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"We aim to connect and support local associations to promote golf. Besides, more professional and amateur tournaments will also be organized. Young talent development is also a key focus of the association, in parallel with the training of professional coaching staff across the country," said Le Hung Nam, new VGA general secretary. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Golf Association hosts first VGA Awards

He went on to say that even though the tournament was delayed because of Covid-19, help would still arrive. At the press conference, the organisers gave two scholarships that worth VND10m (USD430) each to Do Thi Tham, a student at the Academy of Journalism and Communication, and Nguyen Le Huong from Hanoi University of Education. Five scholarships worth VND6m each were given to students from Hanoi University of Education. Nguyen Le Huong, a student from Hanoi University of Education said, "This is the third year that I got support from this fund. I really appreciate the effort and hope that the tournament would go on strong to help other students." … [Read more...] about Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament launched

Quang Binh (VNA) – Work started on a five-star hotel complex and an international convention centre, two key components of the FLC Quang Binh Beach and Golf Resort (FLC Quang Binh), in Quang Ninh district, the central province of Quang Binh, on January 17. The 500-room FLC Grand Hotel consists of two buildings, offering first-class facilities, such as an infinity pool, international-standard restaurants, a sky bar and cigar lounge, and an outdoor stage, said Vice Chairwoman of FLC Group Huong Tran Kieu Dung at the ground-breaking ceremony. The FLC Quang Binh International Convention Centre, meanwhile, is expected to become the province’s leading multifunctional conference centre with a hall providing nearly 1,200 seats. The 2,000-ha FLC Quang Binh has a total investment of 20 trillion VND (864.1 million USD). It will run the length of the province’s 5-km beach and own a six-star villa resort complex and high-class golf courses. Quang Binh is dubbed the "Kingdom of … [Read more...] about Work starts on FLC Quang Binh Beach and Golf Resort

"We are not against economic development or projects that are necessary for the country's growth, but they must offer adequate solutions for the impact they will have." … [Read more...] about Chile rejects iron mine to protect penguins

Lam Dong Province People's Committee has issued an official decision to suspend the Da Lat Golf and Resort Project of Han Viet Investment Company. The Department of Planning and Investment was asked to complete the procedures and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development must work with Duc Trong District authorities to assess the damages caused to the forest. The Department of Finance will evaluate and order Han Viet Company to compensate. The project was given an investment permit in 2007. 268 ha of forest land was allocated to Han Viet Company. But in the past 13 years, Han Viet Company has done nothing, abandoning the project and letting illegal loggers destroy the forest. They also didn't include a forest fire prevention plan in their application, nor assign any guards to the forest. As a result, hundreds of 20-50cm diameter pine trees were cut down. Most of the trees were taken away before the authorities arrived. In some areas, the loggers even put up concrete … [Read more...] about Golf project recalled after criminal deforestation