Posts

Showing posts with the label December 09

Impressive Performance of Vietnam Air Force with Su-30MK2 Fighters at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022

Image
Mi helicopter of Vietnamese air forces fly through the expo area. Photo: sggpnews The Vietnam Air Force’s Su-30MK2 fighters put on an impressive flying display at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 in Hanoi on December 8. The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022 takes place until December 10, attracting more than 170 units and businesses from 30 countries around the world to display combat vehicles, technological solutions, weapons, equipment used for navy, army, air defense, cyber warfare and logistical and technical equipment. In addition, on the exhibition grounds, there are also a cultural space, a culinary space and a display area “Economics – national defense in the digital technology era” on historical milestones of the Vietnam People’s Army in each period associated with socio-economic development, connected with cyberspace exhibition. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh along with senior domestic and international

Antioxidants and Antioxidant Herbs – All Things You Need To Know

Image
During recent decades, scientists have studied a lot about the effects of antioxidants with very mixed results. Antioxidants are chemicals that lessen or prevent the effects of free radicals. They donate an electron to free radicals, thereby reducing their reactivity. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that can combine with toxic oxidants. This combination can reduce lose their harmful properties, and prevent or stop the process of cell damage, tissue caused by oxidants. Therefore, antioxidants are considered substances that have protective and health-promoting effects. An assortment of spices and herbs — Photo courtesy of iStock / AndreyGorulko Antioxidants have been known since the 1990s when scientists found the ability of free radicals to cause cancer, atherosclerosis and many other chronic diseases. During recent decades, scientists have studied a lot about the effects of antioxidants on the body. Under normal conditions, our body also produces it

Get Lost In The Everlasting Green Of Sam Chiem Meadow In Bac Kan

Image
As a province in the Northeastern region of Vietnam, Bac Kan is known as a land that possesses endless natural landscapes from caves, and freshwater lakes to ancient forests, etc. With tourists who enjoy discovering nature and wilderness, Bac Kan will be a great choice to spend your time exploring the place and visiting Sam Chiem – the gorgeous and charming meadow that will capture your heart. Photo: DMD Viet Even though this destination is not well-known by a lot of travelers, Sam Chiem meadow has been a familiar name for young people and photographers who are looking for a tranquil place to get lost in. Photo: VTC Sam Chiem meadow is located in Hiep Luc Commune, Ngan Son District, Bac Kan, about 30 km from the city’s center. The road to Sam Chiem crosses many steep slopes with mountainous terrain, following a small trail among green grass fields. The road can be winding and causes difficulty to drive through, so it requires the most experienced travelers to

Vietnam-RoK film exchange celebrates joint diplomatic ties

The festival was jointly organised by the UNESCO Bureau of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korean Film Council. It coincided with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State-level visit to the RoK. Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tung said the festival was designed to introduce a range of excellent films from the two countries to Korean audiences, as well as overseas Vietnamese residing in the RoK. In addition, the event will serve to promote exchanges in the film industry between the two sides. Vietnamese film Anh thầy ngôi sao (Superstar teacher) produced by CJ Entertainment Vietnam in 2019, as well as cartoon Giấc mơ gỏi cuốn (Spring roll dream), which won the Lights On Women prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, kick-started the event. The Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism selected three movies and five documenta

Lucia – most beloved Swedish feast opens in Hanoi

Image
Lucia, one of the most beloved feasts in Sweden, was celebrated at Daewoo Hotel, Hanoi, on December 7 to enable the Vietnamese audience to witness a classical Swedish Lucia procession.  Lucia’s celebration opens in Hanoi on Dec 7. Photos: Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam On December 13 every year, Lucia is truly celebrated everywhere in Sweden, in schools and kindergartens, in workplaces – from the factory floor to the board rooms, in the parliament and royal palace, in churches and folk museums, in houses for elderly people and hospitals and all embassies abroad. This year’s celebration in Hanoi marked the performance of Åsa Jäger, a dramatic soprano who brought the audience the best of Swedish musical tradition through her divine singing. Attending the ceremony, Do Hung Viet, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, said the Embassy of Sweden hosted its signature Lucia celebration in Hanoi, among other activities, to help bring the centuries-long culture of the No