Viet Nam News GELSENKIRCHEN — Raheem Sterling sealed a dramatic 3-2 Champions League win for 10-man Manchester City at Schalke on Wednesday as the English champions scored twice in the last five minutes. Sterling tucked away the winner at the Veltins Arena in the 90th minute just after substitute Leroy Sane fired home a stunning free-kick for the Premier League leaders against his former club in the last 16, first leg. "I waited for my chance and wanted to shoot from there as I had previously scored from that position and it restored our confidence," a delighted Sane told broadcaster DAZN after his equaliser. Schalke led 2-1 at half-time as the video assistant referee (VAR) twice intervened to award penalties, both converted by Nabil Bentaleb, cancelling out Sergio Aguero’s opener in Gelsenkirchen. City were in real trouble with 22 minutes left when Nicolas Otamendi, who gave away the controversial first penalty, was sent off for a second yellow card before … [Read more...] about Sterling winner caps late Man City comeback at Schalke
Trump-Kim summit affirms Vietnam’s geopolitical status: S Korean envoy
Speaking to correspondents Wednesday, Kim Do-hyon underlined the great importance of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this month for peace and stability in the Korean peninsula. The summit would be a solid foundation to promote "concessions" by the two sides to achieve the goal of denuclearizing the peninsula, he said. By hosting this key summit, Vietnam has proven its geopolitical importance and demonstrated that both the U.S. and North Korea have great trust in its capability, he said. "The summit brings great opportunities and creates a new driving force for Vietnam." He said the summit will promote the image of Vietnam as a center of Southeast Asia, a factor that builds peace and contributes to solving the nuclear issue in the Korean peninsula. "This is even more meaningful as Vietnam will be assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN next year," he said. Hailing Vietnam as a dynamic and peace-loving nation, he said hosting the summit … [Read more...] about Trump-Kim summit affirms Vietnam’s geopolitical status: S Korean envoy
Hat-trick chasing Svitolina joins Halep, Kvitova in Dubai quarters
Viet Nam News DUBAI — Former winners Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep advanced to the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday and were joined by two-time defending champion Elina Svitolina. Second seed Kvitova outlasted American qualifier Jennifer Brady 7-5, 1-6, 6-3. Crowd favourite and third seed Halep coped with gusty conditions at the Aviation Club as she beat Lesia Tsurenko 6-3, 7-5, breaking seven times. The Romanian will play her quarter-final against a charged-up Belinda Bencic, who saved seven match points before converting the first of her own to beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (9/7). "I have no idea how I won, I was thinking many times during the match points that I was already back in the locker room," said Bencic. "I have nothing to lose against Halep, she’s a great player. But I have gained energy from this win." Tsurenko managed just a single point over the last three games as former world number one Halep demonstrated her superiority … [Read more...] about Hat-trick chasing Svitolina joins Halep, Kvitova in Dubai quarters
‘Porgy Bess’ to open next Met Opera season
Viet Nam News NEW YORK — A new production of Porgy and Bess -- the classic set in a poor, black neighborhood in the American south -- will open the Metropolitan Opera’s next season, the New York company announced on Wednesday. The 2019-20 season at the prestigious house will open September 23 with its first run of the bluesy opera by American composer George Gershwin in nearly three decades, with Eric Owens and Angel Blue cast as the leads. The new Met season -- the second under the leadership of Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin -- will feature five new productions total, including two making their house debuts: Philip Glass’ Akhnaten in November and Handel’s 18th Century satire "Agrippina" in February, which will feature the star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Next season’s highlights also include Sir Bryn Terfel for the first time since 2012 in a new rendition of Wagner’s Der Fliegende Hollander, and a new production of Alban Berg’s … [Read more...] about ‘Porgy Bess’ to open next Met Opera season
US special envoy in Hanoi to prepare for Trump-Kim summit
By Phuong Vu  February 21, 2019 | 10:53 am GMT+7 Biegun looks as then U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces him as special representative to North Korea in August 2018. Photo by AFP/File The U.S. special representative for North Korea arrived in Hanoi Thursday morning for preparations of the second Trump-Kim summit. A delegation of six U.S. officials led by special envoy Stephen Biegun landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi early on Thursday, a source told VnExpress. Traveling with Biegun are officials specializing in economic development and North Korea in the U.S. National Security Council, the source said. As planned, Biegun will meet with North Korean special envoy Kim Hyok Chol, who arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday night, to continue prepaparations for the second meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that has been scheduled for February 27-28 in the capital city of Vietnam. U.S. State Department … [Read more...] about US special envoy in Hanoi to prepare for Trump-Kim summit
