SEA Games 31: Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts earn gold in first competition day
Culture - Sports Communication work succeeds in popularizing SEA Games 31 Communication work has brought information about SEA Games 31 to both domestic and international sport fans in real time and spread positive messages about the regional sporting event. Culture - Sports SEA Games 31: Thailand win men’s futsal title Thailand beat host Vietnam 2-0 in the final match of men’s futsal and took the gold medal in the sport at SEA Games 31 on May 20. Culture - Sports Vietnam top chess teams at SEA Games 31 The Vietnamese chess team topped the medal tally of the sport at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) held in the northern province of Quang Ninh with seven gold medals.
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May 21, 2022 10:09 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 20
Venezuela university opens faculty on Vietnamese nation, culture in Ho Chi Minh eraThe National Experimental University of the Armed Forces (UNEFA) of Venezuela on May 19 launched the “Vietnamese nation and culture in Ho Chi Minh era” faculty on the occasion of the 132rd birthday of Vietnamese national leader and UNESCO-recognised man of culture - late President Ho Chi Minh. At the event, Ukrainian friends shared their stories about and sentiments for President Ho Chi Minh, and performed poems and songs about President Ho Chi Minh and the nation and people of Vietnam. HCM City plans to hold several meetings this year to introduce potential cooperation areas between Cuba and the city, he said. The event was co-hosted by the Consulate General of Hungary in HCM City and the HCM City Conservatory of Music. Blood transfusion hospital opens second HCM City branchThe Blood Transfusion Haematology Hospital in HCM City has opened a new branch in Bình Chánh District’s Tân Kiên high-tech medical cluster.
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May 20, 2022 23:21 UTC
Vietnam wants to enhance strategic partnership with Singapore: Party chief
Politics Spain committed to accompanying Vietnam in renewable energy growth: ambassador The Spanish government and enterprises will accompany Vietnam in accelerating energy transition and expanding bilateral cooperation in other areas, according to Ambassador of Spain to Vietnam Pilar Méndez Jiménez. Politics Singapore parliament speaker wraps up visit to Vietnam Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and his spouse wrapped up the official visit to Vietnam on a high note on May 20. Politics Congratulations to RoK’s Prime Minister Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 sent a message of congratulations to Han Dok-su on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea./. Politics 15th National Assembly’s third session to open on May 23 The third session of the 15th National Assembly will open on May 23 in Hanoi and last for 19 days, according to Vice Chairman of the NA Office Vu Minh Tuan.
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May 20, 2022 19:46 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian rowers win gold
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Huong grabbed a gold medal in the women’s 500m canoeing singles at SEA Games 31 on May 20.Meanwhile, in the women’s 500m doubles, Vietnam claimed a bronze. Thai rowers secured a gold, and Indonesian athletes earned a silver.Vietnam fetched a silver in the women’s 500m kayak doubles. The gold medal went to Indonesia.The canoeing/kayak competitions will continue in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 21.SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”, features 40 sports with 523 events. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games will run until May 23./.
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May 20, 2022 18:39 UTC
Vietnam calls for ensuring food security for global peace and development
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations at the debate (Photo: VNA)– Vietnam considers food security as the foundation of peace, stability and development, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations stated at an open debate on conflict and food security held by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in New York on May 19.During the debate, the Vietnamese diplomat said Vietnam shares the international community's common concern about increasing challenges facing the global food system due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disasters.This seriously affects the food security of countries, especially developing countries and countries with conflicts, he said.Besides humanitarian efforts, sustainable measures are needed to strengthen the capacity of developing and conflict-affected countries to secure food supplies and improve living standards for people, as well as promote the settlement of root causes of conflicts, peace building, and conflict prevention, Giang stressed.He spoke highly of efforts made by the UN, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and international donors in responding to hunger, and suggested the UN and its partners promptly share information on food insecurity caused or aggravated by conflicts, thus timely responses can be made.The diplomat also underlined the responsibility of parties involved in conflicts for respecting international humanitarian law and not to use starvation of civilians as a method of warfare which are stated in Resolutions 2417 and 2573 of the UNSC While highlighting Vietnam’s efforts in ensuring food security, Giang said Vietnam aspires to become a regional “food innovation hub” and continue to contribute to joint efforts in addressing global food security challenges.Participants expressed deep concern about the unprecedented increase in food insecurity today with more than 811 million people suffering from food shortage.The international community urgently needs to strengthen coordination to deal with food shortages and related challenges, they said./.
