Nguyễn Hải Đăng is through to the second round at the Beer Lao International Series. — Photo baomoi.comViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Young shuttler Nguyễn Hải Đăng of Việt Nam stepped into the second round of the Beer Lao International Series yesterday. Đăng, 18, defeated Phanuwat Srimanta of Thailand 28-26, 21-10 in the opening match of the men’s singles. He will next play No 2 seed Kodai Naraoka. Lê Đức Phát also advanced after beating Wongsup Wongsupin of Thailand, 21-12, 21-16. The No 9 seed will meet Daisuke Omoto of Japan in the second match. The women’s singles category today will see Đinh Thị Phương Hồng take on No 4 Disha Gupta of the US, while Vũ Thị Anh Thư is up against Puthenpurayil Chandrika Thulasi from India. Hồng is also paired with Phạm Thị Khanh to compete in the women’s doubles … [Read more...] about Đăng, Phát progress at Beer Lao International
Việt Nam win semi-final place at regional U22 champs
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam earned a place in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Football Federation U22 Championship after beating East Timor 4-0 yesterday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Trần Danh Trung scored a brace while Phan Thanh Hậu and Lê Xuân Tú also netted in the second half sending Việt Nam to the top of Group A with six points after two wins. Coach Nguyễn Quốc Tuấn made six changes to his team after their 2-1 win over the Philippines two days ago. Striker Trung secured a berth in the first team after scoring the opening goal in the last match, and was carefully marked by East Timor’s defenders in the first half. Việt Nam usually win easily against East Timor but the minnows made it difficult for them in the first half yesterday and they rarely threatened goalkeeper Aderito Raul Fernandes while putting pressure on goalie Phan Văn Biểu. The turning point came … [Read more...] about Việt Nam win semi-final place at regional U22 champs
Việt Nam’s first robotically assisted brain surgery a success
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Hồ Chí Minh City’s Nhân Dân (People) 115 Hospital has successfully carried out the first robotically assisted brain tumour surgery in Việt Nam. The patient, 67, was hospitalised with a headache, dysarthria and right limb weakness. An MRI scan revealed that she had a small tumour in the left cerebral hemisphere, measuring 2cm and located about 1.5-2cm from the cortex, affecting her speech and mobility. Doctor Chu Tấn Sĩ, head of the hospital’s Neurology Department, said normal surgery could result in neurological sequelae – complications caused by damage to the nervous system – because the tumour was very small. He and his colleagues decided to deploy the Modus V Synaptive robot system, which was first used in the United States in 2015 and was brought to Nhân Dân hospital last year. The system is designed to be used in neurological and skull surgeries. On February 15, the surgery … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s first robotically assisted brain surgery a success
Karl Lagerfeld, fashion’s quick-witted king
Viet Nam News They called him the "Kaiser", and for decades Karl Lagerfeld, who has died aged 85, reigned imperially over the fashion world. From his perch at Chanel, the German-born designer presided over the most famous of all fashion houses like the 18th-century absolute monarchs he modelled himself on. With his powdered white pony tail, black sunglasses, and starched high-collared white shirts, he was as instantly recognisable as his celebrity clients. While other designers came to be associated with a particular look, Lagerfeld’s greatest invention was "Karl". He put himself at the heart not just of his own label, but also of Chanel and Fendi — the Italian house he headed for more than half a century. Such staggering stamina and longevity in a world as ephemeral as fashion, where talents regularly crash and burn, added to the mystery this steely survivor loved to wrap himself in. His waspish wit — "Anyone who wears jogging pants has lost control of their … [Read more...] about Karl Lagerfeld, fashion’s quick-witted king
Rules needed for origin labels
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Detailed regulations for labeling products as ‘Made in Việt Nam’ are needed to create a legal framework preventing fraud as well as protecting local production and consumers. The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import – Export Department had recently warned about the increase in trade fraud through labeling products as ‘Made in Việt Nam’. The labeling of products as ‘Made in Việt Nam’ aimed to benefit from free trade agreements to which the country is a member and to avoid trade defense mechanisms by importing countries. Most recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade urged supervision to be enhanced on certificates of origin for Vietnamese electric bikes over worries about fraud after Việt Nam’s electric bike exports to the European Union increased sharply coinciding with the European Commission’s imposition of anti-dumping duties on products from China. … [Read more...] about Rules needed for origin labels
Regulations issued on overseas Vietnamese affairs committee
