After the victory, which helped him bag a reward of 7,500 USD, the grandmaster will face “chess king” Magnus Carlsen in the fourth round of the tournament. Four months ago at the Oslo Esports Cup, Liem defeated Jan-Krzysztof Duda 4-2. However, he came second at the tournament as he was one point behind Duda. At that tournament, Liem shocked the world as he defeated both "chess king" Magnus Carlsen and World Cup champion Jan-Krzysztof Duda. FTX Crypto Cup 2022 is taking place from August 15-28 in Miami. Currently, Liem is ranked sixth with three points. Meanwhile, Carlsen is leading with nine points. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Winning over World Cup champion, GM Le Quang Liem to face “chess king”
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[Vietnam-US relations] Agriculture – a prominent pillar in US-Vietnam trade: Marc Knapper
American agricultural products are available in many parts of Vietnam and some are becoming well-received in the country of 100 million people. Agriculture plays a prominent role in trade relations between the US and Vietnam, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper has said. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at a press conference in Hanoi. Photo: NLD The ambassador shared the idea at the United Tastes of Food and Wine Reception held in Hanoi earlier this week in collaboration between the US Embassy, the California Milk Advisory Board, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. To boost the market share of American agricultural products in the Southeast Asian country, relevant agencies are working for further availability. “We are looking for ways to expand US agricultural imports into Vietnam,” Ambassador Knapper said. What Ambassador Knapper said might be true, based on the fact that American agricultural products are safe and … [Read more...] about [Vietnam-US relations] Agriculture – a prominent pillar in US-Vietnam trade: Marc Knapper
Danish seminar shares agicultural experience with Vietnamese firms
Pork is processed at a Vinh Anh Food factory. Food safety SSC is a Danish-Vietnamese partnership tasked with improving food safety in the Vietnamese pork value chain. — VNA/VNS Photo About 135 Danish firms have opened branch offices in Viet Nam so far and the firms are actively contributing to the growth of various sectors including agriculture, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. The deputy minister was speaking at the seminar "Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production" on August 17. Tien underscored Denmark as one of the leading countries in agriculture and sustainable development. Denmark's experiences, he believed, would help Vietnamese firms speed up on the road to high-tech and climate-smart agriculture. Sanne Hoj Andren, Sector Counsellor for Agri-Food at the Embassy of Denmark, revealed that strategic sector cooperation (SSC) is a partnership between Danish public authorities and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Danish seminar shares agicultural experience with Vietnamese firms
Hanoi’s education sector maintains its leading position in the country
The capital city will promote education quality to meet national and international standards. Hanoi's education sector maintains its leading position in the country, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training Nguyen Quang Tuan said at a conference this week to discuss the results of the academic year 2021-2022. According to Tuan, by the end of June 2022, the whole city has 2,835 schools with more than 2 million students in grades one to 12, and 120 universities and colleges with nearly 1 million students, in addition to nearly 300 vocational training institutions with 192,590 students. "The facilities, equipment and application of information technology for teaching and learning in schools continue to receive investment in the direction of standardization, synchronization and modernity," said the deputy director. A foreign language lesson for students at Chu Van An Secondary School in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District. Photo: Viet Thanh … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s education sector maintains its leading position in the country
Danish seminar shares agricultural experience with Vietnamese firms
The deputy minister was speaking at the seminar "Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production" on August 17. Tien underscored Denmark as one of the leading countries in agriculture and sustainable development. Denmark's experiences, he believed, would help Vietnamese firms speed up on the road to high-tech and climate-smart agriculture. Sanne Hoj Andren, Sector Counselor for Agri-Food at the Embassy of Denmark, revealed that strategic sector cooperation (SSC) is a partnership between Danish public authorities and Vietnamese ministries. The two countries have SSC in four areas comprising education, health, food safety and statistics. The overall objective of the food safety SSC is to improve feed quality and food safety in Vietnam's pork value chain. To that end, Danish authorities have been assisting Vietnamese partners in pork origin-tracing, controlling veterinary medicines, controlling food safety in meat processing and capacity building in risk-based … [Read more...] about Danish seminar shares agricultural experience with Vietnamese firms
More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements
Electric motorbikes manufactured by Vinfast. Many UK businesses are looking into electric mobility industry in Vietnamwhich is expected to grow by double digits in the next few years. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements ( FTA s) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide. The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially took effect in May 2021, was one of the first trade deals inked by the UK after it left the European Union by the end of 2020, which reflected the importance of Vietnam in the UK’s trade policy. Bilateral trade and investment between the two economies have grown significantly with a growth rate of 17% last year. Data of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment showed as of October 20, 2021, the UK had 439 valid projects amounting to nearly 4 billion USD in registered … [Read more...] about More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements
Clam hunting in central Vietnam
Hundreds of divers flock to the Han River and the Gulf of Da Nang in the eponymous city every day in search of a species of hard-shell clam gaining popularity on city restaurant menus. ‘Chip chip,’ a Vietnamese onomatopoeia for the chirping sounds of birds, is what local Vietnamese call these black-and-white hard-shell clams native to the Han River and the Gulf of Da Nang. Featured in a variety of Vietnamese dishes that go particularly well with cold beer, chip chips have earned their place in the stomachs of local residents and food-loving tourists, resulting in a boom in the ‘chip chip’ diving trade. As these clams normally hide themselves under muddy riverbeds, divers must submerge themselves by up to eight meters and use gloved hands in search of their prey. Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters hitched a ride on one merchant’s motorboat to witness first-hand the growing business happening day and night on the Han River. Under the scorching heat of the mid-July sun, … [Read more...] about Clam hunting in central Vietnam
Honda Vietnam surprised by introduction of ‘Honda’ electric motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City
A launch ceremony for Honda-branded electric motorcycles took place in Ho Chi Minh City for two days this week without the knowledge of the Vietnamese unit of the Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, Honda Vietnam Company. The event, featuring the opportunity to test-drive what organizers claimed to be “genuine Honda electric motorcycles,” was held at the Culture Center on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3 on December 18 and 19. The introduction of these electric motorcycles caught the public’s attention and received shares on Facebook by people excited that the prominent Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, Honda Motor Company, was behind the show. The vehicles exhibited at the show were mainly small-size electric motorcycles advertised as having several modern features such as high-durability U-shaped motorcycle chassis, bodies made of new ABS plastic, and high water resistance. Their electric motorcycles only weighed about 82 kilograms and … [Read more...] about Honda Vietnam surprised by introduction of ‘Honda’ electric motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City
Novartis, FPT Long Chau to enhance health care for cardiovascular patients
Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain sign a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam on August 15. — Photo courtesy of Novartis Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain on August 15 signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam. The project will focus on strengthening the consultation capabilities of pharmacists in different therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, and ophthalmology along with improving awareness in the community and supporting patients with early screening and detection of cardiovascular diseases and treatment compliance. It includes specific activities such as strengthening pharmacists’ consultation efficiency, developing healthcare projects on digital platforms, coordinating to implement patient-community … [Read more...] about Novartis, FPT Long Chau to enhance health care for cardiovascular patients