The Purple Heart is more than just a medal. It's a symbol of sacrifice and courage. It's given to those who have been wounded or killed in battle. Or while being held as prisoners of war. This day, Purple Heart Day, is all about remembering these heroes. Bob Martin, a veteran and three-time Purple Heart recipient, knows this better than most. He served in Vietnam an...
In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are shipped through Vietnam to the U. S. This practice, known as transship...
European markets are expected to kick off Thursday on a positive note. The FTSE 100 in London is predicted to rise by 0. 3%, reaching around 8, 799. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are both anticipated to see a 0. 2% increase, with the DAX at 23, 836 and the CAC at 7, 757. Italy's FTSE MIB is also looking at a slight gain of 0. 15%, aiming for 39, 926. ...
The retail world is feeling a bit more at ease after the latest tariff news. President Trump's recent announcement about Vietnam tariffs has sparked mixed reactions. The new 20% tariff rate is better than the initially proposed 46%, but it's still not great for business. Some executives see it as a step back, worrying it might slow down consumer spending. The uncert...
In Vietnam, young people are sharing news on social media a lot. To understand why, researchers looked at what makes news interesting, what people want from it, and how they feel about sharing. They found that news that matters to society and connects with people is more likely to be shared. Young people also share news to learn, connect with others, feel important, ...
Bed sores, also known as pressure injuries, are a big problem for people who are very sick and in the hospital. These injuries happen when pressure builds up on the skin, usually from lying in one position for too long. People who are critically ill are at high risk because they often can't move around much. In some countries, hospitals have started using special ca...
Vietnam has made a significant change to its family planning rules. The country has decided to do away with its long-standing two-child policy. This shift comes as Vietnam deals with a drop in birth rates and a shrinking workforce. Lawmakers in Vietnam have updated the Population Law, giving families the freedom to choose how many children they want. This policy chan...
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigette Macron went viral on social media. It showed a moment on a plane where it looked like Brigitte pushed Emmanuel's face. The president quickly dismissed it as a playful moment between them. He was surprised that the video caused such a stir. The video captured by the Associated Press showed Emmanuel sta...
In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the virus is spreading. To fill this gap, a recent effort focused on comparin...
The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, but its impact on the environment is still visible. The war left behind a damaged landscape. Coastal mangroves, once teeming with life, were destroyed. Forests that were home to many species were reduced to dry, barren patches. Invasive grasses took over, choking out local plants. The term "ecocide" was created to describe the...