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M.I.A. has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to aid those affected by the recent volcanic eruption of La Soufrière in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. “I’ve never set up a crowdfunding page before, but as you may know Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been very close to my heart,” she wrote on her Instagram. “I wrote my first song there. Since going to Sri Lanka is out of the question for political reasons, it’s been my island away from my island for the last 20 years.” “La Soufrière has caused massive devastation on a scale that has not been witnessed by the residents in the last 40 years,” she continued. “The situation today is that there’s been power cuts and water scarcity. Everything is covered by ash. The volcano is still erupting and there could be further ongoing damage.” The musician wrote that short-term supplies are needed — from blankets to hygiene kits — and that the cost of living is extremely high due to tourists. “It is also very hard for local people … [Read more...] about M.I.A. Launches GoFundMe Page to Aid Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

After three-years of operation, theMay has gained a position in the country’s fashion industry and received high appreciation from customers both at home and abroad. It was recently honoured as the Best Jewellery Brand in 2020 in a vote by Vietnamese fashion lovers. With the aim of promoting and safeguarding traditional crafts, theMay has maintained a close connection with local craftsmen by hosting training classes and exhibitions from handmade jewellers as well as auctions to raise funds for the Centre for Community Development under the Vietnam’s Union of Science and Technology Associations. Born in Gia Lai province, Thanh Van came up with the idea of founding theMay when she lived and worked and Japan. Whenever she met international friends and colleagues, she found that she a few options in respect of giving typical products from Vietnam as souvenirs to them. In addition, her trips to regions across Vietnam has helped her realise the huge potential for making products … [Read more...] about Fashion brand utilises traditional materials

Tran Van Thao is on verge of being the first Vietnamese athlete to take an International Boxing Association (IBA) bantamweight belt. Tran Van Thao (left) punches Uzbekistan's Shermatov Ravshanbek in a match during the Trigger Championship 11 tournament on March 20 in HCM City. Photo webthethao.vn The former World Boxing Council Asia champion will fight Tanzanian Fadhili Majiha at the Trigger Boxing Club in HCM City on July 18 and a win would be a remarkable milestone for Vietnamese boxing. "Being the first one ever to wear the IBA belt would not only be meaningful to Thao and me but also Vietnam," said coach Trinh Van Tri. "We are the Vietnamese who put the first brick in the formation of professional boxing in Vietnam. We always hope to popularise our boxing ability in the world. While I am researching information, Thao trains and realises our dreams. "The IBA match will be a good opportunity for us to make a dream come true. We are working very hard to prepare … [Read more...] about Thao to fight for IBA belt in July

Do Van Chien named President of VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien, President of the VFF Central Committee for the ninth tenure, speaks at the meeting in Hanoi on April 12 Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), has been assigned as President of the VFF Central Committee for the ninth tenure (2019-2024). The VFF Central Committee held a meeting in Hanoi on April 12 to discuss the appointment of its President and additional members to its Presidium. All in attendance agreed to assign Chien as a member of the VFF Central Committee and its Presidium, and President of the VFF Central Committee for the ninth tenure. His predecessor, Politburo member Tran Thanh Man, was recently elected Vice Chairman of the 14th National Assembly (NA). In his inauguration address, Chien said the VFF should push ahead with performing its duties in the election of deputies to the 15th NA and all-level … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 13

Local residents in central Viet Nam will get access to clean water thanks to a fresh water project. — Photo courtesy Carlsberg Viet Nam Thousands of residents in the central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue will be able to get clean water from a project mitigating water shortages in the dry season that has started in the central region. Local business Huda company said in a statement that an expansion of the long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme has been scheduled from April on the basis of positive achievements in the first two years in the five provinces. Huda said it decided to fund five additional projects in the central provinces with the aim of significantly improving local water facilities, and the implementation schedule will start later in April. It also said these projects are expected to help alleviate local water shortages which often peak during summer months and the flood season, contributing to a … [Read more...] about Local residents to benefit from clean water project