Vietnamese football fans roared joyously and turned silent as the AFF Cup first leg final against Malaysia ended 2-2. A foreigner supported the Vietnamese team, braving the wet weather. Cổ động viên nước ngoài cổ vũ cho đội tuyển Việt Nam Many foreign fans screamed in joy. Clad in raincoats and holding umbrellas, fans were silent as the match against Malaysia ended 2-2. Vietnam squandered a 2-nil lead by wasting many opportunities in the second half. Fans watch the game in Da Nang City. Vietnam struck twice in the first 25 minutes but Malaysia were able to equalize later. Khoảng khắc ăn mừng khi tuyển Việt Nam ghi bàn Fans were ecstatic as Vietnam scored two goals in the first 25 minutes. Two foreigners joined fans in supporting the Vietnamese team. The first leg final clash between Vietnam and Malaysia was held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fans jubilant, silent in thrilling AFF first leg final
Chills for the north and rainfall for the central region as another cold spell arrives
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Another cold front arrived earlier on Tuesday, plunging the northern region into the coldest days so far this winter and bringing rainfall to central Việt Nam after disastrous downpours over the weekend. The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said that in the morning, the northeastern region could already feel the presence of the cold snap as temperatures dropped to 11-14 degree Celsius (9-11 in uplands areas) and wind speeds picked up. The northernmost province of Hà Giang is readying measures to protect its 293,000-strong cattle herd from the wintry temperatures, including consolidating livestock housing and ensuring there is enough grass and other dry food for the cattle. The cold spell, expected to last for three days, will reach other areas in the north and north-central region later Tuesday before moving further south. Rains ranging from light showers to thunder storms, accompanied by damaging winds, hail … [Read more...] about Chills for the north and rainfall for the central region as another cold spell arrives
VN Fashion Fair 2018 to open in Hà Nội
Booths at Việt Nam Fashion Fair 2017. - Photo vietnamnet.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam Fashion Fair 2018 will open its doors on Thursday in the capital, showcasing apparel, leather, footwear, jewellery and beauty services. The fair will feature more than 200 stalls on a 4,000sq.m site with the participation of nearly 150 businesses including some from Indonesia and South Korea, according to the Việt Nam Exhibition Fair Centre JSC (VEFAC), one of the event’s organisers. Among the exhibitors are renowned domestic garment and textile businesses such as Việt Tiến, Hanosimex, Đức Giang, Hòa Thọ and Phong Phú. The event will help meet rising domestic demand and boost exports, VEFAC said in a statement. The nation’s major fashion brands will launch new products at the event as well as a series of the year’s largest promotions and discount programmes. The fair will take place at the … [Read more...] about VN Fashion Fair 2018 to open in Hà Nội
Vietnam tie with Malaysia in AFF first-leg final
Vietnamese players cheer their first goal in the match (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Vietnam drew Malaysia in the first-leg final of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, which took place at the Bukit Jalil national stadium in Kuala Lumpur on December 11. Vietnam led in the first half, but did not play as well as they started in the remaining part of the match. At the 22nd minute, Vietnam scored the first goal after Nguyen Huy Hung got a tap in after a Malaysia player failed to clear the ball. Just two minutes later, Pham Duc Huy kicked a stunning long shot to score the second goal for Vietnam. At the 35th minute, Malaysia shortened the deficit with a header from Mohd Sadd. Ha Duc Chinh had three chances to score at the 30th, 43rd and 44th minute, but he did not succeed. The first half ended at 2-1 for Vietnam. Into the second half, while Vietnam missed many opportunities, Malaysia equalized the score from a free kick at the 59th minute. The match … [Read more...] about Vietnam tie with Malaysia in AFF first-leg final
Fans roar their Vietnam support as AFF final gets underway
Fans are fully geared to cheer their Vietnamese heroes during the AFF Cup first leg final against Malaysia. A foreigner supports the Vietnamese team in Hanoi. Cổ động viên nước ngoài cổ vũ cho đội tuyển Việt Nam Many foreign fans screamed in joy. Fans go silent as Vietnam finally draws Malaysia 2-2. Vietnam squander 2-nil lead by wasting many opportunities in the second half of the final first leg. Fans watch the game in central Da Nang City. Vietnam have struck twice in the first 25 minutes but Malaysia find equalizers. Khoảng khắc ăn mừng khi tuyển Việt Nam ghi bàn Fans cheer as Vietnam scores 2-0 within a few minutes. Two foreigners share the spirit with Vietnamese supporters. The first leg final clash between Vietnam and Malaysia has just begun at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia. The heavy rain in Hanoi does not stop fans from coming to Hang Day … [Read more...] about Fans roar their Vietnam support as AFF final gets underway
