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  Việt Nam female team celebrate their SEA Games’ title last night. — Photo baoquocte.vn SEA Games HÀ NỘI — As well as shiny gold medals around their necks, Việt Nam’s triumphant women’s football team will also be in the money! After winning the SEA Games on Sunday following a 1-0 victory over Thailand, Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF); Hưng Thịnh Group; Director Lê Văn Kiểm of Long Thanh Golf Development Company awarded the team VNĐ1 billion ($43,500) each. Phạm Thanh Hùng, head of women's football department of the VFF gave the team VNĐ1.5 billion ($65,200). The team also received prizes from other individuals and enterprises such as Cửu Long Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Bảo Hưng Company, Việt Nam … [Read more...] about Việt Nam female team awarded big for SEA Games’ title

Chili’s American Grill & Bar opened on Saturday in SC VivoCity Mall in HCM City's District 7. — Photo courtesy of Chili’s The American chain of restaurants Chili’s American Grill & Bar opened its first Chili’s in Viet Nam at SC VivoCity mall in HCM City’s District 7 on December 7. The Golden Gate Red Hots Joint-Stock Company and Brinker International Inc worked together to bring Chili’s American Grill & Bar to the country. The restaurant serves Tex-Mex style meals with steaks, burgers, ribs and fajitas and drinks such as margaritas. Ha Thuc Tu, managing director of the Golden Gate Red Hots Joint-Stock Company, said: “We see the potential for a restaurant model with a bar for high-income people who need a diversity of services. “Chili’s decided to choose this group as the main target audience for the long-term development orientation of Chili’s ® American Grill & Bar in Viet Nam." David Weston, … [Read more...] about US restaurant chain Chili’s opens in HCM City

Passengers on the inaugural flights receive gifts from Vietjet. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Budget airline Vietjet on Monday launched two direct flights from Ha Noi and HCM City to New Delhi. Vietjet is the first airline connecting the two biggest economic, cultural and tourist centres of Viet Nam and the capital of India. The HCM City-New Delhi route operates four return flights per week. The flight departs from HCM City at 7pm and arrives in New Delhi at 10.50pm. The return flight takes off from New Delhi at 11.50pm and lands in HCM City at 6.10am (all in local times). Meanwhile, three return flights per week are provided on the Ha Noi-New Delhi route. The flight leaves Ha Noi at 7.10pm and arrives in New Delhi at 10.50pm. The return flight takes off from New Delhi at 11.50pm and lands in Ha Noi at 5.20am (all in local times). According to Vietjet, India is famous for its diverse, colorful culture, religion, food and tourism. "Not only is the majestic landscape, India also … [Read more...] about Vietjet launches direct flights on Viet Nam-New Delhi routes

Female film producer Mai Thu Huyen has launched her new film project based on a famous Vietnamese epic poem written in the 18th century recognised as one of the country's top literary works. Television series to tell the Tale of Kieu The Tale of Kieu sets new records The poster for Kieu, a new film from producer Mai Thu Huyen, based on the famous Vietnamese epic poem The Tale of Kieu, from the 18th century. — Photo courtesy of producer The film Kiều is based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) by Nguyen Du (1766-1820). It recounts the life and trials of Thuy Kieu, a talented young woman who is forced to sacrifice herself to save her family. Kieu sells herself into a loveless marriage in exchange for her father and younger brother’s freedom from prison. Later Kieu’s husband forces her into prostitution. According to the film’s producer Huyen, Kieu will not be pitied as the character in the poem is. She overcomes challenges and … [Read more...] about New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist

  Actor Rene Auberjonois, who played the character Odo on the television series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," has died after a battle with cancer. — AFP/VNA Photo LOS ANGELES — Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the US sitcom Benson, died on Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79. "We are heartbroken to confirm that Rene passed away today," a statement on the actor's website said. In his official biography, the cause given was metastatic lung cancer. Auberjonois earned legions of fans for his role as Odo, the shape-shifting head of security on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one of the many spinoff series spawned by the legendary science fiction show. He became a fan favourite at Star Trek conventions for years, donating the proceeds from autographed items to charities, such as Doctors Without Borders. "I have had my share of successes and my share of flops. But nothing has ever been like this. … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79