Seventeen groups of contestants were given the "Viet Nam Talents 2007" awards at a ceremony in Ha Noi Tuesday. The prize honors creative young talents having produced both widely-applied products and potential products. Out of 200 products designed by individuals and groups nationwide, 17 were chosen for the final round. The first prize for potential products, worth VND100 million (around US$6,250), went to the "Portals Operating System" produced by the Tia Chop Viet group of the Hi-tech Solutions Joint-Stock Company. The grand prize for applied products was given to the "AI Vietnam" group for their invention of a system for "online study and exam solutions". Among distinguished guests in attendance was Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, who doubles as Minister of Education and Training, as well as other Party leaders. In recent years, the government has paid much attention to the development of the IT sector. Besides the "Viet Nam Talent" award, other IT prizes … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Honors 2007 IT Talents
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Industry big-wigs flock to Viet Nam fashion fair
Industry big-wigs flock to Viet Nam fashion fair (09-07-2009) Dream doll: A simple, but high-end style created by young designer Bich Ha. — VNS File Photo HCM CITY — More than 150 local and foreign clothing companies are taking part in the 2009 Viet Nam Fashion Fair at the HCM City International Exhibition and Convention Centre, which began yesterday. The Viet Nam National Textile & Garment Group (Vinatex) and Viet Nam Textile & Apparel Association (Vitas), in co-operation with the Viet Nam Leather & Footwear Association (Lefaso), organised the event, which features 240 stalls displaying the latest industry wares. The organisers hope the six-day fair will encourage local garment companies to develop new partnerships and create promotional and marketing options at home and abroad. "Both garment and footwear industries are facing difficulties in foreign markets," says Le Trung Hai, Vinatex deputy director. "They have worked hard to compete with foreign … [Read more...] about Industry big-wigs flock to Viet Nam fashion fair
Documentary about Viet Nam’s “Perfect Spy” Debuts
The Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) on Tuesday held a press conference on the release of a documentary film about Pham Xuan An, a Time magazine reporter and North Vietnamese secret agent who died in 2006. "The legend of agent Pham Xuan An" is the biggest film ever made about the "perfect spy", 12 episodes, each lasting 20 minutes. The film, which revives legendary moments of the incredible life of a secret agent and hero, alias "X6", promises to attract and entertain. "It is not just a documentary about a secret agent, but also a series of flashbacks to the war and milestones [in the development of] Viet Nam's intelligence network", said a journalist upon seeing the flick. The film was shot five years ago when Xuan An was still alive and is built from documents and images about the US invasion of Viet Nam which had never before been released. Director Phong Lan brings to the audience the image of a brave and talented spy, a simple man in everyday life. When he's seen in … [Read more...] about Documentary about Viet Nam’s “Perfect Spy” Debuts
Viet Nam aim for medals at Asian karate
Viet Nam aim for medals at Asian karate (24-09-2009) HA NOI — The national karate team will take part in the ninth Asian Karate Championship tomorrow with the aim of earning at least one gold medal, said Vu Son Ha, chief of the karatedo section of the National Sports Administration. According to Son, Viet Nam will participate in two events of the tourney, namely kata (performance) and kumite (combat). This is a good chance for Vietnamese martial artists to prepare for the 25th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Laos this December. "Nguyen Hoang Ngan and Vu Thi Nguyet Anh are two candidates for the gold in the kata and kumite events. Currently, their fitness and skill levels are good. "Furthermore, other young talents such as Ngoc Thanh and Hai Yen, who recovered from a knee operation earlier this year, could also bring home medals," said Son. Top karate performer Ngan won gold in the women's kata event at the World Games in Kaoshiung City, Taiwan in July. Kumite fighter Anh won the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam aim for medals at Asian karate
Viet Nam to host AFC U-14
Viet Nam will host the AFC U-14 women's Football Festival from June 17 through 30. The event will attract eight members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and host Viet Nam. This year, the Ha Noi women's football club will represent Viet Nam in the event. The Hoa Hop-Ha Noi women's football club will play in the 2008 AFC U-13 Women's Festival. The Viet Nam Football Federation plans to rotate each club so they all have the chance to compete in the National Women's Football Championships and take part in the tournament. On the sidelines of the festival, the AFC will run two courses for coaches to train talented young female coaches under age 25, as well as a conference for the head coaches of the eight women's football teams. Source: Viet Nam News … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to host AFC U-14