The contest received 229 entries of 409 students of 34 schools. This competition aimed to arouse student’s passion of doing scientific research, said Deputy Education Minister Nguyen Huu Do at the ceremony. Thereby, the teachers were encouraged to innovate their teaching method by accessing to students’ ability and narrowing the education gap between high school and universities. Thirteen students were awarded the first prizes, 25 were given second prizes, 35 were granted third prizes and 49 others received fourth prizes. Winners will be selected for Intel ISEF 2019 in the United State. Students Le Nguyen Anh Khoi and Nguyen Viet Duc of Tan Phu High School in Ho Chi Minh City grabbed the first prizes for their research named “ Designing some equipment to support students with weak vision while carrying out physic lab work. The contest took place from March 16 to March 19. By THU TAM - Translated by HAI SON Tags: scientific research projects Ton Duc Thang … [Read more...] about 122 scientific research projects awarded
Việt Nam nominated in the best golf courses list of the world
A corner of Academy Golf Course. — Photo thethao.netViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s Academy Golf Course of the Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) has been nominated for an award for world’s best par 3 golf course in 2019. The Academy Course at Ecopark, Hà Nội, will compete for the title with Bukit Pandawa (Indonesia), Cromwell (England), Cumberwell Park (England), The Turtle Hill (Bermuda) and Zhang Lianwei (mainland China). The World Golf Awards, which were launched since 2014, are considered the most prestigious award of world golf industry. The result of all categories will be announced at the end of this year, after seven months of voting online. The Course was opened in September of 2017 and was founded and designed by South African golfer Ernie Els. At the beginning of March, EPGA and Việt Nam Golf Association signed a contract to develop golf in Việt Nam. This association promises to aid young … [Read more...] about Việt Nam nominated in the best golf courses list of the world
Hà Nội breaks ground on F1 circuit
Representatives break ground on the Hà Nội F1 circuit near Mỹ Đình National Stadium. — Photo Courtesy of organisers Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Formula One (F1) racetrack was held Wednesday morning at Nam Từ Liêm District, Hà Nội. The ceremony was organised by the Hà Nội People’s Committee and Việt Nam Grand Prix, a member of Vingroup Joint Stock Company. The F1 Hà Nội circuit and other related structures will sit on an area of 88 hectares, including areas around the Mỹ Đình National Stadium and some current public transportation routes. The circuit is 5.565km in length, with 22 classic curves inspired by some of the world’s best-known circuits in Germany, Monaco and Japan. It will allow racers to show their high-level technique on tricky turns, creating challenging and breathtaking races. … [Read more...] about Hà Nội breaks ground on F1 circuit
Vietnam attends high-level dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
The dialogue sees the presence of foreign ministers and senior officials from 10 ASEAN nations and its eight partner countries along with representatives of some South Pacific countries. (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung attended the High-Level Dialogue on Indo-Pacific Cooperation in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 20. The event saw the presence of foreign ministers and senior officials from 10 ASEAN nations and its eight partner countries, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the US, along with representatives of some South Pacific countries. Themed "Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous, and Inclusive Region," the dialogue offered an opportunity for the countries to exchange cooperation initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region and seek win-win partnerships. Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla emphasised that building the Indo-Pacific into a peaceful, stable, … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends high-level dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
Golf legend, NutiFood ink deal to popularise Vietnamese coffee
Golf legend Greg Norman - Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam for 2018-2021 - speaks at the MoU signing ceremony in HCM City on March 20 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The NutiFood Nutrition Food JSC and golf legend Greg Norman – Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam for 2018-2021 – inked a cooperation deal on March 20 to popularise Vietnamese coffee to the world. Under the memorandum of understanding, the two sides will set up a joint venture named Greg Norman NutiFood based in New York. The Vietnamese firm will be in charge of researching, producing and distributing coffee products, while Norman will provide the copyright and licenses for this joint venture to use his brand, images and “The Great White Shark” logo on NutiFood’s coffee products. This joint venture will also open Greg Norman NutiCafé coffee chains in Vietnam and other Asian countries first before expanding to the US. It aims to make use of NutiFood’s research and … [Read more...] about Golf legend, NutiFood ink deal to popularise Vietnamese coffee