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The newly opened thematic display entitled “Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace” features 29 most typical and unique artifacts found during the excavation of the site from 2002 to 2022 with 3D projection mapping technology. The valuable treasures are displayed at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Chien Thang  Royal treasures revealed According to Hanoi People’s Committee Vice Chairman Chu Xuan Dung, the artifacts found at the site are valuable evidence of the existence and longevity of Thang Long -Hanoi. “These thousand-year-old treasures of the capital city were found and have become invaluable assets of mankind,” he said. He also appreciated the efforts of scientists, who have painstakingly researched and assessed the value of the heritages to preserve them for future generations. The ceramics on display in the exhibition are said to be personal belongings of Vietnamese kings and handicrafts for the royal family’s daily life or special occasions such as fe

This was the second time Vietnam had advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. The team of coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet this year has many talents, namely Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Hoang Thi Kieu Trinh, Tran Thi Bich Thuy, Nguyen Thi Trinh, and Doan Thi Lam Oanh.  However, the girls were unable to overcome their Japanese opponents even though they had tried their best. Japan ranks seventh in the world while Vietnam places 84th, according to the International Volleyball Federation. Vietnam scored the first point of the match, but the Japanese girls later proved their strength when they pocketed the next seven points. Coach Kiet had to call a technical time-out before the Vietnamese players were able to catch up and fight back. However, Japan still beat Vietnam 25-17 at the end of the first game. Japanese players cheer for their victory over Vietnam in the semifinals of the 2022 Asian Women’s Volleyball Cup in the Philippines, August 28, 2022. Photo: AVC In the second

Ao dai  (traditional long robe) collection inspired by Thang Long Royal Citadel has been introduced in Brunei on the occasion of the celebration of the 77th anniversary of Vietnam ’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2022) and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brunei (1992-2022).   Amateur models perform the  ao dai  collection. Photos: Tra My The celebration and fashion show took place on September 7 with the participation of diplomats of the two countries including Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof. Designer Vu Thao Giang introduced the  ao dai  collection named Thang Long Royal Citadel-Golden hallmark and won people’s hearts. Giang said she found inspiration from Thang Long Royal Citadel – UNESCO World Heritage Site with cultural and architectural values that are sticked to Vietnamese tradition and history.

Nam’s breakthrough followed his excellent performance in the final of the Challenger 50 Bangkok Open 2022, which is part of the ATP Challenger Tour system, in Thailand over the weekend. Despite losing to Monaco’s No. 1 player Valentin Vacherot in the final, the runner-up title came with a US$3,050 prize and awarded Nam 30 more accumulated points in the ATP rankings. These 30 points sent Nam from 328th place to 290th in the world rankings with a total of 169 points. Since the beginning of June, the Vietnamese tennis star has jumped a total of 187 notches in the ATP rankings after four championships and one second prize in the ITF World Tennis Tour tournaments and one runner-up title in the ATP Challenger Tour. “He is the first athlete in Vietnam’s tennis history to reach the final of an ATP Challenger Tour event,” said Tran Quoc Phong, Nam’s coach, adding that the Vietnamese tennis player is preparing for two more tournaments in the ATP Challenger Tour system in Thailand to achieve

Thanh swam 38 kilometers, cycled 1,800 kilometers, and ran 422 kilometers in 328 hours 27 minutes 55 seconds, becoming the first Vietnamese national to win a large-scale triathlon. The tournament, which took place in Switzerland from August 14 to Sunday, required 23 international participants, including 19 men and four women, to complete the endurance multi-sport race in less than 345 hours. Zacharias Madine, 60, from France, was the runner-up after Thanh, while the other two female triathletes in the women’s event gave up the race. In the men’s category, 39-year-old Vanthuyne Kenneth from Belgium claimed the first prize with a time of 182 hours 43 minutes 43 seconds, while five other male competitors withdrew. This Facebook post shows Vu Phuong Thanh reacting after winning the women’s event of the Deca Ultratriathon World Championship 2022 in Switzerland, August 28, 2022. Photo: Swissultra Born and raised in Hanoi, Thanh studied in Singapore, Canada, and the UK before

As the evening draws near, Vu Thi Thanh Nga, a resident in Ward 16, Go Vap District, pushes her son in a wheelchair to the porch for a breath of fresh air. The 12-year-old child expresses his joy to be outside after being stuck indoors for a few rainy days. “Do you like it?” asked the mother. Nguyen Hoang Gia Anh, the son, did not answer; he has not spoken a single word since he was born. Life in the cemetery Anh was born with Down syndrome.  During her pregnancy, Nga did not notice any deformities in the fetus even though she had regular ultrasound check-ups.  He was born with serious physical defects and would spend his life unable to carry out basic tasks including talking, eating, and keeping himself clean.  Nga came to terms with the situation and was determined to never part with her son despite the challenges to come. Down syndrome is not a family disorder. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, but it is not an inherited genetic disorder. Nga herself was