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Trương Cao Minh Phát (left) vs Noy Huksamueang of Laos in the semi-finals of men’s 63,5kg event. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hùng Thanh Nga VĨNH PHÚC — Vietnamese muay martial artists defeated their rivals in the semi-finals on May 21 to go through to the finals. The event was held at Vĩnh Phúc Gymnasium in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc. In the women's 48kg category, with her determination, perseverance and skillful fighting style, Huỳnh Hà Hữu Hiếu beat Cheryl Gwa Ying of Singapore 30-27. The next match was tense and dramatic, in the men's 57kg category between Nguyễn Doãn Long of Việt Nam and Chainarong Yawannophat of Thailand. The two fighters showed beautiful technique, but the final victory belonged to Long with 29 points, just one more than his Thai opponent. In the women's 60kg division, Bàng Thị Mai confidently launched many powerful blows on April Joy La Madrid Pongchad of the Philippines. After three rounds, Mai defeated her Filippino opponent 30-27. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese muay fighters reach finals

The victory proved the effective and timely collaboration between the Vietnamese and Lao forces and forces in the Southern theater in the strategic offensive in 1972, contributing to failing the “Vietnamization” strategy of the U.S. and the “Nixon doctrine.” It also reaffirmed that defensive is the obvious operation in the liberation war and added more theoretical and practical values to the art of combat at the operational level of Vietnam in the resistance war against the U.S. invaders. As the operation went, the Central Military Commission of Vietnam and the Lao side informed the Command of the Plain of Jars – Muong Sui Campaign about the intention: Right after the end of the offensive operation in the area, our forces would shift to the defensive posture at the operational level, ready to break down any counter-offensive operations of the enemy. With good preparation, by May 20, 1972, the coalition forces had completed the firm and continuous operational defensive disposition, … [Read more...] about More lessons learnt from Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Victory in 1972

Themed “50 years of victory of Xieng Khouang - Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign – Victory and Lessons,” the event was attended by Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Thai Thanh Quy, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet, and Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang, among others. The seminar received 80 reports and memoirs from leaders of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, the General Staff, the General Department of Political Affairs, localities, military regions, services, military academies, generals, officers, historical witnesses, scientists inside and outside the military, and Lao officials. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh affirmed that the victory completely defeated the U.S.’ Intensified Special War in Laos, firmly protecting liberated areas and contributed to the … [Read more...] about Seminar on Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign held in Nghe An

PANO – The Hanoi Gift Show 2015 will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center (148 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi), as announced at a press conference on July 21. According to the organizing panel, around 600 booths from more than 200 businesses and production units in 30 provinces and cities nationwide, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang city, and Nghe An, are joining the event. Booths at the Hanoi Gift Show 2014. Archived photo Apart from domestic businesses, the show also draws the participation of around 600 importers from 30 countries and territories in the world, such as the US, the EU, Japan, Russia and others. Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Vice Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, revealed that the highlight of the show is a “One Village-One Product” exhibition (OVOP Vietnam 2015) introducing products from Vietnamese villages and other Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, Japan and India. As scheduled, … [Read more...] about Hanoi Gift Show 2015