With the AFC Women’s U19 Championship fast approaching, the-afc.com has picked a player from each competing nation to watch in Nanjing, China, with Vietnamese defender Nguyen Thi Minh Anh among them. Nguyen Thi Minh Anh (No 5). — Photo plo.vn Anh, Viet Nam’s captain, led the team to wins over Iran and India at home in the two-game qualifying campaign after the Philippines withdrew. She was in the frame for selection to the senior side’s gold-medal-winning SEA Games run in Malaysia in August but just missed out. The championship will be held on October 15-28. Viet Nam are in Group B alongside Japan, South Korea and Australia, while Group A includes China, North Korea, Thailand and Uzbekistan. Viet Nam open up against Japan on October 16, face South Korea on October 19 and take on Australia on October 22. Viet Nam’s coach Vu Ba Dong 23-player squad have trained for nearly a month to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s player named in AFC’s list of players to watch
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VBA’s top two teams lose, no change in ranking
The Viet Nam Basketball Association League rankings remained unchanged after two matches of the leading teams on Saturday. Hanoi Buffaloes’ Nguyen Phu Hoang tries to steal a ball from Nguyen Huynh Hai of Saigon Heat during their VBA match on Saturday in Hanoi. No 1 Thang Long Warriors suffered a loss after three wins in a row, losing 87-90 to Cantho Catfish on their home turf of Hanoi National University of Education’s Gymnasium. The second-placed Saigon Heat were defeated 64-72 by Hanoi Buffaloes, although they had the advantage of playing on the homeground and supporters at the Canadian International School (CIS) Arena in HCM City. The Buffaloes lost to the Heat in their two meets previously this season. They came to the CIS Arena for revenge, and they did a good job. The Heat displayed better performance in the first two quarters, winning 20-14 and 33-28, respectively. Things changed in the next … [Read more...] about VBA’s top two teams lose, no change in ranking
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One Month in France culinary event in HCM City, Hanoi
A series of culinary events and trade promotions will be held during “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme in November. Balade en France, the annual French food and wine festival, will be held from November 10-12 at Hotel Equatorial in HCM City’s District 5. French products will be displayed at eight supermarket chains with 39 supermarkets in Hanoi and HCM City, including Big C, Auchan, Aeon, Metro, Annam Gourmet, Giant, Satra and Aeon Fivimart. Booths will be set up at the supermarkets to introduce to customers products made from France as well as to demonstrate French cooking and food tastings. "Balade en France", the annual French food and wine festival, will be held from November 10-12 at Hotel Equatorial in HCM City’s District 5. The eight edition of the event will feature traditional French dishes, desserts and wine as well as music shows by French … [Read more...] about One Month in France culinary event in HCM City, Hanoi
State-run studios need more Government help
Many challenges have emerged in the equitisation of State-owned film studios, particularly the Viet Nam Feature Film (VFS) Studio, Culture Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien said yesterday. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks yesterday with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry. Speaking with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry, Thien said he was concerned that local artists, because of limited resources, were struggling to make classic Vietnamese movies, which were once the highlight of the local film industry. “Foreign and commercial movies are likely to exert greater domination over the industry,” he said, adding that it was important to collect ideas from experienced artists and create competitive advantages for local movies. Former president of the Viet Nam Cinema Association, Tran Luan Kim, said that … [Read more...] about State-run studios need more Government help
Philippines, Australian forces stage sea drill as ties deepen
More than 100 soldiers in Filipino and Australian naval forces run a disaster response drill (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 100 soldiers in Filipino and Australian naval forces on October 15 ran a disaster response drill in Subic Bay, northwest of Manila, the Philippines to deepen security ties in a region prone to disasters, piracy and territorial rifts. Lt. Col. Daniel Turner of the Australian Defence Force said the naval maneuvers will strengthen the two countries' ability to respond to typhoons and other disasters. When typhoons and floods occur, traditional infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and ports is damaged, with the only way to get to the affected area often requiring helicopters and landing craft, he said. Previously, the HMAS Adelaide carrier and the HMAS Darwin ships of Australia landed at Manila port on October 10 … [Read more...] about Philippines, Australian forces stage sea drill as ties deepen
Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
Some 150 members of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee led by its first Secretary Le Quoc Phong attended the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students that officially opened in Sochi, Russia, on October 15. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the opening ceremony The festival, themed “For peace, solidarity and social justice, we struggle against imperialism – Honouring our past, we build the future”, is organised by the World Federation of Democratic Youths. Art performances featuring ecosystem protection, poverty and hunger combating and education development were held during the event. Addressing the opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the outstanding contribution youths make to society, and called on young people to build their own future and make the world a better place. The festival welcomed more than 20,000 youths … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
Can Vietnam develop precise medicine?
VietNamNet Bridge - To develop precise medicine, Vietnam not only needs fundamental factors such as a workforce, equipment, professional knowledge, and big data about genomes, but also changes in policy.To develop precise medicine, Vietnam not only needs fundamental factors such as a workforce, equipment, professional knowledge, and big data about genomes, but also changes in policy. “Previously, to discover cancer, it was necessary to use invasive techniques such as biopsies. But now, with low-level biopsy and genomic sequencing techniques, physicians can anticipate more accurately fatal diseases,” he explained.RELATED NEWSVietnamese chemotherapy drug reduces treatment costs by 60 percentBidding expected to cut medicine pricesMai Thanh … [Read more...] about Can Vietnam develop precise medicine?
Code of corporate conduct for Vietnamese firms introduced
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh spoke at a forum on corporate culture in HCM City on October 15. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A code of corporate conduct and ethics for Vietnamese firms was launched during a forum on corporate culture in HCM City on October 15. The event was held by the Vietnam Association for Business Culture Development (VNABC) and the HCM City Association for Women Executives and Entrepreneurs with Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh and local senior officials in attendance. The code of corporate conduct and ethics includes six standards regarding leadership culture, corporate culture building and enforcement, law compliance, business ethics, social responsibility and healthy competition. In his remarks at the forum, Deputy PM Binh said corporate culture gives a brand a soul so it must be seen as key for sustainable … [Read more...] about Code of corporate conduct for Vietnamese firms introduced
Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the opening of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly’s general debate in Saint Petersburg, Russia(Source: VNA) Saint Petersburg (VNA) –Vietnam has adopted policies to enable ethnic minority groups to develop equally, helping to gradually bridge development gaps with the rest of the population, said National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. She was addressing the opening of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly’s general debate in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 15, which was themed “Promoting cultural pluralism and peace through inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue.” In 2013, Vietnam’s NA approved a new Constitution which prohibits any discrimination against any of the country’s many ethnic groups, the top Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups
NA Chairwoman’s Kazakhstan visit expected to boost bilateral ties
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will pay an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from October 16-18, aiming to enhance cooperation between the two countries and their legislative ties. The visit will be made at the invitation of Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Kassym Zhomart Tokayev, and Chairman of the Mazhilis (lower house) of the Parliament Nurlan Nigmatulin. This is the first-ever visit to Kazakhstan by a Vietnamese National Assembly head. Over the years, high-ranking leaders of Vietnam and Kazakhstan have regularly exchanged visits. Both countries have affirmed their readiness to deepen ties between their Parties and legislative bodies. Vietnam has always paid heed to developing friendship with … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman’s Kazakhstan visit expected to boost bilateral ties
