(VOVworld) - Vietnam's team finished second behind China in the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest -ABU Robocon in Hong Kong on Sunday. By defeating Japan's team in the semi-finals six Vietnamese students from Lac Hong University cruised into the final game against China. Japan and Thailand shared third prize at the event, which drew 17 teams from 16 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region. … [Read more...] about Vietnam finishes second at Asia-Pacific Robot Contest
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Royal Caribean introduces luxury cruise ship
According to PSR Royal Caribbean Cruises Vietnam, the 15-deck Voyager of the Seas was built in 1999 with a total cost of US$65 million. The ship is 311 meters long, 48 meters wide and 63 meters high. Including several entertainment and sport facilities, Voyager of the Seas can accommodate up to 3,138 passengers and 1,181 crewmembers on board. It takes the ship one day to sail from Phu My Port to Bangkok, Thailand. According to Nguyen Minh Hieu, Assistant Manager of PSR Royal Caribbean Cruises Vietnam, the cruise operator wants to introduce the cruise ship to travel firms so that they can sell the cruise vacation to Vietnamese tourists. With this ship, tourists can travel to Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan and many other destinations. However, as international seaports in Vietnam have yet to perform entry and exit procedures for tourists to travel abroad, tourists have to fly to Singapore, Hong Kong or China in order to begin the journey. "We started to sell the cruise tour of … [Read more...] about Royal Caribean introduces luxury cruise ship
Mekong region spanning Vietnam, Cambodia among 50 best places for 2015 travel
U.S. travel magazine Travel + Leisure suggests people travel to Vietnam and Cambodia by river and spend three to 15 days trying riverboat tours in the Mekong River region – one of the best places for tourism next year. Travel + Leisure said on its website. The site recommended several river tours in which travelers can discover the wild, peaceful landscape of the Mekong River and learn about the residents’ living style while visiting Vietnam and Cambodia by boat. Two riverboat tours are now available on the 124-passenger cruise ship AmaDara and the 18-stateroom vessel Avalon Siem Reap. Both services offer a 15-night trip connecting Vietnam and Cambodia. Travelers who have less time might select a shorter Mekong riverboat trip with three-, four-, and seven-night itineraries between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia. Other locations selected by Travel + Leisure as the best places to travel in 2015 include Bali Island and Jakarta (Indonesia), … [Read more...] about Mekong region spanning Vietnam, Cambodia among 50 best places for 2015 travel
India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
India has stepped up efforts to sell an advanced cruise missile system to Vietnam and has at least 15 more markets in its sights, a push experts say reflects concerns in New Delhi about China's growing military assertiveness. Selling the supersonic BrahMos missile, made by an Indo-Russian joint venture, would mark a shift for the world's biggest arms importer, as India seeks to send weapons the other way in order to shore up partners' defenses and boost revenues. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered BrahMos Aerospace, which produces the missiles, to accelerate sales to a list of five countries topped by Vietnam, according to a government note viewed by Reuters and previously unreported. The others are Indonesia, South Africa, Chile and Brazil. The Philippines is at the top of a second list of 11 nations including Malaysia, Thailand and United Arab Emirates, countries which had "expressed interest but need further discussions and analysis", the undated note added. … [Read more...] about India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
Vietnam wins second prize at ABU Robocon Contest
Six students from Lac Hong University representing Vietnam at the 11th Asia-Pacific Robocon Contest in Hong Kong came in second after being outclassed by their Chinese opponents in the final round on August 19. Lac Hong University represents Vietnam at ABU Roboron 2012 Vietnam won bronze at ABU Robocon 2011 After defeating Japan in the semi-finals, Vietnam cruised into the final game against China, cherishing hopes of winning the champion title. However, a technical error turned their party sour when they finished the game two seconds less than their Chinese opponents. Japan and Thailand shared third prize. Taking place in Hong Kong, the contest attracted 17 teams from 16 countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific. Teams were required to direct their robots to cross Bridges and Tunnels, land the Island, climb the Bun Tower, snatch the lucky Buns and achieve "Peng On Dai Gat." At the contest, Nguyen Viet Tien, Vietnam Television (VTV) Deputy General Director, … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins second prize at ABU Robocon Contest