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Man with paralyzed limbs creates ‘legs’ for the disabled in Vietnam

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About 2,000 electronic wheelchairs called Etic Tribike, developed and manufactured by Tich, are in use in more than 20 provinces in Vietnam. This electronic vehicle helps many paralyzed people move and work to make their lives comfortable and convenient. Inspired by a chicken Despite being confined to a wheelchair for a dozen years, Tich runs the Etic Tribike mechanic workshop as a director at Hoa Binh Provincial Disabled Limited Company in Tan Thinh Ward, Hoa Binh City.  Before the unfortunate accident in 2007 that left him paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury, Tich worked for seven years at a company in Hoa Binh, a northern mountainous province located only about 76 kilometers from Hanoi to the northwest. Due to the accident, Tich had to abandon his plan to get married and quit his job despite a possible promotion. He later laid down at the house for three consecutive years, with many parts of his body ulcerated. However, thanks to an unknown miracle, he later ...

US Ambassador Extends New Year Greetings to Vietnam

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US Ambassador Marc Knapper chats with visually impaired students at a Vietnam and Friends English class. Source: US embassy in Vietnam “My first year as Ambassador has been busy. Let’s look back at the amazing achievements our two countries have accomplished in 2022.” In the video looking back at the achievements of the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship before the new year, US Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the excellent cooperation results in many fields are proof that the US and Vietnam are working together strategically to solve the most pressing issues. Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the first year of his term in Vietnam was a busy year. The US and Vietnam have achieved many great achievements in 2022. The two sides have organized many meetings and effective exchanges between leaders and high-level delegations. In May, Vietnam became one of 14 founding members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The US looks forward to Vietnam’s con...

US Ambassador Extends New Year Greetings to Vietnam

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US Ambassador Marc Knapper chats with visually impaired students at a Vietnam and Friends English class. Source: US embassy in Vietnam “My first year as Ambassador has been busy. Let’s look back at the amazing achievements our two countries have accomplished in 2022.” In the video looking back at the achievements of the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship before the new year, US Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the excellent cooperation results in many fields are proof that the US and Vietnam are working together strategically to solve the most pressing issues. Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the first year of his term in Vietnam was a busy year. The US and Vietnam have achieved many great achievements in 2022. The two sides have organized many meetings and effective exchanges between leaders and high-level delegations. In May, Vietnam became one of 14 founding members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The US looks forward to Vietnam’s con...