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Controversy over Youth Table Tennis Team’s Meal Allowance Prompts Campus Transfer in Vietnam

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According to Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper, the cost of a standard meal provided to the team of eight athletes is VND800,000 (US$33). However, the meal consists exclusively of fried tofu, braised basa fish, fried spring rolls, boiled vegetables, and tomato soup. According to the athletes who spoke to Tien Phong, they often had to purchase additional food themselves to supplement the insufficient portions provided, in order to maintain their energy levels for training. Upon the receipt of their allowances, a portion of it had to be allocated to their coaches. Following the report, the SAV has initiated investigations to validate and obtain further clarification on the information provided in the news coverage. As part of this process, they conducted organized meetings with relevant agencies. After a meeting held on Tuesday, the officials of the Sports Administration of Viet Nam (SAV) have made an important announcement regarding the relocation of the national youth table tennis t

South Korea’s Chef Show hits capital stage

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South Korea’s Chef Show 2023 with the debut held on May 5 won over audiences in Hanoi.   This is a non-verbal performance program that focuses on the artist’s expressions. Photo: KTO Held by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, the Chef Show will continue on May 6 and 7, promising to bring emotional moments to Hanoi audiences. At Bibap Restaurant, the group of eight performers took on the role of chefs. Through delicacies such as Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, the popular Korean mixed rice dish bibimbap, and Vietnamese  pho ga  (chicken noodle), they gave viewers the opportunity to experience different cuisines from around the world. At the show, the audience can also interact with the artists.  The show is a combination of music, hip-hop dance, beatboxing, puppetry, and acting. Over 10 years of development, Chef Show has been innovating more and more to cater to tastes and reach more audiences. This is the first time the sh