SEA Games 31: Singapore’s gymnasts put end to seven-year medal drought
Medal-winning artistic gymnasts in the men's team of SEA Games 31 stand at the podium. (Photo: VNA)The men’s gymnastics team of Singapore on May 13 grabbed its first medal since the 2015 SEA Games on home soil.The team scored 297.65 points to secure a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 while host Vietnam triumphed with 331.25 points at the competition held in Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Palace.Captain Terry Tay said regardless of the colour of the medal, it was a feat itself, saying that really has been a journey.He was also part of the team that won bronze in the same event at the 2015 SEA Games but said the two moments could not be compared.Each competition has its own charm and he was happy to have the current team behind him to push together, the Straits Times quoted the gymnast as saying. SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23.It features 40 sports with 523 events, attracting around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic./.
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May 14, 2022 15:42 UTC
Efforts made to promote dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand
Vietnamese dragon fruit (Photo: VNA)- Demand for Vietnamese dragon fruit in foreign markets is increasing, with many importers interested in high-quality fruit from Vietnam.The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency , the Department of Industry and Trade of southern Long An province, and the trade offices of the Vietnam ese Embassies in New Zealand and Australia jointly organised an online consulting session on exporting dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand recently.Speaking at the event opening, Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Van Trung emphasised the importance of promoting agricultural cooperation, agricultural product trade and market opening for the strategic partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand.Vietnam wants New Zealand to share its experience and support Vietnam in building an international brand and value chain for the global commercialisation of dragon fruit, following the successful model of New Zealand's kiwi fruit, which is recognised worldwide.Vietnamese trade agencies in Australia and New Zealand shared business practices and consumption habits of the regional market and trade promotion of dragon fruit.They also suggested development orientations, including diversification of derivative product lines such as dragon fruit powder, frozen dragon fruit, dried dragon fruit, and dragon fruit juice to reduce pressure in the main cropping season.Agencies recommended that businesses and localities develop advertising and industry branding strategies on the nutritional properties of their products to enhance consumer awareness and expand customers in addition to the traditional Asian customer group.Deputy director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Chau Thi Le expressed her hope that through the session, dragon fruit producers would have more information, knowledge and opportunities to bring dragon fruit to potential markets such as Australia or New Zealand.Dragon fruit is one of the key plants of the province. Long An ranks second in the country in terms of planting and harvesting dragon fruit with about 11,822 hectares, and the fruiting area is approximately 11,000 hectares.The provincial dragon fruit exports are mainly fresh and frozen to many markets, including China, the Republic of Korea, the US, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and some Southeast Asian countries. The Chinese market accounts for about 80 percent of export volume.However, recently, China's import and export management policy, the complicated pandemic situation, and the increase in dragon fruit growing areas in China have caused many difficulties and losses for Vietnamese growers and export enterprises.In addition to consuming and exporting fresh fruit, enterprises in Long An province also deeply process many products from dragon fruit, such as dried dragon fruit, dragon fruit wine, dragon fruit juice, mixed dragon fruit powder, and dragon fruit syrup for domestic and export demand.The provincial Chau Thanh dragon fruit has also been granted a certificate of geographical indication registration by the Intellectual Property of Vietnam. The Tam Vu dragon fruit trademark has been protected in five countries, including the US, France, Japan, Singapore and China./.
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May 14, 2022 11:05 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s Kurash team win seven gold medals
Nguyen Thi Thanh Tram (blue) in a match against Estrella of the Philippines (Photo: VNA)- Nguyen Thi Thanh Tram on May 13 won a gold for the Vietnamese Kurash team at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), lifting the total number of gold medals in the sport to seven, surpassing the target of five.Tram claimed the gold medal in the women’s under-70kg class.The Vietnamese team also bagged one silver and two bronze medals on May 13 - the third and also last competition day in Kurash, which featured the men’s under-73kg, the women’s under-57kg and under-70kg categories.Head coach of the national Kurash team Nguyen Tuan Hoc attributed the success to the attention of sports authorities, careful preparations over the last two years, and high determination of athletes. SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, will be held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities from May 12 to 23. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic./.
