Awards ceremonies 2018

Fernando Tan Casares and Andrew Remonino of the Philippines win the gold and silver in the men’s individual category. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh - The men’s and women’s triathlon competitions of SEA Games 31 began in Ha Long city of the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh on May 14, seeing the participation of athletes from seven countries. Fernando Tan Casares and Andrew Remonino of the Philippines won the gold and silver in the men’s individual category, clocking 1:56:57 and 1:59:16, respectively. Ronald Bintang Setiawan of Indonesia claimed the bronze medal. Lam Quang Nhat of host Vietnam, who was the gold medallist in the men’s 1,500m in swimming of SEA Games in 2013 and 2015 and switched to triathlon recently, finished first in the first three rounds but was overtaken in the fourth one. Similarly in the women’s individual event, the Philippine athletes showed their strength with Marion Mangrobang and Raven Alcoseba coming first and third. Indonesian athlete Inge … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Philippines triumphs in triathlon competitions

Young Vietnamese wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen, author of “Chang Hoang Da – Gau”, known as “Chang is Wild about Bears” in English, has won the 2022 Princess of Girona Foundation International Award (FPdGi). Vietnamese wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen (Photo: Thanh Nien) The young wildlife conservationist received the award for her courageous and inspiring work undertaken in wildlife conservation both in Vietnam and elsewhere globally. As part of its press release to announce the awards, the Spanish Embassy in Vietnam emphasised that Trang Nguyen showcases her leadership ability, perseverance, and humility. Her efforts have been recognized as she pursues an intersectional approach that also encourages women and young people to participate in the protection of wildlife. The award is expected to be presented to Trang Nguyen in Girona, Spain, in June. Born in 1990 in Hanoi, the young wildlife conservationist witnessed firsthand how animals were … [Read more...] about Vietnam conservationist wins International Princess of Girona Foundation Awards

A grand ceremony marking the 2566th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha is held at Tu Dam Pagoda in Hue City . The event saw the presence of leaders of Thua Thien-Hue Province and thousands of Buddhist dignitaries and followers, local people and visitors. At the ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Khe Chon, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha cum Deputy Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Thua Thien Hue Province spoke the message of the Acting Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for this occasion. Most Venerable Thich Hue Phuoc, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha cum Chief secretary of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Thua Thien Hue Province opened the event with a welcome speech. A parade of vehicles decorated in flowers and Buddhist themes A parade of vehicles decorated in flowers and Buddhist themes On May 14, thousands of monks and nuns, Buddhist … [Read more...] about Grand ceremony marking Lord Buddha’s 2566th birthday held in Hue

PM Pham Minh Chinh (front, third from right) and other officials at the opening ceremony of the FPT Software office in New York on May 15 (Photo: VNA) This is FPT Software’s second office in New York, 10th in the US, and 58th in world. The company is providing technological and digital transformation services for tens of businesses in the Fortune 500 list in the North American country. After 14 years of operating in the US, FPT Software now has 450 employees and its clients are from 30 states across this country. The US is currently one of the two largest markets of the company, whose revenue here rose 52 percent year-on-year in 2021 and 60 percent in the first quarter of 2022. Dang Tran Phuong, Director of FPT America, said FPT Software is the second Vietnamese company to open an office in New York - the world’s largest economic, financial, and technological hub. It hopes that in the next three years, its office in New York will contribute to 20 percent of its total revenue in … [Read more...] about PM attends opening ceremony of FPT Software’s second office in New York

"The Complex of Agricultural High-Technology DHN Gia Lai" is in Ia Le Commune, Chu Puh District, with a total investment capital of about VND1,030 billion. The project is expected to have a land use area of ​​about 100 hectares, including farm of 2,500 pigs, selected and imported directly from the Netherlands, pigs slaughter house, organic fertilizer factory, operation and support service area, organic farming area and green land, land for traffic and technical infrastructure, gathering area, purchasing area, preserve and pack fruits according to high quality export standards. Phase 1: The DHN Gia Lai hi-tech application breeding area has a total land area of ​​50 hectares, a capacity of 2,500 calves and grandparents and 25,000 gilts. This is the fourth project in the DHN High-tech Agricultural Complex in Vietnam of two corporations, specializing in the production of high-quality agricultural products in a closed chain including: Selection and Production of Swine & … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking ceremony for the DHN Gia Lai agricultural high-tech complex

Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le shakes hands with 75-year Party member, Mr. Le Van Nghi. Among them, a person was presented the 75-year Party membership badge . From the end of 2021 to the first months of 2022, the district focused on implementing measures to restore and develop the economy with positive achievements under adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the locality earned revenue in accordance with the quotation of 2022 and completed the upgrading and expanding project of Dang Thuc Vinh Street. Besides, the district has completed 16 school projects and collaborated with relevant units to host the Trade Promotion Conference to districts of Hoc Mon and Cu Chi chaired by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to call for investment. District of Hoc Mon has always paid attention to and effectively implemented social welfare activities for needy people during the Covid-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Hoc Mon District awards Party badges to 54 elderly members