Badminton Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam (centre) on the top podium of the Croatia Open on June 23. VNS Photo Phúc Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam secured a gold medal in the Croatia Open badminton tournament on June 23 in Dubrovnik. Thư defeated Saloni Samirbhai Mehta of Hong Kong 21-9, 16-21, 21-14 in the women's singles final. It is the first international title for the 21-year-old, who is believed to be Việt Nam's badminton future. Jaymie Laurens and Sin Yan Happy Lo shared third place. On the men's singles side, Nguyễn Hải Đăng took silver after losing 15-21, 21-16, 18-21 to Malaysian Hoh Justin in the 80-minute final. Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong and Cholan Kayan of England took third. VNS … [Read more...] about Anh Thư wins first international badminton title at Croatia Open
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Superstar midfielder happy with new club in France
"Hai's new destination is a humble club in a small city in France. It was Hai's decision to move here. The salary is not that high but his playing time is guaranteed. Hai is really happy with this choice because he will get to play regularly. It's a small club but Hai feels appreciated there," agent Nguyen Dac Van told VnExpress on Friday. Nguyen Quang Hai takes a photo in France in early June 2022. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Quang Hai Quang Hai, 25, is a contemporary star of Vietnamese football. National coach Park Hang-seo called him the best attacking midfielder in Vietnam. In six professional seasons with Hanoi FC, he played 126 matches, scored 35 goals and won every domestic title including V. League, National Cup, Super Cup and Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. Hai also played an important role in Vietnam winning second place at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, the 2018 AFF Cup title, SEA Games 30 and Vietnam's journey to the final round of the 2022 World Cup … [Read more...] about Superstar midfielder happy with new club in France
VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Jujitsu Đào Hồng Sơn of Việt Nam wins a gold from the Jujitsu World Cup Beach 2022 on June 23 in Thailand. Photo from Đào Hồng Sơn Facebook HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won four golds on the first day of competition at the Jujitsu International Federation World Cup Beach 2022, on June 23 on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. SEA Games champion Đào Hồng Sơn made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Sơn posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phùng Thị Huệ secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoàng Thị Nhật Quế won the women's U70kg class and Phạm Trí Dũng topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Phạm Lê Hoàng Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team events. Việt … [Read more...] about VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Vietnamese club make strong comeback in AFC Cup opener
Even when missing captain and defender Bui Tien Dung, Viettel’s squad power is still considered stronger than the opponent. The capital club showed domination right in the first minutes with consecutive shots from striker Geovane Magno. However, it was Young Elephants who scored first with a tap-in from Bounphachan Bounkong in the 6th minute. Conceding early affected the mentality of Viettel players as in the next 30 minutes, they created many chances but couldn’t convert them. Pedro Paolo missed two one-on-one chances against the opponent’s keeper while midfielder Nguyen Duc Hoang Minh got two comfortable tap-ins but he didn’t hit the target. However, it didn’t take long before Viettel equalized. Magno took a shot which forced the keeper to punch it out, but Paolo was quick to get a bicycle kick and scored. The equalizer took off the pressure from Viettel players and they got another goal from Paolo. This forward also assisted the third goal, which was scored by Hoang Minh. The … [Read more...] about Vietnamese club make strong comeback in AFC Cup opener
UNESCO honors Vietnamese scientist as ‘rising talent’ in clean energy research
Van, 42, is currently a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment. She received the award on Wednesday in Paris for her research in hydrogen fuel cell technology, which is considered an important area of focus for the future of clean energy. Around the world, there are 15 scientists honored as "International Rising Talents 2022". In the Asia-Pacific region, two other scientists from South Korea and Thailand earned titles. Ho Thi Thanh Van (R) receives the "International Rising Talents 2022" award at the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards in Paris on June 22, 2022. Photo by the organizer Each year, the International Rising Talents Program selects the 15 most promising women scientists among the 275 national and regional fellows of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards. Van's research optimizes the operation of fuel cells to improve performance and enable the production of sustainable hydrogen energy, avoiding … [Read more...] about UNESCO honors Vietnamese scientist as ‘rising talent’ in clean energy research
