Vietnamese newspaper articles

  HCM CITY— Vietnamese pop star Noo Phước Thịnh will perform at the ASEAN Fantasia 2019 at the Chanwon Veledrome in Busan, South Korea, on November 24. The event is part of the ASEAN-Repulic of Korea Commemorative Summit 2019, which will open in Busan in November 27.    The singer will share the stage with famous singers from countries in the region, including singer PSY and the girl band BoA of South Korea.  Noo will sing I’m Still Loving You from his latest MV.       “I will introduce a taste of Vietnamese pop,” said the 30-year-old.   Before singing at ASEAN Fantasia 2019, Noo will perform at the concert V.Heartbeat Live in Seoul on November 16. He will sing the hit Mãi Mãi Bên Nhau (Together Forever) with a dance group of 20 artists. V.Hearbeat Live will be organised at the Gocheok Sky Dome which has 25,000 seats. It will feature … [Read more...] about Pop star Noo Phước Thịnh to perform at ASEAN Fantasia 2019

Delegates take photo at the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2018 (Source: doanhnhansaigon.vn)   Seoul (VNA) – Aju Business Daily newspaper and the Korea and Vietnam Cultural Exchange Association (Koveca) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will work with Ho Chi Minh City authorities to organise the HCM City economic forums from October 17-19. The forums, to be held in HCM City and the southern province of Binh Duong, are expected to offer opportunities to bolster the exchange and cooperation between businesses of the two nations, and encourage small- and medium-sized enterprises of the RoK to invest in other Vietnamese localities aside from HCM City. HCM City is a spearhead of Vietnam’s economy while Binh Duong has recently recorded the largest number of RoK firms seeking investment chances in the country. The first HCM City economic forum last year drew the participation of over 600 delegates who were experts, scientists and business representatives, with the building … [Read more...] about RoK partners to join in organising HCM City economic forum

  Việt Nam karate team train to prepare for the upcoming Southeast  Asian Games. Photo nhandan.com.vn SEA Games HÀ NỘI Although Việt Nam's karate team will be without three key athletes, they're aiming for four gold medals at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Anh and Nguyễn Minh Phụng have retired to become coaches, while Nguyễn Thị Ngoan in the Kumite (combat) category is struggling to build up her mental fortitude, so none will compete in the Philippines later this month. Two years ago, Anh and Phụng won two gold medals at the SEA Games in Myanmar. While SEA Games bronze medallist Ngoan is the world’s leading athlete in the women’s Kumite 61 kg category. Ngoan bagged gold at the Karate 1-Premier League in Halle/Leipzig, Germany in 2017, making her the first Vietnamese martial artist to win the top title in the prestigious tournament. … [Read more...] about VN aim for four karate gold medals at SEA Games

Cham Van Kham at the court (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on November 11 handed down imprisonment sentences ranging from three to 12 years to members of the “Viet Tan” terrorist organisation. The defendants include Cham Van Kham, a 70-year-old overseas Vietnamese in Australia, who received 12 years in prison; Nguyen Van Vien, 48, residing in district 12, Ho Chi Minh City, with 11 years; and 20-year-old Tran Van Quyen, residing in Di An town, the southern province of Binh Duong, with 10 years. The sentences were in line with Article 113 of the 2015 Penal Code as the men were found “conducting terrorism against the people’s administration”. The “Viet Tan” or “Vietnam canh tan cach mang dang” (Vietnam Reform Party) is a terrorist organisation of some Vietnamese in exile, established in Thailand in 1982 by Hoang Co Minh, a commodore of the navy in the former Sai Gon regime. Its … [Read more...] about Members of “Viet Tan” terrorist organisation get prison sentences

TAITUNG, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 11 November 2019 - Entering the 9th consecutive year, the 2019 Taiwan Open Of Surfing kicks off for 15 days on November 23 at Jinzun, Donghe Township. More than 300 athletes hailing from 28 countries will attend the competition. Dual championships will be held featuring the Longboarding and Junior Championships. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this phenomenal event and enjoy the rural feeling that makes Taitung so special and renowned throughout Taiwan. 2019 Taiwan Open of Surfing kicks off on November 23rd at Taitung JinzunTaitung County Government is continuing in another year of cooperation with the World Surfing League (WSL) to host two of the four major events. The events consist of the World Longboard Championship, and Junior Championship. The QS3000 Men's Shortboard Competition has also been added, which continues to increase the scope of competitions that are held in Jinzun. The number of athletes who will come to … [Read more...] about 2019 Taiwan Open of Surfing kicks off on November 23rd at Taitung Jinzun