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A train hit two teenage students riding an electric bicycle when they were crossing the railway in Hanoi on Friday afternoon, killing one of them and injuring the other. A representative of Ngoc Hoi Gas Station under the Vietnam Railways Corporation said later on the same afternoon that functional forces are clarifying the cause of the collision between the SE5 train, which was traveling from Hanoi to north-central Nghe An Province, and the two students’ electric bike at 1:55 pm. While the boys were crossing a railway section in parallel with Ngoc Hoi Street in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi on their way to school, the train hit and knocked them about 20 meters away, according to the representative. The electric bicycle was badly damaged while one student died on the spot and the other was seriously injured and was taken to hospital. Both of the boys were born in 2008 and are students of Van Dien Town Middle School in Thanh Tri District. The crossing they traveled on was … [Read more...] about Train-electric bike collision kills one boy, injures another in Hanoi

Cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh successfully defended her women’s SEA Games mountain bike cross-country title after finishing first at a Hoa Binh race on May 16. (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – Cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh successfully defended her women’s SEA Games mountain bike cross-country title after finishing first at an event held in Hoa Binh city, the northern province of Hoa Binh, on May 16. The Vietnamese athlete earned a gold medal in the same category in SEA Games 30 in the Philippines three years ago. Quynh competed against 14 others from six Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – in the 15.6-km race. Her Vietnamese teammates Ca Thi Thom and Vu Thi Kim Loc also vied for the title. Quynh clocks one hour, 18 minutes and 6 seconds in the 15.6-km race. (Photo: VNA) Quynh clocked one hour, 18 minutes and 6 seconds. Zainal Abidin Nur Assyira from Malaysia crossed the line in one hour, 22 minutes and 14 … [Read more...] about Cyclist Quynh successfully defends SEA Games cross country title

A serial traffic accident between a car, whose female driver was said to be live streaming while steering it, a motorbike and an electric bicycle killed a 16-year-old girl in Lam Dong Province of Vietnam’s Central Highlands region on Thursday. The accident occurred at 7:40 am at the T intersection between 30 Thang 4 and Pham Ngoc Thach Streets in Da Teh District, Lam Dong, local police reported the following day. When N.Y.N., a 16-year-old high school student, was making a left turn into Pham Ngoc Thach Street in accordance with the traffic light there, N.D.T, a resident of Cat Tien District, rode his motorbike in the same direction and collided with N.’s bike, knocking the girl down to the road surface. At that time, N.N.T., a resident of Da Teh District driving in the same direction behind N. and T., was unable to react and let her car run over N.’s body, causing the victim to die on the spot. The scene of the accident was broadcast online via a mobile phone from inside the … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, female driver allegedly causes girl’s death in serial traffic accident while live streaming

Phạm Tiến Sản (left) runs ahead of Indonesian Rudi Febriade during their duathlon race. VNA/VNS Photo Công Đạt Thanh Hà Vietnamese athletes won three more gold medals on Sunday morning with Phạm Tiến Sản making history with his title in the men's duathlon event. Sản was initially a 3000m steeplechase runner who won silver at three previous SEA Games in 2013, 2015 and 2017, but switched to the duathlon over a year ago. He finished the combined 10km running, 40km cycling and 5km running with a time of 1hr 55.57 min on Tuần Châu Island, Quảng Ninh Province. It is the first time that Việt Nam has won this title in a SEA Games. "I prepared very well for this SEA Games. This medal is for all supporters," Sản said after crossing the finish line. "I have a great feeling right now. I am extremely happy because I am back on the national team after four years. I have changed the colour of my medal from silver to gold, although it is in a different sport," he said. Rudi Febriade … [Read more...] about Sản wins historic SEA Games duathlon title

Quàng Thị Thu Nghĩa of Việt Nam (right) beats Malaysian Siti Rahmah Binti Mohamed Nasir 39-32 to win the women's U75kg category in pencak silat on May 16. VNS Photo Như Huy HÀ NỘI — Quàng Thị Thu Nghĩa cried when she was as announced champion in the pencak silat in Hà Nội on the morning of May 16. Nghĩa defeated Malaysian Siti Rahmah Binti Mohamed Nasir 39-32 to win the women's U75kg category for her first time at the Games, although she has been practising the martial art for 10 years. 23-year-old Nghĩa has championed all competition levels, but this is the first time she has topped a regional biennial meet. With her rapid attacking style and careful defence, Nghĩa quickly went ahead to lead the points in all three rounds. It was Việt Nam's first gold in the combat discipline, with many events to come this afternoon. "I am happy and proud. I have worked hard to overcome all the challenges to have today's success," Nghĩa, of the Thái-ethnic-minority. "It is my first SEA … [Read more...] about VN grab golds in pencak silat, cycling

