Vietnam sports administration

Le Hoang Phuong represents Vietnam at Miss Grand International 2023 . (Photo: Sen Vang) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The search is on to find Miss Grand International 2023, which begins in Vietnam on October 3. Contestants face a busy schedule travelling from north to south through many localities across the country including Hanoi, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, and HCM City. Activities in the first phase of the competition such as interviews and Vietnam Beauty Fashion will take place in provinces and cities in the North and Central regions. Competition rounds such as national costume, semi-finals and finals will take place in HCM City. Contestants from other countries can learn about tourism, culture and the people of Vietnam through a series of tours of famous landmarks nationwide. The final night of the Miss Grand International 2023 contest will be held on October 25 at Phu Tho Gymnasium in HCM City. Brazil's Isabella Menin, the reigning Miss Grand International, will … [Read more...] about Miss Grand International 2023 to take place in Vietnam

The cover of the book (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam News Agency Publishing House has compiled and published a photo book entitled " General Vo Nguyen Giap ”, on the occasion of his 10th death anniversary this year (October 4, 2013-2023). It is also in anticipation of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu historic victory and the 113th birth anniversary of the late general next year. Printed in both Vietnamese and English, the book compiles hundreds of photos featuring the General which were selected from various sources, providing readers with vivid images and detailed annotations on his life and career. It also highlights the historical changes, the battles and the victories of the Vietnamese army and people in the 20th century via three parts: Hometown, Family and Childhood; Military Genius; and General of the Times. General Giap, whose real name is Vo Giap, was born in Loc Thuy commune … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency publishing house launches photo book on Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap

The Vietnamese women volleyball team beat the Republic of Korea 3-2 in the group stage on October 1, advancing to the second round (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese delegation bagged one silver medal in the eighth competition day of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD-19), raising the total medal number to 15. The silver medal was in Chinese chess in the mixed team category. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese women volleyball team had a successful competition day, beating the Republic of Korea 3-2 in the group stage, advancing to the second round. In the qualifying round of the women's kayak single 500m event, Ngo Phuong Thao finished in 5th place with a record of 2 minutes 25 seconds 717, entering the semi-final round. In the qualifying round of the 200m women's single canoeing event, Nguyen Thi Huong finished in second place after 53.437 seconds, progressing to the final round. On October 1, the Vietnamese Sepak Takraw women’s team of four had a victory against … [Read more...] about ASIAD-19: Vietnam bags one more silver medal

Son Heung-min (number 7) plays Vietnam at the 2018 Asian Games. Photo by VnExpress/Hieu Luong The 31-year-old, also the captain of English club Tottenham Hotspurs, is regarded as the greatest Asian player of all time. This season he has scored six goals in the English Premier League, only two less than the top scorer, Manchester City's Erling Haaland. His goals have helped Spurs climb to second place just one point behind Man City. His goal against Liverpool last Saturday was his 200th for European clubs. He has 113 caps for South Korea and is 23 games and 21 goals behind legend Cha Bum-kun, who tops both lists. South Korea have also summoned other stars playing in Europe like defender Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), midfielder Lee Kang-in (PSG) and winger Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton). The team have 11 players plying their trade in Europe and two in Saudi Arabia. They will play Vietnam on the 17th and Tunisia five days before that. After getting eliminated in the … [Read more...] about S Korea call up Son Heung-min for Vietnam friendly

The People’s Committee of Kim Tan Ward in Lao Cai City under the namesake province, located in northern Vietnam, suspended BBMC private kindergarten from operations following reports that a violent altercation between teachers occurred during class. Luu Thi Huong Giang, vice chairwoman of the Kim Tan Ward People’s Committee, said on Monday that the administration had announced the suspension of all teaching and learning activities at BBMC private kindergarten pending further investigation into a violent scuffle that took place in front of students. On Friday last week, a video was circulated on Facebook of what appeared to be a brawl between teachers at the kindergarten. In the video, one of the kindergarten’s employees is seen pushing another employee into a room. Other employees tries to stop the fight while dozens of children are watching it. Local police began their investigation shortly after being notified of the incident. On Saturday, the Kim Tan Ward administration … [Read more...] about Kindergarten in northern Vietnam suspended following teacher fight in class

