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Participants in the seminar pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam held a seminar with Vietnamese scientists and intellectuals in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 15 to discuss cooperation in science and technology. Nearly 30 Vietnamese professors and doctors from leading universities and research institutes in the RoK, along with representatives of the Vietnamese Students’ Association in the country attended the event. Counsellor Do Thi Bich Ngoc, head of Vietnam’s division for science and technology in the RoK, provided an overview of Vietnam’s orientations for scientific - technological development and innovation, noting that the country views science and technology as an impulse for growth. Participants presented some speeches on the studies on environmental and climate change issues, metaverse development, the chemical industry, 3D printing, and human resources development, which are being conducted by Vietnamese scientists in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese intellectuals in RoK talk sci-tech cooperation

Vietnam win a gold medal in aerobic gymnastics trio event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Aerobic gymnasts Nguyen Che Thanh, Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi and Le Hoang Phong won a gold medal in aerobic gymnastics trio event on May 21 during the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). The trio earned 20.478 points for their performance in about one minute and 20 seconds with. Meanwhile, Cambodia won silver and Thailand bronze, with 19.3 points and 16.533 points, respectively. In the men’s individual event, Vietnam's Phan The Gia Hien scored 18.8 points, lower than 19.6 points by his Thai rival Chanokpon Jiunsukjai, and only brought home a silver medal. The bronze in the event belonged to Chanbory Choeun of Cambodia. Aerobic gymnastics competitions will continue on May 22 at Quan Ngua Gymnasium in Hanoi with three more events. Teams from four countries - Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand and host Vietnam - are competing in the sport./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts earn gold in first competition day

Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC, discusses with delegates at the meeting. (Photo: SGGP) The People's Committee of HCMC, on the afternoon of May 20, organized the program "Meeting between HCMC leaders and the Foreign Business Association in 2022", with the attendance of Mr. Phan Van Mai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC and the foreign business community in the city. Promoting sustainable growth In the opening remarks, Ms. Mary Tarnowka, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), highly appreciated Vietnam's commitment to a safe coexistence with Covid-19 and the recent reopening of international tourism activities. The key is that Vietnam, in general, and HCMC in particular, needs to ensure a positive regulatory environment. AmCham pays attention to creating a fair, transparent, predictable, and efficient regulatory system … [Read more...] about HCMC needs to take more actions to improve business, investment environment

Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and his spouse wrap up the official visit to Vietnam on May 20. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and his spouse wrapped up the official visit to Vietnam on a high note on May 20. During his trip from May 18-20, Tan held talks with National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, paid courtesy calls to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and met Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The meetings saw both sides highlighting the significance of the visit, saying it helps deepen the bilateral relations, particularly when the two nations are about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th year of their Strategic Partnership in 2023. The two countries have boasted regular high-level delegation exchanges and various people-to-people exchange activities to strengthen solidarity. They are also … [Read more...] about Singapore parliament speaker wraps up visit to Vietnam

Former Vice President Truong My Hoa , former Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam and Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai attend the event. Attending the event was former Vice President Truong My Hoa, former Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam and Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai. The HCMC Women Union presented 30 Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) to Cambodian and Laotian female students. Cambodian and Laotian students and their families had an opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture through cultural exchange and the introduction of local dishes during the program. On this occasion, former Vice President Truong My Hoa and Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam offered to the Vietnam Ao Dai Museum their Ao Dai that they wore at the announcement ceremonies of appointment decisions on their positions of Vice State President and Chairwoman of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese traditional dresses presented to Laotian, Cambodian students in HCMC

Winners in the women's xiangqi standard singles (second row). A Vietnamese gold medalist in xiangqi will secure a bonus of VNĐ70 million (US$3,000) from the Việt Nam Xiangqi Federation and its sponsors. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Ngọc Thu Hà HÀ NỘI — Outstanding performances at the ongoing Games not only bring glorious moments for athletes but also significant cash bonuses as a reward for all the 'sweat and tears' they have given to their teams. After beating Indonesia in the semi-final of men's football, Thailand's team secured THB1 million (about US$29,000) from Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, according to Nualphan Lamsam, manager of the team. Nualphan said the Thai minister watched the semi-final match at Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Định Province. Impressed with the War Elephants' performance, he decided to award them the bonus. Earlier, Nualphan pledged to give players a THB5 million ($145,400) bonus if they won gold at the Games, which does not … [Read more...] about Games bonuses await athletes

