The main purpose is to have a strong and sexy body A number of women in Vietnam have fashionably been practicing exercises which have hitherto been pursued predominantly by men in recent times. Women can usually be seen in classes where long-standing martial arts are taught like taekwondo, from South Korea; judo and aikido, from Japan. They have also followed new types of exercise, which are currently in vogue in several parts of the world. Kickfit has gained popularity amongst men and women within the country. Fusing standard boxing into Muay Thai, which is Thailand’s combat sport that allows striking and different grappling techniques, Kickfit is touted as effective in yielding weight loss and an attractive body contour. At first sight this exercise seems too rough to be suited to women, as they practice in boxing rings, or even cages, but it has been modified to fit the bill. “Actually this kind of martial art is not very violent. It has nice kicking postures. It helps … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women increasingly present in men’s sport preserve
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Apartment projects mushrooming in Hanoi
While no new major roads have been opened in Hanoi over the last few years, apartment projects, collectively comprising several thousand apartments, have proliferated in the Vietnamese capital. Hundreds of new apartment projects and high-rise buildings, both on stream and under-construction, can be found along such streets as Belt Road No. 3, Le Van Luong, Hoang Minh Giam and Nguyen Trai in Ha Dong District. At the Trung Hoa-Nhan Chinh Urban Area, currently considered the capital’s fastest-growing construction development spot, new buildings are being constructed at lightning speed and with high density. This only puts more pressure on the already overloaded traffic system surrounding the area. Just because an area already houses numerous apartment buildings does not mean no more projects are planned there, at least as it seems in Hanoi. Several major condo complexes, including the 40-story Thang Long Number 1, 35-story Ecogreen City, 27-story Vinaconex 1, and Kim Van-Kim Lu … [Read more...] about Apartment projects mushrooming in Hanoi
Over 300 firms to participate in HCM City machinery, supporting industry fairs
A booth displaying industrial parts at the 2018 Vietnam Supporting Industry Fair (VSIF). This year the VSIF will be held along with the Vietnam International Machinery Fair in HCM City from December 11 to 14. — Photo courtesy of organisers HCM CITY — The 2019 Vietnam International Machinery Fair and 2019 Vietnam Supporting Industry Fair will be held in HCM City from December 11 to 14. The fairs have attracted over 300 exhibitors, including from advanced countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, Germany, and Europe. The products on display at the 460 booths will include automation and digital manufacturing solutions, supporting industry products, machinery used in the construction, textile, agricultural, and other sectors, energy and factory equipment, metalworking tools, welding machines, industrial parts and materials, and measuring and testing instruments. Supporting industry products made by Vietnamese firms will account for 30 … [Read more...] about Over 300 firms to participate in HCM City machinery, supporting industry fairs
New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist
The poster for Kiều, a new film from producer Mai Thu Huyền, based on the famous Vietnamese epic poem The Tale of Kieu, from the 18th century. — Photo courtesy of producer HCM CITY — Female film producer Mai Thu Huyền has launched her new film project based on a famous Vietnamese epic poem written in the 18th century recognised as one of the country's top literary works. The film Kiều is based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) by Nguyễn Du (1766-1820). It recounts the life and trials of Thúy Kiều, a talented young woman who is forced to sacrifice herself to save her family. Kiều sells herself into a loveless marriage in exchange for her father and younger brother’s freedom from prison. Later Kiều’s husband forces her into prostitution. According to the film’s producer Huyền, Kiều will … [Read more...] about New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist
Vietnam wins medals at int’l Informatics Olympiad
Vietnamese student wins first prize in MOWC 2012 On September 28, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) announced all four members of the Vietnamese delegation had managed to clinch a medal. The three silvers were won by Nguyet Viet Dung and Vu Dinh Quang Dat from Hanoi, Nguyen Tuan Anh from Haiphong. The bronze medal went to Nguyen Huu Thanh from Danang. So far this year, six Vietnamese Olympiad delegations have claimed success. All 31 members have won medals, including five golds and 15 silvers, an unprecedented triumph. Vietnam even returned to the Mathematics top ten following ten years of perpetual development. With these recent outstanding results at international competitions, Vietnam expects even more success when it hosts the 2014 Olympiad in Chemistry and the 2016 Olympiad in Biology. … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins medals at int’l Informatics Olympiad