The subcommittee has launched seagames2021.com and set up a media press centre and an international broadcast centre (IBC) at the National Convention Centre slated to open on May 9, as well as press facilities in host localities.

Signboards welcome SEA Games 31 in Hanoi.

It is also working with relevant agencies to issue more than 2,000 press passes, 500 of them for foreign reporters.

Press agencies have been asked to increase SEA Games 31 coverage to promote the landscapes and people of Vietnam to Southeast Asian friends, and train volunteers.

The subcommittee has devised communication plans before, during and after the regional sporting event.

It will join hands with relevant agencies to roll out tourism promotions and campaigns aiming to reduce plastic waste during the Games.

SEA Games 31, themed “For a stronger South East Asia”, will be hled in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities from May 12 to 23.

It will feature 40 sports with 526 events and is expected to attract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021, but was delayed due to Covid-19.

Hanoi medical workers deployed for SEA Games 31

Hanoi’s Health Department held a ceremony on May 5 for medical workers who will be serving the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Vietravel Airlines becomes official airline partner for SEA Games 31

Vietravel Airlines has become the official airline partner for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) following an agreement signed between the carrier and the organisers on May 5.

Vietnam ready to defend SEA Games gold medal: coach Park

Coach Park Hang-seo admitted the pressure is on the players but is positive about Vietnam's gold medal chance at SEA Games 31.

Bac Giang beautifies urban area to welcome SEA Games 31

(BGO) - It is only  fews more days to come the badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which takes place at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium. Bac Giang city has exerted highest efforts to prepare, beautify the urban area and ready to welcome international athletes and guests.

Nearly 2,000 to join art performance at SEA Games 31’s ceremonies

Hanoi has mobilised nearly 2,000 soldiers, artists, actors, athletes and students from 14 art and sports units to participate in a special art programme at the opening and closing ceremonies of SEA Games 31.

Source: NDO/VNA