A match in the HCM City School Festival Basketball Tournament for the Milo Cup being played at the Phú Thọ Stadium. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — The 2018 HCM City School Festival Basketball Tournament for the Milo Cup began at the Phú Thọ Stadium in District 11 on Sunday with 120 teams from primary, secondary and high schools taking part. In its 13th year since inception, the number of schools has doubled. Organised by Nestle’s Milo brand and the city’s departments of Culture and Sports and Education and Training, the tournament is held as part of the “Active Vietnam” programme, which seeks to encourage a dynamic lifestyle and physical activity, especially among children aged 6 – 17. Milo has gifted 200 basketball backboards to primary schools to enable more children to play the sport. The tournament will go on until June 9. — VNS … [Read more...] about 120 teams in the fray in HCM City school basketball tournament
Hà Tĩnh wins 2 medals at National Junior Athletics Champs
Hà Tĩnh won 1 gold and 1 bronze at the National Junior Athletics Championship 2018, held in Vinh City in the central province of Nghệ An on Sunday.— Photo baohatinh.vn NGHỆ AN — Hà Tĩnh won 1 gold and 1 bronze at the National Junior Athletics Championship 2018, held in Vinh City in the central province of Nghệ An on Sunday. The gold medal went to Lê Tiến Long and the bronze medal went to Phạm Văn Tài in the men’s 5,000m run, for athletes born between 2001-02. The National Junior Athletics Championship 2018 was held from May 20 to 23 at Vinh City Stadium, attracting 600 athletes from 55 provinces of Việt Nam. Hà Tĩnh sent 16 athletes to the competition. Young athletes competed for 76 medals in 4 age categories: 2005-06, 2003-04, 2001-02 and relay with divided subjects: running, walking, high jump, long jump, javelin, discus throw, and shot put. Through the competition, young … [Read more...] about Hà Tĩnh wins 2 medals at National Junior Athletics Champs
Party official visits Buddhist monk on Lord Buddha’s birthday
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Head of Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai visited Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), at Vien Minh pagoda in Quang Lang commune in Hanoi’s Phu Xuyen district on May 21. At the meeting taking place on the occasion of the 2562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Mai wished the Most Venerable good health and further contributions to the development of the VBS and the country. She said the Party and Government acknowledged the VBS’s contributions to national construction and will spare no effort in supporting Buddhism development for national solidarity. Mai expected the Most Venerable will continue to lead the solidarity and united Buddhist community. The Supreme Patriarch stated he will encourage Buddhist followers to follow the Party’s policies, as well as the Government’s laws and national campaigns.-VNA … [Read more...] about Party official visits Buddhist monk on Lord Buddha’s birthday
Legislators mull over State budget balance in 2016
Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung presents a report at the working session. (Source: VNA) Hanoi, May 21 (VNA) – Lawmakers heard the Government’s reports on State budget balance and State budget balance audit in 2016 in the afternoon of May 21, the first day of the fifth session of the National Assembly (NA). The report on State budget balance was delivered by Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung who said synchronous solutions to restore the economy and efforts made by the entire political system have exerted impacts on the collection and spending of the State budget in 2016. The State coffer was used suitably, prioritising agriculture, rural and mountainous and Central Highland areas, poverty reduction, social welfare and combats against natural disasters and diseases, he said. Besides, the capital was also spent on national defence and security, macro-economic stability and national finance security protection, the minister said. He stressed the close … [Read more...] about Legislators mull over State budget balance in 2016
Vietnam, China negotiate cooperation in less sensitive marine areas
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 11th round of negotiations of the working group on partnership in less sensitive sea-related fields between Vietnam and China took place in Hanoi from May 14 to 18. In a straightforward and friendly manner, the two sides reviewed and expressed their delight at cooperation outcomes since the 10th round last year. Their review covered a number of projects on studying and comparing Holocene sediments of the Red River Delta and the Yangtze River Delta; exchanging information about and studying the management of the sea and island environment in the Gulf of Tonkin; and releasing fry and protecting aquatic resources in the Gulf of Tonkin. They agreed to continue the implementation of these projects and compared notes on new projects proposed by the Chinese side. They discussed joint work in marine search and rescue activities and the agreement on the establishment of a hotline for off-shore fishing emergencies. The sides … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China negotiate cooperation in less sensitive marine areas