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May 20, 2022 15:06 UTC
SEA Games 31: Filipino e-Sports team defeat Indonesia in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang final
The eSports team of the Philippines face their Indonesian rivals in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang final match at SEA Games 31 on May 20. (Photo: VNA)The eSports team of the Philippines secured a gold medal after defeating their Indonesian rivals in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang final match at SEA Games 31 on May 20.Filipino eSports players had a fairly simple victory against their opponent in the first game of the match.However, with reasonable tactics and great efforts, the Indonesian team quickly turned the tide in the 2nd game with a score of 18-10.The third game was quite "balanced", but the Philippines still beat Indonesia.Filipino players started the 4th game much more confidently and comfortably than their opponents because of the advantage of points. They easily defeated Indonesia in this match.With a quick victory in the 4th game, the Philippine eSports team finally won 3-1 over Indonesia.Previously, on May 19 evening, Singaporean eSports players defeated Malaysia with a score of 2-1, getting a bronze medal./.
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May 20, 2022 11:15 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese weightlifter bags bronze medal in men’s 61kg
Vietnamese weightlifter Nguyen Ngoc Trung brought home the bronze medal in the men’s 61kg category of the ongoing SEA Games 31 on May 20. He pulled a snatch of 132kg and a clean jerk of 154kg, registering a total of 286kg. Eko Yuli Irawan of Indonesia gained a total 290kg to win gold and Aznit Bin Bidin Muhamad of Malaysia secured the silver medal with 287kg. Vietnam targets two gold medals in weightlifting of SEA Games 31. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23.
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May 20, 2022 11:03 UTC
Vietnam wants to increase dragon fruit export to Australia, New Zealand
Dragon fruit is one of Vietnam's key export products to Australia and New Zealand (Photo: congthuong.vn)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese businesses are seeking to export more fresh and processed dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand as the demand for this fruit in both markets is increasing. Dragon fruit is one of Vietnam's key export products to the two high-end markets. Vietnam's dragon fruit export turnover to Australia surged by 36 percent in 2020 and 14 percent in 2021. Dragon fruit is one of three types of fruit licensed to be imported into New Zealand. Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Van Trung said dragon fruit is Vietnam's most successful export fruit to New Zealand with consecutive growths from 2014 to now.
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May 20, 2022 08:21 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 19
She was very happy to meet the President of Vietnam, and that moment is still fresh in her mind today.After Ho Chi Minh passed away in 1969, she has come back to Vietnam four times. The Chinese girl named Wang Xiaohong, who is Wang Feng now, in the photo with President Ho Chi Minh taken on May 20, 1957. Hanoi art performance marks President Ho Chi Minh’s birthdayAn art performance was held in Hanoi on May 18 to celebrate the 132nd birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. The two parliaments have sufficient conditions and need to cement their ties so as to actively and effectively contribute to the Vietnam - Singapore strategic partnership. Greek President wraps up official visit to VietnamGreek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou left Ho Chi Minh City on May 19, concluding her five-day official visit to Vietnam.
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May 20, 2022 00:37 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s cyclists secure gold, silver in road competitions
Athletes compete in the women's road cycling event in Hoa Binh province on May 19 (Photo: VNA)– Vietnam pocketed a gold and a silver in road cycling events at SEA Games 31 in Hoa Binh province on May 19.The men’s and women’s road cycling races attracted the participation of 43 athletes from eight countries, namely Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.Twenty-one cyclists took part in the men’s event with a distance of 44km.The gold medal went to Quang Van Cuong of Vietnam, the silver to Sirironnachai Sarawut of Thailand, and the bronze to Yeo Boon Kiak of Singapore.The women’s event saw the competition on a 29.6km distance by 19 cyclists from seven countries, excluding Cambodia.Maneephan Jutatip of Thailand crossed the finish line first to bring home a gold medal. Nguyen Thi That of Vietnam followed to earn a silver and Mohamad Zubir Nur Aisyah of Malaysia a bronze medal./.
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May 19, 2022 16:42 UTC
Vietnam wins two more SEA Games 31 golds in canoeing
Truong Thi Phuong, Nguyen Thi Huong, Diep Thi Huong and Nguyen Thi Tuyet claim a gold medal after finishing first in the women’s 1 ,000m quadruples. (Photo: VNA)Vietnam championed two canoeing events held in Hai Phong city on May 19, raising the total number of gold medals won by the country in this sport at SEA Games 31 to five so far.Truong Thi Phuong, Nguyen Thi Huong, Diep Thi Huong and Nguyen Thi Tuyet claimed a gold medal after finishing first in the women’s 1,000m quadruples, leaving the runner-up Indonesia over 10 seconds behind.Pham Hong Quan and Hien Nam secured another gold in the men’s 1,000m doubles after completing the race just about a second before silver medalists from Thailand.After three days of competition, canoeing /kayak earned Vietnam five golds, two silvers and one bronze.The canoeing/kayak competitions will continue on May 20./.
