HCM City proposes to ban online games

Nowadays, the new technology such as internet, computer, telephone and cars are became a part of everyone life. I think the most important technology for human being is internet. We always use it to connect with other people from difference country. It is very useful. For teenagers, it can be useless if they use in the wrong way. In this post, however, I would like to talk about online game business that cause evil effects to many young people in Vietnam. The reason why I choose this article is because almost of games online now are become more and more violence. We should take a serious look at it.

In the article, it was said that Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Le Haong Quan has sent an urgent dispatch to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to regulate the development and import of online games for their harmful effect. The city suggest that the government should order the Ministry of Information and Communications to collect and make public standards which rate the violence level of online games. However, the ministry could reconsider already licensed online games and accept only games that do not involve violence, gambling or pornography to continued circulation. What's more, new games need to be rate strictly and assessing the social impact before allow licenses. In order to encourage playing game online, the government should support a ban on advertising online games similar to ban on alcoholic beverages and tobacco advertisement. Moreover, online games should be completely banned from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The game players must be allowed to play only three hours a day. Finally, the big city such as Ho Chi Minh and other big cities must join the council for appraising the content of new online games because it have so many game players. It is estimated that 2 to 3 million young people play online games in Vietnam.

From my view point, I think it is necessary for the government to take part in this problem. It can be say that this is a serious problem for young Vietnamese because games online are effected to them the most. Similarity, Thai young people also games online addicted. Most of the time when I passed internet cafe I will saw many of young people playing game online. They are not only played in the break time or after school but also in the whole day. However, we should encourage young people to do other activities or sport rather than playing games.

Vietnamese pop becomes more banal

Korean style: Young singers prefer performing lightweight

pop at major shows and concerts as an easier way to attract

fans.

Nowadays, you can be say that the most popular style of music in Asian country such as China, Vietnam, and Thailand is probably be Korean style. Because this style are so new and attractive to the teenagers in this generation. The artists appearance are also made audience follow up, however, the musics are not so good. In this post, I would like to talk about pop music that is getting banal and banal day by day in Vietnam. Most of the musician are copied other country style of music ,so people are complaint against. Finally, the reason why I choose this news is because I'm also the one who is opposed to it.

First of all, it was said that young musicians and producers are getting a litany of complaints against their musics because their works are too love-heavy and lack gravitas. Moreover, young musicians now prefer to make soft music about loneliness and unrequited love. Also, some singer and their producers boast that they have discovered new genres but it turn out to be copies from American and Korean. It's okay to learn from foreign countries but Vietnam is a country that preserve national characteristics. Then the local musicians should choose songs that suitable to the country. However, Composer Quang Hai said he like new trends by young musicians like Vinh Tien and Le Minh Son in Ha Noi and producers Nguyen Van Chung and Duc Tri in HCM City. Furthermore, he complained love songs and sentimental lyrics that dominate the music market are increasingly coming under fire from tired musicians and listeners. Four years ago romantic creations by newcomers like Duc Tri, Phuong Uyen, Vo Thien Thanh, and Thanh Tam given a fresh and exciting dimension to the music scene. Along with pop singers Thu Minh, Thanh Thao, Lam Truong, and Tuan Hung, they fostered the development of the music and CD markets. In addition, They used folk music and pop to attract young and old fans alike. But the time have change. Fans have begin to write in to TV and radio station to complain about the musics. Some of fans said romances has become tedious and they are tired of hearing young singers who are paid to cry for love.

From my point of view, I think it is true that we can learn from other countries. But it will be nothing if we copies their style and musics. However, everyone know that the producers do like this because they want to attract audiences attention with a new type of genres. For Thailand, almost of young pop singers are taking Koren ideas such as dancing style, rhythm, and clothing into their musics. Some Thai people are also complain with it because we can see in the first time that they are really copy Korean style. Finally, When I saw some of young singers music video, sometime I can't tell in the first time that what country is it from. It is exactly the same as Korean!!!!!!!


