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Vietnamese Billiards Win Global Championship

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According to VNA, 28-year-old player Bao Phuong Vinh emerged victorious against Tran Quyet Chien in the All-Vietnam Final at the World 3-Card Carom Championship. In the Final match on the evening of September 10 in Ankara (Turkey), Phuong Vinh took the lead for most of the time, with the turning point being an 8-point series that put him ahead 29-22. While Quyet Chien struggled to gain momentum and continuously missed points, Phuong Vinh played more consistently and accumulated points. In the last 12 rounds, Vietnam’s number one player only earned four points, while his junior counterpart won 11 points. Ultimately, Phuong Vinh emerged victorious over Quyet Chien with a score of 50-34 after 33 rounds. Photo: Five&Six In the 95-year history of the 3-cushion Carom World Billiard Championship, only three times has the Final been held between two players from one country: Argentina in 1938, Belgium in 2017, and now Vietnam. In the past, Vietnam had a player reach the Worl...

Xuan Oanh and People-to-People Diplomacy During the Vietnam War

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August 19 is also recognized as the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security, as well as the traditional day of the family of renowned songwriter Xuan Oanh. Within his family, his wife, Le Thi Xuan Uyen, holds the distinction of being the first female spy in the Hanoi Police. Xuan Oanh and his wife are proud parents to three sons. One of whom is pursuing a career in business, while the other two have chosen to serve in the police force as esteemed Generals, namely General Do Le Chau and General Do Le Chi. However, his expertise lay in the realm of public diplomacy, where he excelled at understanding and rallying international public opinion. He even played a pivotal role in supporting American pilots who were held captive at Hoa Lo during the final stages of the war against the United States, working towards the ultimate goal of national unification. Thomas Wilber, son of US pilot Gene Wilber, who was detained at Hoa Lo prison for nearly five years until early 1973, has wri...

“Singapore Presents Scholarship Opportunities to Vietnamese Students”

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“We encourage Vietnamese students to get Singapore scholarships,” said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam at the Friendship Exchange program with students of Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted on May 29. The program is part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam – Singapore diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam spoke at the Friendship Exchange program The most discussed topics at the Friendship Exchange program are how to get into Singapore’s scholarship programs and the unique learning experiences in Singapore. The Ambassador stressed that the people-to-people exchange relationship is an important pillar in the strategic partnership, besides economic cooperation. Also, Vietnam has always been a po...