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At the meeting of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Da Nang on November 15, Ms. Le Thi Bich Thuan, Director of the Da Nang Department of Education and Training, stated that 97% of teachers and high school students had received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. "They are preparing for their second dose", Ms. Thuan said. After consulting with the Department of Health, municipal officials plan for grade-12 pupils to return to school on November 22. Students in grades 10 and 11 will return to school on November 29. Only students in areas where the pandemic has reached level 2 will go back to school. The Da Nang Department of Education and Training requires schools in level-3 pandemic areas not to open; pupils and teachers in this area have not yet returned to school.

T-ARA kept their promise and returned after a four-year hiatus with a single album titled "Re: T-ARA" on November 15. This album not only contains high-quality music products that have been meticulously invested in, but it also harkens back to the peak music era of the second generation K-Pop. The album includes 2 songs "All Kill" and "Tiki Taka" composed by Cho Youngsoo and Anh Youngmin - who used to collaborate with T-ARA to create hits: "Day By Day", "Cry Cry",... The newly released album's title song, "Tiki Taka", belongs to the Dance music genre with a strong chorus and appealing melody. Within one day of its release, the video received over 2.4 million views. Aside from Tiki Taka, which is meticulously crafted in music and dancing, the song "All Kill" features TARA's colors, takes listeners back to the group's glory days. The album Re: T-ARA is a heartfelt "thank you" to the fans who have always supported the group over its 13-year run. This is a product developed by four members who handle all aspects of the process, including the search for artists, the selection of MV filming locations, and the production costs. After the introduction of Re: T-ARA, many netizens showed interest in the group's upcoming offering. Most people believe that, even after four years of silence, T-ARA still has the flair and class of a legendary second-generation K-pop group.

On November 15, the Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City - Mr. Nguyen Hoang Bac made a general announcement about the organization of teaching and focused learning for session 2021-2022. "Students and trainees begin studying and taking tests at the school on November 29", according to the calendar and plans of the faculty. For practical learning at hospitals and facilities outside, the school will send out a relevant notification when information from practice facilities is received. Functional offices must establish a learning plan, quality assurance, hygienic equipment, and epidemic response scenarios to implement this strategy. The school's medical station is properly equipped with medical equipment and has an isolation room in accordance with the requirements. This station collaborates with units to create lists and plans to assist COVID-19 vaccination for pupils who have not been vaccinated or have only received the first dose.

The Management Board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area confirmed that landslides occurred on the mountainside behind Ba Pagoda on the afternoon of November 14. Fortunately, these landslides have no impact on people's lives or property. The initial cause was determined to be two weeks of heavy rain, which weakened the ground. Mr. Tran Hai Son, Deputy Head of the Management Board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area, stated that as soon as the information was received, relevant units and agencies went to the scene to investigate the incident and find solutions. "Because there are no households in the landslide area, there is no material, human, or crop damage. The landslide area has been zoned", Mr. Son explained. The landslide phenomenon is concentrated in the mid-mountain region, in some geologically weak areas, and in orphaned rock areas. The landslide area is not included in the scope of the ongoing works and projects around Ba Den Mountain. According to a representative of the Ba Den Mountain Management Board, the leader of the Tay Ninh Provincial People's Committee has also directed that relevant units assess the potential geological impacts if the heavy rain continues. Simultaneously, units must organize forces and materials to monitor the landslide area.

Anthony Tran became the youngest mayor in the history of Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia at the age of 22. Before that, he worked 12 months as deputy mayor. “I hope to inspire other young people, especially those from diverse backgrounds, to move forward and make a place for themselves, whether in sports, entertainment or politics”, Tran said in his inauguration speech in English and Vietnamese on November 9, according to the Maribyrnong City Council website. As the son of Vietnamese parents who immigrated to Australia, Anthony Tran thanks the community forebears who have placed their trust in the next generation. “Without the guidance, support, and shoulders of giants for us to step on, we would not be here today", Tran said. This is Tran's first term on the Maribyrnong City Council. Before being elected mayor, he served as the deputy mayor of Maribyrnong from November 2020 to November 2021. The new mayor hopes he can improve local infrastructure, promote community safety and ensure everyone has access to mental health support. Recently, Tran has focused on youth empowerment, promoting multicultural communities, and supporting local businesses impacted by COVID-19. According to data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2016, Maribyrnong city has more than 12,000 people, of which people of Vietnamese origin account for more than 10%.

