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Thailand secure their place in the final by defeating Indonesia 1-0 in an intense match on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand ’s U23 team has been awarded a bonus after making it to the final of the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ), said Nualphan Lamsam, manager of the men's U23 team of Thailand. Thailand secured their place in the final by defeating Indonesia 1-0 in an intense match on May 19. The team will play U23 Vietnam who also secured a 1-0 victory over Malaysia. Nualphan said Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn watched the match at Thien Truong Stadium. Impressed with their efforts, he decided to award 1 million THB (about 29,000 USD) as a bonus. Earlier, Nualphan pledged to give a 5-million THB bonus to players if they win the gold at the Games, which does not include a bonus from the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). According to SAT, athletes who win gold, silver and bronze medals at SEA Games 31 will be … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: U23 Thailand receive big bonus after beating Indonesia

Winners in the women's xiangqi standard singles (second row). A Vietnamese gold medalist in xiangqi will secure a bonus of VNĐ70 million (US$3,000) from the Việt Nam Xiangqi Federation and its sponsors. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Ngọc Thu Hà HÀ NỘI — Outstanding performances at the ongoing Games not only bring glorious moments for athletes but also significant cash bonuses as a reward for all the 'sweat and tears' they have given to their teams. After beating Indonesia in the semi-final of men's football, Thailand's team secured THB1 million (about US$29,000) from Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, according to Nualphan Lamsam, manager of the team. Nualphan said the Thai minister watched the semi-final match at Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Định Province. Impressed with the War Elephants' performance, he decided to award them the bonus. Earlier, Nualphan pledged to give players a THB5 million ($145,400) bonus if they won gold at the Games, which does not … [Read more...] about Games bonuses await athletes

SEA Games Phạm Thanh Bảo celebrates his men's 100m breaststroke win at the 31st SEA Games in Hà Nội on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên HÀ NỘI — Phạm Thanh Bảo looked up at the electric board above the pool the moment he touched the wall at the end of the men's 100m breaststroke, before slapping the water in delight. He had beaten powerful rivals, including title favourite Maximillian Wei Ang, to win his first-ever SEA Games gold. Wei of Singapore finished second and Gagarin Nathaniel Yus of Indonesia was third. Making his victory all the sweeter was his time of 1min 1.17sec, a new national record. The previous record had stood since the 2009 SEA Games in Laos, set by the late Nguyễn Hữu Việt. Furthermore, his time also set a new Games record, beating the 1:01.46 set by James Daiparines of the Philippines at the last SEA Games. He is the first swimmer to set a new record at this year's Games. "I am so happy with this result. Thank you for all your support," Bảo … [Read more...] about Bảo swims his way out of poverty

Your browser does not support the audio element. I confess I’m a soup lover, yet another reason for Vietnam to be at the top of my list of foodie destinations since there is no shortage of options day or night. The beauty is although the common Vietnamese soups share the same name and unique place of origin, the ingredients and preparation are different depending on local tastes in each region as well as what’s readily available and fresh. Da Lat is a destination that’s on nearly everyone’s list and the city features unique and delicious food, but, like anywhere, the best hideaways aren’t always easy to find. These places aren’t found in foodie blogs nor in tourist magazines – their success is strictly based on word-of-mouth. They’re makeshift, worn and old, a couple don’t even have addresses, and popular among locals but otherwise not well known. After lengthy searches and comparisons they are the best I’ve found at what they serve. Mi Quang Da Lat Style As most people … [Read more...] about Three great street soups in Da Lat

Public-private partnership (PPP) is a mechanism and common practice to mobilise and encourage investment in areas promoted by governments. The main characteristic of such projects is that both private investors and public authorities share the risks and responsibilities in construction and operation. The public sector typically contributes only a small portion to these projects, with the private sector still in charge of construction and operation. The risks of these projects typically involve the phases of selection, approval, design, construction, financing, operation, and management phases. Over the years, Vietnam issued several decrees before the new Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment was promulgated in 2020 and took effect from January 2021. The law and accompanying decree guiding the implementation of the law have overcome and limited barriers to investment in the form of PPP, creating favourable conditions for such investment. PPP investment in health is one of … [Read more...] about Navigating legal challenges in healthcare partnerships

Dragon boat dumplings available for sale at Sheraton Saigon’s Li Bai restaurant. — VNS Photo Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is introducing premium dragon boat dumplings with beautifully designed packaging as gifts for families, friends and loved ones to celebrate Tet Doan Ngo. Tet Doan Ngo, or the Dragon Boat Festival, falls on June 3 this year. Dragon boat dumpling, also known as Zongzi, is a classic food associated with the festival, especially among the Chinese-origin community in Vietnam. The original version has a bold taste with cooked glutinous rice and peanut stuffed with seasoned pork belly, salted fried shrimp, fatty Chinese sausage and egg yolk, fresh shiitake mushroom, and nutty lotus seeds. Steamed in boiling water with bamboo leaves, the dumplings carry a delicate, appetising aroma. For this special occasion, the hotel’s Li Bai restaurant is introducing premium versions of the dragon boat dumplings handcrafted skilled chefs with over 40 years of experience. … [Read more...] about Sheraton Saigon gets festive with handcrafted dragon boat dumplings