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Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, 32, and his wife Pham Le Thao Nguyen, 34, won the men's and women's rapid chess titles in Hanoi. Each saw off opponents from Singapore with just minutes between their victories. Thao Nguyen finished a bit earlier and then quietly waited for her husband to seal his win. "During the game we were worried for each other," Thao Nguyen said, according to Vietnam News Agency. "This was our first experience like this." Truong Son, the world number 128 in the International Chess Federation rankings, is the youngest Vietnamese to have earned the title of grandmaster and had already won gold earlier in the regional Games. "We were always together in training. We supported and shared difficulties together," he said. "Now is the time for us to celebrate together." Their wins boosted Vietnam’s overall gold medal tally to 102. … [Read more...] about Couple win gold medals just minutes apart at SEA Games

Hanoi -- A married couple from Vietnam each won individual gold in chess at almost the same time on Tuesday as the SEA Games hosts closed on 100 gold medals overall. Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, 32, and his wife Pham Le Thao Nguyen, 34, won the men's and women's rapid chess titles in Hanoi. Each saw off opponents from Singapore with just minutes between their victories. Thao Nguyen finished a bit earlier and then quietly waited for her husband to seal his win. "During the game we were worried for each other," Thao Nguyen said, according to Vietnam News Agency. "This was our first experience like this." Truong Son, the world number 128 in the International Chess Federation rankings, is the youngest Vietnamese to have earned the title of grandmaster and had already won gold earlier in the regional Games. "We were always together in training. We supported and shared difficulties together," he said. "Now is the time for us to celebrate together." Their wins boosted Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam close on 100 gold as couple win just minutes apart

With a Vietnamese flag in his hand, Felisberto de Deus celebrates after winning the second silver medal for Timor Leste. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Hoàng Hồ HÀ NỘI — Felisberto de Deus, with a Vietnamese flag in his hand, waved at the fans cheering on his second silver medal at this year’s Games. One day after the historic SEA Games silver in the men’s 5,000m event, Deus continued to make Timor Leste proud with another medal in the men’s 10,000m. The two silvers that Deus won are also the only medals of the Timor Leste delegation so far. Massive effort helped the East Timorese finish second, behind only Vietnamese veteran Nguyễn Văn Lai who completed his golden double with a time of 32:17.34. It was the second gold for the 35-year-old runner and the second time Lai surpassed Deus, the first time being in the 5,000m. In the 800m heptathlon event, a superb performance by Nguyễn Linh Na bagged Việt … [Read more...] about Timor Leste win 2nd medal, VN bag gold in 10,000m

Vietnam (in red) defeat Singapore with a score of 73-51 in the women’s basketball. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Both the male and female basketball teams (5x5) of Vietnam won their openers at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 16. Accordingly, Vietnam defeated Singapore with a score of 73-51 in the women’s event. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese men’s basketball team enjoyed a 87-55 victory over their Cambodian rivals. Seven countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, are participating in the 5x5 basketball category at SEA Games 31 . The teams are competing in a round-robin format, with those in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places winning gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively (without qualifying, semi-final and final rounds). The competitions will take place until the end of May 22 at Thanh Tri Gymnasium, which is open to all fans./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Men’s, women’s basketball teams of Vietnam win openers

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms

SEA Games Marksman Trần Quốc Cường wins in the men’s 50m pistol event. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI  — Athletes in shooting, canoeing and chess were winners at the 31st SEA Games on May 17 morning in Hà Nội. Marksman Trần Quốc Cường won gold in the men’s 50m pistol event. After six attempts of 10 bullets, the 48-year-old shooter grabbed 548 points, surpassing Naung Ye Tun of Myanmar (546) in second and Boriphat Jariyatakone of Thailand (545) in third place. “My result is not as good as it was in practice and previous competitions. However I am happy with the gold medal,” said Cường who was on top of the podium again after seven years. Cường will retire after this Games. Canoeist Nguyễn Thị Hương won gold in the women’s 1000m event in the Thủy Nguyên Rowing Centre in Hải Phòng City. She beat Riska Andriyani of Indonesia and Thet Phyo Naing from Myanmar. Her teammate Đỗ Thị Thanh Thảo, Ngô Phương Thảo, Đinh Thị Trang and Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai bagged a silver in the women’s … [Read more...] about Four golds for Việt Nam at SEA Games on Tuesday morning

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 17. -National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on May 17, where the two leaders discussed measures to promote bilateral relations. Read full story - The Vietnamese National Assembly is willing to create conditions for its Finance-Budget Committee to share financial supervision experience with the Lao Ministry of Finance, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Read full story Read full story Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. (Photo: VNA) - Vietnam will continue bringing into play its role and making more active and constructive contributions to the common work of the United Nations in all the three pillars – security-politics, development and human rights, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meetings with UN leaders in New York on May … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 17

At the match between Padasak Tanviriyavechakul and Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand and Dinh Anh Hoang and Nguyen Khoa Dieu Khanh of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Hai Duong (VNA) – Pairs from Singapore and Thailand exerted their dominance to qualify for semi-finals of table tennis ’s mixed doubles at the ongoing SEA Games 31 held in the northern province of Hai Duong. On May 17, Padasak Tanviriyavechakul and Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand defeated Dinh Anh Hoang and Nguyen Khoa Dieu Khanh of the host Vietnam 3-0. Pang Yew En Koen and Wong Xin Ru of Singapore won over Wong Qi Shen and Tee Ai Xin of Malaysia after five sets. Thailand’s Phakpoom Sanguansin and Orawan Paranang gained a 3-1 comeback win over Vietnam’s Nguyen Duc Tuan and Bui Ngoc Lan. Another pair of Singapore booked the last spot in the semi-finals, as Chew Zhe Yu Clarence and Zeng Jian beat Choong Javen and Karen Lyne Anak Dick of Malaysia 3-1. Matches of the Round of 16 in the men’s and women’s … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Singapore, Thailand qualify for semi-finals of table tennis’ mixed doubles

Malaysian cyclist reaches the finish line. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national mountain cycling crew of Malaysia made history on May 17 by bagging the country’s first gold medal in the mixed cross-country relay event at the ongoing SEA Games 31 . The event took place in Vietnam’s Hoa Binh northern mountainous province. In the final, the squad comprising Ahmad Syazrin Awang Ilah, Zulfikri Zulkifli, Nur Assyira Zainal Abidin and Natahsya Soon clocked 1:23:14 to emerge victorious. The best achievement of the Malaysia n team was winning the silver medal in the Games in 2011. Speaking to the Malaysian national news agency Bernama, team manager Firdaus Arshad described the success as an amazing achievement as the national squad, which was labelled as ‘underdogged’, managed to spring a surprise. He said the gold medal was also made possible by the strong fighting spirit after Assyira and Natahsya bagged silver and bronze medals respectively in the women’s … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s mountain cycling squad makes history at SEA Games 31