The Vietnam National University's Hoa Lac campus is ready with all facilities and equipment for educational and research activities. The Vietnam National University (VNU)’s headquarter has been relocated to its newly built campus in Hoa Lac on Hanoi's outskirt this week. The campus is expected to be the most modern and advanced university town in Southeast Asia. Planned to cover about 1,113.7 hectares, the campus includes the Polytechnic School, a research center, and offices of the management board. Built with a total investment of VND22 trillion (nearly US$950 million), the college town consisting of nine member universities, eight institutes, 13 research centers, and four specialized high schools will provide training for more than 41,000 students. A bird's eye view of the Center for Library Information and Digital Knowledge in the VNU-Hanoi campus in Hoa Lac. Photo: VNU Currently, the VNU-Hanoi student population on the Hoa Lac campus has numbered … [Read more...] about Vietnam National University moved to Hanoi’s outskirt
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One-handed photojournalist leaves impression at SEA Games 31
"It was a fantastic moment. Indonesia has finally won a gold medal in Taekwondo," said the 24-year-old Indonesian photojournalist after the final between Vietnam and Indonesia in the men’s under 63-kilogram weight class at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on May 18. Latief stated that he has been anticipating this gold medal for a long time since many Indonesian athletes had pocketed bronze medals. It wasn't until the third final between Indonesia’s Muhammad Bassam Raihan and Vietnam’s Ngo Quang Tien that he felt victorious. "I'm overjoyed and many Vietnamese audiences congratulated us too," he said. Latief had to overcome many challenges to report on the ongoing SEA Games 31 and capture the moment Indonesia athletes brought home medals. He was born without a right arm. Despite numerous obstacles, the Jakartan reporter never gave up. He worked hard from a young age to practice doing everything with his left hand, overcoming self-doubt and ignoring the curious eyes of those around … [Read more...] about One-handed photojournalist leaves impression at SEA Games 31
PM’s working trip to U.S. enhances Vietnam’s position, prestige
During his stay in the U.S., PM Chinh engaged in more than 60 activities in Washington D.C, Boston, New York and San Francisco. He attended and delivered a speech at the sessions of the ASEAN - U.S. Special Summit, and met with leaders of several ASEAN countries such as the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Singapore, and the President of Indonesia. Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that the Government leader’s statements at the sessions and meetings reflected the common concerns of the countries; upheld the central role of ASEAN, and the spirit of sincerity, trust and responsibility; and shared visions for world and regional issues and development orientations in line with the interests of ASEAN, the U.S. and the international community. According to Son, the special summit, taking place on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the ASEAN - U.S. partnership, is a milestone bringing the relationship to a new stage. The two sides agreed to establish a … [Read more...] about PM’s working trip to U.S. enhances Vietnam’s position, prestige
Thais crowned men’s futsal kings
VN dominate League of Legends, Arena of Valor groups Malaysia bring home karate gold in kumite Duyên defends title, set weightlifting record Thais dominate women’s table tennis Loan wins gold in standard Chinese chess Massive effort doesn't help Việt Nam (red) end Thailand's domination at the SEA Games' futsal. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh HOÀNG HỒ HÀ NAM — A day after Thailand triumphed in the women's futsal, their men completed a golden double after cruising past Việt Nam 2-0 in the final at the Hà Nam Gymnasium on May 20. With the win against the hosts, Thailand won their fifth consecutive SEA Games, while Phạm Minh Giang's men will have to wait for another Games to fulfil their golden dream. Việt Nam entered the match cautiously, knowing a draw would be enough for them to win the title due to a better goal difference. In such an important game, giving space to the opposition is not something any team can afford, and Thailand capitalised on sloppiness … [Read more...] about Thais crowned men’s futsal kings
Creative military youths receive awards
A report delivered at the meeting stressed that thanks to the attention of the Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defense, General Department of Political Affairs, General Staff, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, party committees, chains-of-command, political agencies, and military scientific agencies at all levels, the youth union affairs and the youth movements in general and the young creative movements in the military in particular have comprehensively, strongly, and widely developed, and reaped outstanding results. In addition, military youths have always received the most favorable conditions to promote talent, intelligence, and vanguard role in doing science and technology. They have produced tens of thousands of creative ideas per year. The report emphasized that the Military Creative Youth Awards remains a typical movement that fosters military youths to create and devote. Over the past 21 years, the organizing panel has received 5,480 … [Read more...] about Creative military youths receive awards
Orbis to assist over 60,000 Mekong Delta children with eye care next year
Orbis international organisation will support more than 60,000 children in the Mekong Delta region with eye check-ups and assist over 10,000 students with surgeries under a project slated for next year. Authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 19 received representatives of the organisation regarding the integration of an eye screening project into annual health examination for children in 2023. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thuc Hien spoke highly of Obis’ projects which help residents in the Mekong Delta access high-quality eye care services, asking the organisation to care more for rural children. He assigned relevant agencies to support and build specific plans for the launch of projects. Doris Macharia, Senior Vice President of Global Programmes of Orbit International, expressed her hope that in the coming year, hospitals and relevant agencies in Can Tho will continue to work with the non-profit organisation in the implementation of … [Read more...] about Orbis to assist over 60,000 Mekong Delta children with eye care next year
HCMC’s delegation concludes visit to Truong Sa archipelago, DK1 platform
The delegation visits Vietnam's sovereignty stele on the Truong Sa archipelago. The trip also saw the presence of Vice Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of HCMC Phan Thi Thang and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of HCMC, To Thi Bich Chau. The delegation coordinated with local authorities and relevant units to support the construction of a multifunctional cultural house worth VND40 billion (US$1.7 million) on the Thuyen Chai B island, the repair work of a primary school and structures destroyed by the storm Rai in 2021 on the Song Tu Tay island in Khanh Hoa Province’s Truong Sa District. They also visited and offered gifts to local people and soldiers on the islands of Song Tu Tay, Da Nam, Sinh Ton, Co Lin, Nui Le B, Toc Tan A, Thuyen Chai B, Da Tay B, Truong Sa and DK1/8 platform. Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of HCMC Nguyen Ho Hai (C) presents gifts to soldiers on the Song Tu Tay island. Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of HCMC Nguyen Ho … [Read more...] about HCMC’s delegation concludes visit to Truong Sa archipelago, DK1 platform
Successful NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
Chair of National Assembly Committee for External Relations Vũ Hải Hà. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vũ Hải Hà. Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency following the visit, Hà said that senior leaders of Laos highly valued the first visit by Huệ as the Vietnamese top legislator during the two countries’ Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, making him the first foreign parliament leader to visit Laos during the ninth tenure of the Lao NA. The Lao side congratulated Việt Nam on its achievements in socio-economic development and pandemic control, and informed the Vietnamese leader on Laos’ socio-economic targets and … [Read more...] about Successful NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha. Speaking to Vietnam News Agency following the visit, Ha said that senior leader of Laos highly valued the first visit by Hue as the Vietnamese top legislator during the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, making him the first foreign parliament leader to visit Laos during the ninth tenure of the Lao NA. The Lao side congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in socio-economic development and … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official