Singaporean table tennis team arrives in Vietnam
All team members underwent COVID-19 tests upon arrival. Later that day, the team held a training session in preparation for the Games. As the venue for table tennis at SEA Games 31, Hai Duong is expected to welcome nearly 100 players, coaches, and representative of organisations from 8 countries: Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. The table tennis competition will take place from 10am to 10pm daily on May 13-20 at the Gymnastics and Sports Stadium in Hai Duong./.
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May 11, 2022 14:12 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese free fire determined to win gold
Vietnam ese representatives from King Man and Team Flash (Photo: Organising Committee)– With the progress seen through recent tournaments held both at home and abroad, Vietnamese free fire teams have high hope to bring gold from the 31st Southeast Asia Games ( SEA Games 31 ), according to the games' Organising Committee.Vietnamese representatives, King Man and Team Flash, will compete at the regional sports event with strong passion and high determination.Currently, players of the two teams are training hard with an aim to overcome strong rivals from Thailand and Indonesia for a gold medal. Free fire has become one of the e-sports event at SEA Games for the first time. As scheduled, competitions will take place from May 13-15./.
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May 11, 2022 11:23 UTC
Vietnam works to perfect law on fighting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
– A workshop on the roadmap for building a legal system on the prevention and control of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation in Vietnam is taking place in both face-to-face and virtual forms on May 10-12.The event is jointly organised by the national coordinating agency for the prevention and control of WMD proliferation (also known as standing Office 81) and the Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance (EXBS) programme of the US Department of State.The workshop, which sees the participation of representatives from Vietnamese ministries and sectors, and experts from the EXBS and the US Department of Energy, is the first in a series of seminars aimed perfecting the legal system in the field. This workshop demonstrates Vietnam's responsibility in implementing Resolution 1540 on preventing the proliferation of WMD of the UN Security Council in general and in the field of preventing and controlling WMD proliferation in particular, thus contributing to perfecting the country’s legal corridor in this area.Standing Office 81 and relevant units have orientations and detailed work plans for each period and each year, focusing on international cooperation activities to support Vietnam in perfecting its legal system, improving the ability of forces tasked with managing and performing the prevention and control of WMD proliferation.Participants to the workshop are updated on international regulations on strategic trade control stipulated in the UN Security Council’s Resolution 1540; international obligations, treaties and mechanisms related to the prevention of strategic goods and WMD proliferation.They are also discussing and proposing a roadmap for building a legal system on preventing and combating the proliferation of WMD in Vietnam./.
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May 11, 2022 08:27 UTC
Traffic police mobilised to serve SEA Games
More than 1,000 traffic police officers from the Traffic Police Department and 12 localities have been mobilised to ensure traffic order and safety during SEA Games 31. Traffic police will be deployed to conduct patrols and lead delegations at the sporting event. A number of other police forces will also be mobilised to ensure traffic order and safety at road checkpoints. The Traffic Police Department recommends that people give way to convoys of vehicles serving the SEA Games, to avoid any traffic jams./.
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May 10, 2022 17:56 UTC
Memory lane to SEA Games 22 song,
Culture - Sports SEA Games 31: Philippines kickboxing team hopes for gold After victories and luck of the draw on May 10, Philippine officials said they hope their kickboxers will win gold medals at competitions the framework of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
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May 10, 2022 17:56 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 10
Vietnam on May 10 secured the gold medal in the men’s beach handball after beating the Philippines 2-1 at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).The hosts Vietnam completely won victory in five consecutive matches, scoring 10 points. Media centre for SEA Games 31 opensThe Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) officially opened at the National Convention Centre on May 9. Run by Vietnam Television (VTV) with the support of participating countries and international channels, it is the venue for the production of TV programmes for SEA Games 31. Vietnam women’s football team determined to defend titleThe women’s football team of Vietnam are aiming to defend their title at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31, said coach Mai Duc Chung, according to the national SEA Games 31 organising committee. SEA Games 31: U23 Indonesia defeat Timor Leste 4-1U23 Indonesia defeated Timor Leste 4-1 on May 10 in the qualifying round of group A men’s football at SEA Games 31.
