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A group of students attend an online coding session at the Sapna Center, a training facility for marginalized women from rural India. [Rishabh Jain/Al Jazeera] On a sunny morning in Kandabari village, located in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh, a classroom full of students is engrossed in a coding lesson. Among them is 19-year-old Kriti Kumari, one of 31 women enrolled at the Sapna Center. The center provides training for rural women from marginalized backgrounds, requiring them to reside on campus. The year-long program equips women with coding and website design skills, project management techniques, and primary-school-level math education for those aspiring to become teachers. The organization also assists individuals in securing jobs within India’s thriving information technology sector. “If it weren’t for the Sapna Center, I’d likely be married by now, tending to household duties,” revealed Kumari, a native of the central Indian state of Jharkhand, who ha...

according to Indian Consul General Madan Mohan Sethi, India and Vietnam are collaborating on a film project titled ‘Love for Vietnam’ . This announcement was made by Sethi at the opening ceremony of the Namaste Vietnam 2024 Festival, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday. The annual festival, spanning from August 25 to 31, is being held across three locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province, and Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province. Organized by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, and the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA), the festival aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam through a diverse range of events centered around trade, tourism, education, film, and cultural exchange. During the opening ceremony, held at the renowned Rex Hotel in District 1, Consul General Sethi revealed that the upcoming film will delve into the romantic tale of an Indian man falling ...

Renowned musicians, including Tung Duong and the boy band OPlus, have released a music video, Vietnam in All Its Colors , an ode to their nation ahead of National Day on September 2. The video opens with a solemn scene of the artists partaking in a flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, accompanied by the national anthem and the iconic image of the red flag with a golden star, billowing in the wind. Singers entertain on Hanoi’s double-decker sightseeing bus. Photo courtesy of the artists. Tung Duong and OPlus then embark on a journey through Hanoi, showcasing iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Flag Tower, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh Square, and Long Bien Bridge, all from the unique perspective of a double-decker bus. The music video is a love letter to Hanoi, featuring its most famous sites. It also ventures beyond the city, capturing the breathtaking Trang An Complex, the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, the majestic Ha Long Bay, an...

For a magical family outing, head to Bao Son Paradise Park in Hoai Duc District, where the Fairyland Festival awaits. This enchanting event features a street festival, an entertainment complex, and a water park, offering fun for all ages. Join the whimsical fairy dance with local and international artists, and be mesmerized by the variety of performances throughout the park. Witness the animal circus, the captivating water puppet show, and the soulful folk songs and traditional music performances. One of the highlights of the festival is the return of the Mermaid Dance show at the Aquarium. Beautiful mermaids will take your breath away as they swim alongside the diverse and colorful aquatic life. The Aquarium also showcases the world’s continents’ animal life and the surreal 7D Dinosaur Kingdom for an exciting prehistoric experience. The mesmerizing Mermaid dance at Bao Son Paradise Park. Photo courtesy of the park Bao Son Paradise Park offers a unique opportunity for ...

The figure was measured by the level of interest and search for air tickets and accommodation of users on Google Search . This demand from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore grew steadily every quarter from more than 50 percent to more than 100 percent. Up to 65 percent of the search volume by Vietnamese people targeted destinations in the Southeast Asian region . Outside the region, Vietnamese travelers are most interested in Australia, Japan, India, and the US. Destinations in Southeast Asia are also increasingly popular with foreign visitors. In the beach category, the five most popular names are Kupang (Indonesia), Mersing (Malaysia), Bang Sak (Thailand), Santa Fe (the Philippines), and Quy Nhon (Vietnam). Photo: Vietnam Plus To learn about culture, heritage, and history, tourists must search for information about Bukittinggi (Indonesia), Tawau (Malaysia), Ban Saeo (Thailand), San Fernando (the Philippines), and Vinh (Vietnam). Four destinations with beauti...

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 2) Notable Headlines Foreign Minister receives Japanese CDP leader Vietnam, Egypt celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties National Day celebration held in Japan, France, Sri Lanka Vietnam to send over 500-member delegation to 19th ASIAD Culture-tourism village hosts activities ‘Happy Independence Day’ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Where people show respect to a great leader International friends want to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam National energy master plan for 2021-2030 approved Vietnam protests use of force against fishing boats Foreign Minister receives Japanese CDP leader Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Izumi Kenta, president of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), on August 31 in Hanoi to mark the occasion of the latter’s visit to Vietnam from August 29 to August 31. Vietnam-Japan relationship is now at their best in history. Through the support of the Governments, political parties, and people of the...

In the current era of soaring popularity in women’s football worldwide, female athletes are now receiving a well-deserved monetary compensation for their efforts. They benefit from the expertise of a dedicated full-time coach and have access to world-class training facilities, on par with their male counterparts. Gone are the days when they had to engage in alternative employment as waste collectors. “In the limited amount of time we have had, we have witnessed significant transformations,” expressed Molly Holder, a 24-year-old midfielder currently in her third season at Stoke. “Our daily routine involves an early start to utilize the gym facilities, access to professional physiotherapy services, 20 minutes in the video analysis room, socializing and enjoying team camaraderie while engaging in activities like darts, and nourishing ourselves with delicious meals alongside our teammates. We genuinely feel included and valued as an integral part of the Stoke team.” The ninth Women’s W...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina and the Argentine Chamber of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific have jointly organized a meeting with local businesses in a bid to promote trade and investment opportunities between the two countries, VNA reported on Thursday. The event, held on August 30th as part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Argentina diplomatic relations, brought together approximately 30 enterprises operating in industries such as food, chemicals, high technology, logistics, fertilizers, and medicines. The event, held on August 30th as part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Argentina diplomatic relations, brought together approximately 30 Argentine enterprises. Photo: VNA In his remarks, Ambassador Duong Quoc Thanh stated that Vietnam is a peaceful country with a stable political environment and a reliable destination for foreign investors. The Vietnamese Government always creates favorable conditions for...