Where to find a dream- Yen Nhi

Vietnam Idol says no discrimination against disabled contestant

Nguyen Son Lam (C) sits among
other Vietnam Idol contestants

To talk about entertainment media in Vietnam, some people may say that they are not good on this kind of industry. Because Vietnamese' actors and films are not so popular outside the country. Also Vietnam is a developing country which everything are going to be developed in the near future. However, it does not mean that they are not have any game show or interesting television program like another country. In this post, I would like to talk about a disabled contestant that participating in a popular singing competition in Vietnam. The reason why I choose this news because I also think that it doesn't fair for him. Even thought he is disabled, he also have a dream, too.

In the news article, it was say that the organizers of popular singing competition Vietnam idol rejected an allegation that Nguyen Son Lam, a handicapped contestant, was discriminated against during an audition on last month. They said in a statement cited by local media in this week that the argument between judge Siu Black and Som Lam was an emotional issue. In addition, the statement said when a contestant has overcome many difficulties to be allowed to sing, it is easy to understand that the contestant wants to succeed and go through to the next round. However, Nguyen Son Lam said Siu Black told him that she was surprised with his performance, but she is so sorry that she can not let him go through because this competition is "not just about singing". Moreover, She spoke like if Lam competed in a contest for the handicapped, he would have won. What's more, Lam is a Agent Orange( a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas) victim. He is 28 years old that tall 83 centimeters and weighs 23 kilograms. Finally, Singer Siu Black, one of the three judges on Vietnam Idol, denied Lam’s accusation. She said what she actually told him was if in a show for the handicapped, he want to sing for everybody, he will succeed and everything will become clear when the tape is on air. Because of this problem, it makes the number of audition registrations increased more than 22,600 people from across country.

In my opinion, I think it was not fair for him at all and that judge should not say to the contestant like this. He also a human being. Lam participated in the contest because he want to show his ability to other people even he is disabled. That is why we must give them more opportunities. To compare with Thailand, we have about two main singing contest that very famous and everyone want to be participate in it. However, it same like Vietnam. This situation also happened in here. The judges usually said that they need a real star which sing very well and good looking. Therefore, I disagree because it doesn't make sense. Why ugly people can not be a superstar.

No end in sight for Hanoi’s traffic woes

Most people that I know often said that you will be surprise with the amount of motorbikes when you first visit Vietnam. Some told me that walking in the streets of Vietnamese city can be dangerous. In this post, therefore, I would like to talk about the traffic congestion in Ho-chi-minh city which is the main problem now. After I read the articles, I have realized that the traffic problem in Vietnam is worse than Thailand. So, this is why I choose this news.

In the article, it said that The Vice Director of the Hanoi Police Department are trying to solve the traffic problem in their country. They are facing on many road traffic violation problems, for example using sidewalks and roads wrongfully, traveling on road without wearing helmets and running red light. But the most important problem is traffic congestion, it's cause traffic really mess in the Capital city. Also it likely to be continue from now until the end of this year. In additional, the increasing in number of new cars and motorbikes on the roads are also become the primary cause of this terrible traffic. Moreover, the projects that designed to help improve traffic flow, such as tunnels, flyovers and road have been delayed contributing. The buses and cars also added to congestion problems because they regularly drive in the wrong lanes which not only block traffic on both sides but also limiting motorbikes mobility. Finally, the city's Department of Transport and police were requested from The Hanoi Steering Committee 197 to focus on controlling traffic flow especially areas of heavy jammed and speed up the progress of construction in anticipation of the 1,000 year anniversary of Hanoi.

From my view point, I think the situation in Vietnam will be getting worse and worse day by day if their people still avoiding and breaking the rules. It is necessary to encourage people obey the traffic rules which will make greatly change in traffic problem. For Thailand, we are also forcing on this serious problem, but we only have terrible traffic mass in center of the town. The government are trying to build the skytrains and underground railways as much as possible. Moreover, many groups of Thai people are encourage other to travel by walking instead of cars. It is a very good idea, isn't it? :D:D

Vietnam traffic Intersection

Black boxes ordered for heavy trucks, coaches

Have you ever heard someone say,"Safety First" in your life? For me, I have heard this word for more than thousand times. Also, I think it is a word that come together with everything in the world. So, in this post I would like to talk about the security of drivers and passengers in Vietnam. The reason why I choose this news is because it is a very important thing for us and we have to use it for our transportation in everyday life.