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May 10, 2022 17:27 UTC
France launches project to support Vietnam’s heritage conservation
French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery (red tie) at an exhibition to introduce the project "Reviving a French architectural heritage" to consult experts on the preservation of a villa at 49 Tran Hung Dao street, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)Villa at 49 Tran Hung Dao street (Photo: VNA)– The French Embassy in Vietnam on May 9 held a press conference launching a project named “ Share and protect Vietnam’s heritage ”.The project receives a funding of 18 billion VND (784,300 USD) for activities during 2022-2024 from the French Government and partners such as museums, localities and universities.Sophie Maysonnave, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities at the French embassy, said the project will be carried out in three regions of Vietnam: renovating the Tourist Centre of Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh, supporting for Environmental Education and Communication Centre in Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area in the central province of Quang Nam, and designing and implementing “Story Boxes” for museums in Ho Chi Minh City in the south.The project ’s activities include training courses for museum staffs, which will be taught by experts from France’s famous museums and universities.Cooperation between the two countries’ museums will also be intensified through field trips to exchange experience in the European country.French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery said this project opens up a new stage in a significant cooperation between the two countries, demonstrating both sides’ aspirations to boost ties in the field of natural and cultural heritage, especially in preservation activities.Sharing France’s experience of managing heritage, the diplomat said that the quality and activities of heritage conservation and museums have made an important contribution to making France a leading tourist destination in the world and to the country’s economic growth.Vietnam can take advantage of its culture and heritage to promote economic development, he added./.
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May 10, 2022 15:37 UTC
Vietnam’s flowers gain foothold in Japanese market
The flowers on sale in AEON Mall Makuhari in Chiba prefecture, Japan (Photo: VNA)– Many kinds of flowers of Vietnam have gained a foothold in the Japanese market , and are quite popular among local consumers.Japan now remains one of the important flower export market of Vietnam Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Japan, Kaori Sato, head of crop products division of the retail corporate group AEON, said about 40 percent of the flowers on sale in AEON Mall Makuhari in Chiba prefecture are imported flowers.Hiroshi Yamasaki, an office worker in Tokyo, said he often buys flowers to give to his relatives and friends. He especially likes Vietnamese flowers because they are very fresh and beautiful.The latest statistics from the Japan Customs show that in 2021, Japan spent 65.3 billion JPY (528 million USD) on importing flowers, including 45 million USD on imports from Vietnam, or 8.52 percent of the total, ranking Vietnam the fourth among countries and territories exporting flowers to the Asian country.Vietnam’s flower export turnover hit 61.8 million USD in 2021, posting a year-on-year increase of 27 percent.According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Japan, the Asian country mainly imports carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids and roses from Vietnam.Although Vietnam's market share in the Japanese flower market has grown rapidly recently, economic experts said that the potential for Vietnamese flowers in this market remains large.There is a big room for Vietnam to further expand its flower export to Japan, Sato said.Vietnamese flower growers and export ers should pay special attention to ensuring the quality of flowers in accordance with their commitments to Japanese partners, and strictly abiding by Japan’s regulations on plant quarantine and using chemicals to preserve or colour flowers, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh./.
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May 10, 2022 14:50 UTC
Jessa Khan - gold hope for Ju-Jitsu Cambodia at SEA Games 31
Ju-Jitsu competitions will take place on May 14 and 15 at the Dan Phuong Gymasium in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)- Cambodian Ju-Jitsu star Jessa Khan is a gold hope for Cambodia at the at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ) that will take place in Vietnam from May 12 to 23.At this SEA Games, she will compete in the 51.5kg category of the Ju-Jitsu event with her teammate Mab Sok Houy.Cambodian-American Khan said she had returned to Cambodia with the full confidence that she would be competing for gold at the biggest regional sporting event.She said she was well-prepared and always ready to compete for gold for Cambodia at SEA Games 31.Her father Peter Khan – a professional Ju-Jitsu martial arts coach – and Cambodian Ju-Jitsu Federation President Seng Bunsong both expect that the Asian and SEA Games gold medalist will shine again.Before these games, Khan won a gold medal in the 52kg class in Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022 in Floria, the US. She also won a gold at the SEA Games 2018 in Indonesia, and another at the SEA Games 2019 in the Philippines.At SEA Games 31, the event will take place on May 14 and 15 at the Dan Phuong Gymasium in Hanoi./.
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May 10, 2022 09:45 UTC
Vietnam announces national winner of UPU letter writing competition 2022
Nguyen Binh Nguyen from Nguyen Tri Phuong Middle School is named the national winner of the UPU's 51st International Letter Writing Competition in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)- A ninth-grade student from Hanoi won the first prize at the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 51st International Letter Writing Competition in Vietnam highlighting actions against climate change This year’s competition asks contestants to write a letter to someone influential urging he/she to take action against the climate crisis Deputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Pham Anh Tuan, head of the organising board, said the contest was opened to students nationwide from November 2021 to March 2022, touching on a pressing topic. It was inspired by the 26th UN Climate Change ( COP26 ) conference held in Glasgow, the UK last year, with many heads of state in attendance, Tuan said.The theme provided an opportunity for students to speak about climate change, he said, adding that the organisers had received nearly 1 million letters written by students from 62 cities and provinces nationwide.In his letter, Nguyen Binh Nguyen from Nguyen Tri Phuong Middle School, turns himself into a gust of wind to write to renowned pianist Dang Thai Son, sharing his idea of using music to inspire thoughts and actions on environmental protection.His letter will be translated into French before being submitted to the UPU in Switzerland.The organisers also awarded three second and five third prizes as well as 30 honourable mentions. There were two special prizes for contestants with disabilities./.
