Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

(VOVworld) – The Government has approved a campaign to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Vietnam in 2019. Vietnam will send a dossier to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), establish a...
Letter Box August 29, 2012

Letter Box August 29, 2012

A: Starting off this week’s Letter Box edition, I’d like to say Hello to Adeel Butt of Pakistan, who was in Hanoi and visited our office some weeks ago. We...
Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s flag and three others were hoisted at a ceremony held yesterday at London’s Olympic Park to celebrate the attendance of the four countries’ disabled athletes in the...
National martial arts championship open in Hue

National martial arts championship open in Hue

(VOVworld)- Nearly 300 athletes from 30 provinces and cities across the country are taking part in the 2012 National Traditional Martial Arts (Vovinam) Championship, which officially opened in the central...
2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opens in Hue

2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opens in Hue

(VOVworld) – The 2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opened yesterday in Hue city, a featured activity of National Tourism Year North Central Coastal Area-Hue 2012. 130 athletes from 19 countries and territories...
Phu Dong national sport festival opens

Phu Dong national sport festival opens

(VOVworld)- The 8th National Phu Dong Sports Festival opened in Can Tho city yesterday. Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Quang Quy praised the 6...
Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival opens

Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival opens

(VOVworld)-The opening ceremony of the Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival was held today/ on Monday in Can Tho city. This year the Festival will last until August 12 and will feature athletes aged 6...
US calls for more sanctions against Iran

US calls for more sanctions against Iran

(VOVworld) - US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who is visiting Tunisia, told reporters on Monday that international sanctions have yet to compel Tehran to give up its nuclear ambitions. These sanctions...