Nguyen Thuy Linh defeats former world champion at 2024 German Open Badminton Championship
Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (Photo: VNA)- Vietnam's top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh made a great surprise at the 2024 German Open Badminton Championship by defeating former world champion Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the women's singles event on March 2 (Vietnam time).This is the first victory of Linh, ranked 23th in the world, over Ratchanok Intanon, who is currently ranked 14th in the world and won the World Championships in 2013 and held the position of world's No.1 in women's singles in 2016.With a high level of confidence, Linh concluded the game with a 2-0 victory overall, enabling her to go further at the tournament.In the semi-finals, Linh will play Kim Ga Eun from the Republic of Korea, who is ranked 13th in the world and No. 2 seed of the 2024 German Badminton Open. Kim once defeated Linh at the 2023 China Masters./.
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March 02, 2024 13:59 UTC
Gov't leader underlined growth with macro-economic stability, inflation control
Participants noted that the macro-economy was kept stable, inflation reined, in and all major balances of the economy ensured. At the same time, import-export revenue increased 18.6 per cent, with trade surplus reaching US$4.72 billion. Public investment disbursement reached 9.13 per cent of the yearly plan, 2.16 per cent higher than that in the same period last year. The Index of Industrial Production (IPP) in two months expanded 5.7 per cent over the same period last year. Regarding priorities for the coming time, the Government leader underlined the need to promote growth in association with maintaining macro-economic stability, inflation control, ensuring major economic balances, speeding up strategic breakthroughs and economic restructuring, and enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the national economy.
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March 02, 2024 13:10 UTC
[t7] Crossing the mountains to Son - Ba - Muoi
Videos One billion trees for a green Vietnam In an effort to combat global climate change and extreme weather patterns, which have caused severe human and property losses, Vietnam has resolved to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period. Encouragingly, it is already on track to meet the target within the established timeframe. Videos Over 3 million foreign arrivals logged in 2 months Vietnam hosted more than 3 million foreign tourists in January and February, increasing by nearly 69% annually, and almost equal to the pre-pandemic level. Videos Da Lat honoured as Festival City of Asia Da Lat, Vietnam’s renowned flower city in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong, was recently bestowed the prestigious title of Festival City of Asia, at an international event in Thailand. Videos Vietnam's trade surplus reaches 4.72 billion USD in Jan-Feb Vietnam has recorded a trade surplus of 4.72 billion USD in the first two months of 2024, higher than the figure of 3.5 billion USD reported in the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
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March 02, 2024 12:19 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 2/2024
Japan is the biggest ODA provider and the second biggest foreign investor in Vietnam, he said, adding that the Japanese Business Association in HCM City has attracted 1,060 members. He also emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always support the just revolutionary cause of the fraternal Cuban Party, State and People. Sơn has set four national records recognised by the Vietnam Books of Records for photography. Nidec Instruments Vietnam at Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Thủ Đức City is offering 1,000 positions that require only a high school diploma. The tournament, spreading the message Recharge to Shine, is organised by Volvo Car Vietnam.
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March 02, 2024 03:35 UTC
Over 3 million foreign arrivals logged in 2 months
The revenue from tourism services is estimated to reach 365 million USD. In February alone, more than 1.5 million foreign visitors came to Vietnam, 64% higher than the same period last year. Experts attributed the result to favorable visa policies, stimulus programs, and the efforts of the government and people in promoting and marketing tourism over the past time. In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, nearly 3.5 times that in 2022. In January 2024 alone, the amount stood at over 1.5 million, equivalent to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic broke out./.
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March 02, 2024 02:02 UTC
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Xanh SM Laos launches electric taxi service in Savannakhet
The first Xanh SM taxis arrive in Savannakhet province (Laos). Starting from March 1st, locals and tourists in Savannakhet can use the Xanh SM electric taxi transportation service. Booking is easy through the Xanh SM Laos application, by calling our hotline at 021 988 888, or by hailing a car directly on the street. For clarity and convenience, every trip's route and fare information will be transparent.To celebrate this event, Xanh SM Laos will launch exclusive promotional programs dedicated to Savannakhet. Specifically, from March 1st to March 10th, customers who download the Xanh SM Laos app and book a car will receive two100% discount codes (up to 50,000 kip) each day.
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March 02, 2024 00:39 UTC
Schneider Electric launches the first APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming designed specifically for gamers
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming keeps gamers protected, connected and in the game, protecting gaming gear against harmful power irregularitiesAPC Back-UPS Pro GamingProtected: The gaming battery backup protects valuable gaming systems from different power disruptions and damage. Patented Reactor CircleProvides the status of remaining usage time and power level of the backup power supply, while flashing warning lights indicate abnormal voltage. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 March 2024 - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduces the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming , its first uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed specifically for gamers. Received the prestigious iF Design award, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming features a patented Reactor Circle. "The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming provides gamers with a reliable solution to ensure their high-performance gaming equipment is not interrupted by power outages, providing optimal protection and enhancing the overall gaming experience.
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March 01, 2024 10:11 UTC
Politburo’s directive expected to deal with wastefulness at its root
Over the years, thrift practices and wastefulness combat have received great attention from the Party and State. In 1993, the 9th National Assembly adopted a resolution on thrift practices and wastefulness and corruption prevention. In 1998, the 10th National Assembly Standing Committee released an ordinance on thrift practices and wastefulness combat. The figure was 1,962 projects in 2021, including important national projects and key projects. With the directive, wastefulness is expected to be stopped at the root.
