Vietravel Airlines has just signed a co-operation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association. — Photo nld.com.vn The Viet Nam Travel Aviation Company Limited (Vietravel Airlines) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association to officially participate in the network of providing tickets for more than 100,000 members of the association nationwide. Different from traditional tourism, golf tourism is a type of sports tourism that combines golf activities, exploration and relaxation. Guests participating in golf tourism are high-income people. Therefore, the cooperation with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association proves the service quality and transport capacity of Vietravel Airlines. In Viet Nam, golf tourism is an area with great potential when the golf economy is in a boom period. According to the Viet Nam Golf Association, the number of domestic golfers is 100,000 people and the number of regular players (at least twice a month) is … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines signs a co-operation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association
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IEEFA: Việt Nam’s manufacturing future rests on a credible renewable energy game plan
A wind power project in the northern province of Ninh Thuận. — Photo evn.com.vn HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese economy’s unparalleled exposure to multinational corporations and the global consumer market calls for a pragmatic alignment between the country’s renewable energy strategy and the decarbonisation commitments of the global brands, according to IEEFA’s latest report on Việt Nam. “Multinational corporations responsible for up to US$150 billion of Việt Nam’s export revenues have made specific pledges on carbon neutrality or decarbonisation of varying scope and timelines,” said Thu Vũ, energy finance analyst leading the Vietnamese market coverage for IEEFA. “These brands’ journey toward sustainability progress is one in which Việt Nam can not afford to ignore or miss out on.” Việt Nam is currently the largest exporter of goods in developing Southeast Asia. With nearly 60 per cent of the exports being manufactured goods for the big brands, its growing role in the global … [Read more...] about IEEFA: Việt Nam’s manufacturing future rests on a credible renewable energy game plan
Accomplishing Streets for Life campaign to ensure school traffic safety in Pleiku City, Việt Nam
AIP Foundation and Vietnamese ministries, agencies signed the agreement for extension phase of the Slow Zones, Safe Zones programme. — Photo courtesy of AIP Foundation PLEIKU CITY — Around the world, our community is mobilizing for the #CommitToAct Streets for Life Campaign 2022. AIP Foundation, along with its steadfast partners, is proud to join forces with this global movement from Pleiku, our model city for safe school zones in Việt Nam. AIP Foundation is gathering with government partners, the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC), the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Transport, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee, the Gia Lai Provincial Traffic Safety Committee, and relevant partners for a workshop to celebrate the milestones of the Slow Zones, Safe Zones programme thus far and kickstart the extension phase. The overall purpose of the Slow Zones, Safe Zones programme is to reduce road crash injuries and fatalities in school zones. Our work … [Read more...] about Accomplishing Streets for Life campaign to ensure school traffic safety in Pleiku City, Việt Nam
More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam
Nguyễn Thị Huyên (first, right) and UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam, Caitlin Wiesen (second, right) at last week's conference in Hà Nội. UNDP Photo HÀ NỘI - Nguyễn Thị Huyên, 65, now lives in a safe house thanks to a programme initiated by the Government, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Huyên, from Tuyết Điệm 1 Village in the central coastal province of Quảng Ngãi, suffers from sciatica and lives alone. Every day, she relied on neighbours to bring her food and daily necessities. She lived in difficult circumstances in an old shanty house that had its roof blown off during bad weather. She said: “Incidentally, I was advised by my nephew to apply for the safe house programme by the Government. So I registered and very quickly I received a reply. “I sent my thanks to the donors and local authorities who helped build me a stable and warm shelter two years ago.” Huyên's house was one of 4,100 built by the programme. “The … [Read more...] about More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam
Việt Nam records 1,785 new COVID-19 cases
A child in Thái Bình Province is examined before vaccination. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,699,965 on Tuesday, as 1,785 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours in 48 localities. Hà Nội still had the highest number of infections, with 419, followed by Vĩnh Phúc (119). The other areas recording new transmissions were Phú Thọ (111), Nghệ An (97), Hải Dương (71), Quảng Ninh (70), Yên Bái (70), Tuyên Quang (57), Bắc Ninh (51), Bắc Kạn (48), Lào Cai (46), Thái Bình (44), Thái Nguyên (41), Đà Nẵng (39), HCM City (36), Hà Nam (29), Sơn La (27), Bình Dương (26), Nam Định (26), Hưng Yên (25), Quảng Bình (23), Hòa Bình (20), Hà Tĩnh (20), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (19), Ninh Bình (19), Hà Giang (19), Quảng Ngãi (18), Bắc Giang (17), Quảng Trị (17), Bình Phước (17), Đắk Nông (15), Cao Bằng (14), Lai Châu (13), Điện Biên (12), Thừa Thiên Huế (11), Tây Ninh (10), Thanh Hóa (10), Gia Lai (8 ), Lạng Sơn (8 ), Khánh Hòa (7), Phú Yên (7), Cà Mau (7), … [Read more...] about Việt Nam records 1,785 new COVID-19 cases
Four golds for Việt Nam at SEA Games on Tuesday morning
SEA Games Marksman Trần Quốc Cường wins in the men’s 50m pistol event. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Athletes in shooting, canoeing and chess were winners at the 31st SEA Games on May 17 morning in Hà Nội. Marksman Trần Quốc Cường won gold in the men’s 50m pistol event. After six attempts of 10 bullets, the 48-year-old shooter grabbed 548 points, surpassing Naung Ye Tun of Myanmar (546) in second and Boriphat Jariyatakone of Thailand (545) in third place. “My result is not as good as it was in practice and previous competitions. However I am happy with the gold medal,” said Cường who was on top of the podium again after seven years. Cường will retire after this Games. Canoeist Nguyễn Thị Hương won gold in the women’s 1000m event in the Thủy Nguyên Rowing Centre in Hải Phòng City. She beat Riska Andriyani of Indonesia and Thet Phyo Naing from Myanmar. Her teammate Đỗ Thị Thanh Thảo, Ngô Phương Thảo, Đinh Thị Trang and Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai bagged a silver in the women’s … [Read more...] about Four golds for Việt Nam at SEA Games on Tuesday morning
VN win gold in canoeing, kayak events
Nguyễn Thị Hương won a canoeing gold medal in women's canoe single, 1000m. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức Vietnamese athlete Nguyễn Thị Hương has secured one more gold medal for Việt Nam at the Games after her excellent performance in the women's canoe singles event on May 17. Surpassing her Thai, Indonesian and Myanmar rivals, Hương completed the race in 5 minutes 0.752 seconds ahead of Indonesia's Riska Andriyani (5:09.23), and Myanmar's Thet Phyo Naing (5:19.60). Bursting with joy, the Vietnamese athlete hopes her gold will make more people know about the sport and encourage her teammates in their competitions. As part of the Games, 19 canoeing/kayak events are scheduled for May 17- 21, with contestants coming from eight regional nations. Also on May 17, Viet Nam came second in the women’s kayak four 1,000m event, with Thailand and Indonesia bagging gold and bronze medals, respectively. Meanwhile, in the male category, Việt Nam failed qualifications in the canoe double 1,000m … [Read more...] about VN win gold in canoeing, kayak events
Thailand, VN taekwondo grab combat golds
Vietnamese fighter Bạc Thị Khiêm (left) lands a right kick on Indonesian Silvana Lamada in the women's 67kg class final of the taekwondo on May 17. Khiêm won gold. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese fighter Bạc Thị Khiêm dominated for a gold medal with a win over Indonesia’s Silvana Lamada 19-0 in the women’s 67kg category final in the taekwondo at Hà Nội’s Tây Hồ sports centre on May 17. Trương Thị Kim Tuyền grabbed the second taekwondo gold of the day for Việt Nam when she beat Thailand’s Chutikan Jongkolrattanawattana 10-6 in the women’s 46kg class. Tuyền fought back to win the game after suffering a 5-2 loss in the first round. Talented fighter Tuyền completed her target at the Games with a gold medal in her return to the Games. Tuyền won the title in 2015 and a silver in the 2017 Games. She dropped out of the SEA Games 30 in 2019 to train for the Tokyo Olympics. Thailand’s Chanchong Cho edged Lý Hồng Phúc of Việt Nam 14-11 in the men’s 68kg final to take … [Read more...] about Thailand, VN taekwondo grab combat golds
VN, Thailand show class in women’s futsal
Myanmar number 9 Hlaing fails to beat Thailand's goalkeeper. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng HÀ NAM — Another 4-0 win, this time against Myanmar, wasn’t enough for Thailand to top the women’s futsal table as the hosts Việt Nam smashed Malaysia 4-1 in the later match on May 17. The Thais entered the match with no other goal than another big win, seeking to extend their goal difference to differ themselves from Việt Nam. The match started with Thai's dominated from the off, throwing everything at Myanmar, who were also looking for a better result after their 'tennis set' lost against Việt Nam in the opening match. Despite enormous pressure from the opponent, Myanmar sat back and defended solidly, creating difficulties for Thailand’s forwards who struggled to penetrate The Asian Lionesses’ defence. However, the women in white only managed to hold the mighty Thais for six minutes and thirty seconds. After a smooth build-up from the left, the ball was fed quickly to Hataichanok … [Read more...] about VN, Thailand show class in women’s futsal
NA Chairman visits Lao Champasak Province
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ meets Party Secretary and Governor of Champasak province Vilayvong Bouddakham. — VNA/VNS Photo VIENTIANE — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ on Tuesday paid a working visit to Champasak province in southwestern Laos as part of his trip to the country. Addressing the event, Party Secretary and Governor of Champasak province Vilayvong Bouddakham said its economic growth rate reached 3.58 per cent last year with an average income of US$3,050 per person per year. This year, the province strives to obtain an economic growth rate of 4.51 per cent and an average income of $3,130 per person per year. The Lao official attributed its achievements to the effective support of the Vietnamese Party, Government and 19 provinces and cities that have close relations with the province. Cooperation between Champasak and localities of Việt Nam is continuing to be expanded in many fields, including education and health. In the context of … [Read more...] about NA Chairman visits Lao Champasak Province