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In a thrilling Friday match at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in the Philippines, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen led the Vietnamese team to their third consecutive title defense win. She was on fire, racking up 30 points with 26 attacks, three blocks, and an ace. With captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy sidelined due to injury, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet turned to veteran players Hoang Thi Kieu Trinh, Doan Thi Lam Oanh, Tran Tu Linh, Nguyen Khanh Dang, and Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen to step up. Vietnam stuck to their proven system, showcasing smooth backcourt movements that effectively directed their offense. The passing unit was exceptional, setting up the hitters for powerful attacks. Bich Tuyen and Kieu Trinh dominated the flanks, consistently delivering impressive performances. Their calm and collected transitions allowed them to maintain control in the middle, paving the way for swift attacks by Nguyen Thi Trinh. Outside hitter Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, wearing the blue jersey, was instrumental in Vietn...

The ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition , now in its fourth iteration, commenced on May 31 in Hanoi. Initiated by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the event occurs once every four years. An artwork by Ma Victoria Abano from the Philippines, which secured third place in the 2024 competition. Photo: VOV The competition serves as a platform for artists from across the region to exhibit their talents, exchange ideas and techniques, and foster cultural collaboration among ASEAN countries . Ma The Anh, Head of the Department, emphasized that the event also affirms Vietnam’s standing in the ASEAN fine arts arena. Artists from ten ASEAN nations, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, can submit their entries via email to aseangraphicarts2024@gmail.com by August 5, 2024. The competition showcases diverse landscape...

The MICHELIN Guide is a prestigious and highly anticipated annual event, and this year’s ceremony for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang is scheduled for June 27 in Vietnam’s largest southern city. Hanoi’s iconic pho bo , or beef noodle soup, was recognized by the MICHELIN Guide in 2023. This dish is a beloved specialty of the city. Photo: Dinh Huy Hoang This year’s event will be a one-night extravaganza, combining the reveal of the MICHELIN Guide restaurant selections with a premium cocktail reception. By live-streaming the event, the organizers aim to engage a broader audience and showcase the vibrant culinary scenes of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang. It will be a celebration of the achievements of these culinary communities and an opportunity for them to come together, share ideas, and inspire each other. The MICHELIN Guide Special Awards, including the MICHELIN Selected, Bib Gourmand, and the coveted MICHELIN Stars, will be announced during the event. For t...

In the second hot pick by VIEPAGEANT, the Vietnamese representative secured 10th place, just behind her fellow Southeast Asian contenders from Thailand and the Philippines. Meanwhile, the contestant from the Czech Republic claimed the top spot, with Brazil, South Africa, Thailand, and India also in the lead. Currently, 72 countries have confirmed their participation in this year’s pageant, which will be held in Poland from June 17 to July 6. Among them is Lydie Vu, a 31-year-old Vietnamese-French beauty standing at 1.76 meters tall with measurements of 83-62-93 cm. Lydie Vu previously made waves by finishing in the Top 6 of Miss Universe Vietnam 2023. She will be representing Vietnam at Miss Supranational this year, and her presence is anticipated to leave a positive mark on the international stage. Miss Supranational, first organized in 2009, has since grown into one of the world’s most prestigious beauty pageants. It stands alongside other renowned contests such as Miss World, ...

Drowning has been one of the top 10 causes of death for children from 5 to 14 years old in Vietnam currently. On average, there are more than 3,500 drowning deaths each year, including nearly 2,000 children. Beginning from that reality, it is more urgent to strengthen and expand the intervention scope of child drowning prevention projects nationwide, requiring close coordination and effective participation of branches, unions, and international organizations to form an interdisciplinary network for drowning prevention. The MoU and cooperation agreement announcement marks a new cooperation period for child drowning prevention. Accordingly, Bloomberg Philanthropies commits to accompanying and providing financial and technical support to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to implement the Child Drowning Prevention Program for the 2023 – 2025 period, which is based on the Child Injury Prevention Program in the 2021-2030 period approved by the Prime Minister. ...

Representatives of Song Lam Nghe An Football Club and Japan’s Mito HollyHock Football Club meet on May 31 in the central province of Nghe An. Photo: VNA Song Lam Nghe An Football Club will receive experts and coaches from Japan’s Mito HollyHock Club to improve the quality of training for its players, Truong Manh Linh, General Director and CEO of Song Lam Nghe An said, VNA reported. Representatives of the two clubs had a meeting in the central province of Nghe An on May 31 to exchange experiences and seek cooperation directions in training young players, towards a comprehensive cooperation agreement in the future. Linh said that the two clubs will send players to learn from each other. More importantly, Song Lam Nghe An wants to improve management quality and follow the model of Mito HollyHock with sustainable development, Linh said. Tran Quoc Tuan, president of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), said that Song Lam Nghe An with a long history of development is well ...

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal. (Image Credit: Oli’s Secretariat). Image Credit: ANI epal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka ‘Prachanda’ is all set to visit Ujjain and Indore in Madhya Pradesh as a part of his 4-day official visit to India next week, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Dahal, who assumed office in December last year, is set to begin his India visit from May 31-June 3 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. During the visit, the Prime Minister of Nepal will call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. In addition to the official engagements, the Prime Minister of Nepal will also be visiting Ujjain and Indore as part of his visit, according to the official release of MEA. A high-level delegation will accompany Nepal PM Dahal during his visit. PM Dahal will also hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Modi to discuss the diverse areas of the bilateral partnership between India and Nepal, the Ministry of Extern...

Tam Thanh mural village is located in Tam Thanh commune, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam province . The village has one side bordering the sea and the other side bordering the Truong Giang River, about 7km from the center of Tam Ky city. This is the first mural village in Vietnam under the cooperation of Vietnamese and Korean artists and volunteers, which was established in 2016. It has helped attract many domestic and foreign tourists coming to this place to explore the unique sight of arts and creativity. Photo: sgtiepthi The project was a success, and the village has been brought to life by the paintings. The entire town is now a breathtaking walk-through gallery just waiting to be explored. The murals that adorn it capture the life and soul of the village, from young children playing, to fishermen in the ocean. Mixed in are a good number of fantasy pieces offering great backdrops for photos. However, the murals degraded over time, which affected the number of tourists. To r...