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The logo and mascot of the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games to be hosted by Cambodia in 2023. (Source: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia is hoping to develop traditional sports in Southeast Asia into modern ones so that they can be included  in international events like the Southeast Asia n Games (SEA Games), Asian Games, and Olympics. The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports held a workshop from August 8 to 11 to discuss the preservation of traditional sports to improve the awareness of the ASEAN identity, as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) action plan on sport for 2021 - 2025, said the ministry’s Under Secretary of State Bou Chumserey. A priority of the country, which holds the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2022, is to enhance cooperation in preserving traditional sports and draft an ASEAN statement on upholding the bloc’s identity through the protection and maintenance of traditional sports and games. Bou Chumserey expressed his hope … [Read more...] about Cambodia hopes to develop region’s traditional sports

The donation aims to help Vietnam promote sport development, according to the administration. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong emphasized that the visit by Dendias and the gift demonstrate Greece’s support for the development of Vietnamese sport. The visit will also contribute to elevating the relationship between Vietnam and Greece to a new height, he added. For his part, Dendias noted his hope that the gift will help to raise the awareness of Vietnamese youths about the Olympics in both daily life and sporting activities. The Greek FM paid an official visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 1. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Greece presents EUR 50,000 in support of Vietnamese sport

Vietnam got disadvantaged when Hoang Thi Bao Tram and Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong both played black against Ticia Gara and Zsoka Gaal. In the midgame, Gara made a big mistake that helped Tram find the way to win after 59 moves. However, Duong could not make a comeback and accepted defeat. This was her first loss after six rounds in the tournament. The highly anticipated match between two former Asian champions Vo Thi Kim Phung and Hungary’s number one player Hoang Thanh Trang ended quickly in a draw. Despite being the favorite to win this game, Trang, a player of Vietnamese origin, played black, and didn't want to take a risk. The first three games brought the score to 1.5-1.5. The victory was decided in the last game between Nguyen Thi Mai Hung and Szidonia Vajda. Both players entered the endgame with two pawns. Hung's pawn went further and was protected by the white king, giving her the winning advantage. While time was running out, Hung made a mistake that gave Vajda a chance to … [Read more...] about Vietnam crack Chess Olympiad top 10

The capital has left a good impression on Southeast Asia sports delegations and international reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Foreign correspondents and athletes attending the 31st SEA Games shared with The Hanoi Tim es their profound feelings about Hanoi - the warm and thoughtful welcome the city has accorded them. Hanoi welcomes delegates attending the SEA Games 31. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation: Impressed with the strong development of Hanoi Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation. Photos: Do Huong This is the first business trip of our delegation after a long period of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have about 40 medical staff including doctors and nurses attending the event. The schedules and locations of the competitions held in Hanoi and some neighboring … [Read more...] about [Hanoi-SEA Games 31] Hanoi gives SEA Games 31 warm, thoughtful welcome

Vietnam is regarded as an interesting interlocutor for Greece in Southeast Asia. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in remarks made during his visit to Hanoi, highlighted Vietnam’s growing role in the region and the world, wishing to enhance relations with Vietnam in Greece’s diplomacy towards the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias in Hanoi on August 1. Photo: VNA Greece treasured Vietnam’s role and position in the region, FM Dendias shared the view during the meetings with Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 1. “I believe that Vietnam, a country of 100 million people, with a thriving economy of almost US$400 billion, constitutes an interesting interlocutor for Greece in the Southeast Asian region; and that it would be highly beneficial to broaden and deepen our relations,” the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Greece hails Vietnam’s role in region

Myanmar's ambassador to China died suddenly on Sunday in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming, according to an obituary in Myanmar state media and diplomatic sources in Beijing. The obituary for Ambassador U Myo Thant Pe by Myanmar's foreign ministry in a state newspaper on Monday did not specify his cause of death. Diplomats in Beijing and a Chinese language Myanmar media report said the cause was likely to be a heart attack. U Myo Thant Pe was last seen on Saturday meeting a local official in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan which borders Myanmar, according to a local news report. The Myanmar embassy in China did not immediately respond to a query for comment. U Myo Thant Pe was appointed ambassador to China in 2019 and stayed in his post after Myanmar's military took power in a coup in February 2021. He was the fourth ambassador to die in China in the past year. German ambassador Jan Hecker, 54, died in September, less than two weeks into his Beijing … [Read more...] about Myanmar ambassador to China died on Sunday

