Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling at SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Singaporean athletes have achieved their targets set for the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam, said Chief of the Singapore Sports Institute Dr. Su Chun Wei at a press conference on May 22. The Singaporean sports delegation gave their best at SEA Games 31, and showed determination and resilience, perseverance and ambition to take to win, he said. Sports administrators of Singapore hailed the “bright future” ahead for Singapore sport after the showing by its athletes at the SEA Games, with over a third of the 161 medals garnered claimed by debutants. The Singaporean contingent of 424 athletes competed in 33 sports at SEA Games 31 and clinched 47 gold, 44 silver and 70 bronze medals as of May 22. The total haul so far is already Singapore’s third-best showing at an away SEA Games, behind only the 2017 edition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (58 golds) and the … [Read more...] about Singapore meets medal targets at SEA Games 31
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SEA Games 31 concludes: Vietnam helps raise regional sports level
Vietnam impresses regional sports delegations and visitors who felt nothing but warmth, friendship, and hospitality. Vietnam has helped raise the level of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) by including Olympic and Asian Games (ASIAD) sports in the competition program. Ramon Fernandez, Head of the Philippines sports delegation, gave the idea when sharing some impressions on the organization, and the qualification of international referees in SEA Games 31 that was held in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities. He said the host country has been very open and tried to create a fair game, contributing to raising the level of SEA Games. Other delegations supported Vietnam’s model and vowed to bring more Olympic athletes to the SEA Games. Vietnam is believed to help raise level of SEA Games. Photos: The Hanoi Times Vietnam finished top at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which concluded today [May 23] after two weeks of competition. Its athletes won … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 concludes: Vietnam helps raise regional sports level
Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to Vietnam, 15 other countries
The 15 other countries where Saudi citizens are barred from traveling are India, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela, reported Gulf News . The Saudi government's Directorate General of Passports issued the travel ban on Saturday after it observed a consistent increase in the number of daily Covid-19 cases in the previous weeks. On Saturday, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced 414 new infections of Covid, with the weekly figures seeing a five-fold increase compared to those seen through March and April. More than 9,100 people have died due to Covid in Saudi Arabia. Vietnam has been seeing major drops in Covid infections and hospitalizations. The country recorded 1,319 new local Covid-19 cases on Sunday, down 45 percent from a week earlier. Saudi Arabia lifted most Covid restrictions for arrivals from Vietnam in December last year. … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to Vietnam, 15 other countries
With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan’s universities to screen foreigners
Japan is asking universities for greater scrutiny of foreign students and scholars to prevent technology leaks to places like China, partly for its own national security but also to safeguard exchanges with U.S. and European universities. While many Western countries have measures to prevent espionage on their campuses with strict screening and penalties for breaches, experts say Japan has been a weak link given its often-unchecked embrace of foreign students. A string of U.S. arrests of Chinese academics in recent years over suspicion of spying was a wake-up call for Japan, officials say. "Around the world, export controls are getting more stringent on foreign nations like China," said a Japanese trade ministry official who helps colleges develop ways to monitor high-risk technology transfers and students. "We want Japanese universities to be trusted for their security and trade controls so that joint research with the United States or Europe can continue," said the official, … [Read more...] about With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan’s universities to screen foreigners
NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ delivers opening remarks at the meeting in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ asked deputies to propose practical and effective measures to fulfil socio-economic targets for the 2021-2025 period. Addressing the opening ceremony of the third session of the 15th-tenure NA in Hà Nội on Monday, Chairman Huệ proposed the deputies assess achievements and shortcomings, while pointing out challenges to successfully implementing socio-economic development tasks. Deputies were also asked to closely follow requirements, targets and solutions set by the NA and the Government regarding socio-economic development, COVID-19 prevention and control, five-year planning frameworks during the 2021-2025 period and fiscal and monetary policies. In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the third session, NA agencies and deputies made careful preparations for discussions, aiming for the best outcomes … [Read more...] about NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements