Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
Refereeing controversies have added to the chaos surrounding the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Pencak silat becomes early flashpointFrom the opening days of the 2025 SEA Games, pencak silat drew some of the tournament's most heated disputes. One Thai fighter lost to a Malaysian opponent despite clearly dominating the bout," he said. Football coach criticizes officiatingVietnam women's football coach Mai Duc Chung said Wednesday's final reflected ongoing problems. "Every referee officiating women's football at this SEA Games has been substandard.
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December 19, 2025 07:29 UTC
VietNamNet at 28: Honoring the past, embracing the future
This anniversary also marks a pivotal milestone: VietNamNet begins a new chapter as the official media agency of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. The message “Honoring identity – Leading information” is not just a slogan - it is a long-term commitment. For 28 years, VietNamNet has remained on that path - providing accurate, timely information; embracing innovation in the digital age; and spreading human values and positivity across society. In this new phase, VietNamNet clearly defines its pioneering role in covering ethnic affairs and religious policy. VietNamNet values every ounce of support and every piece of feedback - both praise and critique - from readers across the country.
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December 19, 2025 06:04 UTC
Vietnam men’s football team showered with bonuses after triumph at 2025 SEA Games
Vietnam’s under-22 team are showered with bonuses after defeating Thailand 3-2, December 18, 2025, winning the men’s football gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi TreSpecifically, the VFF announced a bonus of VND1 billion (US$38,000) for the team. In addition, the head coach and the players were awarded VND1 billion by Pham Hoanh Son, chairman of Hong Linh Ha Tinh Football Club. Also, VND500 million ($19,000) from a sponsor was given to the team. The team had previously received VND600 million ($22,800) from the VFF after beating Malaysia’s under-22 team in the final group-stage match, and VND500 million ($19,000) following their semi-final win over the Philippines.
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December 19, 2025 05:58 UTC
How former Vietnamese food safety heads open doors to counterfeit products
Two former directors of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority are accused of taking bribes. Prosecutors alleged that Phong must bear criminal responsibility for nearly VND95 billion (US$3.6 million) in bribes received by his subordinates. Taking advantage of these shortcomings, senior officials and specialists at the authority allegedly created obstacles for businesses by deliberately delaying application processing. Phong allegedly set a policy of collecting extra payments beyond official fees for reviewing product dossiers, at a rate of VND5-10 million ($189-378) per application. Of the amount, Phong allegedly received VND330 million ($12,520).
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December 19, 2025 04:48 UTC
Stunning red Formosa sweet gum evokes European autumn in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
In the final months of the year, as the air turns cool, the Formosa sweet gum forest in Huong Phung Commune enters the leaf changing season. In recent years, the Formosa sweet gum forest has become a major attraction for visitors to western Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Wild Formosa sweet gum trees grow along the banks of the Rao Quan hydropower reservoir. The easiest way to explore the Formosa sweet gum forest is by boat across the reservoir. On the far side of the Formosa sweet gum forest lies a wind power field, adding a sense of both nature and local development to the journey.
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December 19, 2025 04:28 UTC
Health ministry urges action after kid dies of diphtheria in northern Vietnam
The Ministry of Health has ordered immediate action to contain a diphtheria outbreak in Cao Bang Province, northern Vietnam following the death of a 11-year-old schoolchild due to the disease. The ministry’s Department of Preventive Medicine on Monday issued a directive to the provincial health department and the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, emphasizing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Health authorities confirmed the death of Giang M.H., a native of Thach Lam Commune in Bao Lam District. The medical center collected and sent samples taken from the patient to the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology for testing, with results confirming that the child was positive for diphtheria. The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology will monitor the outbreak closely and provide local authorities with guidance and support.
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November 26, 2024 21:39 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines November 26/2024
“AMR is one of the top health and development threats globally and to Việt Nam, and a priority for WHO’s support to Việt Nam. Disadvantaged groups in Việt Nam to benefit from tele-health servicesThe project 'Telehealth to Improve Access to Healthcare Services for Disadvantaged Groups in Việt Nam' was officially co-launched on Thursday in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam Administration for Medical Services, the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and UNDP. The review of district budget disclosures for 2023 revealed that the average district budget disclosure score nationwide was 21.93 out of 100 points, corresponding to a 'low' level of disclosure. Bulgarian President tours Vietnam Military History MuseumBulgarian President Rumen Radev and his entourage toured the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on November 25. Vietnam and China boost defense cooperationLieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, received Colonel Jiang Bo, Defense Attaché of China to Vietnam, in Hanoi on November 26.
