The Soul of Cucumbers

A short story by Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần

HelpAge International in Việt Nam wins the first HAPI’s grand prize The HelpAge International in Việt Nam has won the first Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI)’s grand prize in Community-Based Initiatives category for its intergenerational self-help club development model.

The US, Australia and Canada lead, but no G20 country is fully prepared for the needs of ageing populations, according to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit The US, Australia and Canada lead, but no G20 country is fully prepared for the needs of ageing populations, according to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit

G20 countries in Asia Pacific are not prepared for the needs of ageing populations, according to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit G20 countries in Asia Pacific are not prepared for the needs of ageing populations, according to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit

Europe, New York start emerging from lockdown as fresh cases hit Asia Swathes of Europe as well as New York began the long process of reopening from coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, but a resurgence of infections in China and South Korea offered a sobering reminder of the dangers of a second wave of cases.

US could start reopening in May, top virus advisor says The United States may be ready to start gradually reopening next month, the government's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday, as signs grew that the coronavirus pandemic was peaking.

HCM City to keep beggars, homeless out of harm’s way amid pandemic All homeless people and beggars in HCM City will be sent to shelters as a measure against the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê Thanh Liêm, vice chairman of the city People’s Committee, has said.

Strengthening the prevention of COVID-19 for the elderly

The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has asked provinces and cities nationwide to strengthen the prevention of COVID-19 for the elderly on Thursday.

Italy faces first weekend under shutdown Italians were spending their first weekend under lockdown Saturday, with only the odd jogger or dog-walker visible on pavements otherwise emptied in an attempt to contain Europe's worst coronavirus outbreak.

Students create 'magic spoon' for the elderly Drawing on their passion for technology and programming, two students from Việt Nam National University have succeeded in creating a ‘Magic Spoon’ which can help people with tremors or Parkinson’s disease.