Among the more unusual forms that have sprung up are "doga", which is yoga with a dog. — AFP Photo RANCHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some well-poised pooches led the way Friday for International Yoga Day, this year with the theme of stopping climate change. Yoga Day, observed mostly in India but also worldwide on the Northern Hemisphere's longest day, was Modi's idea. It was adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly in 2014 and first took place in 2015. Modi performed sun salutations and other flexible feats in a mass early-morning session with an estimated 30,000 other devotees that was live-streamed on the media-savvy premier's Twitter feed to his 48 million followers. Elsewhere in India, armed forces personnel laid out their yoga mats on the deck of the aircraft carrier INS Viraat anchored in Mumbai while at India Gate, a Delhi landmark, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the way. In … [Read more...] about Modi and mutts on mats for International Yoga Day
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Fifth Ocean Dialogue on ASEAN cooperation in East Sea held
The fifth Ocean Dialogue on ASEAN cooperation in the East Sea is organized in Ha Noi on June 18, 2019 - Photo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Major speakers from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the U.S., and experts highlighted ASEAN’s role in managing disputes and promoting regional cooperation. They also looked into maritime cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms over the past time and worked on proposals to improve the efficiency of the grouping’s engagement in the East Sea in the time ahead. In his opening remarks, Peter Girke, Head of KAS Office in Viet Nam said the Ocean Dialogues aim to discuss a strategy of making small steps in regional cooperation, with priority given to seeking common points and building trust through the settlement of less sensitive issues such as environmental pollution and fish resources reduction. If such approach produces progress, regional countries would find it easier to deal with long-term challenges and … [Read more...] about Fifth Ocean Dialogue on ASEAN cooperation in East Sea held
Fifth Ocean Dialogue talks ASEAN cooperation in East Sea
At the dialogue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN cooperation in the East Sea was the topic of the fifth Ocean Dialogue that took place in Hanoi on June 18. The event was jointly held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), German foundation Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Foundation for East Sea Studies. It brought together nearly 100 delegates from some 30 foreign agencies and international organisations, Vietnamese ministries and agencies, along with experts and scholars. Major speakers from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the US, and experts highlighted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s role in managing disputes and promoting regional cooperation. They also looked into maritime cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms over the past time and worked on proposals to improve the efficiency of the grouping’s engagement in the East Sea in the time ahead. In his opening … [Read more...] about Fifth Ocean Dialogue talks ASEAN cooperation in East Sea
Cooperation needed to seize corruption assets
Võ Văn Dũng, deputy head of Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs speaks at a meeting on Thursday in Hà Nội to review the performance of acquiring assets appropriated in corruption cases relating to natural resources and the environment.— Photo dangcongsan.vn HÀ NỘI — Close cooperation among agencies and sectors should be enhanced to effectively acquire assets originated from corruption acts, said Võ Văn Dũng, deputy head of Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs. He made the statement at a meeting on Thursday in Hà Nội to review the performance of acquiring assets appropriated in corruption cases relating to natural resources and the environment. According to a report from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), there were difficulties due to inadequate legal framework and punishments were not strict enough to deter the violations. The … [Read more...] about Cooperation needed to seize corruption assets
Science forum for international students opens in HCM City
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Seventy delegates from nine countries and territories are participating in the 3rd International Student Science Forum in HCM City from December 4 to 7. Delegates include 41 outstanding Vietnamese students and 29 students from Canada, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. The forum has also attracted about 1,000 Vietnamese students from colleges and universities across the country. With the theme “Human Resources in Industry 4.0”, the forum offers opportunities for exchange and interaction with domestic and foreign experts and scientists. Participants will take part in teambuilding activities and visit the Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest Biosphere Reserve. They will also view major projects, science and technology centres, and cultural and historic sites in HCM City, and interact with students at two universities. Speaking at the opening ceremony yesterday, Vice President of Việt Nam … [Read more...] about Science forum for international students opens in HCM City
Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100 meters double for Britain
Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100 meters double for BritainThe Saigon Times Daily Dina Asher-Smith of Britain celebrates after winning a gold medal in the women's 100 meters final at Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany August 7, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS BERLIN (REUTERS) - Britain’s Zharnel Hughes and Dina Asher-Smith were crowned as Europe’s fastest sprinters on Tuesday, winning high-quality editions of the blue riband 100 meters finals at the European Championships. On a hot, still evening in the Olympic Stadium where Usain Bolt set the world record of 9.58 seconds, Hughes, an occasional training partner of the great Jamaican back in Kingston, set a Championship record of 9.95 to pip fast-finishing team mate Reece Prescod by one-hundredth of a second. The race to find the continent’s fastest woman saw Asher-Smith end the 100m reign of Dutchwoman Daphne Schippers in brilliant style, clocking 10.85, equalling the world’s fastest time this year and … [Read more...] about Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100 meters double for Britain
VN, Australia boost cooperation in pillars, potential areas
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Speaker of Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith, Ha Noi, July 24, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu The PM hosted a reception for Speaker of Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith on July 24 on the occasion of the Australian legislator’s official visit to Viet Nam. The guest expressed his hope that the Australian delegation’s visit to Viet Nam will help tighten the relationship between the two parliaments, Governments and people. Regarding the inauguration of Cao Lang Bridge, Mr. Tony Smith supposed that the project not only improves lives of local people and promotes Viet Nam’s socio-economic development but also becomes a crucial symbol in the two countries’ relationship. The Australian Parliament hopes to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese National Assembly and Government, he asserted. The Vietnamese PM confirmed that Viet Nam is making efforts in realizing … [Read more...] about VN, Australia boost cooperation in pillars, potential areas
VN, Australia boost cooperation in pillar, potential areas
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Speaker of Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith, Ha Noi, July 24, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu The PM hosted a reception for Speaker of Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith on July 24 on the occasion of the Australian legislator’s official visit to Viet Nam. The guest expressed his hope that the Australian delegation’s visit to Viet Nam will help tighten the relationship between the two parliaments, Governments and people. Regarding the inauguration of Cao Lang Bridge, Mr. Tony Smith supposed that the project not only improves lives of local people and promotes Viet Nam’s socio-economic development but also becomes a crucial symbol in the two countries’ relationship. The Australian Parliament hopes to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese National Assembly and Government, he asserted. The Vietnamese PM confirmed that Viet Nam is making efforts in realizing … [Read more...] about VN, Australia boost cooperation in pillar, potential areas
VN, Australia enhance legislative cooperation
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan holds talks with Speaker of Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith, Ha Noi, July 23, 2018 - Photo: VNA At the talks, the two legislators asserted that the two nations’ political trusts have been strengthened, especially through high –ranking delegation exchanges. Ms. Ngan welcomed the Australian leader’s official visit to Viet Nam, expecting that the visit will consolidate and develop the Strategic Partnership between the two sides on the context of the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties. Regarding the economic, trade and investment cooperation, Australia has been listed among Viet Nam’s top partners with the annual bilateral trade growth of 7%, reaching nearly US$6.5 billion in 2017 and US$3.62 billion in the first half of 2018. Australia has poured US$1.8 billion in 416 projects in Viet Nam, ranking 20th among 126 nations and territories investing in … [Read more...] about VN, Australia enhance legislative cooperation
Japanese footballer Honda founds venture fund with Will Smith
Viet Nam News TOKYO — Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda is swapping football for finance, after launching a venture capital fund with Hollywood star Will Smith to invest in startups addressing social problems, the striker’s agent said on Wednesday. The Dreamers Fund, set up in April in Los Angeles, aims to raise about US$100 million from investors, with Japanese brokerage giant Nomura Holdings serving as "the anchor investor", Honda’s management firm KSK Group said in a statement. "I hope to change the lives of people in the US, Japan and the world for the better through the Dreamers Fund," Honda was quoted as saying in the statement. The former AC Milan striker announced his retirement from international football earlier this month on the heels of Japan’s heartbreaking World Cup exit in a last-gasp defeat to Belgium. "I’ll be taking on a difficult new challenge," Honda, 32, said on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, without adding … [Read more...] about Japanese footballer Honda founds venture fund with Will Smith