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Prime Minister has issued a decision regulating the functions, tasks, power and organisation of the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the decision, the committee is a general department-level agency under the direct control of the Foreign Ministry, tasked with assisting the Foreign Minister in exercising State management of affairs related to overseas Vietnamese (OVs). The committee has the task to advise the Foreign Minister in submitting draft laws and legal documents related to OV affairs to the Government, the Prime Minister and other competent organs. Another function of the committee is to assess the situation of OV communities, while supporting OVs in settling down and integrating in the host society, along with promoting national unity and preserving the national cultural identity among the communities. The committee will work to disseminate information … [Read more...] about Regulations issued on overseas Vietnamese affairs committee
Tulip festival in Ba Na Hill sets Guinness Vietnam Record
More than 15 world-famous varieties of tulips are on display at the event (Source: banahills.sunworld.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The ongoing tulip festival at the Sun World Ba Na Hills tourism complex in the central coastal city of Da Nang has been recognized by the Guinness Vietnam Record as the biggest of its kind in Vietnam. Taking place from February 14 to March 31, the festival with theme "Land of Colourful Flowers" has turned the area into a little "Netherlands” with over 1 million bulbs, along with special art performances. More than 15 world-famous varieties of tulips are on display at the event. The flowers have been imported directly from the Netherlands and grown in the Central Highland city of Da Lat, which has ideal weather conditions for tulips. Some have also been planted and grown in Ba Na, dubbed as the second Da Lat in Vietnam.-VNA … [Read more...] about Tulip festival in Ba Na Hill sets Guinness Vietnam Record
Early completion of Long Thanh int’l airport feasibility report urged
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has urged relevant units to complete a feasibility report on the construction of the first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai as soon as possible. The report must be built based on careful calculation of the domestic and international demand for air transport in the neighbouring Ho Chi Minh City, he said. The project must ensure safety, quality, and economic efficiency as well as defence-security, environmental protection, and thrift, he stressed, adding the Dong Nai provincial People’s Committee must focus on land clearance to ensure the progress of the project. The Ministry of Transport was tasked to coordinate with the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises to guide investors and consultancy agencies to complete the report for presentation at the National Assembly’s session in October 2019. Long Thanh … [Read more...] about Early completion of Long Thanh int’l airport feasibility report urged
AFF U22 Championship: Vietnam enter semi-finals
Vietnamese players (in white) in action (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam earned a ticket to the semi-finals of the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship in Cambodia after beating Timor Leste 4-0 in a match which took place in Phnom Penh on February 19. The start of the first half was evenly contested and saw no breakthroughs, but later on, forward Tran Danh Trung opened the score for Vietnam in the 41st minute. Entering the second half, he went on an amazing run before scoring from distance, doubling Vietnam’s lead in 62nd minute. After that, Vietnam launched various attacks while their rivals showed signs of physical deterioration. With individual skills, midfielder Phan Thanh Hau brought the score to 3-0 for Vietnam in the 82nd minute. Midfielder Nghiem Xuan Tu headed a goal in the fifth additional minute of the second half, settling the score at 4-0. With this result, Vietnam gained a berth in the semi-finals with two wins. The … [Read more...] about AFF U22 Championship: Vietnam enter semi-finals
Cherry blossom viewing festival opens in Hoi An city
A corner of Hoi An (Illustrative image: hoianimpression.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A cherry blossom viewing festival opened at the Hoi An Impression Theme Park in Hoi An ancient city of the central province of Quang Nam on February 19. Aside from flower viewing, the three-day festival offers numerous activities to visitors, such as lanterns making, calligraphy and folk games. Local specialties, including sweet desserts, are also served at the festival. Especially, a large-scale outdoor visual art show entitled “Hoi An Memories” will take place at 7.30pm each night. Hoi An is acclaimed most for its centuries-old ambience, homes and streets, its rich culture and delicious cuisine, according to the international magazine Better Homes and Gardens. In 2018, the city was named to the list of the top 10 places in Southeast Asia by travel publisher Rough Guides. In June last year, Hoi An gained the second place in a list of the safest and most exciting places … [Read more...] about Cherry blossom viewing festival opens in Hoi An city