works and playgrounds for children, schools, and health facilities to meet demand, Trần Ngọc Sơn, the board’s deputy head and vice director of the city Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. Sơn spoke at a launching ceremony for National Action Month for Children 2018 and “Day for Love Connection and Summer Entertainment for Children” held on Friday in HCM City. The city has called on the private sector and community to ensure protection for children, especially those who are … [Read more...] about City improves childcare services to poor, disadvantaged

FedEx and VCF bring free cardiac care to children By Tam An FedEx volunteers prepare gifts for child patients during the Fedex Cares event at Nhi Dong 1 Hospital in HCMC - PHOTO: TAM AN HCMC - Express delivery service company FedEx Express, in collaboration with VinaCapital Foundation, has launched the FedEx Delivers Heartbeats mobile clinic program, which provides free healthcare for children with congenital heart disease in rural areas in Vietnam. With top cardiologists and surgeons from HCMC, Hanoi, and Danang, the mobile clinic will travel to various parts of the country to diagnose and provide treatment for children with heart disease. The clinic visits include patient registration and post-operative assistance for patients and their families. The FedEx Delivers Heartbeats program has been running since 2011 and has provided cardiac care to over 80,000 children through 350 mobile clinic visits to 44 provinces across Vietnam. “Data of the Ministry of Health … [Read more...] about FedEx and VCF bring free cardiac care to children

Soldiers of Military Staff Board in Bình Phước Province’s Bù Đốp District and members of HCM Communist Youth Union in the district’s Hưng Phước border commune have made hundreds of lanterns for children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival. —VNA/VNS Photo K GỬIH Viet Nam News HCM CITY— Soldiers of the Military Staff Board in Bình Phước Province’s Bù Đốp District and members of the HCM Communist Youth Union in the district’s Hưng Phước border commune have made hundreds of lanterns for children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Full Moon Festival, falling on September 24. Children who live in rural and border gate areas nationwide have enjoyed a warm Mid-Autumn Festival thanks to other charity programmes. The programmes have been held by many different state-owned organisations in co-operation with companies. On September 23, nearly 800 children from shelters and charity schools in HCM City and Bình Dương Province will be expected to attend a … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Festival charity programmes held for children

Dong Thap to organize culture-tourism week By Trung Chanh Tourists visit Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province. The province will hold a culture-tourism week next month to better serve tourists - PHOTO: VNA CAN THO - The culture-tourism week 2019 of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will he held from July 10 to 14, promising to offer visitors a wide range of exciting activities. Speaking at a press conference on June 25, Ngo Quang Tuyen, deputy director of the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the event aims to introduce the province’s traditional cultures and specialties to domestic and international tourists. “It’s also a chance for Dong Thap to promote trade, investment and cooperation in tourism development, contributing to making tourism a key sector of the province in 2020,” he said. The Dong Thap culture-tourism week 2019 will introduce the province’s safe farm produce, traditional crafts and tourist attractions, and … [Read more...] about Dong Thap to organize culture-tourism week