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The auction was part of a martial arts event called "No. 1 Muay Club Fight Night Warrior Spirit" that Nhat hosted Sunday in Saigon's District 1, featuring 15 bouts between fighters of local clubs.The event raised nearly VND250 million (over $10,700) with his second One Championship medal fetching VND200 million (over $8,600). Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat's One Championship medal and other awards at the No. 1 Muay Club Fight Night Warrior Spirit charity fight on November 8, 2020, in HCMC. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat. The funds collected will be used to help flood victims in his native province, Quang Ngai. He and a few others will head to the region on November 14-16 to help with ongoing relief efforts.The central region was repeatedly hit by torrential rains, widespread flooding and landslides triggered by four storms in October.At another charity fight that he organized in August, Nhat had auctioned his first ONE Championship medal as well as a pair of gloves to help the poor and … [Read more...] about ​Vietnamese Muay Thai champion auctions medal to assist flood victims

Days before Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), which peaks on Feb. 12, fishing vessels of various sizes return from Ha Tinh Province’s fishing waters to Cua Sot Port in Loc Ha District, each carrying a full load of fresh seafood. The market, at its most bustling near Tet, commences trade at 4 a.m. and usually ends by 7 a.m. Red snapper, anchovies, Indian mackerel, shrimp or mantis shrimp are popular commodities here. Nguyen Van Sang, 57, from Loc Ha District, Ha Tinh Province displays his purchase of fresh Indian mackerel with a broad smile.Tet. I managed to buy more than 100 kilograms of mackerel to sell to wholesalers. Each kilogram brings me VND5,000 ($0.22) of profit," Sang said. At around the same time in Son Tra District of Da Nang City, the market at fish port Tho Quang is no less busy. The day market starts at 12 p.m. and stops at 5 p.m. Major purchasers of fish are seafood processing companies. Thanks to the favorable weather this year, fishermen get to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Central coast fish markets abuzz with trade for Tet

A bus on Saturday caught the eyes of passers-by at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Culture House thanks to its outstanding yellow color as well as the free face masks it automatically released. The bus, which was 7m in length and 3.1m in width, carried the message of “Mang khau trang – Don Tet an toan”, which means “Wear a mask - Have a safe Tet holiday (Vietnamese Lunar New Year which begins on February 12 this year)." The bus carries the message of 'Mang khau trang – Don Tet an toan', which means 'Wear a mask - Have a safe Tet holiday' on its body. Photo: Cong Trieu/ Tuoi Tre The vehicle is equipped with two machines which automatically generate face masks thanks to a censor system. Recipients only need to put their hands under the machines to receive a pack of two antibacterial and fluid resistant fabric face masks. Their hands will also be sanitized before taking face masks. A man gets his hands sanitized before getting face masks … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City bus releases face masks for free

Customers shop at a Co.opmart supermarket. Amid the unpredictability of the Covid-19 epidemic, people are not travelling much during the Lunar New Year holidays, and are instead stocking food for family gatherings. — Photo Tan Thanh Amid the unpredictability of the Covid-19 epidemic, people are not travelling much during the Lunar New Year holidays, and are instead stocking food for family gatherings. Sales of confectionery and fresh foods at Saigon Co-op’s retail systems have increased by 20 per cent on average year-on-year. Sales of seafood like shrimp, marine fish and squid are up 20 per cent, those of poultry meats such as chicken and duck, pork and beef have increased by 10-25 per cent and those of beer and soft drinks by 5 – 10 per cent. Currently, the retailer is offering sharp discounts on several products. Cashew nut, almond, melon seed, sugar-coated ginger, young coconut and lotus seeds, raisin, and candy prices are discounted by VND10,000 to VND50,000 a … [Read more...] about Covid-19 travel fears, promotions keep sales buzzing at Saigon Co-op’s supermarkets

Vietnamese was preparing to hold its first international boxing tournament featuring eight fights, including between its first woman Asia Pacific boxing champion, Nhi, and Etsuko Tada in Quang Ngai Province on February 27.But the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) did not grant permission for its boxers to fight abroad amid the pandemic.The JBC and HCMC-based boxing gym Cocky Buffalo, one of the Vietnamese organizers, agreed to postpone the event.The WBO announcement did not mention the exact date.Nhi defeated Kanyarat Yoohanngoh of Thailand in 10 rounds to take the WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight crown in Cambodia early last year.Vietnam has great hopes the 24-year-old could become the first to bring home the world title from the bout with Tada.Tada won the vacant WBO 105-pound belt last December in Japan. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fighter’s WBO match postponed due to Covid-19