Vietnamese cyclist Đinh Thị Như Quỳnh celebrates her win in the women’s mountain bike cross-country Olympic category on May 16. VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Thanh Nga HÒA BÌNH — Vietnamese cyclist Đinh Thị Như Quỳnh defended her gold medal in the women’s mountain bike cross-country Olympic category on May 16. Quỳnh finished first with a time of 1:18.06 to get the victory, followed by Zainal Abidin Nur Assyira of Malaysia with a time of 1:22.14 and Malaysian Soon Natahsya clocking in at 1:23. At the SEA Games 30 held in the Philippines in 2019, Quỳnh also bagged the gold medal in the same category. Despite difficulties due to adverse weather conditions - it rained before the race began - causing some parts of the race track to sink, Quỳnh still completed her race outstandingly to leave behind her rivals at the finish line. “I am thrilled and proud of this medal. I dedicate this victory to my family and fans,” Quỳnh said. Quỳnh, 30, is a veteran cyclist of the … [Read more...] about Cyclist Quỳnh defends cross-country gold

Famous tourist attractions in Hanoi and tours between the capital city and neighboring provinces will help turn the visits on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games into memorable experiences. The Southeast Asian Games is not only a sporting event held in a couple of weeks but also an opportunity for the host country to promote its cultural and historical appeals, scenic spots as well as people. The Huc Bridge - a small bridge over Hoan Kiem Lake to enter the Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi. Photo: Vinh Pham The 31st SEA Games is taking place in Hanoi and 11 nearby provinces and cities from May 12 to 23. So, what appealing destinations should tourists visit when coming to this big event? Departing from Hanoi... The capital city is a destination that tourists can’t miss when attending this SEA Games, especially those staying in Vietnam for only a few days. Hanoi is renowned for countless ancient buildings, special scenic spots, and relics such as the … [Read more...] about Where to go and what to do in Hanoi for locals and tourists?

Shanghai achieved on Tuesday the long-awaited milestone of three consecutive days with no new COVID-19 cases outside quarantine zones but most residents will have put up with confinement for a while longer before a return to more normal life. For other cities in China that have been under lockdown, a third day with no new cases in the community usually means "zero COVID" status and the beginning of the lifting of restrictions. The commercial hub of 25 million set out on Monday its clearest timetable yet for exiting a lockdown now in its seventh week, but the plan was met with scepticism by many residents who have seen isolation extended time and again. Shanghai plans to resume outdoor activities in stages, with some convenience stores and pharmacies reopening this week, but with most restrictions on movement remaining in place until May 21, after which public transport and other services will resume gradually. By June, the lockdown should be lifted, but residents will still be … [Read more...] about Shanghai achieves ‘zero COVID’ status but normal life is weeks away

SEA Games Marksman Trần Quốc Cường wins in the men’s 50m pistol event. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI  — Athletes in shooting, canoeing and chess were winners at the 31st SEA Games on May 17 morning in Hà Nội. Marksman Trần Quốc Cường won gold in the men’s 50m pistol event. After six attempts of 10 bullets, the 48-year-old shooter grabbed 548 points, surpassing Naung Ye Tun of Myanmar (546) in second and Boriphat Jariyatakone of Thailand (545) in third place. “My result is not as good as it was in practice and previous competitions. However I am happy with the gold medal,” said Cường who was on top of the podium again after seven years. Cường will retire after this Games. Canoeist Nguyễn Thị Hương won gold in the women’s 1000m event in the Thủy Nguyên Rowing Centre in Hải Phòng City. She beat Riska Andriyani of Indonesia and Thet Phyo Naing from Myanmar. Her teammate Đỗ Thị Thanh Thảo, Ngô Phương Thảo, Đinh Thị Trang and Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai bagged a silver in the women’s … [Read more...] about Four golds for Việt Nam at SEA Games on Tuesday morning

Saigon was greeted with a heavy downpour at the beginning of this week. Getting to work, already a tedious task, was now chaotically worse. Motorbikes pulled themselves to the side en-masse and riders brought their raincoats out. Cars weren't much better off, either. They had to switch lanes frequently, making traffic even more complicated. Buses had no maneuvering room. As the water poured down my face, I wondered, not for the first time: was I better off on the bike or were the bus passengers the happier lot? The answer seemed obvious. They could just sit there and enjoy the rain tapping on the glass, insulated from the outside chaos. Of course, riding a bus in Vietnam is not always the most pleasant experience. It requires forbearance and not a little of it. I used to go to work on buses too, but could not go through the experience for long. I’ve seen people talking about banning motorbikes these days. I don’t necessarily oppose this. In any developed city, personal vehicles … [Read more...] about Vietnam should take a leaf out of Indonesia’s public bus book