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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

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

The record price in the history of football broadcasting in Vietnam has been set by National broadcaster VTV's Centre for Advertising and Television Services (VTAd). The previous record, also set this year, was the World Cup final, at VND800 million ($34,250). The latest price is far higher than the VND450 million ($19,230) per 30s spot for the Asiad 2018 semifinals when Vietnam faced South Korea. VTV has also announced that ads carried by its channels VTV5 and VTV6 will cost less for shorter time slots: shorter-term options such as 10s, 15s and 20s spots are priced at VND475 million ($20,338), 570 million ($24,405) and 712.5 million ($30,485) respectively. "The second leg of the final is expected to have a very large audience, so the price is a little bit higher. However, I believe the price is still attractive enough for big brands to still fight over the advertising spot," said Hoang Thuong Giap, CEO of media and advertising agency MAO Media. The right to broadcast the AFF Cup 2018 … [Read more...] about TV ad prices register record hike for AFF Cup final

As the AFF Cup enters its first leg final with Vietnam versus Malaysia, fans in Hanoi and HCMC make sure their national team gets the support it deserves.  The first leg between Vietnam and Malaysia is played at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia; and the second leg on December 15 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam. It’s been 10 years since the last time Vietnam won the AFF Cup. Malaysia won the trophy in 2010 and Vietnam in 2008. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fans show their sprit for match against Malaysia

At the end of Monday’s trading session, the first trading session of FPT Online (FOC) shares, the shares traded at VND154,000 ($6.58) per share, making it the highest priced stock on the market for unlisted public companies (UPCoM). The debut price is VND110,000 per share. In terms of price, they were the fourth highest in all of Vietnam’s stock markets, behind multi-channel media conglomerate Yeah1, Vietnam’s largest brewer Sabeco and construction firm Coteccons. On Tuesday afternoon, FOC prices went slightly down to VND153,400 ($6.56) per share. The movement of FOC shares seemed to go against the trend of Monday’s trading session when the HoSE and HNX exchanges as well as UPCoM were mostly in the red. By the end of the trading session, the VN-Index fell nearly 2.7 points, or 0.28 percent to 955.89 points, while the VN30-Index also fell 0.73 percent, or by nearly 7 points. Meanwhile, the HNX-Index and UPCoM-Index decreased 0.3 percent and 0.82 … [Read more...] about FPT Online shares rise, hit day’s 40 percent ceiling

At the end of Monday’s trading session, the first trading session of FPT Online (FOC) shares, the shares traded at VND154,000 ($6.58) per share, making it the highest priced stock on the market for unlisted public companies (UPCoM). The debut price is VND140,000 per share. In terms of price, they were the fourth highest in all of Vietnam’s stock markets, behind multi-channel media conglomerate Yeah1, Vietnam’s largest brewer Sabeco and construction firm Coteccons. On Tuesday afternoon, FOC prices went slightly down to VND153,400 ($6.56) per share. The movement of FOC shares seemed to go against the trend of Monday’s trading session when the HoSE and HNX exchanges as well as UPCoM were mostly in the red. By the end of the trading session, the VN-Index fell nearly 2.7 points, or 0.28 percent to 955.89 points, while the VN30-Index also fell 0.73 percent, or by nearly 7 points. Meanwhile, the HNX-Index and UPCoM-Index decreased 0.3 percent and 0.82 … [Read more...] about Price of FPT Online shares rises by the ceiling 40 percent

In October, the Bank of Korea trimmed its economic growth outlook to 2.7 percent for 2018 from its earlier projection of 2.9 percent. It is lower than the finance ministry's 2.9 percent outlook and the International Monetary Fund's 2.8 percent prediction. The South Korean economy grew 3.1 percent in 2017 and 2.9 percent in 2016. Hong Nam-ki, the minister of economy and finance, pressed companies to do their parts, noting that the government will continue to prime the pump for economic revitalization. "Let's ensure that companies make investments and create jobs with confidence under a fair rule," Hong said his inaugural speech in Sejong City, central South Korea. Hong's appeal came as South Korean companies slashed facility investments amid increased uncertainties over a trade war and an economic downturn. The state-run Korea Development Bank said corporate facility investments could reach 181.5 trillion won (US$160.6 billion) this year, down 4.4 percent from a year … [Read more...] about Finance minister calls for investment and job creation

At the end of Monday’s trading session, the first trading session of FPT Online (FOC) shares, the shares traded at VND154,000 ($6.58) per share, making it the highest priced share on the market for unlisted public companies (UPCoM). In terms of price, they were the fourth highest in all of Vietnam’s stock markets, behind multi-channel media conglomerate Yeah1, Vietnam’s largest brewer Sabeco and construction firm Coteccons. On Tuesday afternoon, FOC prices went slightly down to VND153,400 ($6.56) per share. The movement of FOC shares seemed to go against the trend of Monday’s trading session when the HoSE and HNX exchanges as well as UPCoM were mostly in the red. By the end of the trading session, the VN-Index fell nearly 2.7 points, or 0.28 percent to 955.89 points, while the VN30-Index also fell 0.73 percent, or by nearly 7 points. Meanwhile, the HNX-Index and UPCoM-Index decreased 0.3 percent and 0.82 percent, respectively. After the trading … [Read more...] about Price of FPT Online shares hit the ceiling 40 percent

Saigon authorities have said that the measures will be in force on Tuesday and Saturday. The city’s Department of Transport announced Tuesday that taxis and similar ride-hailing services that employ cars with less than nine seats, like Grab, would have restricted access to Districts 1, 3 and 5 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Heavy vehicles like trucks will be banned from entering the districts from 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday nights to midnight the next day. HCMC police would also mobilize all forces to patrol the streets, especially near cafés and other gathering places, to maintain order before, during and after the AFF Cup final match Tuesday and Saturday night. "People should not gather in large numbers on the streets or stop their vehicles to celebrate because it might result in traffic congestion," said a representative of the HCMC Department of Transport. Over the last few weeks, Vietnam has been gripped by football fever as its men’s national team battled … [Read more...] about AFF Cup final: Saigon mobilizes police, imposes traffic restrictions

The people and political parties will be able to campaign freely during this period until the election in accordance with the constitution, the Thai government said in a statement published on the Royal Gazette. The government started to impose the political ban when it took power in 2014, citing the need for law and order after months of street protests against the government of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Since then, the National Council for Peace and Order of Thailand (NCPO) announced various dates for the general election but it has been postponed several times. It began easing the ban in September, when it allowed political parties to resume organising some activities such as meetings to elect leaders and candidates, and recruitment of new members. However, election campaigning, including public gatherings of more than five people, is still forbidden. Under a political timeline presented by Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam on November 9, the selection of senators will … [Read more...] about Thai government lifts political ban to clear way for Feb polls