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Xoan singing, a traditional Vietnamese folk music genre, was included on the UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List in 2011 due to a decline in its appreciation, especially among the younger generation. Efforts made by local communities and national authorities have successfully revived and preserved Xoan singing. In Phuong Lau Commune, Viet Tri City, elders are passing down the art of Xoan singing to the younger generation in a small house located in Xoan An Thai Ward. Bui Viet Hao and Bui Nhu Quynh, both born into a family of Xoan singers, were introduced to the art at an early age by their grandparents and mother. Having developed a passion for Xoan singing, they now perform the music genre in various places and are eager to preserve it for future generations. Phu Tho province has played a significant role in promoting and preserving Xoan singing. Over 100 successors have been trained in the province, capable of teaching Xoan singing. In local villages, three generations of singers ca...

Athlete Nguyen Thi That has made history in Vietnamese sports as the first cyclist to qualify for the Summer Olympics. Next year, she will represent Vietnam in Paris. The Vietnam Bicycle – Motor Sports Federation confirmed on June 13 that Nguyen Thi That is eligible to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics. On June 12, she won the gold medal in the women’s bronze start of the 2023 Asian Road Bicycle Championship in Thailand, defeating Chinese riders near the finish line. According to the international referees of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), Nguyen Thi That has officially qualified for the World Championships (Photo: VOV). Nguyen Thi That has successfully defended her gold medal at the Asian Road Cycling Championship 2023. This is the third time she has won the title. Vietnamese athletes achieved a total of 4 medals at the Asian Road Cycling Championship 2023, including 3 gold medals and 1 bronze medal. Nguyen Thi That, born in 1993 in Long Xuyen Provin...

India supplied ‘Made in India’ Covid vaccines to 42 African countries on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. This was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “One Earth, One Health” and the belief in “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam”. India is also encouraging Indian pharma and vaccine manufacturers to explore joint manufacturing facilities in African countries. Additionally, India has been advocating for enhancing the accessibility and affordability of vaccines in partnership with African countries in the WTO. Jaishankar also discussed India’s initiatives in online education and medical services in Africa. Through the e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti networks, India has provided tele-education and tele-medicine services to African countries, with over 14,000 young people enrolling in various degree and diploma programs. India has also collaborated with African countries to promote digital transformation. Bilateral trade between India and Africa is ex...

The team of the Vietnam People’s Army searches a location in Hatay province of Turkey. Photo: VNA On behalf of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hakan Cakil expressed his thanks to search and rescue teams of countries, including those from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), for their effort in Hatay province following the devastating earthquake. Meeting the VPA’s search and rescue team, Ambassador Cakil once again thanked them and the Vietnamese Government for providing necessities for Turkey. He said medicines, medical equipment as well as other equipment sent by Vietnam are extremely important to the Turkish people at this time. Cakil said he is moved by the Vietnamese soldiers’ sentiment when knowing that they withdrew part of their salary to support the Turkish people. Turkey always wishes to develop relations with Vietnam in all aspects, he said, adding that the practical support of the Vietnamese team when Turkey is in difficulties is also one of ...