Netizens have praised Episode 9 of Running Man Vietnam Season 2 for its various breakthroughs and comedic moments. In particular, the audience is extremely excited when they hear that a member of Korean Running Man will appear in the next episode. The cast took part in a thrilling nametag-ripping race at the start of episode 9. Each team walked around and completed tasks to earn the right to rip the nametags. They had to repeat the task (optional) after ripping off someone's name tag in order to continue the game. Any member whose name tag had been ripped off could only help their teammate rip the opponent team's tags. The Blue team (Truong Giang - Ngo Kien Huy) completed the task successfully and won the right to rip the nametags. They then quietly observed the Black team (Truong The Vinh and Karik) as they prepared to attack them. They finally managed to rip Karik's nametag. To counteract the Truong Giang team's strength, "Elephant Seal" Truong The Vinh decided to team up with Lien Binh Phat. In the midst of Truong The Vinh's conflict with Truong Giang, Lien Binh Phat intervened from behind and betrayed his ally. In the end, Truong Giang took first place with six power-up stones. As netizens said, Truong Giang had “tons of design and incredible luck". Many people appreciated the male comedian's enthusiasm and commented, "Truong Giang fought hard, the blue team excelled, laughed out loud". Truong Giang had shown bravery and strength, as well as starting to regain love from fans. The members were then instructed to keep the power-up stones they were holding safe. As a result, in addition to safeguarding their stones, the members were forced to enter other members' chambers and steal their stones at every opportunity. At first, everyone remained in their rooms, searching for a safe place to store the stones. The "opportunists", Jun Pham and Lan Ngoc, were constantly roaming around the rooms, looking for opportunities to steal the stones. The most amusing character was Karik, who was constantly searching other rooms for an opportunity to "steal" the stones under the guise of "looking for a fork to eat instant noodles". The audiences were ecstatic at the end of episode 9 to see the figure of the "tiger man" Kim Jong Kook revealed in the next episode's teaser. As disclosed in the broadcast, this is "a person of outstanding ability", "a mysterious person who causes terror to the members" in the final nametag-ripping battle in the Korean version of Running Man.

From 4:00 p.m on November 13 to 4:00 p.m on November 14, the National COVID-19 Case Management System recorded 8,176 new infections of SARS-CoV-2 (a decrease of 288 cases compared to the previous day). Among the new infections, there were 13 imported cases and 8,163 domestic cases in 52 provinces and cities. 3,705 cases are in the community. The provinces and cities that recorded cases are as follows: Ho Chi Minh City (985 cases), An Giang (695 cases), Dong Nai (674 cases), Binh Duong (623 cases), Dong Thap (382 cases), Binh Thuan (369 cases), Tay Ninh (332 cases), Soc Trang (299 cases), Vinh Long (288 cases), Tien Giang (274 cases), Kien Giang (274 cases), Bac Lieu (273 cases), Ca Mau (243 cases), Dak Lak (228 cases), Khanh Hoa (209 cases), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (204 cases), Binh Phuoc (184 cases), Can Tho (146 cases), Thai Binh (134 cases), Tra Vinh (134 cases), Ben Tre (98 cases), Long An (95 cases), Thua Thien Hue (93 cases), Hanoi (88 cases), Hau Giang (69 cases), Ha Giang (56 cases), Dak Nong (52 cases), Thanh Hoa (47 cases), Phu Tho (46 cases), Nghe An (44 cases), Quang Nam (43 cases), Bac Giang (41 cases), Quang Ngai (39 cases), Ninh Binh Thuan (37 cases), Quang Ninh (37 cases), Nam Dinh (36 cases), Gia Lai (36 cases), Quang Tri (35 cases), Bac Ninh (32 cases), Binh Dinh (30 cases), Quang Binh (29 cases), Tuyen Quang (27 cases), Ha Nam (21 cases), Dien Bien (20 cases), Da Nang (18 cases), Phu Yen (16 cases), Lang Son (9 cases), Ninh Binh (9 cases), Thai Nguyen (4 cases), Cao Bang (3 cases), Yen Bai (2 cases), Ha Tinh (1 case). The localities where the number of infections decreased the most compared to the previous day were Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh. The localities that recorded the highest number of infections compared to the previous day: An Giang, Binh Thuan and Dak Lak. In the fourth outbreak (from 27th April 2021 to present), the number of new infections recorded in the country is 1,021,493 cases, of which 860,494 patients have been declared cured. There have been no secondary infections in the area in the last 14 days in three provinces and cities: Yen Bai, Bac Kan, and Cao Bang. The localities with high cumulative infections in this outbreak are Ho Chi Minh City (447,428 cases), Binh Duong (243,497 cases), Dong Nai (78,073 cases), Long An (36,536 cases), and Tien Giang (20,780 cases).

