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Ngo Hong Khiem is the principal of Hong Bang Elementary School in Rach Gia City under Kien Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region. For over four decades, he has worked part-time as an emcee for wedding parties and events in his local area to generate a fund for financially struggling students. He was given the ‘Outstanding Teacher’ title according to the national standard.  The fundraiser and seeker of supplies Based on Khiem’s account, he came from a poverty-stricken family and began supporting his parents as early as the age of 11. He started by selling fruits to pay for his own tuition fees and living costs.  “I am grateful to all the teachers here,” said Le Thi Thu Ba, grandmother of Tuong Vi – one of the benefactors of Khiem’s personal fund.  “Thanks to his support, my grandchild gets proper medical insurance to continue her schooling. I wish him the best of health so that he can help even more students.” Khiem’s teaching career started...

That lat fish. Source: Internet The Mekong Delta Province of Ca Mau has been known as a “kingdom” of field fishes such as catfish and snakehead fish and that lat fish (also called thac lac fish in some places). Locals feel pride in these fish. The fish’s aromatic flavor has created many characteristic dishes, such as bone-removed fish grilled with chili and citronella. But the most famous far and wide is the grilled chopped fish and vermicelli soup topped with grilled or steamed chopped fish, and hotpot. Local Thai Thi Cat, 65, said Ca Mau people often process the fish by hand. But before that, the fresh fish should be carefully cleaned in cold water with light salt to reduce its fish smell. “It’s rather difficult to use a knife to remove all of the fish’s bones, but Ca Mau housewives have their experienced skills to do it,” Cat said, noting the fish meat is minced or ground and stuffed well then mixed with a little cooking oil, salt, broth mix and pepper powder and lef...

Table of Contents Thang Co Corn brew Corn rice Grilled buffalo meat Au Tau Porridge Buckwheat cake Five-colored sticky rice Grilled moss Thang Co One of the most prominent dishes in Ha Giang is Thang Co (meat soup). This is a traditional dish of the Mong people in the highland districts of Ha Giang and many other mountainous regions of the North. Thang co in the local language means meat soup made from raw materials. This dish is made from the whole head, legs, organs, and meat of various animals. It has the aroma of cardamom, doi seeds, and lemongrass, mixed with the fatty taste of meat. Hmong men who go to Dong Van market often eat a bowl of thang co and drink a few bowls of wine with their friends. Thang Co is a very typical cultural symbol of the Mong ethnic group. The pot of Thang Co is rich, and it is cooked with many different spices. Photo: Vietnamtimes Corn brew Ha Giang corn brew is made up of delicious corn, clean water, and especially a...

Vietnam’s 11-month IIP estimated to increase by 8.6%. Photo: VNA Business Insider said China’s rise as the world’s factory spanned four decades and ushered in an era of globalization and integrated supply chains. That facade started to crumble around 2018 after President Donald Trump launched a trade war against the East Asian giant. This, in turn, has prompted investors to reassess their geopolitical risks. While some investors did move parts of their manufacturing facilities out of China at the time, it was the pandemic — and China’s zero-COVID policy — that drove home the importance of not depending on one country for manufacturing needs. President Joe Biden hasn’t put the kibosh on the elevated tariffs Trump imposed on China — in fact, in October, he imposed export controls on shipping equipment to Chinese-owned factories making advanced logic chips. This further burdened a strained relationship. “To navigate this complicated web of US-China trade tensions, multin...

It has become a tradition for people across the country to send their gifts to Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, some 300 nautical miles off Khanh Hoa province’s coast, just before Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. The gifts bring not only the Tet atmosphere from mainland but also encouragement to those who defend their nation’s territories days and nights regardless of hardship. The vessel KN490 approached Song Tu Tay Island, but the boat taking the group could not reach the island because the waves were too strong. Source: Lao Cai newspaper Navy Region 4 ships carrying officers, soldiers, journalists as well as New Year gifts departed from Cam Ranh military port in the central province of Khanh Hoa on December 21 for Truong Sa. After more than two days (from December 21 to December 23), overcoming big waves, high winds, and a journey of more than 200 nautical miles, the vessel KN490 carried a delegation approached the archipelago. According to the itinerary, the first stop...

Young teacher spreading Vietnamese culture Le Ngoc Uyen Sa is currently 26 years old and originated in Thua Thien Hue of Vietnam. She came to Jeju island in April 2022 under a contract with the Department of Education of Jeju province to teach the Vietnamese language and culture. The opportunity came to Uyen Sa quite unexpectedly. After graduating from university, she worked as an interpreter for a Korean company in Ho Chi Minh City. 3 years later, she wanted to change the job and noticed the vacancy announcement of the Jeju Provincial Department of Education. Feeling that this is a good opportunity and that she is also suitable for the job, Uyen Sa immediately sent her application. Uyen Sa is currently teaching Vietnamese language and culture in Jeju island of Korea. (Photo: To Quoc) “I was lucky to be accepted after passing the application and interview. When I was a student, I received a short-term scholarship to study at Kyunghee University in Seoul. Therefore, I am...

A border province and official Frontier Area, Ha Giang lies in the remote far northern region of the country. To visit this province is to journey back in time and encounter some of Vietnam’s most rugged and grand landscapes. Ha Giang is best experienced as a road trip on two wheels, soaking up the majesty of the landscape and the atmosphere of the remote towns and minority villages. Meo Vac Sunday Market Photo: Vo Minh Thien When talking about Ha Giang, a lot of travelers will think about the majestic and breathtaking beauty of nature. Meo Vac Market is located in the center of Meo Vac town and is the largest market in Ha Giang province, where people from villages all around Meo Vac come to trade and socialize. It takes place every Sunday. On this day, the people of the Mong, Dao, and Lo Lo ethnic groups not only buy, sell and exchange goods, but also consider this an opportunity to gather around and share the cultural values of other people and tourists from all around...

Full back Hernandez stretched high after five minutes to hook in the first goal Morocco have conceded to an opposition player in the tournament after a scramble in the box, but the holders offered only occasional glimpses of their class. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Semi Final – France v Morocco – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – December 14, 2022 France’s Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal as Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Yahya Attiat-Allah react. Photo: Reuters Morocco, disrupted by early injuries to two key defenders, recovered to cause no end of problems, with Hugo Lloris brilliantly saving Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick at the end of the first half and the outsiders pouring forward for much of the second. However, they could not quite fashion a clear enough chance for the equaliser and were unable to extend the astonishing run that included victories over Belgium, Spain and Portugal and made them the first African team to make t...