NovaGroup alsways focuses on creating a good working environment for its staff The biggest Vocational Day will be organised by NovaGroup at its NovaWorld Phan Thiet this weekend, with over 500 jobs up for grabs. Candidates will be directly interviewed by company executives, receive advice from experts, connect with parters and each other, study NovaGroup’s ecosystem, and visit NovaWorld Phan Thiet. Over 500 jobs in positions such as supervisors, staff, managers at NovaGroup companies such as Novaland, Nova Service, Nova Industry, and Nova Capital Parterswill be offered They are open to applicants from the entire country expecially from HCM City, Binh Thuan Province and neighbour bouring provinces. NovaGroup’s competitive and preferential policies,training and excellent working environment are factors that keep workers at the company for a long time. Staffs are also offered preferential and interesting services available at NovaGroup’s ecosystem. Notably, the company is … [Read more...] about NovaGroup to hold hiring day in Phan Thiet

Nguyen Tien Minh on his way to taking bronze at the 31st SEA Games in May. He will be one of three Vietnamese athletes at the BWF Championship later this month. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Nguyen Tien Minh will set the record for the most appearances at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Championship later this month. The top ranked national player will take part in the event for the 13th time since his debut in 2005, one more than the current record held by Chinese legend Lin Dan. Malaysian prodigy Lee Chong Wei took part in 11 championships. Lin, who won five trophies, and Lee, who entered four final matches, retired in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Minh is one of 54 male athletes at the tournament which will be held in Japan from August 22-28. The world No 72 seed will come back to Tokyo's Metropolitan Gymnasium one year after he competed at the Summer Olympics, where he failed to advance to the knockout round. The 39-year-old from Ho Chi Minh City will be … [Read more...] about Minh to take record of most appearances at badminton world championship

Firefighters on Tuesday finally overcame what officials described as the worst fire in Cuba's history that over five days destroyed 40% of the Caribbean island's main fuel storage facility and caused massive blackouts. Reuters witnesses reported the raging flames that ravaged a four-tank segment of the Matanzas super tanker port had died down and the towering plumes of thick black smoke streaming from the area were diminished and now mostly gray. Matanzas is Cuba's largest port for receiving crude oil and fuel imports. Cuban heavy crude, as well as fuel oil and diesel stored in Matanzas in 10 huge tanks, are mainly used to generate electricity on the island. Lightning struck one fuel storage tank on Friday evening. The fire spread to a second by Sunday and engulfed the four-tank area on Monday, accompanied by huge explosions and despite efforts by local firefighters supported by more than 100 Mexican and Venezuelan reinforcements. A firefighter works on the zone … [Read more...] about Cuba brings oil depot fire under control, worst in island’s history

Vietnamese contestants in the 34th International Olympiad in Informatics in 2022. (Photo: SGGP) With a 100 percent medal-winning rate, including one gold and three silver medals, the Vietnamese national team ranks in the top nine countries and territories, after China, Japan, the US, South Korea, Iran, Ukraine, Croatia, and Taiwan, according to the medal tally. Specifically, Tran Xuan Bach, an eleventh grader of the High School for Gifted Students, College of Natural Science, under the Vietnam National University (VNU), won the gold medal. Duong Minh Khoi, a twelfth grader of the High School for Gifted Students, College of Natural Science; Le Huu Nghia, a twelfth grader of Binh Long High School for Gifted Students in Binh Phuoc Province; Truong Van Quoc Bao, a twelfth grader of Phan Boi Chau High School for Gifted Students in Nghe An Province, won the silver medals. The 34th International Olympiad in Informatics in 2022 was held online and in person. The Vietnamese team … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins four medals at 34th International Olympiad in Informatics