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March 01, 2024 07:27 UTC
James Bond actions scene recreated in Love Hurricane show
Officially launched on February 27, the show has added to the captivating experiences for visitors when coming to Sunset Town. During the sunset, the athletes' agility and dexterity further enhance the beauty of Sunset Town, a town reminiscent of the charm of Amalfi, Italy. In addition to the technical displays, the athletes interact with the audience at Kiss Bridge, offering high-fives and air kisses. The show is scheduled daily at 6.00pm at Kiss Bridge, Sunset Town, Phú Quốc. With the Sunset Jetski Show: Love Hurricane, Sunset Town adds another world-class performance collection that no destination in Vietnam currently offers.
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March 01, 2024 04:35 UTC
Thailand moves towards 5th industrial revolution
Thailand 's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is eyeing foreign investment in cloud computing with a bigger goal than making Thailand a digital hub , according to Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, a Thai trade representative. Narumon said Srettha was planning to develop Thailand’s digital ecosystem and infrastructure to get the country ready for the 5th industrial revolution (5IR). Thailand’s 4th industrial revolution has been taking place since 2010, when the country started embracing digital economy technologies such as Internet of Things, robotics, blockchain, and biotechnology. As part of the 4IR, the Thai government at that time upgraded the Information and Communications Technology Ministry into the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, Narumon said. She said that during 5IR, the personalised economy would take the centre stage, as businesses would personalise their services for particular customers and data centres, and data analytics would be essential for a personalised economy./.
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March 01, 2024 04:30 UTC
Wildflour Hospitality Group Secures KV Asia Capital Investment
Wildflour is well-positioned to benefit from KV Asia’s regional footprint, with its growth story further bolstered by the breadth of KV Asia’s network within Southeast Asia. With private consumption largely expected to drive economic growth, Wildflour is primed to continue building and gaining momentum in both the local and international dining scenes. A partnership with a leading regional private equity firm strengthens and boosts Wildflour’s regional recognition, opening its doors to other potential capital-raising opportunities. For more information, please visit:https://wildflour.com.ph/About KV Asia CapitalKV Asia Capital is a private equity fund focused on mid-market investments across Southeast Asia. With a strategy of driving improvements via operational value-add and ESG initiatives as well as dedicated strategy and execution support, KV Asia Capital works towards developing market leaders and driving profitable growth.
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March 01, 2024 04:27 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 1/2024
Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 launchedThe Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) on February 29 launched the annual Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 and organised an art performance programme to promote the value of the traditional costume in life, culture, and society. Valovaya expressed her deep impression of Vietnam and its people during her first visit to Vietnam in October 2023. It has proactively strengthened international cooperation to gather support from the international community and established official cooperative relationships with many international organisations and foreign NGOs. International partners vow to support Vietnam in addressing UXORepresentatives of many countries and organizations have reaffirmed their support for handling unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Vietnam – the most UXO-contaminated country. Photographer Le Bich, born in Hanoi in 1972, is famous for his artistic photographs of Hanoi, Vietnamese village landscapes, and traditional handicrafts.
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March 01, 2024 03:28 UTC
Thailand deploy rainmaking planes to battle drought, pollution
Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government plans to deploy 30 aircraft nationwide for cloud-seeding operations to induce artificial rain to battle air pollution and ease dry weather conditions in the main crop-growing areas. The annual royal rainmaking programme began on February 29, with seven centres set up across the country to coordinate efforts in all the 77 provinces for operations in March and April. This year’s operations will rely on 24 aircrafts from the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation and six jets from the Royal Thai Air Force. Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow said that rainmaking is necessary to ease the impact of climate change on the agricultural sector and prevent hailstorms and forest fires in some regions of the country. The artificial rain will also ease persistent pollution problems such as smog and unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter known as PM2.5.
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March 01, 2024 03:05 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 29/2024
The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the Vietnam Economic Science Association of Agriculture and Rural Development (VIESARD), the Vietnam Forest Owners' Association, and the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association. Meanwhile, financial support for forest development was very limited and largely failed to act as a motivation for the cause. The run is an annual fundraising event organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam) in support of various charity projects throughout the country. They also visited President Ho Chi Minh’s statue and an exhibition space featuring the Vietnamese national leader, and the Vietnamese Embassy. They also visited President Ho Chi Minh’s statue and an exhibition space featuring the Vietnamese national leader, as well as the Vietnamese Embassy.
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February 29, 2024 15:02 UTC
Entries for the 2024 OnePlus Photography Awards are now open, calling on photography enthusiasts worldwide to ‘Make the Moment’ with smartphone cameras
"Building on our long-term collaboration with IPA, we are looking forward to working even more closely together to explore the future of professional photography on mobile phones. ""We are delighted to once again be partnering with OnePlus in 2024. Our collaboration has helped drive huge leaps in mobile photography over the past three years, and we are thrilled to continue working alongside an organization that puts creativity and quality so clearly at the forefront. "OnePlus consistently pushes boundaries to reach for the impossible in mobile photography. About OnePlusOnePlus is a global mobile technology brand that challenges conventional concepts of technology.
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February 29, 2024 13:17 UTC