Dang Thai Tuan is a biotechnology student at the Faculty of Biology and Environment from The University of Da Nang. He has been working at non-governmental organizations in the field of wildlife and environmental protection. Besides being the leader of “Education of Nature Da Nang”, Tuan is a co-founder of “Eco-station”. His mission is to raise awareness of young people in Da Nang about the environment through education and communication activities. Owning animals because of "love" QUESTION: How did you realize you were interested in nature, particularly wild animals? TUAN: My journey began when I was a small child, I had the thought that I was simply a part of nature and that I adored it. I enjoy every moment of nature, enjoy the petrichor, and enjoy watching animal-related films. My curiosity is what drove me to pursue those interests. I'm curious about how different species live in the wild. My family used to live in the mountains from 2008 to 2009, and wild animals seemed strange to me at the time. My father once gave me a monkey and a large cage. My school was close to my house, and if you ask my elementary school friends, they will almost certainly remember that I would almost bring them to school. The ostentation and the desire to show off the unique items contribute to many people's desire to own a piece of wild nature. I'm certainly no exception. QUESTION: What did you do after owning a monkey? TUAN: At that time, the movement of owning reptiles was exploding as a phenomenon in Vietnam's three major provinces. After being an amateur in wild animal collecting for a while, I wanted to make money from this hobby, and the money earned was not small at all. People are willing to pay large sums of money to own and trade wild and rare animals because finding them is extremely difficult. Because I have traded in wildlife and profited from it, I became an "anti-fan" of the Education Center for Nature Vietnam (ENV) - a leading center in dealing with wildlife trafficking cases. I used to fight and even curse conservationists in order to defend the view that keeping animals is the same as "loving" them. Then I assumed I was protecting animals, and that if they were released into the wild, they would perish. QUESTION: What situation did your conservation journey begin? TUAN: Then a long time passed, everything was normal until my favorite pets suddenly died, which consumed me a large amount of money, but it was not my concern. The thing I cared most about was that I put my effort into taking care of them very well. I was unaware of the circumstances surrounding their deaths. I collapsed financially and mentally, I stopped selling reptiles due to this loss. Once, I went to Son Tra peninsula, which was unappreciated and not well-known during that time. Wandering around Ban Co peak, I came across the red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix Nemaeus). When I saw such a magnificent animal in nature, my emotions became extremely strong. The first thing I wanted to do was catch them so I could see them every day, but I stopped when images of my dead favorite pets appeared. And, at the time, I drove to Son Tra once a week because I loved the green color and seeing the douc langur. Later then, the media started to talk more about Son Tra. I got to know Ms. Trang Le, who currently was 1 of 10 global biodiversity protectors. She also inspired me to finally release and sell all the species I was taking care of. Approaching a new aspect of “love” QUESTION: It was an interesting turning point. I got to know that you have joined many conservation non-profit organizations. What motivated you to join these activities? TUAN: When I visited Son Tra to see the douc langur, I frequently learned more about this species from the GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center. After that, I became a volunteer at GreenViet and went on forest trips to study the behavior of douc langurs as well as the Son Tra ecosystem. In 2018, I decided to volunteer at the Education Center for Nature Vietnam (ENV), which was a significant and difficult transition in my life. To be able to work confidently in the center, I concealed my past by hiding wildlife-related posts on my personal Facebook page. There was always a fear in me. There was always a fear in me. I was afraid of having my past exposed and I could not protect wild animals any longer. Anyway, volunteering allowed me to gain new insights into the douc langur. Since then, I have also stepped on the path of being a conservationist. QUESTION: So what do you do as a conservationist? TUAN: To understand the reasons people poach wild animals, I surveyed more than 500 restaurants, hotels, as well as trading, captive breeding, and butchering wild animals markets in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province. However, finding the reasons and solutions at wildlife's final destination is just short-term and temporary because everything has its own root cause. To get a deeper insight, I found the traders with the hope that I can know their reason. After conservations, I realized it was literally simple. Traders are the people who have been pushed to the bottom and have had to use the natural resources where they were born and raised in order to solve the eternal story called “livelihoods”. Now I am in the process of helping them find other livelihoods so that they can create stable livelihoods without hunting. QUESTION: Could you tell us a little bit about your future plans? TUAN: I participate in activities to encourage the consumption of agricultural products by people in mountainous districts in order to help them develop their economies, thereby contributing to changing people's perceptions of forest exploitation without harming the environment. I also take part in activities that promote a green lifestyle, such as helping to establish ECO Station - an organization that raises environmental awareness and capacity among young people in Da Nang through education and communication. I want to be a speaker in order to educate and inspire students about a green lifestyle. I am passionate about forest trips and learning about nature, so I am going to work with the people of Nam O fishing village to do community tourism. Thank you for spending your time with Metropolitan!

