The US Mission to Vietnam is seeking candidates for the Fall 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship on civic engagement, environmental issues, social entrepreneurship and economic development. According to the organiser, Vietnamese citizens between the ages of 18 and 25, full-time undergraduate students or those who have graduated from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning, who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university or place of work, have an interest in community service and volunteerism, and have a good command of English, are invited to apply for the program. The application deadline is 11:59p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022. The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative is a public diplomacy program designed to advance regional strategic goals, break down barriers that separate the next generation of leaders in Southeast Asia, and link those emerging leaders to the United States. The … [Read more...] about Fall 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellowships announced
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Strict visa policies hinder international guests from visiting Vietnam
Because of strict visa policies, promotions to attract international tourists have not been as effective as expected, according to many businesses. Enterprises have made huge investments to welcome back tourists, but such illogical visa policies may slow down the tourism recovery pace. Being confused and facing difficulties Many travel companies in Da Nang City told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that visa policies for foreign tourists were still their biggest concern. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam offered the visa waiver policy for citizens of many countries and the normal visa approval period was three to five days (visas which were valid for 30 days). However, the list of countries whose citizens are entitled to Vietnam’s visa waiver policy has been shortened and the visa processing period has been lengthened, putting enterprises at a disadvantage. Cao Tri Dung, chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association, said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of … [Read more...] about Strict visa policies hinder international guests from visiting Vietnam
Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea
Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security challenges, there have been new, complicated developments regarding traditional security issues, he said. Given that context, Chien emphasized that Vietnam has always been steadfast in its external policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea
Vietnam beat Myanmar, enter 31st SEA Games women’s football final
Vietnam have advanced to the women’s football final at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by defeating Myanmar 1-0 at Cam Pha Stadium in northern Quang Ninh Province on Wednesday night. The hosts consecutively won the gold medal in the 2019 and 2017 tourneys while Myanmar claimed the bronze medal in those two editions. Wednesday’s game were much enlivened by the two teams’ excellence and 15,950 spectators at the stadium. Pham Hai Yen had two chances to face Myanmarese goalkeeper May Zin Nwe, but both her finishes lacked power and accuracy. Vietnamese skipper Cu Thi Huynh Nhu (in red) scores a back header in the women's football semifinal against Myanmar at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at Cam Pha Stadium in northern Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, May 18, 2022. Photo: Tuoi Tre The opener came for Vietnam in the 28th minute. Following a free kick by Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung on the left flank, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu scored with a back header though Zin Nwe managed … [Read more...] about Vietnam beat Myanmar, enter 31st SEA Games women’s football final
Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea at ADSOM+
Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Maritime and aviation security and safety in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) is extremely important for countries in the region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea at ADSOM+
SEA Games 31: Vietnam grabs two gold medals in Karate
Nguyen Thi Phuong grabs the first gold medal in the women's Kata event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese karatekas on May 18 brought home two gold medals in the women’s kata and kumite categories on the first day of competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). Chandran Shahmalarani from Malaysia won the gold in the women's Kumite 50kg event. Karate teams took home two gold medals each. At SEA Games 30 held in the Philippines in 2019, Vietnam won two gold, three silver and six bronze medals, ranking third after Malaysia and Thailand./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam grabs two gold medals in Karate