Vietnamese players cheer for their victory (Source: vtc.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese women's national team landed a convincing 6-1 victory over their Bangladesh i rival in their group stage match on September 25 as part of the ongoing the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in China. This result gives Vietnam a significant advantage in the race to earn a ticket to the quarterfinals. The women's football event at ASIAD 2023 features 16 participating teams, which are divided into five groups. The top team from each group and the three best second-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals. Vietnam is placed in Group D, alongside with Nepal, Bangladesh, and Japan – the reigning champions. The squad beat Nepal 2-0 on September 22 and is scheduled to face Japan on September 28./. VNA … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnam women’s football team trounce Bangladesh 6-1
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Vietnam secures first silver medal at ASIAD 2023
Shooter Ngo Huu Vuong (second from right) and Vietnamese coaches at ASIAD 2023 . (Photo: VNA) Zhejiang (VNA) – Shooter Ngo Huu Vuong secured the first silver medal for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China's Zhejiang province on September 25. Vietnamese athletes secure two more bronze medals in rowing on September 25. (Photo: VNA) Also on September 25 - the last rowing competition of ASIAD 2023, Vietnamese rowers bagged two more bronze medals. In the women’s eight event, Dinh Thi Hao, Du Thi Bong, Ha Thi Vui, Ho Thi Ly, Le Thi Hien, Pham Thi Hue, Pham Thi Ngoc Anh and Tran Thi Kiet finished third with a time of 6 minutes 48.21 seconds. The gold medal was claimed by the host country's rowers with a time of 6:33.61, while Japanese athletes took the silver with a time of 6 minutes and 44.15 seconds. China , with a time of 6 minutes and 42.84 seconds, while Iran took the silver with a time of 6 minutes and 51.82 seconds./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam secures first silver medal at ASIAD 2023
Dollar reaches new height in 2023
Vietcombank sold the dollar at VND24,585, up 0.20% from Monday. The State Bank of Vietnam raised its reference rate by 0.03% to VND24,084. The dollar gained 0.20% to VND24,450 on the black market. It has increased by 3.60% against the dong since the beginning of the year. Globally the dollar stood by 10-month highs against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, supported by U.S. bond yields scaling 16-year peaks, while the yen tiptoed deeper into the intervention danger zone, Reuters reported. The U.S. dollar index touched its highest since November at 106.1. The yen has slowly but inexorably slid toward the 150-per-dollar mark as policymakers stuck with ultra-easy settings. The psychological level is seen as a likely red line for the finance ministry, whose warnings of possible intervention have stepped up in recent weeks. Traders have an eye on a Tuesday meeting of political leaders and Bank of Japan officials. The yen hit 148.97 to the dollar on Monday and … [Read more...] about Dollar reaches new height in 2023
Gamuda Land paves the way for students with 2023 Scholarship Award
The programme received more than 100 applicants nationwide, including students from the National Economics University, Hanoi Architectural University, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, University of Technology, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Angus Liew, chairman of Gamuda Land Vietnam, giving his opening speech at the Gamuda Scholarship Ceremony 2023 Speaking at the event, chairman of Gamuda Land Vietnam Angus Liew said that as a responsible developer, the company knows how a quality education remains a privilege for many. This is why Gamuda Land aims to empower talented, economically disadvantaged students. "For the past 27 years, Gamuda Land has granted scholarships in Malaysia, but this is the first year the initiative has been extended in Vietnam. We want to make this an annual offering to continue providing a nurturing platform for future talent in Vietnam," Liew said. Nguyen Minh Nhut, deputy of the Social and … [Read more...] about Gamuda Land paves the way for students with 2023 Scholarship Award
A journey of discovery from Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2023
Dung Dang, Visa's country manager for Vietnam and Laos said, “For more than a decade, the Global Travel Intentions Study has equipped Visa and its partners with unparalleled insights into the travel and payment landscape. This invaluable knowledge allows operators in the industry to plan and execute effective strategies to satisfy consumer demands and grow their businesses, all while reinforcing Visa’s commitment to creating a cashless society.” Emerging trends powering the travel boom The GTI 2023 revealed an ongoing trend in the Vietnamese travel industry, with the rise of Gen Z and families with children as significant contributors to the growth. In terms of leisure trips, families travelling with kids and the older generation made the most trips over the past 12 months, with an average of 2.4. Gone are the days when travel was solely about ticking off landmarks from a checklist. Vietnamese travellers are now placing a strong emphasis on leisure-focused and … [Read more...] about A journey of discovery from Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2023
Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children