Coming back as expected by the fans, Rap Viet Season 2 deals with a slew of challenging issues, both artistically and in terms of media effects. Rap music is subjected to a ‘wave of criticism’ Rap Viet and King Of Rap's debut on two major TV stations, VTV3 and HTV2, during the golden hours on Saturday nights in 2020, set off the "rap culture bomb". Rap appeared here and there, with its roots in underground melodies and stories, creating such a powerful inspirational effect. Tlinh, MCK, Ricky Star, HIEUTHUHAI, and many other young faces from the underground world had the opportunity to perform on stage and be covered by the mainstream media. The talents that emerged from the two shows were as sought after as pop singers at the time. After a year of "sweeping" the entertainment industry, rap culture is now causing controversies and widespread criticism for its obscene lyrics and topics that violate ethical standards or touch on sensitive issues. For example, "junk" products widely distributed on the Internet are criticized in VTV's I din: "Don rac khong gian mang" reporting. Following that, the Performing Arts Department stepped in; the Rap Nha Lam Group was roundly chastised for rapping about religion; rapper Chi Ca apologized for the lewd rap; and a large number of tracks were removed from YouTube. Rap music was quickly engulfed in controversy due to a plethora of opposing viewpoints. Some people consider diss rap and inappropriate language to be important components of Hip Hop culture. Others believe that rappers who violate traditional fine customs should face harsh punishment. Rap music has a significant impact, especially when it is "brought to light" rather than remaining "underground". With its return to television this time, it remains to be seen whether Rap Viet Season 2 will maintain public interest and once again demonstrate Rap's artistry in the aftermath of recent issues. Challenging to go over with a bang again In terms of media impact, the success of Rap Viet Season 1 was also due to a well-thought-out communications strategy and a one-of-a-kind format. As was the case in October of last year, the program's cuts were widely disseminated shortly after the episode aired, prompting a flurry of comments (and even controversy) and predictions all over the place. This created an extremely lively atmosphere on social media. Following its return, the show is streamed on application programs in addition to TV, and finally, YouTube reduces viral effects and limits "memes" as well as public opinions. Most importantly, the minor changes made in Season 2 regarding coaches or auto-tuning technology are still insufficient. Rap Viet's format has remained the same since Season 1: a talent hunt show with the slogan "War of Rap Stars". Furthermore, many people are skeptical of Rap Viet's motto due to a disparity in the caliber of the candidates. Why do new rappers compete with established rappers? Is it the plan for new rappers to be eliminated as soon as they enter the next round? Finally, there have been a number of disputes involving the unauthorized use of other people's intellectual property. As a result, Rap Viet Season 2's image has deteriorated significantly in the eyes of the audience. Rap Viet 2021 has changed dramatically. It has not only had to overcome the "shadow" of the first season, but it has also had to deal with a number of complex issues. Rap Viet will not be satisfied simply narrating rappers' stories from "street to boulevard" or bringing Rap closer to the general public. How will "Battle of the Rap Stars" be portrayed on television? To answer the question, Rap Viet Season 2 will undoubtedly necessitate a detailed "outline".