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May 19, 2022 16:42 UTC
Unvaccinated tourists not exempted from quarantine upon arrival in Cambodia
Tourists at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Photo: khmertimeskh.com)Tourists who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be exempted from quarantine when entering Cambodia, according to the national press agency of Cambodia AKP AKP quoted Prime Minister Hun Sen as saying at a meeting on May 17 with the Samdech Techo Young Volunteer Doctors Association (TYDA) that Cambodia welcomes all visitors, but people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 must still be quarantined for seven days.The PM emphasised that Cambodia has overcome the epidemic waves caused by variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus such as Alpha, Delta and Omicron, but has not yet conquered COVID-19 . Cambodia is devoting all of its efforts to pushing the COVID-19 vaccination programme, so unvaccinated travellers cannot enter without quarantine.Travellers who have been immunized against COVID-19 do not need to be quarantined and are not required to take rapid or PCR tests before entering Cambodia.As of May 16, about 93.79 percent of Cambodia's total population of 16 million people had received basic immunizations against COVID-19, with approximately 9 million individuals receiving the third dose and 2.2 million receiving the fourth dose. Cambodia has not found a new case of COVID-19 in the last 9 days.The total number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Cambodia since the beginning of the pandemic is 136,262 cases, of which 133,197 patients have recovered and 3,056 died from the disease. Cambodia detected the first case of COVID-19 in Preah Sihanouk province at the end of January 2020./.
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May 19, 2022 10:01 UTC
Renewable energy, climate action prioritised in Party official’s visit to Germany
President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang has been busy on his visit to Germany from May 14 – 19, with renewable energy and climate action high on his working agenda.Thang co-chaired the seventh theory dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDP), during which the two parties exchanged views on a number of both theoretical and practical matters.Discussions have placed an emphasis on Vietnam’s energy transition strategy to ensure national energy security and fulfil international commitments; developing green agriculture in Vietnam in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; green growth and climate resilient models in some Vietnamese localities; and the path towards an eco-social market economy and advantages and challenges to energy transition and green agriculture development in Germany.The Vietnamese official also had a meeting with SPD Co-leader Lars Klingbeil. He spoke highly of the long-standing friendship between the two parties and the SPD’s efforts in co-hosting the seventh dialogue, and proposed both sides to further expand their relations in the coming time, contributing to accelerating the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership.He briefed his host on Vietnam’s socio-economic recovery post-pandemic and the State and Party’s policies in climate change response, energy transition, green growth and sustainable development. He also proposed both countries to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership through cooperation in energy transition, green growth, green agriculture, and harmoniously resolving social, economic, environmental and security problems, contributing to peace, dialogue, cooperation and development in the region and the world.Thang later met State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Patrick Graichen; State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action Jennifer Lee Morgan; Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalisation of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate Alexander Schweitzer; and Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for Relations with the ASEAN States.The German officials highly valued Vietnam’s role and position regionally and globally, affirming that the Southeast Asian country remaining a key partner of the region and the two countries’ strategic partnership is growing constantly.Additionally, they appreciated Vietnam’s commitments made at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) last year and its achievements in transitioning towards renewable energy ./.
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May 19, 2022 09:47 UTC
SEA Games 31: Thailand wins gold medal in women's team badminton
Thailand wins gold medal in the women's team badminton. (Photo: VNA)– Thailand’s badminton players grabbed a gold medal after defeating their Indonesian rivals in the final of the women’s team event at SEA Games 31 held at Bac Giang Gymnasium on May 18.In the first match of the women’s singles, Pornpawee Chuchuwong of Thailand quickly defeated her Indonesian rival, Putri Kusuma Wardani, in the first two sets with scores of 21-16, 21-20, respectively.In the second match of the women’s doubles, Thai players Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai obtained a win over Indonesian opponents Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhantiin righ the first two sets with scores of 21-16 and 21-12.Supanida Katethong of Thailand also easily beat Indonesian player Stephanie Widjaja in the first two sets of the third match of the women’s singles.With the 3-0 victory over Indonesia, the Thai players stood on the top podium in the women's team badminton category.
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May 19, 2022 08:44 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 18
Bringing forward our reopening to all international students shows this Government’s strong commitment to them, and to the rebuild of high-quality, world-class, New Zealand international education,” Chris Hipkins said. Documentary features President Ho Chi Minh’s building culture of peaceThe Vietnam Film Institute has completed a 29-minute documentary on President Ho Chi Minh to mark his 132nd birthday (May 19, 1890). It also highlights the value of the Declaration of Independence delivered by President Ho Chi Minh at Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945. On his bookshelf, Yazar displays other photos of President Ho Chi Minh, including one featuring the President working and a group photo of the beloved President and international children. The man said President Ho Chi Minh, as a poet, a writer and a philosopher, has given inspirations in his life.
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May 18, 2022 21:04 UTC