Plantation workers harvest palm oil seeds in Pelalawan Regency, Riau province of Indonesia. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesia will lift its palm oil export ban from May 23, following improvements in the domestic cooking oil supply situation, the country's President Joko Widodo has announced. The Indonesian government will closely monitor everything to ensure that the demand will be met at affordable prices, he added. Indonesia . It is used in a range of goods from chocolate to cosmetics. palm oil production, the country has been facing a cooking oil shortage for months due to poor regulations and producers reluctant to sell at home. The shortage has forced consumers to spend hours in queues at distribution centres in some cases./. VNA … [Read more...] about Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban from May 23
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SEA Games 31: Men’s, women’s basketball teams of Vietnam win openers
Vietnam (in red) defeat Singapore with a score of 73-51 in the women’s basketball. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Both the male and female basketball teams (5x5) of Vietnam won their openers at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 16. Accordingly, Vietnam defeated Singapore with a score of 73-51 in the women’s event. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese men’s basketball team enjoyed a 87-55 victory over their Cambodian rivals. Seven countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, are participating in the 5x5 basketball category at SEA Games 31 . The teams are competing in a round-robin format, with those in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places winning gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively (without qualifying, semi-final and final rounds). The competitions will take place until the end of May 22 at Thanh Tri Gymnasium, which is open to all fans./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Men’s, women’s basketball teams of Vietnam win openers
SEA Games 31: Indonesia, Thailand triumph in men’s, women’s beach volleyball
Indonesia (red) beat Vietnam in the semifinal of the men's beach volleyball. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) - Indonesia claimed a gold medal in the men’s beach volleyball at SEA Games 31 after defeating Thailand 2 - 0 in the finals held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 20. Thailand , meanwhile, successfully defended their title in the women’s beach volleyball , following their 2 - 0 win over Indonesia . The Philippines bagged bronze in both events. SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Indonesia, Thailand triumph in men’s, women’s beach volleyball
SEA Games 31: Emphatic win for Vietnam at first match in women’s futsal
Le Thi Thuy Trang (16) of Vietnam vies for the ball with a Myanmar player at the game on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Ha Nam (VNA) – Vietnam obtained an emphatic 6 - 0 victory over Myanmar in their opener in the women’s futsal of the ongoing SEA Games 31 on May 15. Determined to win, Vietnamese players launched continuous attacks as soon as the match, held at the gymnasium of Ha Nam province, started. Bien Thi Hang scored the first goal for Vietnam in the 5th minute, followed by successful attempts by Nguyen Thi Chau, Le Thi Thanh Ngan, and Nguyen Thi Van Anh. The first half ended with a 4 - 0 score for the hosts. The next goal, by Le Thu Thanh Huong, came right in the first minute of the second half. The 6 - 0 result was settled when Ya Min Lwin of Myanmar scored an own goal in the final minute. At the previous match, Thailand’s female futsal players defeated Malaysia 4 - 0./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Emphatic win for Vietnam at first match in women’s futsal
Indonesia defense minister visits Vietnam, highlighting navy cooperation
Vietnam and Indonesia share waters in the resource-rich and disputed South China Sea. Indonesia Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said in his ongoing visit to Hanoi on May 12-14 that Vietnam and Indonesia are determined to continue strengthening defense ties that have been well established so far in terms of cooperation between navies, coast guards, and military industry. Vietnam's Defense Minister Phan Van Giang (L) and Indonesia's Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in Hanoi on May 13. Photos: VNA Agreeing on the instructions of the two countries’ leaders, after this visit, Indonesia and Vietnam would jointly solve problems at sea, the issue which was discussed in the meeting between Prabowo and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and in the courtesy call paid to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13. The two sides briefed each other on the achievements in defense ties, especially from the end of 2019 until now, including dialogues and the signing of … [Read more...] about Indonesia defense minister visits Vietnam, highlighting navy cooperation
SEA Games: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
Vietnam comfortably beat Timor Leste 2-0 at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province on the evening of May 15 to progress into the semi-finals of the 31st SEA Games men’s football event as the Group A winners. Nguyen Van Tung and Ho Thanh Minh were on target after the break as Park Hang-seo’s troops concluded their group-stage campagin at the top with 10 points, one clear of Indonesia. Indonesia’s 3-1 victory over Myanmar earlier on Sunday not only sent coach Shin Tae-yong’s side through to the last four, but also helped Vietnam book a semi-final place regardless of the result of their match against bottom-placed Timor Leste. Given that fact, coach Park Hang-seo decided to rest some key players, including Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Tien Linh and Do Hung Dung, on the bench and gave the opportunity to the irregular ones. With Timor Leste being the minnows, it came as little surprise when Vietnam promptly took control of the match right after the first whistle. The hosts threatened to … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defence cooperation
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with visiting Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13 called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the East Sea. He made the call while hosting a reception for Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto, during which he underlined the countries’ mechanisms such as the defence policy dialogue play a major role in exchanging viewpoints, and handling bottlenecks and promptly guiding bilateral defence ties . He hailed the official Vietnam visit by Subianto and a high-ranking delegation of the Indonesian Defence Ministry to attend the ongoing SEA Games 31, saying it will promote bilateral defence cooperation in a practical and effective manner, contributing to the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership … [Read more...] about President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defence cooperation
SEA Games 31: Indonesia’s judo aims for four gold medals
The Indonesian judo team (Photo: NOC Indonesia) Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia’ judo team is expected to grab four gold medals at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam. The Indonesian Judo Federation sent 16 athletes, including six women, to this year’s regional sports event. At the previous Games in 2019 in the Philippines, the federation sent the same number of athletes. President of the federation Maruli Simanjuntak expressed his strong belief that the athletes will bring home the best results recorded in the biggest sports competition in Southeast Asia since they took part in previous games. The federation has meticulously prepared for the 31st SEA Games, he said. According to Maruli Simanjuntak, the federation has set a target of winning four golds at this Games, however it expects more. At the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines, Indonesia 's judo team ranked second in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and four bronze medals. At the 31st SEA Games, judo … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Indonesia’s judo aims for four gold medals
Vietnam, Indonesia navies discuss maritime boundaries
Vietnam and Indonesia have expressed a desire to prevent further maritime spats. High-ranking officers of Vietnam and Indonesia navies have discussed measures to strengthen the cooperation as well as maritime boundaries between the two littoral countries. Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem at the phone talk with his Indonesian counterpart on June 7. Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan In the phone talk held on June 7, Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, and Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yudo Margono said they will continue making efforts to maintain the peaceful and stable maritime boundaries and facilitate the fishing without violating the waters of each country. The commanders agreed to speed up the completion of the Joint Training Standard Procedure in addressing common maritime security challenges. Vietnam and Indonesia reached an agreement on continental shelf delimitation in 2003. In 2010, the two defense forces signed … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Indonesia navies discuss maritime boundaries
SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals
Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team was unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team has to improve its organization to be able to play … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals