From exhibition spaces and heritage, cultural and artistic experiences to traditional cuisine and the Al Ayala dance performed by Vietnamese students, activities organized by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought UAE culture closer to the public at the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.

Over the past 20 years, World Vision International (WVI) has implemented seven area development programmes and a range of relief and community development projects in Dien Bien, providing US$46.4 million in aid to support children and communities in disadvantaged areas. At a conference marking the milestone on September 29, local authorities and WVI reviewed the partnership and outlined priorities for sustaining its impact and supporting more children in the years ahead.

A new library at Kim Xuyen High School in Hong Son Commune, Tuyen Quang Province has been equipped to support reading, experiential learning, skills development and career guidance activities for students. The project has a total budget of US$108,000 and is expected to directly benefit 1,500 students and teachers.

Speaking to Viet Nam Times Magazine, Luke Bradley, Senior Group Learning Experience Manager at Apollo English, shared what has impressed him about Vietnamese children in their English-learning journey: their positivity, perseverance and the small steps that help them become increasingly confident.