In the past 2 years, many Facebook fanpages which share in-depth vocal knowledge have attracted a lot of attention from young people. However, one-way reception is fraught with dangers, especially when it is already controversial in the knowledge transmittal style of these sites. By comparing many versions of a song - as sung by different singers - these "academic" fanpages will comment on the singers' voices using vocal terminology and techniques. The famous names mentioned include Huong Tram, Ha Anh Tuan, Erik, Chi Pu, and others. This process provides viewers with a massive and new amount of musical knowledge, along with that is the "satisfaction" when approaching excerpts performed by veteran vocalists. Admittedly, these information sites play a huge role in bringing the concept of "professional music" closer to young audiences, especially in the social networks era. In fact, the meritorious vocalists of Vietnam such as Nguyen Thao, Dao To Loan, Dong Hung, Bui Lan Huong, and others have come closer to the public. In addition, these fanpages also have many intensive articles providing fresh and scholarly insights into world legends such as Maria Callas - the assoluta soprano, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross,...; or the Vocal Trinity of modern music. Yet, the way these pages convey information is gradually becoming a double-edged sword. More and more audiences are using these advanced knowledge and assessment styles to flatter, refute, or even condone some opposing point of view, which triggers fierce arguments in the community. So then, will perfect music still bring about sublimation emotions, or just remind the audience to tear each other apart based on the difference in level between many artists? On the audience side, according to NapoleonCat's statistics, up to 65.6% of Facebook users are in the 13-34 age group. This is the main audience group of vocal fanpages since they want to find free sources of knowledge. Besides, they are also the most vulnerable to social media information. Faced with a large amount of knowledge and new perspectives, young people - after going through their overwhelmed instant - will tend to focus all their time on gathering information on a single source. Therefore, the risk of children becoming "frogs in the well" is inevitable. Moreover, the long-term exposure of children to the subjective views of fanpage's admins can also form the phenomenon of gaslighting - a form of using distorted information that makes others worry and doubt their judgment. Even in other age groups, when there is a sharper mindset in selecting knowledge, their personality is still more likely to be affected. On the artist's side, comparing unique individuals in artistic activities is extremely lame. These fanpages have repeatedly criticized and given many famous singers harsh nicknames. In retrospect, this was purely cyberbullying. Right or wrong, they are still humans and need to be evaluated objectively. Not only the singers who are judged to have poor talent, the vocalists who are praised are also not immune from the consequences of this comparison. Standing among countless beautiful words, the artist is in complete danger of sinking into complacency. To overcome and avoid these negative effects, it is first necessary to carefully consider the communication form of art knowledge fanpages. When it comes to beauty, it is crucial to remember that there are no absolutes. Although the action on the page is motivated by a good intention, going about it in the incorrect way might have unintended repercussions. Moreover, it is necessary to be careful in using words on social networks, especially with large fan pages that have audiences of all ages. Besides, this is still an old story about users' sanity when accessing information on social networks. The audience should equip themselves with a solid foundation of knowledge so that they can proceed to distill the information that is right for them. The abuse and imposition of knowledge - which we all know is endless - can also create barriers to learning and personal growth. As an artist, getting the audience's support is a great thing, but that does not mean you are already perfect. On the other hand, judgment - whether good or bad - also reminds us of our own shortcomings. Wherever you are, keeping improving yourself is the most important thing to do. The diversity of savvy is always able to tempt individuals who are on the path of self-development. Therefore, be a smart person when selecting information received and appropriately applying it to life.