The next two successive wins against Fabiano Caruana (US) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan) were not enough to bring Liem to the top of the table as he settled for fourth place overall with a total of 19 points, behind Levon Aronian and Sergey Karjakin (20 points) and Viswanathan Anand (19.5 points). … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top chess player pockets US$15,000 after fourth-place finish at Romania Grand Tour
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Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy
The sub-committee discussed in length the generalisations the editorial group had put in the report, which stated that Việt Nam in the last ten years had made a range of important achievements across many areas, especially from 2016-20, with remarkable growth and globally recognised highlights. … [Read more...] about Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy
Tet preparations stall traffic all over Saigon
Traffic jams are most serious at the crossroads of Le Loi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Streets in District 1, from where people can walk a few steps to reach Saigon Square, which is more of a market than a mall and is quite famous among foreign tourists; and Saigon Center and Takashimaya, which are two malls in one. … [Read more...] about Tet preparations stall traffic all over Saigon
Hanoi’s largest flower market enjoys bustling atmosphere ahead of Tet
Situated on Nghi Tam street in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, Quang Ba Flower Market is a large wholesale market that specialises in selling flowers to local people throughout the capital. With Tet approaching, the flower market can be found bustling with trade as early as 2am each morning. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s largest flower market enjoys bustling atmosphere ahead of Tet