14th National Assembly opens fifth session
Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly opened its fifth session in Hanoi on May 21, which was televised nationwide. At the preparatory session, head of the NA Standing Committee’s Deputy Work Board Tran Van Tuy presented a report on the deputy work. NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc delivered a report on acquiring feedback on the session’s agenda. After NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan gave an opening speech, permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh presented a report on reviewing and supplementing the outcomes of socio-economic development 2017, performance in the first months of 2018 and key tasks in the near future. President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man presented a report on voters and people’s opinions and suggestions. Head of the NA’s Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh presented a report reviewing the … [Read more...] about 14th National Assembly opens fifth session
Leading firms to join Vietnam – Australia energy conference
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Global leading companies in construction and coal supply will take part in the Vietnam – Australia energy conference, scheduled for May 22 in Hanoi, said the Australian Embassy in Vietnam. Co-organised by Australia’s Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Vietnam’s Industry and Trade Ministry, the function will see the exchange of Government management experience and knowledge in meeting energy demands and addressing relevant challenges. Australian representatives to the conference will present their country’s experience and capacity in clean coal supply, infrastructure development, project management, and technology renovation, especially in renewable energy. According to Shannon Leahy, Trade Commissioner at Austrade Vietnam, among its partners in ASEAN, Australia recorded the fastest trade – investment growth with Vietnam in the past decade. He said bilateral trade reached 11.8 billion … [Read more...] about Leading firms to join Vietnam – Australia energy conference
Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Visitors at One-Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi will host the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) between September 5 and 10. Participants of the event are representatives from CPTA member cities, including Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi (India), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Metropolitan Manila (the Philippines), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taipei (Taiwan – China), and Tomsk (Russia). The meeting is set to review cooperative activities implemented during the past years and design plans to carry out new projects. Participant will define responsibilities of state tourism management agencies and municipal governments, as well as tourism agencies and businesses in developing tourism in CPTA member cities. During the meeting, CPTA member cities will seek measures to lure more visitors to Asia through cooperative projects, programmes and campaigns. The meeting will also focus on … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Thailand is No. 1 MICE destination: survey
At Wat Traimit pagoda, Thailand (Source: Internet) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced the results of its market survey, indicating that Thailand is the world's number one destination for the MICE industry. TCEB President Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, said that according to the bureau’s recent market survey, Thailand is the most popular choice for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions), followed by Japan in second place and Singapore in third. Chiruit also announced that the country will host international events organised by the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) next year, showcasing the country's potential as the prominent MICE destination in Southeast Asia. He indicated that the growth of the MICE industry will benefit the country. CEO of Custom Asia Company Limited Sukit Tanskul asserted that … [Read more...] about Thailand is No. 1 MICE destination: survey
RoK’s import – export turnover rise
A container being loaded onto a ship at a port in South Korea. (Source: Yonhap) Seoul (VNA) – The Republic of Korea's exports grew 14.8 percent on-year during the first 20 days of May, thanks to good shipments of semiconductors and petrochemical goods, the local news agency Yonhap reported. The country's outbound shipments reached 29.1 billion USD in the May 1-20 period, the news agency cited the data from the Korea Customs Service. The customs office said that daily average exports, which reflect working days, rose by 10.4 percent annually to 2.24 billion USD. Overseas shipments of semiconductors surged 42.8 percent, with those of petrochemical goods increasing 19.1 percent. However, exports of ships plunged 33.6 percent. Outbound shipments to China, the United States and the European Union rose 25.1 percent, 14 percent and 33.1 percent year on year, respectively. Imports advanced 10.7 percent to 27.5 billion USD, resulting in a trade deficit of around 1.5 billion USD, the … [Read more...] about RoK’s import – export turnover rise