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Jaylin Williams becomes the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. — Photo usatoday.com HCM CITY — The National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Oklahoma Thunder selected Jaylin Williams, a 2.08-metre power forward from the University of Arkansas in the fourth pick of the second round of the draft on Friday (June 24). The 19-year-old is the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. With the young team Oklahoma have, analysts expect Williams to get a lot of playing time next season. He held back tears as he watched the draft with fans, family and friends at his high school gym in Fort Smith, Arkansas. “This is just the beginning,” he said. His coach at the University of Arkansas, Eric Musselman, congratulated his former star player. “He’s going to be a great fit with the Thunder. He is a player that should be able to come in right away and contribute due to his high basketball I.Q, his ability to rebound and his play on … [Read more...] about NBA gets first Vietnamese-origin players

Football Defender Phan Tuấn Tài (right) is seen during the SEA Games 31 match between Việt Nam and Timore Leste in May. Việt Nam won 2-0. Photo of VFF Young star Phan Tuấn Tài will have the opportunity to shine in the national premier league after his outstanding performance at the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games and AFC U23 Asian Cup. Tài played a key role in Việt Nam's second SEA Games title, while he was one of the top assisting players at the continental event. The defender not only defended and assisted well but also scored the tournament's fastest goal. His coaches at the 2020 champions Viettel have decided to call him back to compete in V.League 1, although Tài's on-loan contract with the V.League 2 side Đắk Lắk FC is still valid. Despite being just 21, Tài is believed to have earned his slot in the Viettel's starting lineup from July 2. "The victories from the SEA Games and the achievement at the Asian Cup are strong pushes for me, and I'm … [Read more...] about Tài dreams of V.League after international success

SEA Games champion Dao Hong Son 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," Son posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phung Thi Hue secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoang Thi Nhat Que won the women's U70kg class and Pham Tri Dung topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Pham Le Hoang 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. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’

Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honor to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reaping more successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promoting Vietnam’s stature in the international … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia links

On Friday afternoon, crowds of people could be seen along a beach in Thanh Hoa's Sam Son Town. Central Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province, like other localities in the region, is experiencing a severe heatwave. Students who've just finished their exams often go to the beach with their family. Lifeguards stand on the shore to warn people not to go too far into the water. Besides Sam Son, other beaches in Thanh Hoa like Hai Tien, Hai Hoa and Quang Xuong, are also packed. Towards the end of this month, Sam Son has received around four million visitors, tripling the numbers recorded in the same period last year. Revenues reached VND3.45 trillion ($148.3 million), about 2.5 times the amount recorded in 2021. Along a beach in Nghe An's Cua Lo Town, many people could be seen playing in the water and with sand amid the early dusk. Nguyen Van Quan, 40, along with … [Read more...] about Heatwave forces thousands to central beaches

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Anh Duong, Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) – the organizer of the event, said that the festival is an opportunity for businesses to popularize their brands, products, and agricultural models associated with ecotourism to visitors and consumers in the capital city, thus contributing to improving brand value, preserving traditional craft villages, and diversifying OCOP products associated with local tourism. The festival comprises 73 booths, including 20 of businesses from other localities across the country. Many activities held on the sidelines of the festival such as art performances and folk games are expected to draw more visitors to the event, which will last until the end of June 26. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Festival on OCOP products associated with tourism underway in Hanoi

Van Don - Mong Cai Highway under construction (Source: baoquangninh.com.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is scheduled for completion and operation on June 30, aims to create favourable conditions for the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to make breakthrough developments and promote economic links in the region. Nguyen Tien Oanh, Director of the Executive Board of the highway project (the Tien Yen - Mong Cai section), said it has taken time to complete this section – which extends from Bach Dang bridge to the Mong Cai international border gate , because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons. However, the foundation of the sector has been basically completed and is entering the finishing stages, he said. According to representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is part of the Hanoi - Quang Ninh highway, plays a strategic role for the socio-economic development of Quang … [Read more...] about Van Don – Mong Cai highway: new launch pad for Quang Ninh’s economic growth

On display are more than 100 photos taken by photojournalists from Vietnam’s leading press agencies, and amateur photographers from Hanoi. Showcased photos give viewers a chance to look back upon the country’s political-diplomatic, socio-economic and cultural events from January to May 2022, including Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s addressing the closing ceremony of the 13th National Party Congress, voters at COVID-19 quarantined areas casting their ballots for deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level people’s councils. Images of medical forces at COVID-19 hotbeds and Hanoi during social distancing period, bustling atmosphere at stadiums during the 31st Southeast Asian Games – a manifestation of Vietnam’s successful control of COVID-19, and wonderful performance of Vietnamese athletes who brought golds for the Vietnamese sports delegation are also vividly featured via photos. Also, photos displayed at the exhibition diversely and comprehensively reflect … [Read more...] about Press photo exhibition looks back upon national important events

The event was jointly organized by the Vietnam Youth Support Center under the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, Artillery Regiment 58 under Division 308 of Army Corps 1 and the Training Battalion under Division 371 of the Air Defense - Air Force Service. The military semester program aims to provide youths with necessary life and social skills. To this end, youths will learn the traditions of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army, and be educated about patriotism, sharing spirit, responsibility, and showing of their inner feelings with family and society. They will be taught on how to develop independence, communication skills, conduct and teamwork skills as well. In addition, participating youths will have a chance to take part in sports, cultural, healthy entertainment activities and even production to develop good habits and help them feel more confident in future communication. The program is hoped to change bad habits of youths formed during the long period of … [Read more...] about Military semester program 2022 starts

That statement was made by Dr. Tran Cong Truc, former head of the Government Border Committee. An international comprehensive legal document On April 30, 1982, the third U.N. Conference on the Law of the Sea passed a new convention named The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. On June 23, 1994, Vietnam was one of the first countries in the world to ratify the convention and became a member of UNCLOS. According to Dr. Tran Cong Truc, UNCLOS 1982 was built on the basis of “whole package,” including all aspects related to the law of the sea. This is a comprehensive international legal document that consists of all the most important legal contents and practices in reality concerning seas and oceans. The most important part of the convention is that it devises a united measure of defining waters and continental shelf under the sovereignty and sovereign and jurisdiction rights of coastal countries. The convention also defines clearly the rights and … [Read more...] about Part 1: A fair look into UNCLOS 1982 needed