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Cambodia's Sarun (white and yellow) shows a superb performance to help his team win the historic bronze medal. — VNA/VNS Photo Anh Tuấn HOÀNG HỒ QUẢNG NINH — Facing mighty Thailand in the third-place volleyball match, Cambodia's men played one of the best games in their career, shocking their opponent with an intense 3-2 win at Đại Yên Sports Complex in Quảng Ninh Province on May 21. The match was exciting from the very first attack, with Thailand continuously taking the lead. However, brilliant form by Cambodia's Sarun helped his team shorten the gap before completing a great comeback with a narrow 25-23 win in the first set. Despite the shock loss, Thailand kept their nerve and continued to dominate the second set. Once again, Cambodia fought back fearlessly, but the Thais were more careful this time, shutting the door to another comeback for the men in white and yellow to grab a 25-22 win. Despite now only being level, the Cambodians didn't lose their momentum, starting … [Read more...] about Cambodia win historic volleyball bronze

A representative of the HCM City Labour Confederation presents bank savings books to workers suffering from occupational accidents and diseases in District 5 on Friday, May 20. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ HCM CITY — Regular communication and training in occupational safety is vital to ensure better working conditions and health protection, reducing workplace accidents, a senior labour leader says. Phạm Chí Tâm, deputy chairman of the HCM City Labour Federation, said at a conference held in the city last Friday (May 20) that it was necessary that the work on occupational safety and health in agencies, units, and business establishments becomes a “habit.” HCM City is among localities in the country with the highest number of work-related accidents. However, it has been making progress in this regard, the conference heard. Last year, the city recorded 544 occupational accidents, down 45.9 per cent over the previous year. These resulted in 549 deaths and injuries, a year-on-year … [Read more...] about HCM City should do more to reduce occupational hazards: conference

While there are many young workers in cities who are working hard to own a house, there are also some people who have decided to give up this dream for certain reasons. Giving up a mental burden Huynh Anh Tuan, a city dweller of Phu Huu District in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, who suffered from a sharp drop in income during the COVID -19 pandemic, decided not to pursue his dream of owning a home. When he gave up on the plan, he felt relaxed after the great pressure was gone. Tuan set a goal many years ago to own his own home before he turned 30. To that end, Tuan took on many freelance jobs after graduating from college and invested a small amount in stocks. In addition, an acquaintance promised to lend him VND500 million ($21,650) if he bought a house, which fueled his strategy over time, at least before the pandemic. Although he had such an ambitious plan, now, at the age of 28, Huynh Anh Tuan is changing his mind because of COVID -19. As a freelancer, Tuan has … [Read more...] about “To buy or not to buy a house” an important question

Phu My Hung Development Corporation opens Midtown Food Fest to celerate its anniversary. — Photo Courtesy Phu My Hung Development Corporation Midtown Food Fest was organised by the Phu My Hung Development Corporation in its Phu My Hung City Centre on Saturday, and it expected to receive thousands of visitors. The food festival is among several programmes the company has organised to celebrate its 29th anniversary, including magic shows and Yosakoi matching. Visitors had the chance to try Vietnamese and many types of foreign cuisines. They also had the chance to visit show flats at The Peak, a project the company is developing in the Southside District of Phu My Hung City Centre. On the occasion, it opened five fully furnished Sky villas. — VNS … [Read more...] about Food Fest organised in Phu My Hung City Centre

According to the agreement, Viettel will give support and advice to help the province in carrying out digital transformation and build telecommunications infrastructure and install 5G network. The military business will also introduce some solutions and technologies to assist the southern central locality in upgrading and developing databases and digital platforms. Viettel will also give advice and support to the provincial People’s committee to develop digital government; introduce some digital transformation solutions to tourism, transportation, agriculture, postal services, and e-commerce; propose smart platforms for healthcare, education, tourism. Regarding digital economy, Viettel will suggest building a logistics and e-commerce center in the province to contribute to realizing the target of turning Khanh Hoa into an important hub in the Central and Central Highlands regions. The two sides will also work together to study and develop information technology clusters/zones and … [Read more...] about Viettel and Khanh Hoa sign cooperation agreement on digital transformation

Themed “50 years of victory of Xieng Khouang - Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign – Victory and Lessons,” the event was attended by Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Thai Thanh Quy, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet, and Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang, among others. The seminar received 80 reports and memoirs from leaders of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, the General Staff, the General Department of Political Affairs, localities, military regions, services, military academies, generals, officers, historical witnesses, scientists inside and outside the military, and Lao officials. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh affirmed that the victory completely defeated the U.S.’ Intensified Special War in Laos, firmly protecting liberated areas and contributed to the … [Read more...] about Seminar on Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign held in Nghe An