The Vietnamese teams attended the closing ceremony of SEA Games 29 at the National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam was awarded more medals from the 29th Southeast Asian Games held in Malaysia in 2017, as athletes of Thailand and the host country tested positive for doping, the Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) has announced. The VOC said at a recent meeting with Vietnamese outstanding athletes in 2018 that Vietnam took one more gold medal in the women’s trio category of pencak silat and one bronze in the women’s springboard doubles. The athletes receiving the gold medal are martial artists Nguyen Thi Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and Nguyen Thi Thuy, while the bronze medalists are divers Nguyen Phuong Anh and Ngo Phuong Mai. With these additional medals, Vietnam won a total of 59 gold medals, 50 silvers and 61 bronzes, ranking third in the medal tally for the biggest regional sports event. Malaysia and Thailand still topped the event. The 30th SEA … [Read more...] about Vietnam awarded more SEA Games 2017 medals
Phong Nha-Ke Bang to be introduced at Hollywood
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh will be introduced in a Hollywood cinema on January 23, said head of the province’s department of tourism. A paddy field in Phong Nha-Ke Bang Accordingly, the natural beauty of Quang Binh will be presented to U.S. film producers, directors, actors and media groups. Later from January 25-27, Quang Binh representatives will attend the New York Times Travel Show in New York to popularize the world’s largest cave system Son Doong. Following the event, Quang Binh will invite Hollywood producers, scriptwriters, directors and actors to the province for sightseeing. It is the first time a Vietnamese province will introduce its local images to the world’s movie capital. Quang Binh was among the three Vietnamese localities chosen for the shooting of parts of the 2017 Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island”. Quang Binh is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha -Ke Bang … [Read more...] about Phong Nha-Ke Bang to be introduced at Hollywood
Hanoi launch tree plan this year
Hanoi has set a target to plant around 400,000 trees in the city’s urban areas and 70 hectares of forest this year. The municipal authorities have recently announced a plan on growing trees in 2019. Hanoi has set a target to plant around 400,000 trees in the city’s urban areas According to the plan, some 400,000 trees will be grown on streets in the city’s urban areas, including 150,000 to be planted on the upcoming Tet Holiday. Under the instruction by the city people’s committee, localities need to select trees which are suitable for Hanoi’s climate condition and have to ensure technical requirements for planation to avoid waste. The city has also aimed to plant 70 hectares of forests and boosted the forest management and protection in the year. Over the past three years, the city has planted one million trees at a cost of VND256bn (USD11 million). … [Read more...] about Hanoi launch tree plan this year
EVN to ensure stable power supply for Tết
Việt Nam Electricity in HCM City is taking measures to ensure a stable power supply during the Tết holiday. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — To ensure a stable power supply during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) in HCM City will cease certain operations that could cause a power shutdown. Nguyễn Tấn Hưng, head of the community relations board of EVN in HCM City, said the company would also ensure power to places where political and cultural activities will be held to welcome the New Year. In addition, it will check and resolve any problems on the grid and electrical stations EVN Việt Nam and its branches will also ensure that staff are available on duty 24/24 to fix any electrical problem during the holiday. The company will work with local authorities to enhance security of electricity works and ensure fire safety at residential and recreational areas, and public places. EVN has also … [Read more...] about EVN to ensure stable power supply for Tết
Home for holidays
Viet Nam News The Naval Zone 4 yesterday welcomed soldiers and officers from Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago coming home for Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) Holiday at Cam Ranh Port, in the coastal city of Khánh Hoà. The ceremony marked the end of a 20-day journey of Brigade 146 under the Naval Zone 4. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hùng … [Read more...] about Home for holidays