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May 13, 2022 19:34 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 13
The “Experiencing UK” scholarship fund aims to improve students’ ability to integrate internationally, contributing to enhancing cultural and educational exchanges between Vietnam and the UK. Greek President to pay official visit to VietnamGreek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 15-19. Trial begins for former deputy health ministerThe People’s Court of Hà Nội has begun the first instance trial of former Deputy Health Minister Trương Quốc Cường and 13 other defendants accused of trading counterfeit cancer medicine labeled as Health 2000 Canada. Health ministry proposes to halt COVID-19 testing requirements for arrivalsThe Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed to temporarily suspend COVID-19 test requirements for passengers entering Việt Nam by air. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport will continue to coordinate with research agencies to develop a mechanism and overall plan for the project, said An.
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May 13, 2022 19:26 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese fencer wins gold in men's sabre
Vietnamese fencer Vu Thanh An won gold at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) after defeating his Thai opponent in the final of the men's sabre individual event on May 13.After going cruising through the group and knockout stages, An defeated Ruangrit Haekerd 15-11 to qualify for the final.His opponent Srinualnad Voragun was overwhelmed with a score of 15-7, with An successfully defending his SEA Games title.Vietnamese fencing coach Pham Anh Tuan said he believes that An will continue to dominate the sport./.
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May 13, 2022 18:49 UTC
Vietnam drops COVID-19 test requirement for foreign arrivals from May 15
Passengers in Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam (Photo: VNA)Vietnam will drop the COVID-19 test requirement for visitors entering the country starting from 00:00am May 15 as the pandemic has been brought under control.The move came as the number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam has decreased significantly since March 15 this year, according to an official document issued by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on May 14.The document also noted that the country has also seen a decreasing number of COVID-19 deaths, severe cases and hospitalisations. Many countries have also relaxed COVID-19 curbs while existing vaccines are still effective against different variants of coronavirus.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asked to direct Vietnamese agencies abroad to notify people wishing to enter Vietnam to comply with requirements on COVID-19 prevention and control as per the guidance of the Ministry of Health.Vietnam dropped health declaration requirements for foreign arrivals from April 27 and COVID-19 vaccine certificates, quarantine requirements from March 16 shortly after it reopened tourism for international visitors.Vietnam has to date administered more than 216.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, of which nearly 68.7 million people have been vaccinated with at least two doses.In the past week, the country reported only one COVID-19 death a day on average./.
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May 13, 2022 16:41 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 12
The Embassy’s partners in the projects are Oxfam in Vietnam, ActionAid in Vietnam, East Meets West, CARE International in Vietnam, Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Tan Binh Centre, and SCDeaf. Themed “My Vietnam”, the short film competition encourages filmmakers from underrepresented communities to tell the stories of Vietnam through their own eyes. The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee presented two certificates of merit and 15 creative youth badges. The information was announced by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA). Fine arts exhibition promoting “Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space” opensA fine arts exhibition themed “Studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle” opened at the HCMC Fine Arts Association on May 11 to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
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May 12, 2022 21:03 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnam coach stays calm after win over Philippines in women’s football
(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam headVietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung remained calm after his team’s 2-1 victory on May 11 over the Philippines, which are among the favourites to win the gold medal of SEA Games 31 women’s football , according to the Organising Committee. Vietnam and the Philippines will be Southeast Asian representatives at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung equalised for Vietnam in the 37th minute thanks to an assist by Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy. Vietnam’s No.8 Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang dribbled the ball through Philippine defenders and gave Vietnam the lead in early of the second half. Vietnam are the reigning champions of SEA Games and striving to defend their title at this year’s Games on home soil.
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May 12, 2022 16:09 UTC
Pencak Silat fighter wins first gold for Singapore at SEA Games 31
World Malaysia, Singapore to host SEA Games in 2027, 2029 Malaysia and Singapore will host the 34th and 35th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2027 and 2029, respectively, according to the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF). World SEA Games 31: Cambodian cyclists determined to obtain best results The Cambodian Cycling Federation (CCF) has selected outstanding athletes to take part in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) being held in Vietnam. World ASEAN foreign ministers review preparation for ASEAN-US Special Summit Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reviewed preparations for the ASEAN - US Special Summit in Washington D.C on May 11 (local time). World Malaysian expert stresses significance of Special ASEAN - US Summit A Malaysian expert in international affairs has highlighted the significance of the Special ASEAN - US Summit, which will mark the 45th anniversary of the two sides’ dialogue relations.
