Cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh , a cyclist from the Muong ethnic minority group, has won the first gold medal for the Vietnamese cycling team at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). Quynh finished her race at the cross-country event on May 16 at a time of 1:18:5, leaving her Malaysian rivals Natahsya Soon and Nuz Assyria behind. Quynh said the gold medal has significant meaning to her as this is the first time she has competed in her own hometown. On May 17, in the men and women’s cross-country relay events, the Vietnamese team completed the 20.8km race only 34 seconds after their Malaysian competitors and won a silver medal. Cycling competitions will continue in northern Hoa Binh province on May 19 with road race events./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Muong woman brings first gold medal to Vietnamese cycling
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SEA Games 31: Singapore, Thailand qualify for semi-finals of table tennis’ mixed doubles
At the match between Padasak Tanviriyavechakul and Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand and Dinh Anh Hoang and Nguyen Khoa Dieu Khanh of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Hai Duong (VNA) – Pairs from Singapore and Thailand exerted their dominance to qualify for semi-finals of table tennis ’s mixed doubles at the ongoing SEA Games 31 held in the northern province of Hai Duong. On May 17, Padasak Tanviriyavechakul and Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand defeated Dinh Anh Hoang and Nguyen Khoa Dieu Khanh of the host Vietnam 3-0. Pang Yew En Koen and Wong Xin Ru of Singapore won over Wong Qi Shen and Tee Ai Xin of Malaysia after five sets. Thailand’s Phakpoom Sanguansin and Orawan Paranang gained a 3-1 comeback win over Vietnam’s Nguyen Duc Tuan and Bui Ngoc Lan. Another pair of Singapore booked the last spot in the semi-finals, as Chew Zhe Yu Clarence and Zeng Jian beat Choong Javen and Karen Lyne Anak Dick of Malaysia 3-1. Matches of the Round of 16 in the men’s and women’s … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Singapore, Thailand qualify for semi-finals of table tennis’ mixed doubles
Liaison board for veterans of Division 338 established
The ceremony saw the participation of nearly 200 veterans from many cities and provinces across the country. During the ceremony, generations of Division 338’s veterans recalled the traditions of the division. In particular, Division 338 was founded on December 11, 1956 (descendant of units operating on the Southern theater in the resistance war against the French colonialists). At present, the division is stationed in Lang Son and Bac Giang provinces. The division is responsible for training officers and reserve force, defense and economic development in Bac Giang province and five border districts of Lang Son province, including Loc Binh, Dinh Lap, Cao Loc, Trang Dinh, Van Lang. Currently, 128 veterans in Lam Dong province have worked for Division 338. Therefore, the establishment of the liaison board aims to promote production and business activities, conduct more meaningful activities in the time ahead, contributing to hunger eradication and poverty reduction, and beautifying … [Read more...] about Liaison board for veterans of Division 338 established
Construction of HCMC – Can Tho railway line proposed
At present, it takes 3-4 hours to travel from HCMC to Can Tho City. (Photo: SGGP) The project starts at An Binh Station in Di An City in Binh Duong Province and ends at Cai Rang Station in Cai Rang District in Can Tho City. The whole route connects six localities, including HCMC, Binh Duong, Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Can Tho City, with 13 stations. The HCMC - Can Tho railway route is a double-track railway, using a standard gauge of 1,435 millimeters, with a design speed of about 190km/h for passenger trains and 120km/h for freight trains. With the above speed, the travel time from HCMC to Can Tho will be shortened to only 75-80 minutes, instead of 3-4 hours by road, as currently. The HCMC - Can Tho railway project was approved by the Ministry of Transport under Decision No.2563/QD-BGTVT dated August 27, 2013. The objective of the master plan has determined specifically the route direction and the location of train stations for localities to manage the land fund, … [Read more...] about Construction of HCMC – Can Tho railway line proposed
Thin-skinned souls work hard to keep bodies slim and fit
But people around the 24-year-old, who is admittedly at the higher end of the range, call her "sumo." Nguyen, who used to love munching on snacks and sipping boba milk tea in the evening, admits: "I act as if I don’t care, but I'm still a girl and such a label triggers in me a subconscious fear of becoming fat." The office worker in HCMC's District 7 tries not to let others’ negative comments bother her, but has nevertheless grown tired of people’s criticism. Her weight and eating habits have become "semi-public" with family members often criticizing her appearance during the Lunar New Year, and friends constantly pushing her to lose weight. As a result her self-esteem has plummeted, she says. The shame and guilt caused by others has pushed her into action. She spends the better part of the day in front of a computer screen and is not physically active, and so has embarked on a strict eat-clean diet in the hope of losing two to three kilograms this summer. "I am not … [Read more...] about Thin-skinned souls work hard to keep bodies slim and fit