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Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Thi Bich Hue (left) speaks at a virtual gathering for adopted Vietnamese children in Italy on March 7. (Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) – A virtual gathering was hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy on March 7 for adopted Vietnamese children on the occasion of the Lunar New Year . The event was attended by Director General of the Ministry of Justice’s Department of Adoption Nguyen Thi Hao and adoptive families of Vietnamese children from more than 70 locations across the European country. Speaking at the gathering, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Thi Bich Hue said with over 2,000 Vietnamese children adopted by Italian couples so far, and these adoptive families have become a major part of the Vietnamese community in Italy. They have contributed to strengthening the relations between the two countries, she said. Many adoptive families in Italy want their Vietnamese children to know more about their roots, she continued, … [Read more...] about New Year gathering hosted for adopted Vietnamese children in Italy

Source: Pixabay Over the last few decades, lifestyle experts have found a niche teaching many people how to do everyday skills like cooking, cleaning, home maintenance and other management skills. Sometimes called Traditional Skills , these are basic life skills that meet the challenges that come with day-to day-living. Generations ago, these vintage skills were passed down to children, both at home and at school. But as technological advances made it easier to dispose of things rather than to restore them, these skills started to become lost. Adding to this was the need for two incomes to maintain home and living costs - and this  cut into the down time parents had to teach their children the how-to's and do-it-yourself skills of yesteryear. The Benefits of Children Learning Life Skills Learning how to cook, clean, sew, iron and other such skills helps your child become more proficient in self-care. Gaining the ability to understand how to change a car tire … [Read more...] about Teaching Life Skills to Children During the Pandemic

JUBA - The Chinese government has handed over 14,056 boxes of ready-to-use therapeutic food to the UN children's agency, UNICEF, to help in the fight against child malnutrition in South Sudan. "We are very proud to be working in association with UNICEF to deliver the nutritional food to children who are in dire need," says Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Hua Ning in Juba. Hua says that Beijing is committed to scaling up bilateral and multilateral cooperation to help South Sudan address the challenges it currently faces. "We hope that the donation from China will help to ease the nutritional situation here in South Sudan and we also hope that continued progress of South Sudan's peace talks will help to ease and finally eliminate the root (cause) of the humanitarian crisis," Hua said during the recent donation ceremony. "We hope that every child in South Sudan will enjoy a better future," the Chinese envoy adds. Andrea Suley, UNICEF South Sudan Representative says the … [Read more...] about China aids starving children in S. Sudan

SINGAPORE: At his wits’ end, Mr Danny Raven Tan, 53, once threatened his dementia-stricken mother with a chopper because she was “driving him nuts”. Since she was diagnosed with the illness that causes impaired intellectual functions and personality changes in 2015, his mother, who is now 88, would tiresomely ask him about his father and godmother, both of whom had died, frequently raise her voice at him and accuse their helper of stealing her money. “At that time, I didn’t know anything about dementia and it was eating me up,” said Mr Tan, who quit his full-time job in marketing to be the primary caregiver for his mother and now runs an art gallery. In 2018, Mr Tan founded Enable Asia, a platform that focuses on dementia awareness and respite for caregivers. While Mr Tan has found support through the platform, homemaker Fadilah, who declined to give her full name, was pushed to the brink caring for her 86-year-old mother-in-law with Alzheimer’s disease during the circuit … [Read more...] about The Big Read: As Singapore society ages, who will care for the caregivers?

close Video Cuomo says he will not resign amid sexual harassment allegations New York governor says he's 'embarrassed' and apologizes; FOX News' Bryan Llenas on 'Special Report' Two of Gov. Cuomo ’s top female aides, who have covered for him during a snowballing sexual harassment scandal , have family ties to high-powered lobbyists whose firms rake in millions of dollars lobbying the governor and those in his orbit. Cuomo’s powerful secretary, Melissa DeRosa, is married to Matthew Wing, his former press secretary who now serves as a top communications exec for Uber. Her father, Giorgio DeRosa, is a partner and chief Albany lobbyist for the influential Bolton St. Johns firm. Brother Joseph and sister Jessica also work at the firm. Chief of staff Jill DesRosiers, meanwhile, is life partner of Harry Giannoulis, president and co-founder of the Parkside Group — another Empire State lobbying behemoth. CUOMO ACCUSER CALLS ON GOVERNOR TO RESIGN: … [Read more...] about Families of female aides defending Cuomo rake in millions lobbying him

Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) Manchin Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Schumer insists Democrats unified after chaotic coronavirus debate MORE (D-W.Va.), who over the weekend played a critical role in advancing — and delaying — President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE ’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, appeared on multiple Sunday morning political interview shows. The moderate senator discussed prospects for a minimum wage increase and House-passed voting rights legislation in the upper chamber. Guests also discussed the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and decisions by some governors to lift public health … [Read more...] about Sunday shows: Manchin in the spotlight after pivotal role in coronavirus aid debate