Pop rockers The 1975 win big at Brits
Viet Nam News LONDON — Pop rockers The 1975 stole the show at British pop music’s annual celebration on Wednesday, winning the coveted Best Album Brit award with US singer Pink also honoured. The Manchester four-piece claimed the prize for their raw number one album A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships ahead of Florence + The Machine and indie singer George Ezra. The band also claimed the best British group award -- speaking out against misogyny in their acceptance speech -- before performing Sincerity Is Scary for the thousands packed into the London’s O2 Arena at the 39th annual ceremony, which recognised Britain’s top talent of 2018. Australian A-lister Hugh Jackman kicked off proceedings in a blaze of Hollywood razzamatazz, performing "the Greatest Show" from hit musical The Greatest Showman accompanied by scores of gravity-defying dancers. George Ezra was the night’s early winner, taking the Best Male Solo Artist award, beating off … [Read more...] about Pop rockers The 1975 win big at Brits
Oxford PhD scores success thanks to challenges from her teacher
VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Tue Anh, PhD, researcher at Oxford University, is not only famous for her research in public services and infrastructure, but also for activities to help young people. Ms Nguyen Tue Anh Leaving Vietnam at the age of 15, Nguyen Tue Anh is now a researcher in public policy at Oxford University. Nguyen Tue Anh, PhD, researcher at Oxford University, is not only famous for her research in public services and infrastructure, but also for activities to help young people. “I have read books since I was small. My parents never refused any of my requests on books, including the thickest and most expensive,” she said.‘Studying economics to better understand social issues’‘I am grateful to the challenges issued by my teacher’ RELATED NEWS Vietnam’s universities make breakthrough in publishing scientific articles Health minister gets Oxford’s visiting professor title again Nguyen Thao … [Read more...] about Oxford PhD scores success thanks to challenges from her teacher
Banks earn huge services profits
Many banks have seen their service earnings accelerate, buoyed by increasing investment for the business segment and rising market demands. Financial statements recently released reveal the total net profit from service activities of 14 listed banks with total assets of more than VND100 trillion (US$4.27 billion) last year rose by 21 per cent compared to the previous year to VND24.6 trillion (US$1.05 billion). In the group of large-sized banks, three State-owned banks –Vietcombank, VietinBank and BIDV – led the way in terms of earning profits from services outside credit activities last year. BIDV was the top earner with VND3.550 trillion of net profit, up 20 per cent compared to 2017. The surge helped BIDV take over the top spot from the country’s largest private bank, Techcombank, which experienced a decline in net service profit in 2018 with only VND3.536 trillion. Vietcombank and VietinBank also gained with VND3.401 trillion and VND2.770 trillion, up 34 per cent … [Read more...] about Banks earn huge services profits
Son Doong Cave an incredible find: UK newspaper
The cave, part of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam, is the world’s largest, but it did not feature on Vietnam’s tourism map until it was opened for tourists in 2013. The Telegraph has included the once-hidden cave on the list of 11 newly-discovered places that are worth an amazing exploration journey. Son Doong opened to tourists in 2013, four years after members of the British Cave Research Association concluded their initial exploration and declared it the world's largest cave. The five kilometer-long system, which is 150 meters high and 200 meters wide, contains at least 150 individual caves, a dense subterranean jungle and several underground rivers. A tourist explores the cave. Photo by Urs Zihlmann Due to limited space, registration for Son Doong tours must be made well in advance. According to Oxalis, now the only company licensed to bring tourists to the cave, only 300 spaces are available for 2019 tours. A four-day expedition costs … [Read more...] about Son Doong Cave an incredible find: UK newspaper
Russia willing to help Việt Nam build its e-government
Russia is willing to assist Việt Nam in developing its e-government via free-of-charge consultancy, technology transfers and the training of experts. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Russia is willing to assist Việt Nam in developing its e-government via free-of-charge consultancy, technology transfers and the training of experts, said a Russian official. Mikhail Mamonov, Russian Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, made the statement at a working session with Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tiến Dũng in Hà Nội on Wednesday. Dũng commended the outcomes of working sessions between the Russian delegation and Vietnamese agencies during their visit to Việt Nam from February 18 to 20. The delegation had previously held meetings with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Hà Nội People’s Committee and leading Vietnamese IT groups. Divided … [Read more...] about Russia willing to help Việt Nam build its e-government