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At the closing ceremony of SEA Games 31 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has successfully organised SEA Games 31, rounding off the tournament with a spectacular ceremony, Malaysia’s media have said. In an article titled ‘Hanoi SEA Games ends in colourful, vibrant, spectacular style’, Vikneswaran Raman of the Malaysian news agency Bernama reviewed highlights of the Games’ closing ceremony at Hanoi's My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena. The reporter said the ceremony, powered by stunning light shows and marked the rejuvenation of sports in the region. The article also noted Vietnam in its second time hosting the sports event, topped the medal tally with a massive 205-125-116 medal haul. At the closing ceremony (Photo: VNA) Echoing the view, the news site The Star lauded the successful organisation of the Games and the 90-minute warm and joyful farewell to international friends after excellent competitions. In an article reviewing Malaysia’s journey at the … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysian media impressed with host Vietnam

The event was attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chairman of the 32nd SEA Games Organizing Committee Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh; and ministers, ambassadors, all contingents and athletes participating in the SEA Games 31. Special performances at the closing ceremony left an unforgettable impression on international friends and demonstrated Vietnam as a country deeply imbued with its traditional cultural identities and intensively integrating into the world. During the ceremony, the SEA Games flag was handed over to Cambodian representatives. Artists from Cambodia then had a performance of “Cambodia welcoming and blessing” to introduce their country, people and culture. With 40 sports, SEA Games 31 took place in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities. Vietnam ranked first in the medal tally with 205 gold, 125 silver, and 116 bronze medals. SEA Games 31 closed after 17 memorable days with unforgettable memories. … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 ends successfully

The Van Phong 500kV transformer station under construction in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said it will make adjustments to the power grid to ensure power supply for daily public energy use in the second quarter - the peak of the dry season, when power generation becomes a serious issue. Daily consumption in April was estimated at 779 million kWh while load power stood at about 42,124 MW, rising 5.3 percent year on year. Difficulties are likely to linger on this season in terms of coal supply for thermal power plants . The State-owned group said coal shortages were recorded in Q1, at 1.36 million tonnes lower than the contracted volume, forcing thermal power plants to cut turbines, reducing output by 1.365 billion kWh. Facing that reality, the firm worked with coal suppliers to find solutions and reported the problem to authorities. EVN flexed its fleet of hydropower plants so as to guarantee both power generation … [Read more...] about Vietnam Electricity gearing up to keep lights on for dry season

"Not unlike drug addicts, alcoholics will do anything to get one more shot in. But it is a bit different for those addicted to the fun associated with drinking. There are many excuses one can give to explain their drinking habits: to socialize, to close a deal or to prove oneself. Those who make drinking parties, or nhau , a way of life drink to gain respect among peers and for self-validation even at the expense of many other things. I never get how the ability to drink somehow translates into respect. It is just a beverage. If you don't enjoy drinking, why push yourself into gulping it down just because you think it would make others like you more? Why force others to drink when they refuse? I believe true friends stop you from drinking too much and not encourage you to drink until you black out." Kinh Lup "I am the director of two companies, and so I'm required to meet up with many people, but I don't drink. Alcohol has never been a prerequisite for doing a job well, and … [Read more...] about Drinking alcohol won’t gain you respect

National Assembly deputies were divided into teams to discuss socio-economic achievements and challenges during their third working day in Hà Nội on Wednesday. VNA/VNS Photos Phạm Kiên HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ yesterday day expressed his concern that this year’s growth target will be hard to reach. He was speaking during the third working day of the third session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) in Hà Nội. NA deputies reviewed the socio-economic development results in 2021, and discussed plans for further development and budget allocation this year. Discussing the economic growth targets that the 13th Party Congress set for the next five years, NA chair Huệ expressed his worries that the country must try much harder to achieve the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 8-8.5 per cent this year. The congress set a GDP growth target of 6.5-7 per cent each year from 2021 to … [Read more...] about Reaching growth target a challenge for this year: NA chair

Check out the news you should not miss today: Society -- An elevator at a seven-story apartment building in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi fell from the sixth floor on Wednesday evening, killing two repairmen. -- A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death near a university in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday night by another man over a love conflict. -- A fire blazed up at a South Korean vest manufacturing workshop in the central province of Quang Nam on Wednesday afternoon with no reported casualties. -- Police in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a case where a 34-year-old man was stabbed to death on Wednesday at an apartment in Binh Thanh District over a financial dispute. -- The People’s Court in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta handed down a life sentence to a 52-year-old man for murdering his wife in 2021. -- One student died while bathing in a local lake in Dak Song District, Dak Nong Province, local authorities said on Wednesday evening. Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – May 26

Hanoi is a major contributor to Vietnam’s economic recovery in 2021, especially in pushing for drastic measures in the Covid-19 response and subsequently socio-economic development. Hanoi would focus on developing transport infrastructure to boost inter-provincial linkage, along with more investment in tourism and services to support growth. Hanoi Party chief Dinh Tien Dung (r) at the discussion. Photos: The Hanoi Times “The local authorities are committed to redoubling the development of healthcare and education systems, promoting cultural values, and addressing social concerns, including  old buildings renovation.” Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung gave the remarks at a group discussion on Vietnam’s socio-economic development of National Assembly deputies from Hanoi on May 25. According to Dung, Vietnam has gained encouraging development results in 2021 despite severe Covid-19 impacts, to which the city’s Party chief attributed the … [Read more...] about Hanoi focuses on transport infrastructure development to aid growth

The first floating fruit festival organised by HCM City next week will present specialty fruits from the southern region in a cultural milieu including folk music and dance. The HCM City's first “Trên Bến Dưới Thuyền” (On the Wharf - In the Boat) Fruit Festival will be held at the Bình Đông Wharf in District 8 from May 28 to June 4. VNA/VNS Photo by Thu Hương The “Trên Bến Dưới Thuyền” (On the Wharf - In the Boat) festival will be held at the Bình Đông Wharf in District 8 from May 28 to June 4. The event aims to honour the agricultural values of Vietnam and the southern region, particularly promoting special kinds of fruit grown in the region among locals and foreign visitors. The festival will include 180 stalls and boats displaying more than 150 kinds of fruit that meet VietGap and Global Gap standards, and a giant and rare fruit collection from the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces of Vĩnh Long and Bến Tre. It will also present different … [Read more...] about HCM City presents first floating fruit festival with trimmings

Nham Manh Dung (No. 17) celebrates after scoring for Vietnam against Thailand in the SEA Games 31 final on May 22, 2022. P(hoto: VnExpress) Hanoi (VNA) - Head coach Park Hang-seo has announced his squad of 23 players for the national team's friendly match against Afghanistan on June 1 at Thong Nha Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. The list includes several outstanding faces who competed in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup , such as goalkeeper Dang Van Lam and defender Do Duy Manh. Also included are three other players from the U23 team who won gold medal at the SEA Games 31, Do Hung Dung, Nguyen Tien Linh and Nguyen Hoang Duc. In addition, Park also called new names including Tran Dinh Khuong and Truong Van Thai Quy for the event which is a warm-up for the AFF Cup. Notably, Park has added striker Nguyen Anh Duc to the coaching staff of the Vietnamese team. Duc is playing the role of both player and coach at Long An Club. Recently, he was … [Read more...] about Head coach Park announces 23 players for friendly football match