As electronic sports (e-sports) gain ground in Vietnam, they make for an exciting, and already tremendous segment of the entertainment industry – which is largely unregulated for now. Oliver Massman, general director of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, talked with Kim Oanh about the segment and rising sports-related activities, such as betting. What potential do you see in e-sports? Is there any future in the betting business for e-sports? Is there a risk of illegal activities like with other sports? Online sport betting is a place of unexploited opportunities in Vietnam. You can see Vietnamese people are big fans of many sports, especially football and volleyball. Economic growth and the rise in real wages have led to more and more money ending up being placed on sporting events. Though there is no official number on the amount of money that people bet on online unofficial websites during big football events, I believe the number must not be lower than millions of dollars. … [Read more...] about Right legislative approach for e sports in Vietnam
Vietnam wins five golds at Thailand track and field tournament
Tran Dinh Son won the men's 400m event with a time of 46.64 seconds, his personal best. He was followed by Yang Lung Hsiang of Chinese Taipei who finished in 46.91 seconds and Phitchaya Sunthonthuam of Thailand (47.21 seconds). Son then stood on the podium for a second time after he and his teammates Phan Khac Hoang, Tran Nhat Hoang and Nguyen Duc Son won the men's 4x400m event in a time of 3min 8.78sec. In the men's long jump, Nguyen Tien Trong secured the gold with a leap of 7.70m. Tran Dinh Son won the men's 400m event with a time of 45.64 seconds. Photo: webthethao.vn Nguyen Van Hao won the men's triple jump with an effort of 15.52m, while Nguyen Hoai Van triumphed in the men's javelin with a distance of 71.16m. Vietnamese athletes also won two silvers - Pham Thi Diem in the women's high jump and Nguyen Linh Na in the women's heptathlon. Do Tan Truong and Ha Thi Thu won bronze medals in the men's hammer throw and women's 200m. Ho Chi Minh City sent its own … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins five golds at Thailand track and field tournament
Enterprises supported with info on RCEP
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly held a workshop in Hanoi on May 23 to inform enterprises on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Nguyen Thi Thu Trang from the WTO Centre said that many businesses are pinning high hopes on the RCEP as it will create a giant market accounting for 50 percent of the global population. Moreover, China and India, who are partners in the deal, account for 30 percent of the global GDP and 28 percent of the world’s total trade volume. In addition, the majority of consumers from RCEP countries – excluding those from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand – do not have so high standards, while their demand for strong Vietnamese products such as farm produce and processed food is quite high, Trang said. Pham Tuan Anh from the Ministry of Finance, who is a member of the negotiation team, said that there are big … [Read more...] about Enterprises supported with info on RCEP
Circus performance calls on people to protect environment
A circus will open in Hanoi, aiming to entertain and educate youngsters and mark the International Children’s Day on June 1 (Photo courtesy of the organiser) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A circus with an environmental message will open in Hanoi later this week. Its aim is to entertain and educate youngsters to mark International Children’s Day on June 1. The performance, called An Adventure of Teu, has been organised by the Vietnam Circus Federation. It will run from May 25 to June 2 and hopes to raise awareness of environmental issues for future generations. The show features characters from popular Vietnamese fairy tales like Hang Nga and Cuoi about people who live on the moon and are suffering from air pollution caused by those who live on earth. But there are still problems for those who live underwater, as the ocean is full of rubbish and plastic bags. The forest isn’t much better either, as trees have been cut down leaving animals desperate for help. … [Read more...] about Circus performance calls on people to protect environment
T&T Group establishes subsidiary in Russia
The T&T Group from Viet Nam on Wednesday officially opened its T&T Russia Company Ltd in Moscow. — VNA/VNS Photo Thong Nhat The T&T Group on Wednesday officially inaugurated its T&T Russia Company Ltd in Moscow with the attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The opening marked the group’s new development in the trade and investment sector as well as its expansion of its operations in foreign markets. Through the subsidiary, Viet Nam’s T&T Group will study Russia’s advanced technologies in agriculture, industry, healthcare and services, with the aim of applying them in Viet Nam. The group will also partner with major Russian firms to implement projects in fields in which Russia is strong, such as clean energy, industry, healthcare and agriculture. The T&T Group also plans to increase exports to Russia of Viet Nam’s agricultural products such as tra and basa fish, shrimp, vegetables, fruit, pepper and cashew nuts, along with … [Read more...] about T&T Group establishes subsidiary in Russia
