Tác giả: Trần Đình Hoành

I am an attorney in the Washington DC area, with a Doctor of Law in the US, attended the master program at the National School of Administration of Việt Nam, and graduated from Sài Gòn University Law School. I aso studied philosophy at the School of Letters in Sài Gòn. . I have worked as an anti-trust attorney for Federal Trade Commission and a litigator for a fortune-100 telecom company in Washington DC. I have taught law courses for legal professionals in Việt Nam and still counsel VN government agencies on legal matters. I have founded and managed businesses for me and my family, both law and non-law. I have published many articles on national newspapers and radio stations in Việt Nam. In 1989 I was one of the founding members of US-VN Trade Council, working to re-establish US-VN relationship. Since the early 90's, I have established and managed VNFORUM and VNBIZ forum on VN-related matters; these forums are the subject of a PhD thesis by Dr. Caroline Valverde at UC-Berkeley and her book Transnationalizing Viet Nam. I translate poetry and my translation of "A Request at Đồng Lộc Cemetery" is now engraved on a stone memorial at Đồng Lộc National Shrine in VN. I study and teach the Bible and Buddhism. In 2009 I founded and still manage dotchuoinon.com on positive thinking and two other blogs on Buddhism. In 2015 a group of friends and I founded website CVD - Conversations on Vietnam Development (cvdvn.net). I study the art of leadership with many friends who are religious, business and government leaders from many countries. I have written these books, published by Phu Nu Publishing House in Hanoi: "Positive Thinking to Change Your Life", in Vietnamese (TƯ DUY TÍCH CỰC Thay Đổi Cuộc Sống) (Oct. 2011) "10 Core Values for Success" (10 Giá trị cốt lõi của thành công) (Dec. 2013) "Live a Life Worth Living" (Sống Một Cuộc Đời Đáng Sống) (Oct. 2023) I practice Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi for health, and play guitar as a hobby, usually accompanying my wife Trần Lê Túy Phượng, aka singer Linh Phượng.

Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam

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PRESS RELEASE

Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam

March 27, 2015

More than 43,000 households in Vietnam received access to low-interest loans and technical support to establish 76,500 hectares of forest plantation under the Forest Sector Development Project supported by the World Bank.

A World Bank-supported project has brought strong social, environmental and economic benefits to local communities

HUE, March 27, 2015 – More than 43,000 households in central Vietnam have received access to micro finance and technical support to establish over 76,500 hectares of forest under a World Bank-supported project. Tiếp tục đọc “Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam” →

How kids in Vietnam, other countries embark on extreme journeys to school (photos)

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TUOI TRE NEWS

Updated : 09/07/2015 18:16 GMT + 7

As the world marks the 48th annual International Literacy Day on Tuesday, have a look at how children in Vietnam and several Asian countries go to school in this photo feature provided by World Vision Vietnam.

Millions of children across Asia returned to school this month, pursuing their right to education. The new school year in Vietnam officially kicked off on September 5.

While many have schools in their own communities, others have to go on long and difficult journeys to access their education, which is a major challenge in Asia and the Pacific.

In remote villages, schools are often far away and difficult to reach. The distance from home to school is one of the reasons why 26.3 million children are out of school in Asia and the Pacific, according to UNESCO. Tiếp tục đọc “How kids in Vietnam, other countries embark on extreme journeys to school (photos)” →

Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development : 17 SDGs (in short and long forms) – Chương trình nghị sự 2030 cho Phát triển Bền vững: 17 Mục tiêu (tóm gọn và nguyên thủy)

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Source: UN in collaboration with Project Everyone

SHORT FORM – TÓM GỌN

1. No Poverty – Xóa Đói
2. Zero Hunger – Xóa Nghèo
3. Good Health and Well-being – Khỏe mạnh và Đời sống tốt đẹp
4. Quality Education – Giáo dục chất lượng
5. Gender equality – Bình đẳng giới
6. Clean water and Sanitation – Nước sạch và Điều kiện vệ sinh
7. Affordable and clean Energy – Năng lượng sạch và giá rẻ Tiếp tục đọc “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development : 17 SDGs (in short and long forms) – Chương trình nghị sự 2030 cho Phát triển Bền vững: 17 Mục tiêu (tóm gọn và nguyên thủy)” →

Infrastructure Resilience to Disasters

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Author: Stephanie E. Chang
National Academy for Engineering

Designing resilient infrastructure systems will require collaborative efforts by engineers and social scientists.

Urban societies depend heavily on the proper functioning of infrastructure systems such as electric power, potable water, and transportation networks. Normally invisible, this reliance becomes painfully evident when infrastructure systems fail during disasters. Moreover, because of the network properties of infrastructure, damage in one location can disrupt service in an extensive geographic area. The societal disruption caused by infrastructure failures is therefore disproportionately high in relation to actual physical damage. Tiếp tục đọc “Infrastructure Resilience to Disasters” →

Watch the historic moment when UN adopts ‘charter for people and planet’ – UN official

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9 September 2015 – The top United Nations official who oversaw the negotiations that whittled down more than 500 proposals into 17 goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and tackle climate change says it will be a “historic moment” when world leaders formally commit to the Sustainable Development Goals later this month. Tiếp tục đọc “Watch the historic moment when UN adopts ‘charter for people and planet’ – UN official” →

Vietnam to fine those using cellphones while driving

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/10/2015 18:20 GMT + 7

People using cellphones while driving will likely be fined up to US$35.6 in the near future, according to a draft decree of the Ministry of Transport detailing penalties for traffic law violators.

