Sea games volleyball

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’

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

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

Reporter: The adoption of VNLOS could be considered the localization of the UNCLOS in Vietnam. Could you please  elaborate more about the policy and principles of Vietnam when applying the above two legal documents to the demarcation of waters and dealing with arising issues at sea in reality, sir? Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh: First, There are two basic legal documents that we rely on when exploiting resources, protecting and operating in Vietnamese waters. They are UNCLOS internationally and VNLOS domestically. At present, there are a lot of conventions, international laws or legal documents. They are not issued by any courts, but built based on the commitments of coastal and island states. Due to the characteristics of UNCLOS, each country needs to devise its own law of the sea, but basically all of those laws must comply with and be based on UNCLOS. Generally, international conventions or laws at large, not only on the sea, are loose to some extents, but first … [Read more...] about Part 3: Upholding VNLOS is upholding international law

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

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

Major General Nguyen Van Gau, Deputy Director of the General Department of Political Affairs, chaired the event. After three-days of competition with spirit of solidarity, honesty, nobility, exchange and learning, the festival and a clip contest themed “Care for and protection of children and domestic violence prevention and control” concluded, achieving all set targets and plans. The volleyball competition saw 18 interesting and dramatic matches with a high sense of responsible and high resolve of players. In the folk dance competition, competitors made thorough preparations in contents, were creative and flexible in performance, and harmonized in music and dance. For the clip competition, the organizer received 167 clips from 49 out of 60 units under the Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defense. Attentively, this year, the organizers opened an online vote for clips, attracting over 27,000 comments, 53,000 views, and over 182,000 shares. In the final round, … [Read more...] about Military Women’s Sports Festival 2022 concludes

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

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau (C), first and second runners-up  Le Thao Nhi (L) and Huynh Pham Thuy Tien (R) Ngoc Chau was also honored with titles of Best Body and Environment Ambassador at the beauty contest. Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 is 1.74 meters tall with measurements of 84-58-94. She was the winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2016 and Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018, finished in the Top 10 of Miss Supranational 2019, and won the Miss Asian Supranational 2019 title in the pageant. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau wins Miss Universe Vietnam 2022. The first and second runners-up went to Le Thao Nhi of HCMC and Huynh Pham Thuy Tien of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap respectively. The organization board also presented other minor titles , including Miss Sport to Nguyen Thi Oanh, Miss Friendly to Hoang Nhu My, Miss Confidence to Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Miss Photogenic to Vu Thuy Quynh, Miss Ao Dai to Dang Hoang Tam Nhu, Miss Talent to Bui Thi Thanh … [Read more...] about Ngoc Chau crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022

Vessel INS KADMATT at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: SGGP) The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defense cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCMC leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. Colonel Le Nam Son (L), Deputy Chief of Brigade 125 under Naval Region 2 Command receives Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (R), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. (Photo: SGGP) The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Addressing a press meeting held on INS SAHYADRI, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Commander of the … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCMC