Cam Ranh International Terminal Company announced on May 19 that budget airline Vietjet Air of Vietnam will re-operate an air route connecting Cam Ranh airport (Khanh Hoa) and Incheon airport (Republic of Korea). According to the plan, VietJet Air will run two flights a week, every Wednesday and Friday, on the air route, starting on May 20. Cam Ranh airport is scheduled to receive plane coded VJ837 carrying approximately 160 passengers on board from Incheon at 13:15 on May 20, kick-starting the resumption of the route. Meanwhile, a Cam Ranh – Incheon plan is scheduled to take off at 02:55 on May 20, carrying 33 passengers on board. Vietnam announced a decision to reopen its borders to international travelers as of March 15, and the resumption of the Cam Ranh –Incheon air route is expected to support tourism recovery in Khanh Hoa province. … [Read more...] about VietJet Air resumes Cam Ranh – Incheon air route
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Vietnamese PE teacher dreams of teaching 1 million kids to swim
Huynh Duc Linh, a Vietnamese physical education teacher, is pursuing his dream of teaching swimming to one million kids in Vietnam, spending the last six years teaching over 10,000 students. In 2019, Linh was informed of nine students from Nghia Ha Middle School in central Quang Ngai Province dying in a tragic drowning incident. Since then, Linh and his colleagues have tried to teach swimming skills to children, reaching their target of running courses for over 10,000 kids after six years. Recently, the government has called for far more actions to prevent drowning , making Linh and his team decide to pursue a bigger dream: teaching up to one million kids to swim. More than 2,000 under-16-year-old children drown a year in Vietnam, the World Health Organization cited an estimate in 2020. It’s not a rosy path Linh is the founder of Sapaga Company in Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, specializing in building swimming pools. Since he started the company, he … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PE teacher dreams of teaching 1 million kids to swim
SEA Games 31: Thailand defeat Laos 5-0, advancing to semi-finals of women’s football
Thailand (in blue) defeat Laos 5-0 (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Thailand thrashed Laos 5-0 in the last match of Group B in women's football at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ) on May 15 at Cam Pha stadium in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Thailand’s Rodthong opened the score in the 17th minute. The net of the Lao side was also rocked in the 43rd, 57th, 60th and 85th minutes. After three matches, Thailand fetched 7 points to top Group B while Laos was still empty-handed. With this win, Thailand advanced to the semi-finals and will face the Philippines who come second in Group A. The remaining match of the semi-finals will see the competition of Vietnam that tops Group A and Myanmar. Both matches will take place at Cam Pha stadium on May 18. Earlier on May 14, Vietnam routed Cambodia with a 7-0 win, helping the team complete the qualifying round at the top of Group A./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thailand defeat Laos 5-0, advancing to semi-finals of women’s football
SEA Games 31: Philippines-Thailand women’s football semifinal advanced
The match between Thai and Lao female footballers at Cam Pha Stadium on May 15 (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The women’s football semifinal between the Philippines and Thailand on May 18 will take place at 3:30pm instead of 4pm as initially scheduled, the SEA Games 31 organising committee has announced. It said as semifinals will go into extra time if the score is equal after the two official halves, this first semifinal may last longer and affect the time of the second one. To ensure the interval between the two games is appropriate to the Games’ regulations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) proposed advancing the match between the Philippines and Thailand to 3:30pm. Meanwhile, the semifinal between Vietnam and Myanmar will still take place at 7pm the same day as scheduled. At SEA Games 31 , the women’s football attracts the participation of seven teams divided into Group A (Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia) and Group B (Thailand, Myanmar, … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Philippines-Thailand women’s football semifinal advanced
Myanmar’s women football team awarded 100,000 USD
At the Myanmar-Singapore match in women's football of SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar’s Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan recently awarded 100,000 USD to female football ers of the country for qualifying for the semi-finals at the ongoing SEA Games 31 in Vietnam. He praised the brilliant performance of the team, affirming that the Myanmar State and people will look forward to honouring the nation pride through sports and success. On May 15, Myanmar beat Singapore 1-0 in the last match of Group B with the sole goal by Win Theingi Tun in the fourth minute of the second-half injury time. They earlier trounced Laos 3-0 on May 10. In the semi-finals, Myanmar will play the hosts Vietnam who topped Group A, while Thailand will face the Philippines. Both fixtures will take place at Cam Pha Stadium of Quang Ninh on May 18. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in the Hanoi capital and 11 … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s women football team awarded 100,000 USD
South Korean and Japanese streets still quiet in HCM City