Accelerated government spending is expected to boost demand in the remaining months of the year. ADB’s Principal Country Economist Nguyen Ba Hung shared his thoughts on Vietnam’s economic performance and its prospects for 2023 with The Hanoi Times. ADB’s Principal Country Economist Nguyen Ba Hung. What is the primary obstacle confronting Vietnam's economy for the remainder of the year? In the first half of 2023, Vietnam experienced a slowdown in GDP growth, with growth projected at only 3.7% compared to the positive momentum seen last year, when GDP grew 6.5% in the first half and 9.5% in the second half, resulting in an annual growth rate of 8% for the whole of 2022. One factor contributing to GDP growth in recent years has been public investment's sustained and steady growth. However, significant internal challenges have emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Vietnam's economy heavily relies on exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) … [Read more...] about Public investment as catalyst for Vietnam’s economic recovery in 2023: ADB

Follow us to see the latest news about Vietnam. Kon Tum - Ngoc Linh Ginseng Festival to be held every two years The event will include activities such as an exhibition showcasing Ngoc Linh ginseng and other medicinal herbs related to the development of tourism and the life of ethnic communities. Distinctive tourism products related to Ngoc Linh ginseng and other " One Commune One Product " (OCOP) products and various cultural and sports activities will be displayed. Vietnam hosts world's first post-pandemic meeting of instant noodle producers Acecook Vietnam production line. Photo courtesy of the company The first post-pandemic meeting of the World Instant Noodle Association was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City. This is also the first meeting of the association in Vietnam. The meeting brought together 13 companies from 11 countries and two research institutes. Acecook Vietnam was the only Vietnamese noodle producer to attend the event. Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – October 3

Bu late September Vietnam had received 8.9 million visitors. The ministry would seek to increase the target by 56% since at least 1.2 million visitors are expected to arrive each month for the remainder of the year, deputy minister Doan Van Viet said at a tourism conference late last week. The peak season tourism season typically lasts from September to April as western tourists flock for winter. Vietnam's initial target of eight million was the lowest among the top five Southeast Asian tourism countries, according to travel market intelligence firm Outbox Consulting. The changes to visa policies have fostered a recovery, Viet said. Many tourism insiders are also optimistic that the new target is achievable. Hoang Nhan Chinh, director of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board secretariat, said the government has provided strong support by easing visa policies. Vietnam would get 12-13 million foreign visitors, or even more, and if nothing changes there would be a full … [Read more...] about Government eyes raising tourist arrival target to 13 million

The Vietnamese women's national volleyball team celebrates after beating the RoK. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnamese women's volleyball team showed a remarkable comeback to defeat the former Asian champions, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and secure a berth in the quarter-finals of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in China on October 1. In a thrilling match, Vietnam emerged victorious with a 3-2 (16-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-11) win. This victory against the RoK mirrored a similar comeback that Vietnam achieved against the same team in the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship 2023 in August. The triumph not only propelled the Vietnamese team into the second round of ASIAD 19's women's volleyball as the Group C winners but also positioned them one step away from the semi-finals, a historic achievement. In their opening match of Group C, Vietnam demonstrated their dominance by overpowering Nepal in just 55 minutes, securing a 3-0 (25-4, 25-16, 25-13) win. Although … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s volleyball team advances to quarter-finals of ASIAD 19

Cao Lau, a Vietnamese dish made with noodles, pork, and greens, is a specialty of Hoi An. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) is working to develop a national online cuisine map with a view to introducing Vietnamese cuisine quintessence to the world through helping those who want to explore the country's food. Google can help foodies and tourists find places to try local foods ; however, fakes reviews have made it hard for them to believe in what they read. Therefore, the VCCA’s initiative to set up an online cuisine map has received enthusiastic support from organisations and individuals. Thanh Tung, a food enthusiast with bad experience when believing in Google reviews, said if the cuisine map is built by a prestigious organisation, domestic and foreign tourists can rely on it to try local staples. According to Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy from the Vietnam National University – Hanoi, there is no official online cuisine map … [Read more...] about Online cuisine map to bring Vietnamese foods to the world