International School Ho Chi Minh City featured as Leading School in Queen’s album
A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and teachers from over 55 countries, which is brought together by its mission “to inspire wellbeing and learning so that its diverse, internationally-minded community flourish as energised, engaged, and empowered learners.” Titled Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, the prestigious publication, produced by publisher St James’s House and written by royal authors, will be released as one of the many celebrations to commemorate The Queen’s extraordinary 70-year reign. The album celebrates the life and reign of Her Majesty and explores developments in the UK and around the world over the past seven … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured as Leading School in Queen’s album
Vietnam becomes major supplier of farm produce to UK
Speaking at ‘UK Market: Unlocking great potential by leveraging advantages of the UKVFTA,’ Oliver Todd, British consul general in HCM City, said Vietnam could replace other countries such as India and Indonesia as a major supplier of agricultural and aquaculture products to his country. Todd, who is also director of UK Trade and Investment in Vietnam, said Vietnamese exporters should be well prepared if they want to boost exports to the choosy market. It is important to learn about import demand and standards and requirements for exporting to the British market, he said. Chris Milliken, vice president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham), said there is ample scope to grow bilateral trade thanks to the trade deal. “Vietnam and the UK are not competing against each other in any industry; they commercially complement each other.” He pointed to the FTA as the leading pillar of the joint commitment to deepen bilateral trade, saying it was a mutual agreement to … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes major supplier of farm produce to UK
Vietnamese Press Photo Exhibition debuts
Locals and visitors to Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy candid pictures saving the political-diplomatic, economic, cultural and social snapshots of Vietnam during the past two years. The press photo exhibition entitled “The Imprint 3” is underway at the Vietnamese Women Museum in Hanoi. The photo work entitled “Covid Baby” by photojournalist Nguyen Huy Khanh from Water Magazine. On display are 105 photographic works including 74 single photos and 31 sets taken by photojournalists from press agencies, professional and amateur photographers in Hanoi taken from January 1, 2020 to May 2022. According to the organizers, the exhibition paints a “colorful picture” of major events and outstanding achievements of Vietnam in such a short period of time. Vietnamese people have resiliently overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and achieved remarkable attainments in many fields, which left a good impression on international friends and was vividly depicted by the photos on … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Press Photo Exhibition debuts
C.P. Group compassionately leading by example
Leaders of C.P. Group and C.P. Vietnam cutting ribbons at the opening ceremony of the public blood donation facility at the Agricultural General Hospital On June 23, leaders of C.P. Group and its subsidiaries C.P. Foods and C.P. Vietnam, led by chairman Soopakij Chearavannont, attended the opening ceremony of a blood donation facility at the Agricultural General Hospital in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district. The ceremony was also attended by dozens of senior leaders of both C.P. Group and the Vietnamese arm. Chearavannont said that C.P. Vietnam will continue the humanistic tradition of accompanying the National Blood Donation Steering Committee, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) through nationwide events. “Humanitarian blood donation is a meaningful and noble activity, and has been a traditional part of C.P. Group for decades in Thailand,” he emphasised. … [Read more...] about C.P. Group compassionately leading by example
Pop-up travel festival opens in Việt Nam
Many tourists are expected to come to the Joy Festival which is organised in HCM City and Hà Nội. — Photo Courtesy Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts HCM CITY — A two-day festival has started in Tao Đàn Park of HCM City to celebrate the joy of travel in Việt Nam with free entrance. Organised by Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, the festival, on Friday and Saturday, has a series of pop-up activities designed to bring joy to guests and local residents. On the first day of the two-day festival, the organiser’s colourful food trucks drive around the city, delivering free snacks to the young and young-at-heart. On the second day, there will be many games and entertainment including 50m downtown waterslides, a sport hub truck, mini car racing, a light-up dance mat, and live music performances for a chance to win amazing prizes. The festival is the perfect occasion for everyone to come together in a carnival atmosphere and make memories with friends and families, according to the … [Read more...] about Pop-up travel festival opens in Việt Nam