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May 09, 2022 19:51 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 9
(Photo: VNA)Hanoi is holding a myriad of events and tours to capitalise on the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to popularise images of the capital and Vietnam as a whole among international friends. SEA Games 31: Numerous special events, tours in Hanoi to promote tourismHanoi is holding a myriad of events and tours to capitalise on the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to popularise images of the capital and Vietnam as a whole among international friends. U23 Laos must not lose if it wants to go further in SEA Games 31. Established in 2020, the team has dominated FIFA Online 4 competitions in Vietnam with championships at the FIFA Online 4 Vietnam Pro League 2021, FIFA Online 4 Vietnam National Championship 2021 Season 1, and FIFA Online 4 Vietnam National Championship 2020. Saola, a rare mammal from Vietnam, was selected as the mascot for the Southeast Asian Games 31.
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May 09, 2022 15:19 UTC
Vietnam jumps five places in global education rankings
Videos Artisan makes SEA Games mascots from jackfruit wood An artisan in the ancient village of Duong Lam in Son Tay town, Hanoi, has handcrafted a collection of 31 mascots for SEA Games 31. Videos A new look from the top of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Some 110 km from Ho Chi Minh City in the southern province of Tay Ninh stands Ba Den Mountain. Videos Hanoi citizens gear up for SEA Games 31 As host of the SEA Games 31 opening ceremony and many sports, Vietnam’s capital Hanoi is making meticulous preparations for the region’s largest sporting event, which is now only a week away, to create a lasting impression on both domestic and international friends. Videos Historical tourism attracting visitors to Dien Bien The northern mountainous province of Dien Bien has long been famous for the glorious Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954, which played a decisive role in ending French colonialism in Vietnam. During the four-day holiday for the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day and May Day, many tourists flocked to Dien Bien.
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May 09, 2022 13:40 UTC
SEA Games 31: Singapore’s swimmer eyes gold medal
Singapore's swimmer Joseph Schooling won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. (Photo: VNA)Singapore (VNA) – After enduring a challenging year, Olympic swimming gold medalist Joseph Schooling is aiming to win a gold medal at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which takes place in Vietnam in May. Schooling rose to fame at the 26th SEA Games held in Indonesia in 2011 where he won two gold medals. Schooling is one of the most talented athletes in the history of the SEA Games, grabbing 31 medals, including 27 gold medals across five Games. "I may have taken the SEA Games for granted maybe two or three times.
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May 09, 2022 10:47 UTC
SEA Games 31: Malaysian athlete proud to be first gold medal winner
World Vietnam attends 18th congress of World Federation of Trade Unions in Italy A delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) attended the 18th congress of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) that took place in Rome, Italy, from May 6 to 8. World Thailand Post issues commemorative stamp for APEC 2022 The government has announced that Thailand Commemorative Stamps will be available for purchase at Post Offices nationwide on May 9. World US senators introduce resolution welcoming US-ASEAN Special Summit A new Senate resolution has been introduced by the US ahead of the US-ASEAN Special Summit next week to welcome the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN and urge continued cooperation to advance mutual interests. World SEA Games 31: Indonesia’s U23 key players absent in opening match Two talented players of the Indonesian U23 men’s football team, Asnawi Mangkualam and Elkan Baggott, have not yet landed in Vietnam so they will definitely miss the match against the Vietnamese U23 team on May 6.
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May 09, 2022 04:31 UTC
SEA Games 31: U23 Myanmar beat U23 Timor Leste 3-2
Phu Tho (VNA) – Myanmar’s U23 team gained three points after winning Timor Leste 3-2 in a match on May 8 at Viet Tri Stadium, the northern province of Phu Tho, in the framework of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). However, Timor Leste showed strong resilience and balanced the game by scoring two goals in the second half. Aung Wunna Soe became the hero of U23 Myanmar after he scored a decisive goal in the last seconds of the extra-time to help his team snatch a 3-2 win over U23 Timor Leste. Earlier, Timor Leste lost 0-4 against the Philippines during their game on May 6. Timor Leste will face U23 Indonesia on May 10 and U23 Vietnam on May 15/.
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May 09, 2022 02:21 UTC