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May 12, 2022 15:35 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 11
The Australian government committed more than 14 million vaccine doses, along with medical supplies for the vaccine rollout in Vietnam. During the three-day sitting, members of the committee will debate 11 issues and give opinions in written form on three others. Vietnam to face Laos in League of Legends: Wild Rift-Mobile at SEA Games 31Vietnam will face Laos in the first match of League of Legends: Wild Rift-Mobile at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), according to the Organising Committee. At SEA Games 31, e-sports consists of eight games and 10 events, including League of Legends: Wild Rift-Mobile, PUBG Mobile, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. There will be no athlete village at SEA Games 31, and sports delegations will stay in hotels near competition venues.
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May 11, 2022 20:10 UTC
SEA Games 31: “Golden hopes" for Thai sports delegation
World SEA Games 31: Cambodian cyclists determined to obtain best results The Cambodian Cycling Federation (CCF) has selected outstanding athletes to take part in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) being held in Vietnam. World ASEAN foreign ministers review preparation for ASEAN-US Special Summit Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reviewed preparations for the ASEAN - US Special Summit in Washington D.C on May 11 (local time). World Malaysian expert stresses significance of Special ASEAN - US Summit A Malaysian expert in international affairs has highlighted the significance of the Special ASEAN - US Summit, which will mark the 45th anniversary of the two sides’ dialogue relations. World SEA Games 31: Thailand beat Malaysia 6-2 in men’s futsal Thailand crushed Malaysia 6-2 at the opening match of SEA Games 31 men’s futsal which took place in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 11.
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May 11, 2022 15:16 UTC
Singaporean table tennis team arrives in Vietnam
All team members underwent COVID-19 tests upon arrival. Later that day, the team held a training session in preparation for the Games. As the venue for table tennis at SEA Games 31, Hai Duong is expected to welcome nearly 100 players, coaches, and representative of organisations from 8 countries: Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. The table tennis competition will take place from 10am to 10pm daily on May 13-20 at the Gymnastics and Sports Stadium in Hai Duong./.
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May 11, 2022 14:12 UTC
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese free fire determined to win gold
Vietnam ese representatives from King Man and Team Flash (Photo: Organising Committee)– With the progress seen through recent tournaments held both at home and abroad, Vietnamese free fire teams have high hope to bring gold from the 31st Southeast Asia Games ( SEA Games 31 ), according to the games' Organising Committee.Vietnamese representatives, King Man and Team Flash, will compete at the regional sports event with strong passion and high determination.Currently, players of the two teams are training hard with an aim to overcome strong rivals from Thailand and Indonesia for a gold medal. Free fire has become one of the e-sports event at SEA Games for the first time. As scheduled, competitions will take place from May 13-15./.
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May 11, 2022 11:23 UTC
Vietnam works to perfect law on fighting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
– A workshop on the roadmap for building a legal system on the prevention and control of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation in Vietnam is taking place in both face-to-face and virtual forms on May 10-12.The event is jointly organised by the national coordinating agency for the prevention and control of WMD proliferation (also known as standing Office 81) and the Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance (EXBS) programme of the US Department of State.The workshop, which sees the participation of representatives from Vietnamese ministries and sectors, and experts from the EXBS and the US Department of Energy, is the first in a series of seminars aimed perfecting the legal system in the field. This workshop demonstrates Vietnam's responsibility in implementing Resolution 1540 on preventing the proliferation of WMD of the UN Security Council in general and in the field of preventing and controlling WMD proliferation in particular, thus contributing to perfecting the country’s legal corridor in this area.Standing Office 81 and relevant units have orientations and detailed work plans for each period and each year, focusing on international cooperation activities to support Vietnam in perfecting its legal system, improving the ability of forces tasked with managing and performing the prevention and control of WMD proliferation.Participants to the workshop are updated on international regulations on strategic trade control stipulated in the UN Security Council’s Resolution 1540; international obligations, treaties and mechanisms related to the prevention of strategic goods and WMD proliferation.They are also discussing and proposing a roadmap for building a legal system on preventing and combating the proliferation of WMD in Vietnam./.
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May 11, 2022 08:27 UTC
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Culture - Sports SEA Games 31: Philippines kickboxing team hopes for gold After victories and luck of the draw on May 10, Philippine officials said they hope their kickboxers will win gold medals at competitions the framework of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
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May 10, 2022 17:56 UTC