Gold medals were presented to Vu Nhat Long (grade 4) and Nguyen Duc Huy (grade 5) from Doan Thi Diem Primary School, Pham Gia Vinh and Vu Nguyen Nhat Minh (grade 4), and Ho Duc Minh and Nguyen Hoang Phuc (grade 7-8) from Hanoi Star School, and Ngo Thai Binh (grade 8) from Trung Vuong Junior Secondary School. Pham Duc Hieu (Grade 5) from Doan Thi Diem championed at the Mathematics Game Competition. In addition to individual awards, the Vietnamese delegation bagged team prizes at different ages. The annual mathematics contest has been held in Asian countries since 2014 with the aim of exchanging information, initiatives and latest applications related to mathematics across the world. This year’s contest was held for primary and junior secondary pupils in Bogor, Indonesia from October 27-30. … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins 7 gold medals at “Challenge for Future Mathematicians” contest
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Merry Christmas: Vietnamese ticketholders win $7 million lottery jackpot
For the first time, two winners will take home some $3.2 million each in a country where the average income is around $2,100. Vietlott, the operator of an American-style lottery, on Sunday announced that two ticketholders have won a total of nearly VND160 billion ($7 million). The winning numbers are 05 - 12 - 20 - 29 - 34 – 36 and for the first there will be two winners to claim the much-sought prizes, according to the company's website. This means that each winner will take home around VND72 billion, or 3.2 million, after paying a 10 percent income tax. Vietnam’s average annual income was $2,100 last year, according to the World Bank. They are the seventh and eighth winner of the Mega 6/45 since mid-October. The value of previous top prizes ranged from $2.4 million to more than $4 million. Vietlott in early December officially expanded to Hanoi with 150 agents, hoping to replicate its success of the past few months in the country’s south. In January, Vietlott … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas: Vietnamese ticketholders win $7 million lottery jackpot
Pro basketball in Vietnam heats up as Saigon club wins first game
Vietnam's first professional basketball club, the Saigon Heat, won for their first ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) game on Sunday, defeating the defending champion Thailand Slammers 60-55 in Ho Chi Minh City. Despite being the losers of 7 straight, 2,000 local fans packed Tan Binh Sports Center to watch the Heat play for the first time under new head coach Jason Rabedeaux. The Heat crashed the offensive glass ferociously from the start, jumping out to a 21-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. Jonathan Jones led the Heat with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Javier Dominador scored 17, including four three-point shots. After halftime, the Slammers began to show why they are the reigning champs. Behind the tough play of Deandre Thomas and the long range shooting of Boyet Bautista the Thai visitors took a 53-48 lead midway through the fourth period. But the Heat's Javier refused to let his team lose, catching fire when it mattered most. His free throw with under one minute to play … [Read more...] about Pro basketball in Vietnam heats up as Saigon club wins first game
Vietnam Swans fired up to win Indochina Cup
Vietnam Swans fired up to win Indochina Cup By Michael Smith in HCMC The Vietnam Swans Australian Football team is fired up for their first Indochina Cup victory this Saturday at the RMIT fields in District 7. After winning two games at the Asian Football Championships in October the Swans are ready to end the season on a high note. “We think we are in with a good chance, not underestimating the opposition, as they’ll be strong and fighting hard,” said Club President Phil Johns. Johns said he thought the Cambodian Cobra’s were the major threat. “The Cambodians are a really good outfit and we saw a massive improvement last time we played them and there’s no reason that trend won’t continue.” Australians will be descending on Saigon from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vung Tau, Hoi An and Hanoi to play in the four sided contest with Thailand Tigers, Laos Elephants, Cambodian Cobras at the Swan’s home ground. There will be six 30 minute … [Read more...] about Vietnam Swans fired up to win Indochina Cup
Ferrer powers to win, Roddick struggles
David Ferrer continued his progress through the draw with a straight-sets victory over Richard Gasquet to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the second time. Gasquet probably should have taken the second set as he served for it and then had three set points on the Ferrer serve but the fourth seed saved them all and did not allow his concentration to waver during two lengthy rain delays. … [Read more...] about Ferrer powers to win, Roddick struggles