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November 26, 2024 18:54 UTC
SepPure Cuts Emissions and Costs with Solvent Recovery Technology
SepPure Cuts Emissions and Costs with Solvent Recovery TechnologyNEW YORK, US - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 November 2024 - From pharmaceutical manufacturing to petrochemical refinement, many industries utilize solvents for various processes, such as synthesis, extraction, purification, and more. They contribute to 10% of the global CO2 emissions, millions of liters of wastewater, and consume 10% of the world’s total energy and 40% of industrial energy. These industries tend to offload their spent solvents after a single use through toxic industrial waste collectors. In 2022, global CO2 emissions related to energy and industrial processes rose to an all-time high of 36.8 gigatons . Dr. Mohammad Farahani, Founder and CEO of SepPure Technologies says, “RE(SOLV)® offers a sustainable solution for industrial processes.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 26, 2024 16:50 UTC
Rice exports top eight million tonnes
HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam's rice exports had reached 8.05 million tonnes as of November 15, bringing home US$5.05 billion, according to the General Department of Customs. The Philippines, with a strong demand, remained Việt Nam's largest market, accounting for over 45 per cent of the total exports. By the end of October, it had imported 2.91 million tonnes from Việt Nam. It is projected that the total volume of the grain imported by the Philippines this year could exceed four million tonnes. Recently, Vietnamese companies secured 83,500 tonnes of rice in a tender for 500,000 tonnes held by Indonesia in October.
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November 26, 2024 16:50 UTC
Roads to Long Thanh airport project in southern Vietnam built at snail’s pace
According to the Ministry of Transport, the first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project commenced in early 2021, with three out of four components being developed as scheduled. The expansion is an important solution to meet forecast travel demand once Long Thanh International Airport is on stream. The route is often congested, especially during holidays, although Long Thanh International Airport has yet to be put into operation. The passenger terminal of the Long Thanh International Airport project is set for completion at the end of 2026. The first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project is expected to cost VND110 trillion (US$4.3 billion).
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November 25, 2024 22:23 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines November 25/2024
At the same awards ceremony, Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, was named the World’s Best Golf City Destination 2024. Looking ahead, Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Bui Manh Ha said the province has identified Japan as a priority market in its international tourism strategy. She provided an insightful overview of the cooperative relations between Vietnam and Argentina, stressing that Vietnam has now become Argentina's sixth largest trade partner. Over 25,000 students in Vietnam learning Korean: seminarAn international seminar on Korean language education in central Vietnam in the age of hyperconnectivity opened in Da Nang city on November 22. Serving as the seat of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings (1802-1945), Hue is home to an immense cultural heritage system.
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November 25, 2024 13:43 UTC
Việt Nam must gear up for green mobility transition: experts
Việt Nam must develop charging infrastructure and ensure a stable electricity supply to prepare for the era of electric mobility transition. To prepare for this transition, Việt Nam must develop charging infrastructure and ensure a stable electricity supply. Experts shared these insights during the launch of the new World Bank report 'Việt Nam: Recommendations to the National Roadmap for Electric Mobility Transition', held in Hà Nội on Friday. To meet the target of 100 per cent electric urban buses by 2030, Việt Nam will need to phase out 9,600 diesel buses. Most of the charging needs during this period will focus on electric motorcycles, which dominate Việt Nam's electric vehicle landscape.
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November 25, 2024 05:39 UTC
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Social Enterprise Summit 2024 Collaborate and Innovate to Respond to Complex Social Issues and Shaping Hong Kong's Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 November 2024 - The Social Enterprise Summit (SES 2024) officially opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Amid the growing social entrepreneurship movement, we aim to create an environment conducive to social innovation development. Through three key initiatives—international symposiums, community programs, and social innovation knowledge—it has brought together diverse forces to promote the development of social enterprises. Under the track of "Shaping Hong Kong's Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem", featured representatives from various social enterprises and public and private sectors, including the government, foundations and businesses to discuss topics such as "Social Entrepreneurship 101", "Changemakers' Wellbeing and Their Journey", "Spectrum of Social Entrepreneurship" and "The Trend of Impact-Financing in Social Enterprises", analysing how to promote the development of social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. Since 2014, an array of community programmes has expanded the engagement beyond the conference in Hong Kong.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 25, 2024 04:32 UTC
Việt Nam well-positioned to achieve sustainable development
Country Representative of UN Women Việt Nam Caroline Nyamayemombe speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Thu Trang about the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action. In your view, what have been the most impressive achievements of Việt Nam and what urgent challenges remain? The Gender Equality Law mandates gender impact assessments for every law, ensuring that gender perspectives are effectively integrated into legislation. This approach has enabled Việt Nam to address the Beijing Platform for Action’s 12 critical areas of concern through a systemic, cross-sectoral lens. Now, in terms of some of the challenges that I think Việt Nam still needs to resolve is the allocation of resources.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 25, 2024 01:14 UTC
Thailand, Malaysia promote seamless travel across Southeast Asia
BANGKOK – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, has dispatched a team of advisers to Malaysia to discuss strategies to enhance tourism cooperation between the two countries. The visit comes as part of the Thai Government’s broader initiative “Six Countries, One Destination”, which aims to promote seamless travel across Southeast Asia. Both sides discussed ways to facilitate smoother border crossings for tourists, increase flight frequencies between key cities and explore cross-border transportation options, coordinate the promotion of shared cultural events and festivals, and offer special deals and packages to attract visitors. The Thai Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has identified Malaysia as a crucial partner in realising the “Six Countries, One Destination” vision.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 24, 2024 21:29 UTC