New Azerbaijan Party delegation visits Vietnam
Truong Thi Mai (R), Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation, meets with Sevinj Fataliyeva, head of the International Relations Department of the New Azerbaijan Party, on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation, received a New Azerbaijan Party delegation led by Sevinj Fataliyeva, head of its International Relations Department, in Hanoi on December 11. At the reception, Mai said Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Azerbaijan. She highly valued the New Azerbaijan Party’s contributions to Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development as well as promoting all-round collaboration between the two countries. She stressed the two Parties need … [Read more...] about New Azerbaijan Party delegation visits Vietnam
NA Vice Chairman receives Lao Justice Minister
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu (R) receives Lao Justice Minister Xaysi Santivong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu hosted a reception for visiting Lao Justice Minister Xaysi Santivong in Hanoi on December 11. Luu lauded the visit of the Lao delegation as contributing to enhancing the cooperation between the two justice ministries. He expressed delight at the comprehensive achievements of Laos over the past years, as well as the growth of traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the Parties, States and peoples of Vietnam and Laos. Hailing the outcomes of talks between the Lao delegation and its Vietnamese counterpart, Luu expressed his belief that the two ministries will continue fostering collaboration in an effective manner. He suggested that the two ministries continue supporting each other in building legal documents, personnel training, law popularization and … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman receives Lao Justice Minister
Vietnam’s growth rate at nearly 6.8 percent this year: WB
WB Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione speaks at the release of the report in Hanoi on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The World Bank (WB) expects Vietnam’s economic growth this year at nearly 6.8 percent, compared to the 6.3 percent projected for East Asia and the Pacific, in a report released on December 11. In the report “Taking Stock: An Update on Vietnam’s Recent Economic Economic Developments”, the WB said the country’s outlook remains robust despite growing external headwinds, which is supported by strong domestic demand and a dynamic export-oriented manufacturing sector. The growth in the medium term is forecast to decelerate incrementally to 6.6 percent and 6.5 percent in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Inflation is expected to remain muted, at about the State Bank of Vietnam’s target of 4 percent, given anticipated monetary policy tightening over the medium term. Meanwhile, risks to the outlook have … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s growth rate at nearly 6.8 percent this year: WB
Vietnam considers UN migration pact important step forward
Migrants captured near the Mexican border (Source: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) marked an important step forward in international cooperation concerning the matter, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung. Dung made the statement at an intergovernmental conference to adopt the pact, held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on December 10 and 11, as part of the UN Migration Week, which ran from December 5 to 11. The diplomat affirmed that Vietnam support orderly and legal migration as well as increasing international collaboration in illegal migration prevention. He said there is no perfect multilateral agreement that could meet the demands and interests of all countries concerned, thus the implementation of the pact should respect specific conditions of each nation and continue fine-tuning the content. At the conference, participants agreed that migration has become a global issue that no country could handle by … [Read more...] about Vietnam considers UN migration pact important step forward
Power corporation to record over 12 percent growth in 2018
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) is projected to enjoy a 12.14 percent production growth in 2018 with 64.3 billion kWh of electricity, according to a report delivered at the firm’s customers’ meeting in Hanoi on December 11. This year, the EVNNPC is likely to earn 105 trillion VND (4.51 billion USD), up 16.62 percent over 2017, said the report. So far this year, the firm has provided middle-voltage power to 2,107 customers. All service standards of the firm have been improved, winning more satisfaction from customers. Addressing the event with the participation of nearly 400 customers, Le Quang Thai, EVNNPC Deputy General Director said that the firm will focus on enhancing its capacity and working attitude as well as streamlining its organisation and management system. The corporation will continue strengthening the application of technology in production and show stronger performance in serving customers and … [Read more...] about Power corporation to record over 12 percent growth in 2018