Nearly 1,000 tonnes of fish reported dead in Đồng Nai River
A farmer collects his dead fish on La Ngà River in southern Đồng Nai Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Xuân ĐỒNG NAI — Nearly 1,000 tonnes of fish have died since last Thursday on the La Ngà River in southern Đồng Nai Province, causing losses of billions of đồng to local fish farming households. Ngô Tấn Tài, vice chairman of the Định Quán District’s People’s Committee, told Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper that 81 fish farming households from La Ngà and Phú Ngọc communes had reported 977 tonnes of dead fish as of Monday. The fish, including hemibagrus, red tilapia and carp, were mature and ready to be sold. Earlier, last Friday, the committee reported there were 16 affected households in the two communes with 330 tonnes of dead fish. Tài explained that the committee so far still had no final figure and … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,000 tonnes of fish reported dead in Đồng Nai River
Saigon airport flooding blamed on lack of coordination
Hua Quoc Hung, vice chairman of the Tan Binh People’s Committee, said that the district was seeing the implementation of multiple drainage projects for the airport through several canals, including A41, Hy Vong, Tan Tru and Nhat Ban. But the infrastructure inside and outside the airport was "unsynchronized," as these projects are helmed by many different units, each doing its part without following a common guideline, he said at a meeting on Wednesday. Hung said drainage pipes installed for the A41 canal lie lower than the canal, for example. As a result, rainwater flows from outside into the airport, while it is supposed to flow the other way round. As the units responsible for construction inside the airport do not inform local authorities beforehand, construction has been carried out in inappropriate places, he said. Pham Duc Hai, vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, said several drainage projects in Tan Binh District are going "very slowly." "Projects that … [Read more...] about Saigon airport flooding blamed on lack of coordination
U.S. helps launch gas-to-power project in VN
A grant agreement for a technical assistance for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and gas-to-power project for Southern Viet Nam is signed by the Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on May 22 in Ha Noi Participants in the event included U.S. Ambassador to Viet Nam Daniel Kritenbrink, USTDA Acting Deputy Director Todd Abrajano and Chairman for EVN Duong Quang Thanh. The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved the project, allowing the EVN to receive a non-refundable aid worth more than US$1.4 million from the USTDA. Speaking at the ceremony, U.S. Ambassador to Viet Nam Daniel Kritenbrink said that one of the U.S. Government’s priorities is to support nations and partners, including Viet Nam to realize goals to ensure power security in the world. The project aims to address difficulties … [Read more...] about U.S. helps launch gas-to-power project in VN
Programme on sustainable enterprises kicks off
Steel production line. A programme that evaluates and identifies sustainable enterprises in Việt Nam 2019 has been launched. Photo tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn HÀ NỘI — A programme that evaluates and identifies sustainable enterprises in Việt Nam 2019 was launched on Tuesday in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Việt Nam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD). The programme, now in its fourth year, promotes business breakthroughs that meet the sustainable development goals of the country, according to VCCI. It also aims to strengthen exchange and cooperation in sustainable development among businesses, and raise awareness about the importance and benefits of this kind of development. Nguyễn Quang Vinh, VCCI general secretary and VBCSD vice chairman, said the 2019 version of the corporate sustainable … [Read more...] about Programme on sustainable enterprises kicks off
2019 ASEAN Music Festival to take place in Hai Phong
The event will draw the participation of art delegations from nations in ASEAN, which help connect people in the bloc to strengthen knowledge and solidarity for a prosperous ASEAN Community. The festival also creates an opportunity for Vietnamese artists to introduce the cultural characteristics to foreign partners and exchange experiences in management and creativity of high-quality musical products to meet demands of people. Seven nations in ASEAN will join the festival, including Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. By Thuy Dung … [Read more...] about 2019 ASEAN Music Festival to take place in Hai Phong