Accordingly, a fine ranging from VND600,000 (US$26.7) to VND800,000 ($35.6) has been proposed for this act by the board that drafted the decree. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam to fine those using cellphones while driving” →

Viet Nam, Republic of Korea hold fourth strategic dialogue

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Updated  September, 10 2015 09:37:00
VNS
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Deputy Minister Ho Xuan Son and the RoK delegation was headed by First Vice Minister Cho Tae-yong. — Photo VNA

SEOUL (VNS) — The fourth strategic dialogue on diplomacy, security and defence at the deputy foreign minister level between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Seoul on Tuesday. Tiếp tục đọc “Viet Nam, Republic of Korea hold fourth strategic dialogue” →

Loss from dead fish reaches US$241,000

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Updated  September, 10 2015 17:09:00

Fish breeding cages in Cha Va River. Total initial loss following a mass death of fish five days ago in the river has amounted to VND5.3 billion (US$241,000). — Photo dantri.com

BA RIA-VUNG TAU — A joint team of investigators from Long Son Commune People’s Committee and Agriculture Department reported the total initial loss following a mass death of fish five days ago in Cha Va River in  has amounted to VND5.3 billion (US$241,000). Tiếp tục đọc “Loss from dead fish reaches US$241,000” →

Vietnamese airline wins Asia Pacific travel award for innovative campaigns

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TUOI TRE NEWS

Updated : 09/09/2015 15:18 GMT + 7

Low-cost airline Vietjet Air has become the first-ever Vietnamese winner of the Gold Award, a reputable tourism prize granted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

The Vietnamese carrier has outperformed 269 entries from 83 travel and tourism organizations worldwide to win the PATA Gold Award 2015 in the Marketing Campaign category, it said in a press release on Wednesday. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnamese airline wins Asia Pacific travel award for innovative campaigns” →

Vietnam launches single window system to cut customs clearance time by 80%

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TUOI TRE NEWS

Updated : 09/09/2015 11:56 GMT + 7

The General Department of Vietnam Customs launched Tuesday a single window mechanism intended to help businesses facilitate customs clearance and integrated it with a similar system among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The Vietnam National Single Window was officially activated and connected to the ASEAN Single Window as Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hit the symbolic button during a ceremony in Hanoi. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam launches single window system to cut customs clearance time by 80%” →

Ho Chi Minh City to organize festival to deepen international mutual understanding

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Binh Minh/Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/08/2015 11:15 GMT + 7

A festival will be organized in Ho Chi Minh City this week to promote special cultural characteristics, mutual understanding, and cooperation among different countries, the organizer said Monday in a press conference.

The “Ho Chi Minh City: Development and Integration 2015” fest will be held from September 10 to 13 at Section A of the 23/9 Park in District 1. Tiếp tục đọc “Ho Chi Minh City to organize festival to deepen international mutual understanding” →

Vietnam, EU expect to sign free trade pact within 2015: ambassador

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/07/2015 15:29 GMT + 7

It is expected that the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be signed by the end of this year, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Vuong Thua Phong.

>> An audio version of the story is available here

Ambassador Phong mentioned the expectation in a speech at a ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Luxembourg on Sunday to celebrate 70 years of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), the Vietnam News Agency reported. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam, EU expect to sign free trade pact within 2015: ambassador” →

Vietnam, Philippines to set up strategic partnership in November

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/05/2015 14:00 GMT + 7

Vietnam and the Philippines are expected to close a strategic partnership agreement when they attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum slated for November 2015 in Manila, a Vietnamese diplomat said Friday. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam, Philippines to set up strategic partnership in November” →

Vietnam urges AIPA to further support building of ASEAN Community

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/09/2015 17:15 GMT + 7

Vice Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Huynh Ngoc Son is seen in this file photo.

The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) should further support ASEAN member states in implementing the post-2015 ASEAN Community Vision and make national policies to promote sustainable development, a senior Vietnamese legislator has said. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam urges AIPA to further support building of ASEAN Community” →

Sáu sếp ngành than lập khống chứng từ chia nhau tiền

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TPO

6 đối tượng nguyên cán bộ, lãnh đạo một công ty than thuộc Tập đoàn TKV bị khởi tố do nâng khống cung độ vận chuyển đất đá, lập khống chứng từ để chia nhau tiền.

Chiều 8/9, cơ quan cảnh sát điều tra (CSĐT), Bộ Công an cho biết đã tống đạt quyết định khởi tố bị can, khám xét nơi ở đối với 6 đối tượng nguyên lãnh đạo Công ty cổ phần than Tây Nam Đá Mài thuộc Tập đoàn công nghiệp than – khoáng sản Việt Nam (VINACOMIN) về tội “Lợi dụng chức vụ quyền hạn trong khi thi hành công vụ”. Tiếp tục đọc “Sáu sếp ngành than lập khống chứng từ chia nhau tiền” →