Vietnamese trio Nguyễn Chế Thành, Lê Hoàng Phong and Trần Ngọc Thuý Vi perform in the trio event of Aerobic at the SEA Games 31 in Hà Nội’s Quần Ngựa Sports Centre on May 21. They won gold medal. — VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng HÀ NỘI  — Chanokpon Jiumsukjai of Thailand grabbed gold at the SEA Games 31 after achieving 19.6 points in the men’s individual aerobics on May 21. He made the best performance of the day to beat host athlete Phan Thế Gia Hiển who earned 18.8 points for silver, while Cambodian Chanbory Choeun bagged the bronze with 18.45 points. Vietnamese athletes Nguyễn Chế Thành, Lê Hoàng Phong and Trần Ngọc Thuý Vi earned a gold in the trio event at Hà Nội’s Quần Ngựa Sports Centre on Saturday. The host trio were awarded 20.478 points from the competition’s jury board for the top medal. Cambodian Sokhor Has, Sreypov Mo and Bunthoeun Trorn completed their performance with 19.3 points for silver, while Yupawan Poosanapong, Irada Pantao and Supatsorn Watcharaporn bagged bronze … [Read more...] about Thailand, Việt Nam taste first aerobic golds

Innovation in agriculture encourages the use of modern technologies. —Photo clf-poland.com HÀ NỘI — Experts from the Visegrad Group (V4) - the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia -  shared experience in agricultural innovation at a workshop held in Hà Nội on May 20. Őry Csaba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary in Việt Nam, said agriculture was an ever-changing, dynamic sector, the experts of which need to be ready to answer various emerging challenges, from the effects of climate change, through excessive use of inorganic fertilisers, to the high demand of agricultural products. At the event, participants had the chance to hear the introduction of V4 institutions leading agricultural research and innovation in their respective countries, as well as the opportunity to get familiar with several companies, who have innovative solutions to offer, such as those in smart agriculture, soil regeneration, nutrition, non-chemical farming, premixes and feed … [Read more...] about V4 countries share agricultural innovation

Runners from around the world will run up to 70km on trails through the hills, ethnic minority villages, orchards and tea fields of Mộc Châu District, Sơn La Province today. A runner competing in the Vietnam Trail Marathon last year. This year, runners from around the world will run up to 70km on trails in Mộc Châu. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Established in 2019, Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) has grown to become one of the largest mountain runs in the nation. The race usually takes place during blossom season, but this year the COVID-19 pandemic forced a date change, so now runners will see Mộc Châu in harvest season -- another very special time of year in this region. The route will take runners along stunning trails through orchards and remote ethnic villages before eventually finishing in the Đồi Chè Trái Tim (Heart-Shaped Tea Field). On the starting line will be some of Vietnam’s top trail runners, as well as some strong international … [Read more...] about Mộc Châu hosts Vietnam Trail Marathon in harvest season

The ticket of the express ship service to Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai has been raised sharply. The ticket will be increased to VND195,000 (USD8.41) per passenger to travel from Sa Ky to Ly Son. The same price is applied for the trip from Ly Son to Sa Ky. The ticket of the express ship service to Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai has been raised sharply Beside the higher ticket, people going from Sa Ky to Ly Son will have to pay a service fee of VND18,000. However, the fees are exempted for the reserve direction. Since 2017, the ticket from Sa Ky to Ly Son has been raised many times. Currently, the single ticket is VND168,000-178,000 on the Sa Ky-Ly Son route and VND150,000-160,000 for the reserve direction. Dang Tan Thanh, vice chairman of Ly Son District People’s Committee, said the ticket price hike will affect local residents. Vo Phien, deputy director of the provincial Department of Transport, said four … [Read more...] about High-speed ship ticket to Ly Son Island sharply rises