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In this competition, five out of 19 Vietnamese teams at primary and secondary schools excellently won awards and four others were in the Top 20. The People’s Army Newspaper has had an interview with Dr. Tran Viet Hung, the co-founder of the organization about the championship. The VEX WORLDS 2023, drawing more than 30,000 students from over 50 countries and 50 U.S. states, is a big tournament in the world. Asked about the initial idea of STEAM for Vietnam - a U.S. non-profit organization, U.S. Center (under the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam), and the Hanoi University of Science and Technology about this playground, Dr. Tran Viet Hung emphasized the importance of STEAM education for those engaged in technology and to help hone students' thinking effectively and unlock their potential. He mentioned Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg as good examples in early getting use of computer and technology. He confirmed that with deep knowledge, people fear nothing and dare to … [Read more...] about Project inspires Vietnamese students to dream big

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia is working on options to reduce the amount of transboundary haze that could affect Singapore, according to Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. The official said on June 6 that the Indonesian authorities are looking at climate modification technology to produce artificial rain and strengthen water reserves, which could help prevent peatland fires. The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) said on May 30 that more prolonged and intense heat waves and droughts are expected from June to October in the southern ASEAN region – which includes Singapore – with a higher risk of transboundary haze and fires. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has forecast the risk of forest fires to rise when Indonesia enters the dry season that began in April. However, Luhut affirmed that the Indonesian Government has proactively taken measures to minimise the impact caused by the … [Read more...] about Indonesia works to prevent haze from spreading to Singapore

Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - Vietnam bagged 36 gold, 35 silver and 56 bronze medals, ranking third in the tally as of 21:15 on June 6 - the third official competition day of the 12th ASEAN Para Games that is taking place in Cambodia . On June 6, Nguyen Van Hung obtained the two golds for the best weightlifting performance of 155kg and a total weight of 458kg after three successful lifts in the men’s 72kg event. The athletics team also secured an additional five golds on the day thanks to the outstanding performances of Vo Van Tung, Truong Bich Van, and Trinh Cong Luan. In track-and-field , Nguyen Ngoc Hiep and Nguyen Khanh Minh finished first in the men’s 400m T11 and 400m T12 events, respectively, to bring home gold medals. In the afternoon, swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu earned a gold medal in the 200m individual medley SM6 . After the three competition days, Indonesia now ranks first in the medal tally with 92 golds and a total of … [Read more...] about ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam ranks third after three competition days

Ilustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently sent an official dispatch to the ministries, branches, localities, socio-political organisations, associations, businesses and related units on the organisation of activities during an action month for the environment in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and International Day of Biological Diversity (May 22). The ministry called on agencies and organisations to deploy radical solutions to restore the ecosystem, protect the environment, conserve nature, plant trees, collect and treat waste. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the ecosystems on the earth - the foundation of life - is deteriorating severely. The consumption of wildlife products and destruction of habitats have been making it easier for infectious diseases to transmit to humans. If humans do not change their behaviours … [Read more...] about Joining hands for a ‘green future’

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung praised and thanked the museum for its effective activities over the past time, contributing to honoring the late Vietnamese leader, who is hailed as a national liberation hero of Vietnam and a great man of culture of the world, an embodiment of the special friendship between the two countries. He also expressed his hope that the museum will continue to promote the sound work, helping to cement the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. In response, Xayalath Phoneyalak, Director of Kaysone Phomvihane Museum Department, expressed his honor as the museum received the noble order of the State of Vietnam. He also emphasized works carried out between the two sides have contributed to further strengthening the great and long-standing friendship relations between Vietnam and Laos. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Friendship order to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum

The Klum mother-and-daughter in Super Magazine. Photo from Heidi Klum’s Instagram The fashion magazine Super published photos of the supermodel and her daughter on their Instagram account on Wednesday. In the photoshoot, Heidi Klum wore a black bodysuit with ostrich feathers and Swarovski stones attached, part of the "Sa Vu" collection released in April 2022. She completed the outlook with nude leggings and heels. According to the designer, it took three artisans five days to attach the stones on the design by hand. Heidi Klum wore a bodysuit designed by Le Thanh Hoa. Photo from Super Magazine’s Instagram Leni Klum wore a Barbie-pink coat made from ostrich feathers and sequins, part of Hoa’s collection "An." Leni Klum in Le Thanh Hoa’s design. Photo from Super Magazine’s Instagram Hoa said the designs were sent to the supermodel and her daughter in March. "Luckily they all fit their measurements, so we saved a lot of time, and they … [Read more...] about Heidi Klum and daughter don Vietnamese designer’s outfits

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (front, centre) at a session of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son is taking part in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris on June 7 - 8. Minister Son attended the event as representative of Vietnam – co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme, at the invitation of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and the UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. Themed “Securing a Resilient Future: Shared Values and Global Partnerships”, the meeting is the most important event of the OECD in 2023, attracting the participation of ministers of the OECD member states and guest countries, along with leaders of the European Commission and many international organisations. Addressing the event, the Vietnamese official emphasised that sustainable and inclusive growth is secured only when … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes suggestions at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023

The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 (Photo: antaranews.com) Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 to discuss cooperation in protecting waters from various threats, including illegal fishing. Speaking at a press conference on June 7, head of Bakamla, Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia said that the forum aims to establish cooperation to maintain security and stability in ASEAN. He noted that it also encourages information sharing, coordination, and joint training among its member countries. The forum also aims to build trust among coast guards in Southeast Asia. Running in Jakarta from June 6-9, the forum is being attended by representatives from seven ASEAN member countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, and Indonesia, which is chairing the forum for the … [Read more...] about ASEAN discusses maritime protection

Delegates at the 17th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - The 17th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting has been held, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to further advance their partnership to mark the 50th Year of Friendship and Cooperation. The meeting welcomed various commemorative activities held this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the relationship. It looked forward to the convening of the ASEAN -Japan Commemorative Summit in December in Tokyo and its deliverables which will set directions to advance future cooperation. Japan and regional issues. ASEAN welcomed Japan’s support for ASEAN’s efforts in mainstreaming the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). In this regard, the meeting welcomed the establishment of the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) 3.0 with an initial contribution of 100 million USD from Japan to support cooperation projects and activities relating to the implementation of … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan to advance partnership to new heights

Vietnamese track-and-field athletes at 12th ASEAN Para Games.(Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Phnom Penh (VNA) – As of 9:30 pm on June 7, the Vietnamese delegation bagged 58 gold, 49 silver, and 74 bronze medals, ranking third in the medal tally after Indonesia and Thailand at the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia. Notably, on June 7 alone, swimmers Trinh Thi Bich Nhu brought home three gold medals and Vi Thi Hang, two. From the start of the Games, Vietnamese swimmers have won 25 gold medals and set six new records. A swimming event at 12th ASEAN Para Games (Photo: VNA) Also on the day, Vietnamese track-and-field athletes bagged 10 gold medals. In addition, the chess team also brought home two more golds in the individual and team standard events. The Vietnamese sports delegation to the event consists of 164 members, including 122 athletes, who are competing in eight out of the 13 sports at the tournament, namely track-and-field, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table … [Read more...] about ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam bags 58 gold medals