During the recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trade Union 230 members in Ho Chi Minh passed away due to the pandemic. One hundred ninety four children, including 95 under-ten ones, are directly affected by the pandemic’s consequences. So far, the Labor Federation of Ho Chi Minh City has completed essential procedures to hand over savings books to 114 pandemic-affected children in the first phase. At the event, the municipal Labor Federation presented 110 savings books, worth VND 10 million each, to 110 pandemic-affected children of Trade Union members and four savings books, worth VND 20 million each, to children strongly affected by the pandemic. In addition, Vietcombank gave VND 5 million each to four strongly pandemic-affected children and VND 1 million each to the rest. The savings accounts will be opened and handed over to the children when they are 18 years old. Annual interest will be directly transferred to the child's caregivers or guardians’ Vietcombank payment … [Read more...] about Savings books given to pandemic-affected children
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Military Library displays books on protecting Party’s ideological foundation
The program aims to introduce theoretical and practical knowledge to troops and people, contributing to raising their awareness of the importance of protecting the Party’s ideological foundation and fighting against wrongful and hostile views in the current context. During our national revolutionary cause, the Party has always attached much importance to protecting the Party’s ideological foundation and fighting against wrongful and hostile views, considering it an important part of the Party ideological and theoretical work and Party building, in order to maintain the revolutionary and scientific nature of the Party. The exhibition helps readers approach and clearly identify the wrongful and hostile views while affirming the sound leadership of the Party and consolidating people’s belief in the leadership of the Party. The program is scheduled to last until July 12. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Military Library displays books on protecting Party’s ideological foundation
SEA Games 31: Vietnamese finswimming team win 10 golds in total
Vietnamese finswimmer Kim Anh Kiet (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese team topped the finswimming competitions at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ) with 10 gold medals in total. On May 22, the last day of competition, Vietnamese finswimmers set four new SEA Games records and pocketed five gold medals. Veteran Nguyen Thanh Loc finished first in the men's 50m surface, setting a record of 15.60 sec. Indonesian Wahyu Anggoro Tamtomo was second (15.83 sec) and Thai Khet Chamnanwat third (16.12 sec). Pham Thi Kim Thuong overcame all other rivals in the women's 800m surface with her personal best of 7:19.18 min. Indonesian Andhini Muthia Maulida (7:28.67 min) and her compatriot Katherina Eda Rahayu (7:31.72 min) were second and third, respectively. In the relay event, the Vietnamese triumphed the men's 4x100m surface. Their time of 2:25.57 min is a new SEA Games record . Thailand (2:30.74 min) and Indonesia (2:31.06 min) were the two … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnamese finswimming team win 10 golds in total
Goodbye to the SEA Games
THAT'S A WRAP: Participants parade during the closing ceremony of the SEA Games 31. VNA/VNS Photo Quang Hải Hoàng Hồ HÀ NỘI — The SEA Games 31 in Việt Nam has come to an end with a closing ceremony on May 23 at Hà Nội's Indoor Games Gymnasium, attended by Vietnamese and international leaders, athletes and fans. Announcing the official closing of the Games, Vietnamese PM Phạm Minh Chính said: “The SEA Games 31 has been a great success. "More than 10,000 athletes, referees and coaches have more than 10,000 stories about their efforts and sacrifices in overcoming difficulties and challenges to participate in the region’s biggest sports festival. "There were smiles and joy of winning and there are also tears, sadness and regret when the results weren’t as expected. "But above all, every athlete tried their best, competed hard, exchanged, learned, explored different cultures and received support and encouragement from fans. That’s a true victory for all of us. … [Read more...] about Goodbye to the SEA Games
SEA Games 31: Ly Hoang Nam pockets gold in men’s tennis singles
As No. 1 in Southeast Asia, Nam asserted his level by dominating his teammate, thus winning 6 - 1 in two sets and successfully defending his SEA Games gold medal. Nam noted his triumph was partly thanks to good luck since Trinh Linh Giang had been tired after competing with the region’s leading players in the quarterfinal and semifinal. For his part, Giang said the silver was beyond his expectation as he had only hoped for a bronze medal in the men’s singles. Besides, he also obtained a bronze in the men’s doubles. Meanwhile, the bronze medal in the men’s singles belong to Yuttana Charoenphon of Thailand and Mick Lescure Sadettan of Laos. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Ly Hoang Nam pockets gold in men’s tennis singles
Vietnam’s impeccable journey to SEA Games men’s football glory
Vietnam (in red) entered SEA Games 31 with lots of doubts, especially after the U23 team suffered a poor performance at the friendly Dubai Cup, where they ranked 9th out 10 teams. In the first game, Vietnam played Indonesia, a contender for the gold medal in this SEA Games. Indonesia’s defensive approach caused many difficulties for Vietnam in the first half. But in the second half, the overage players helped Vietnam break the tie, with goals from Nguyen Tien Linh and Do Hung Dung, before Le Van Do secured the 3-0 win for the hosts. Coach Park Hang-seo and his assistants celebrated when Hung Dung made it 2-0. This was a special game for Park since his opponent was fellow South Korean coach, Shin Tae-yong. However, in the next game with the Philippines, problems started to show. Although Vietnam dominated with 80 percent possession and dozens of shots, they couldn’t find a way to score on a rainy night at Viet Tri … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s impeccable journey to SEA Games men’s football glory