In this news article, it was said that the Ministry of Transport in Vietnam has ordered all of aboard heavy trucks and coaches to install a black box from July next year. This device are very useful. It is not only for the polices to detect driver transgressions but also records the vehicle's speed. In additional, the technical data it provides will help polices to understand the causes of traffic accidents. However, Mr. Cao Xuan Hong, The public Security Ministry's General Police Department chief, said the data from the black box would be used to punish traffic violations and investigate the cause of traffic accidents. For this device, it is really easy to install and highly secure. However, the driver could not interfere with it. The ministry would now work with the relevant ministries and agencies to issue a decree of this device ,so the coaches and trucks without the black box would be definitely put off the road.

From my point of view, I think it is a very good news for Vietnamese because it surely can be safe their life. This device are very useful and beneficial for them as well. On the another hand, it can be useless if the driver are not careful when they are driving. Comparing to Thailand, we have not has any idea of installing a black box in any of car yet. But I think the government will be consider about this in one day.

Dreams of university education

Talking about education in Vietnam, it is a very important thing for this country. Most of the parents are expect to send their children to study as high level as they can. Even they have to sell their land and move to work at big city, they are able to do it. However, I choose this news because it was really surprised me when I read it. But I think it is unusual for country like USA or UK. Because their government are very supported and provide scholarships for the students.

In this news article, it was talking about the countryside families that have to sell their buffaloes, pigs and rices, and temporarily leave their farm work to big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, The largest city in Vietnam, for their children brighter future. And one of the family that he talk about is Le Thi Teo. She came to this city for first time to bring her daughter to took the university entrance exam. She and her daughter have spent 600,00 dong already and they have only 500,000 left. Now, they have no idea where they can earn money for the next if the have to stay here for another days. Moreover, she hope that her child will pass this entrance exam although she have to stay here in big city and work harder. In order to have enough money for her to sit the exam for HCM City Economics University, her mother has had to save money for a month which has only 500,000 and she had to borrow 600,00 dong from relatives. However, she will still try her best for the children. They also think that only knowledge can help they change their life.

As for me, I think the government should support their citizen because it is very important for developing country like Vietnam. If they want to become a developed country they should concern more about education. In additional, new generations people are need knowledge to make the dream of developed country come true. They should give more opportunities to their people, for example build school in rural areas. For Thailand, I suggest that we should also give our countryside people more opportunities to study. Most of their school are very far away form their house. They have to travel for long distant to go school. Finally, their parents think that why don't their children stay home and do work. So, that is why most of the countryside children are lack of knowledge.

Many students suffer from depression because of pressure to study hard

Since we are living in a competitive world, education become the most important factor for everyone. Most of the parent hoped that their children would have higher level of education than another people. Therefore, parents tried to force their children to study hard and get the highest score in class. Also, they give the big promised awards for their children if they can pass the famous school or university entrance exam. In short, the reason why I choose this news article is because it's an important thing that we should consider on. Almost every country of the world are face on this kind problem.

In this article, it talked about a student, name Cao Thi Xuan T, who attempting to end her life by the sleeping pills. She was born into a well-to-do family. T's parents hoped that T would pass the university entrance exams. Furthermore, they will award the LX motorbike, which cost more than one hundred million dong(or 169,128 Baht), for her daughter if she can pass it. This promised awards were very big, and it put a hard pressure on the children. T did not do well on her final exams. So, T's parents tried to force T to study hard, day and night. Everyday, she did not go to bed until two o'clock in the morning. Moreover, when T complained that she was too tried to read books, she got a good scolding from her mother. "You have to try to learn more and more. If you do not pass the exam, you will not only become miserable, but your parents will also feel ashamed to the neighbors. Try to learn if you still love your family," the mother said. However, T did not pass the entrance exam. She did not want to have meals and became close-mouthed. After that, T became aggressive and also had quarrels with her mother. T's parent were very worried about her daughter ,so they decided to install a camera in the daughter's room to keep watch over her. In contrast, it does not help anything. T took 10 sleeping pills to end her life. Now, she was hospitalized.

From my viewpoint, I think this story is very depressing. T was trying to escape from this terrible situation by herself. Not only she could not ask other people to help but also nobody give her a hand even her parents. However, it does not anyone fault. But we should keep this story in our mind and avoid it to happen again.