Participants at the event (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A hiking event was recently held in the French city of Domats, with nearly 30 local residents taking part, in response to the “Children’s Walk For Hope 2023" campaign initiated by the Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF). CNCF Secretary General in France Eric Fiat said it is the third time such an event has been held in the country to introduce CNCF's activities and raise funds in support of disadvantaged children in Vietnam who are lacking in both material and spiritual aspects. The proceeds will be used to fund CNCF's programmes, especially in the field of education, in Vietnam and Mongolia. After over 3 hours of walking through fields, lakes, forests and villages, the participants gathered at the Domats community centre where they listened to introduction about the CNCF’s activities in Vietnam and Mongolia, contributed to the charity fund, and enjoyed a Vietnamese meal prepared by a local Vietnamese couple. … [Read more...] about Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children
Nha Trang promises to be a city of cinema tourism
If proper efforts are made, using film to promote tourism in Nha Trang might be successful. The coastal province of Khanh Hoa is like a miniature Vietnam, with diverse cultures, natural conditions and historical buildings. In addition, Khanh Hoa hosts popular film festivals and events that bring together actors and directors from other countries, boosting tourism and becoming an attractive destination like Cannes in France, Busan in South Korea, and Hollywood in the US. Do Le Hung Tu, Chairman of the Vietnam Film Association, shared the view following the success of the 2023 edition of the Golden Kite Film Award , which ended this month. The aerial view of Nha Trang City. Photo: Khanh Hoa Tourism Department Echoing Tu, Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the Golden Kite Film Award is a great opportunity for experts and managers to work together and create new cultural projects to make Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang City a popular … [Read more...] about Nha Trang promises to be a city of cinema tourism
Promotional events in Hanoi boost sales of OCOP products
Hanoi stimulates the consumption of One Commune, One Product (OCOP) products through numerous promotional and networking events. Many trade promotion events for Hanoi's OCOP products associated with the culture of provinces in the Central Highlands and Southern regions will be held until the end of 2023, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A consumer shops at the Hanoi Farm Produce Fair 2023 in Ung Hoa District. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times Nguyen Van Chi, Deputy Head of the Hanoi Coordination Office of the New Rural Construction Program, said last week's event on Trinh Cong Son Pedestrian Street is the beginning of a series of trade promotion activities for the sale of OCOP products and safe farm produce linked to the culture of provinces and cities across the country. More than 100 booths with over 2,000 OCOP products were displayed at the fair. Consumers in the city had the opportunity to access specialties from 35 … [Read more...] about Promotional events in Hanoi boost sales of OCOP products
Promising future of Vietnam – Brazil cooperative relations
The article wrote that Vietnam and Brazil have maintained long-lasting and stable cooperative relations since the two countries established diplomatic ties on May 8, 1989. Since then, there have been many high-level delegation exchanges between the two nations, notably, the official visit to Brazil in May 2007 by then General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nong Duc Manh and the visit to Vietnam in July 2008 by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Leaders of the two nations also met on various occasions, and pledged to further strengthen the bilateral ties. Most recently, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the expanded G7 Summit in Japan in May 2023. The relationship between the parliaments and the Parliamentary Friendship Groups of the two countries has also been developing, contributing to the expansion of the Vietnam - Brazil collaboration, through the signing and implementation of 16 cooperation agreements … [Read more...] about Promising future of Vietnam – Brazil cooperative relations
Nearly 50 Vietnamese companies join trade promotion event in India
Visitors to a booth of a Vietnamese company at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Nearly 50 enterprises from Vietnam attended a trade promotion and business matching programme on September 22-23 as part of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), held for the first time by the administration of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . The Vietnamese delegation accounted for over 10% of the international guests invited by the Uttar Pradesh administration to the UPITS, organised in coordination with the Federation of India n Export Organisations (FIEO). With support from the Trade Office of Vietnam in India, the delegation attended business matching events and export promotion forums held by FIEO. Addressing a forum, FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai said by building an export ecosystem, Uttar Pradesh will become an export hub of India and make tremendous contributions to the country’s gross domestic product. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Nearly 50 Vietnamese companies join trade promotion event in India