House leaders slam ‘misleading’ survey showing 88% oppose ‘Cha-cha’

MANILA: House leaders on Sunday criticized Pulse Asia’s recent survey showing that 88 percent of Filipinos believe that the 1987 Constitution should not be amended now or any other time.

House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Deputy Speaker David …

‘Enjoy Da Nang’ programme launched

Da Nang: More than 10,000 vouchers with an estimated value of 5 billion VND (200,000 USD) have been offered for tourists visiting the city during the promotion programme titled “Enjoy Da Nang” in year-around flooded festivals.

Da Nang city’s tourism …

Creamline’s Tots Carlos named PVL Player of the Week

MANILA: For Tots Carlos, Creamline’s success is more important than personal glory.

Before the Holy Week break, Carlos sizzled with a career-high 38 points — the highest single-game scoring output by a local player in the Premier Volleyball League (…

Experts urge integrated approach for water security amidst growing challenges

Hanoi: The lack of integration between industrial and urban growth and water source security has resulted in declining water quantity and quality, jeopardising water security, said experts.

Despite efforts, challenges persist in safeguarding water so…

Vietnam-Russia roundtable conference on language in diplomatic activities held

Moscow: A hybrid roundtable conference on “Vietnam – Russia relations: experience in diplomatic activities” was held on March 30 at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) under Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the parti…

Japanese doctor spends over 20 years bringing light to visually-impaired in Vietnam

Thua Thien-Hue: Turning down a stable life in Japan and enticing offers from big hospitals, Japanese Professor, Doctor Hattori Tadashi has decided to pursue his own journey to bring light to tens of thousands of underprivileged people in Vietnam.

The…

Third Vietnamese interpretation contest held in Moscow

Moscow: Twenty-one students from Russian universities took part in the 3rd Vietnamese interpretation contest held on March 30 at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) under Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The candidates …