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In a significant boost to its naval capabilities, the Indian Navy has been offered advanced pump-jet propulsion technology by France for its upcoming next-generation diesel-electric attack submarines under Project 66, and Project 77, which focuses on acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). The pump-jet propulsion system, a modern alternative to conventional propellers, is currently in use by France’s Barracuda-class submarines. It reduces the acoustic signature of the submarines, enabling quieter and more stealthy operations. With this technology, India’s submarines could become the quietest in the Indian Ocean Region, providing a strategic advantage in underwater warfare. Stealth is critical for submarines navigating hostile waters. In addition to reducing operational noise, this cutting-edge technology enhances the maneuverability of submarines, making them more agile in complex underwater environments. According to a report titled ‘Australia’s Future Submari...

Teqball is an exciting, dynamic ball sport played on a curved table, merging the skills of sepak takraw and table tennis. The Teqball World Championship, a collaboration between the city government and the International Teqball Federation, is an upcoming event that will showcase this unique sport. Scheduled to take place from December 3 to 8, the championship will be hosted at iconic locations in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1: Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, Le Loi Boulevard, Lam Son Park, and Bach Dang Wharf Park. This event marks a significant milestone as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of Teqball’s invention. The 2024 Teqball World Championship is more than just a sporting event. It serves as a platform to foster international sports cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and strategic partner countries of Vietnam. Additionally, it aligns with the city’s vision for fast and sustainable development for the period 2020-2025 and complements the action plan of its cultural diploma...

The World Virtual Taekwondo Championship blends real-world skills with digital innovation, taking place from November 16 to 17. This competition showcases the evolution of the sport as it moves closer to inclusion in the Olympic esports lineup. What sets this event apart from traditional esports is the replication of live match dynamics. Athletes don VR headsets, body sensors, and handheld controllers, bringing the virtual combat experience to life without physical contact. With these controllers, competitors select their avatars, enter virtual arenas, and engage in striking actions, blocking their opponents’ moves in real time. The match format consists of three one-minute rounds, with victory going to the first competitor who wins two rounds. National champion Le Thi Ngoc Phuong, a force to be reckoned with in the 46kg category, is seen here sparring with teammates during a practice session. Photo : N. Khoi / Tuoi Tre The scoring system is unique, with each successful ...

The Photo Exhibition that was opened to the public at Bach Dang Park on Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday, brought a visual feast to domestic and international visitors. The exhibition, co-organized by the propaganda department of the Party Central Committee and the Kien Giang Province Party Committee, showcases 187 photos depicting the captivating beauty of the country’s border areas and highlighting cultural features. The objective of these photos is to introduce the beauty of the border landscapes and cultural values, while instilling patriotism among the Vietnamese people, according to Nguyen Thanh Phong, head of the propaganda commission of the provincial Party Committee. The exhibition also aims to raise awareness of Vietnam’s land and sea sovereignty, as well as honor the border forces who tirelessly protect the country, added Phong. Representatives cut a ribbon to launch the photo exhibition in Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, ...

The 2023 MTGP Vietnam Championship is the first tournament to be organized by the Muay Thai Grand Prix (MTGP) in Vietnam, featuring top Vietnamese and international Muay Thai fighters. The MTGP is the organizer of professional events of Muay Thai, a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques, at the highest level in the world. Over the past 10 years, the MTGP has organized more than 50 live events in 15 countries, creating development opportunities for many Muay, kickboxing, and MMA (mixed martial arts) talents, according to its website. At the 2023 MTGP Vietnam Championship, fighters will compete in 12 weight classes, including nine semi-professional weight classes and three professional weight categories. Each winner of semi-professional matches will be awarded VND10 million (US$402) while professional match winners will receive VND35 million ($1,408) each. Among the participants, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat, 33, is a five-time WMF ...

The Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2022 will take place around Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street from December 2-4. The  Ao Dai  (traditional long dress) festival is one of the activities expected to contribute to the recovery of tourism and honor the traditional ao dai values of the Vietnamese as a source of creativity and unique tourism product, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.  A show of Ao Dai in at the press conference on November 26. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times The event’s opening ceremony will take place on December 2, featuring a show of Ao Dai  by designers from  Hanoi, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. The festival’s main event will be held on December 3 and 4 in the Ba Kieu Temple in Hoan Kiem District, with the participation of about 700 people dressed in Ao Dai and an Ao Dai exhibition in the space of the Ly Thai To monument. Within the framework of the festival, there are a series of activities such as displaying the hi...

The event was organised by the UN Women’s Union (UNWG) with the aim of raising money in a bid to support disadvantaged children around the world, including Vietnamese children. Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations based in Geneva, emphasised that aside from introducing traditional local products and dishes, the mission’s goal is to elevate the nation’s image and its people to international friends. Most notably, the mission has served to introduce the country’s image through beautiful paintings created by veteran artist Pham Kim Nam, which have made international friends extremely surprised and admire the art. The paintings produced by artist Pham Nam Kim, including some 3D embossed paintings, have brought a colourful art space, reflecting the different perspectives about people and their daily life. In addition, these paintings also feature some famous scenic spots in Hanoi such as...

More than 300 local and expat children have joined an international painting contest entitled “I love Hanoi – City for peace” launched on November.  The contest is expected to spread the love for peace and Hanoi among children. Photo: Dangcongsan The contest is a chance to help children show their artistic potential and boost friendship, attracting those living in Hanoi from different countries like Australia, France, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland.  Ly Thi Thuy Hanh, Director of the Hanoi City Cultural Center, Organizing Committee Deputy, said that the contest educates children’s love for peace, promotes the beauty of Hanoi, and arouses a passion for painting among children. According to the jury, many paintings leave a great impression on them in terms of ideas, colors, and composition, including a painting of a shoulder-pole vendor by Amélie Lam Carlet Soulages from France and a painting of a group of children of different skin colors walking han...

Lewandowski earned the penalty after a VAR check 11 minutes into the second half when Hector Moreno tugged at his shirt. However, the striker, who has never scored at the World Cup, saw his shot saved by Guillermo Ochoa. “Today I feel sorry for Robert, because I know how much he wanted to score at the World Cup,” Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said. “So far he has not succeeded, but I hope that in the next opportunities that lie ahead of him he will convert them into goals.” The result leaves Saudi Arabia as surprise group leaders following their stunning 2-1 upset of Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favourites, earlier on Tuesday. Temporary arena In a temporary arena built using 974 recycled shipping containers that overlooks the Arabian Gulf, a sea of Mexico fans in green outnumbered their Poland counterparts and made their presence felt in the 40,000-capacity venue. The Mexicans gave a stirring ren...

At the concert. Source: Van Hoa newspaper A special concert has been held at the Hanoi Opera House on November 26 night as part of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Austria (December 1, 1972 – December 1, 2022). Titled MUSIK AUS WIEN “MOZART & STRAUSS”, the event was organised by the Austrian Embassy in Vietnam in cooperation with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO). Attending the program were Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong, Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Nguyen Phuong Hoa and a large number of Austrians living and working in Vietnam. The VNSO was joined by Rainer Honeck, the concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as singers Marta Poliszot (Soprano) and Adrian Eröd (Baritone; from the Vienna State Opera). They performed numerou...