Many streets home to Japanese and South Korean restaurants and shops in HCM City are still quiet although the city has fully reopened after successfully containing the Covid-19 pandemic. A Japanese restaurant in District 1 While the Bui Vien Street in HCM City's District 1 which is a popular nightlife place for foreign tourists has quickly revived after local restaurants, bars and clubs were allowed to resume operation two months ago, some areas home to Japanese and South Korean communities in District 1 and District 7 remain quiet with many closed shops and restaurants. The Japanese area runs some 300 metres on Le Thanh Tong Street in District 1. Formed in the early 2000s with the openings of just a few Japanese restaurants, the street soon became busy with hundreds of restaurants, bars and massage venues serving Japanese foods and products until it was suspended for Covid-19 pandemic prevention activities in 2021. Since then, many shops have been closed … [Read more...] about South Korean and Japanese streets still quiet in HCM City
Vietnam lead Group A in women’s football at SEA Games after crushing Cambodia
Vietnam became the leaders of Group A in women's football at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after scoring a 7-0 victory over Cambodia on Saturday evening. Vietnam's coach Nguyen Duc Chung benched many key players and deployed his reserve line-up in the match against Cambodia at Cam Pha Stadium in northern Quang Ninh Province. However, the Vietnamese women still managed to overpower their opponents. In more than 90 minutes, the Cambodian visitors could barely get the ball onto Vietnam’s field. Nguyen Thi Van opened the scoring for Vietnam with an accurate header in the sixth minute. Although Vietnam had many good chances to widen the gap, no more goals were netted in the remaining time of the first half. Pham Hai Yen scored the second goal for Vietnam in the 58th minute, before Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung made it 3-0 in the 65th minute. Cambodia seemed to lose control of the entire game, allowing Nguyen Thi Van, Tran Thi Thu, and Ngan Thi Van Su of Vietnam to … [Read more...] about Vietnam lead Group A in women’s football at SEA Games after crushing Cambodia
Quang Ninh looks toward knowledge-based economy
Based on “smart city” foundation Following the success in building the e-administration and reforming administrative procedures in the 2012 – 2018 period, Quang Ninh province has built a digital administration based on the implementation of a project building smart cities in the 2019 – 2025 period. Quang Ninh province’s smart cities will take people and tourists as the center. They will be encouraged to help develop tourism services. The local authorities will work to improve management capacity as well as the quality and efficiency of socio-economic activities, creating an attractive investment environment and promoting inclusive development. The province will continue refining legal regulations to facilitate the implementation and development of e-administration, digital ministration and smart cities. The smart city project will be carried out in Cam Pha, Uong Bi and Mong Cai cities. Looking towards knowledge-based economy Quang Ninh was the first province in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh looks toward knowledge-based economy
Consumer goods increase continuously, supermarkets pledge to stabilize prices
It was recorded on May 16 that at a fast food shop on Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, the price of banh mi with ham was adjusted from VND20,000 per loaf to VND25,000 per loaf; Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese rice pyramid dumplings also had new prices. The sellers said that the prices of Vietnamese pork bologna, baguette, and herbs all went up, so they were forced to raise the selling price. Although the selling price is increased, it is only to compensate for the slippage, not to make a profit. At a store in Tan Chanh Hiep Ward in District 12, specializing in selling fried Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese square Northern sticky rice cakes, the prices rose by VND5,000-VND10,000 per item. For example, a one-kilogram Vietnamese square sticky rice cake costs VND80,000, an increase of VND5,000; Vietnamese pork bologna and grilled cinnamon pork paste fetch VND230,000-VND240,000 per kg, up VND10,000 per kg. Moreover, the home delivery fee is also higher than before, from … [Read more...] about Consumer goods increase continuously, supermarkets pledge to stabilize prices
Party members in city districts presented Party badges
Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le awards the 75-year Party membership badge to the elderly Party member Nguyen Ky Cam. Specifically, on Tuesday morning, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le attended the celebration of the 132nd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and presented 53 Party badges in District 3. Of which, 12 elderly people were awarded 75-year Party membership badges. On the occasion, the People’s Committee of District 3 granted certificates of merit to 40 collectives and 65 individuals for well promoting the learning and following of President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style. On behalf of the Ho Chi Minh City leaders, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le paid a visit to extend the best health wishes and grant the 75-year Party membership badge to … [Read more...] about Party members in city districts presented Party badges