Vietnamese football players (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s national football team has risen two places to 96th in the latest FIFA’s rankings. This is the highest position Vietnam have held in the past 20 years. Their highest rank ever was 84th in 1998. The team’s progress is thanks to their impressive achievements at the recent King's Cup 2019 in Thailand where they were the runners-up. They were also helped by Estonia losing to both Germany and North Ireland in Group C of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. At the King’s Cup, Vietnam accumulated 5.2 points thanks to beating Thailand 1-0 (adding 4.5 points) and losing to Curacao on a penalty shootouts (adding 0.7 points). Estonia lost 12.6 points due to their losses. Estonia now rank 99th in the world, Jordon are 98th and Armenia are 97th. In Asia, Vietnam are in 15th place. This ranking will secure the team a ticket as group 2 seeds for the Asian zonal 2022 World Cup Qualifiers’ second round … [Read more...] about Vietnam rise two places to 96th in FIFA rankings
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Đà Nẵng: one of the best places to go in 2019: New York Times
The central city of Đà Nẵng is one of the best 52 places to go in 2019, according to the New York Times. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The central city of Đà Nẵng has been named by The New York Times as on the best 52 places to go in 2019. The American newspaper with worldwide influence and readership ranked Đà Nẵng in the top 15 in their annual list of 52 places to go this year. The third-largest city of Việt Nam, Đà Nẵng has gone from a place that is "best known for being a gateway to UNESCO Heritage town of Hội An" to an attraction "with a strong foodie scene and new hotels and resorts popping up on a five-mile-long beach strip", the newspaper said. It advises travelers not to leave without having a bowl of Mì Quảng (Quảng noodle soup), "the justifiably famous local noodle soup," which is only US$1 at a street-food stall. The number of visitors to … [Read more...] about Đà Nẵng: one of the best places to go in 2019: New York Times
Vinamilk tops 100 Best Places to Work in Viet Nam
Companies receive awards at a ceremony for Viet Nam’s 100 Best Places to Work 2018 held on March 27 in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of Anphabe Vinamilk continues to take top place on the list of 100 Best Places to Work in Viet Nam in 2018, according to a survey conducted by Anphabe, a career network of management professionals, and market research firm INTAGE Vietnam. The annual survey measures employer brand attractiveness of 678 companies of 24 industries. The survey attracted the participation of 75,481 experienced employees. In the Best Places to Work by Industry, respected companies continue to assume top positions, including Cargill Vietnam (agriculture/feed/forestry), KPMG Vietnam (financial services), Vingroup (real estate, hospitality and retail/wholesale/trading), Abbott Laboratories S.A. (pharmaceutical/biotech), Mercedes-Benz Vietnam Ltd. (automobile/components), and TIKI (internet/e-commerce). The category of top 50 Vietnamese Enterprises with Most Attractive … [Read more...] about Vinamilk tops 100 Best Places to Work in Viet Nam
Mekong Delta named as one of best destinations to visit in 2019
The British magazine Conde Nast Traveller has listed Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta among the best destinations to visit in 2019. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — The British magazine Conde Nast Traveller has listed Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta among the best destinations to visit in 2019. With the area’s numerous waterways, the ideal means of transportation is a speedboat which, according to the magazine, can give visitors an authentic experience of "delta life". The most famous destinations in the area are the floating markets. Visitors should try the amazing dishes and fresh fruits sold on boats and watch the unique scenes of trading between boats at the markets. Cái Răng in Cần Thơ City, Ngã Bảy in Hậu Giang Province and Cái Bè in Tiền Giang Province are some of the most notable markets. Located in the southwest of Việt Nam, the Mekong Delta is the nation’s … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta named as one of best destinations to visit in 2019
Five places to visit in Hanoi during Tet holiday
Visiting pagodas at the beginning of Lunar New Year has become an aged tradition of Vietnamese people. Here are the five best places to go in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam during the 2019 Lunar New Year. Tay Ho Tay Ho temple Phu Tay Ho is on the northern bank of West Lake, a few kilometers along the lake road from Xuan Dieu street, Tay Ho district. Tay Ho temple is dedicated to the Mother Goddesses and the Jade Emperor and is therefore most correctly referred to as a palace, although laypeople would call it a temple. Tay Ho temple is one of the best destination in Hanoi for those wanting to make a pilgrimage journey to pray for good luck and happiness on the first days of the Lunar New Year. Quan Thanh temple Quan Thanh temple. Quan Thanh temple is a Taoist temple built during the Ly Dynasty (1010-1225) to honor “Tran Vo” the “God of the North” who was beloved by all local Taoists. Therefore the temple was named Quan Thanh, literally … [Read more...] about Five places to visit in Hanoi during Tet holiday
Best places to visit in December in Vietnam
Moc Chau, Nghe An, Ta Xua, Da Lat, to name a few, are some of best destinations to visit this December for young travelers. Moc Chau, a mountainous district of the northern province of Son la is about 200km away from Hanoi. It attracts tourists to carpets of white mustard flowers in December. Ta Xua mountain is located in Bac Yen district, Son La province, about 250km away from Hanoi. The spectacular mountains and deep valley are covered with white clouds. For breathtaking views this is a great destination. The central province of Nghe An is popular to tourists with vibrant yellow colours of endless wild sunflower fields in Nghia Son commune, Nghia Dan district. It’s a fantastic place to take some memorable photos. Tourists also swarm to Da Lat at this time of year to take beautiful photos with mimosa flowers. Da Lat is scenic all year around and during December the colors of Da Lats natural surrounding vibrant and mesmerizing The best time to go to PhuQuoc … [Read more...] about Best places to visit in December in Vietnam
Phu Quoc among world’s most popular places to visit in 2019
Phu Quoc island, offshore Vietnam's southernmost province of Kien Giang, has been ranked 4th among 10 super cool vacation spots that are on the rise to be one of the most popular places to visit in 2019, according to a list released by The Travel, among the world’s most interesting sites for travel tips, guides, and facts. Phu Quoc islands. When tourists are looking for a quiet beach vacation, they often don’t look to Vietnam to find their paradise. But Phu Quoc is made up of 28 islands that are uninhabited or used for private resorts. According to The Travel, the sand in Phu Quoc is soft and white, the beaches are serene, silent, without being overloaded by tourists. “These islands are warm year-round boasting an average of 80 degrees. The best part is that luxury hotels are being built on these islands, making it a go-to spot for tourists looking for a new sunny place to vacation,” The Travel wrote. The Finger Lakes (New York, the US) tops the list, … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc among world’s most popular places to visit in 2019
Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Cái Bèo floating village, Lan Hạ Bay. — Photo thrillist.comViet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG — Thrillist, the New York-based travel site, has named Lan Hạ Bay near the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng as one of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia. Lan Hạ Bay is located south of the Hạ Long Bay-UNESCO World Heritage site and belongs to the Cát Bà island area, Hải Phòng City. Kastalia Medrano in the most recent report issued last weekend on Thrillist wrote about the bay: “The floating village of Cát Bà Island, which contains around 200 homes, dates back thousands of years. The bay itself is home to several hundred islands, of which Cát Bà is the largest – you can rent a boat to explore, or spend the day swimming. There are well over 100 hotels in the immediate vicinity, so you can take your time if you understandably want to stay in the area a … [Read more...] about Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Vietnam’s pristine bay named among best places to visit in May
By Nguyen Quy  April 23, 2018 | 01:33 pm GMT+7 A beach in Cam Ranh Bay in the central province of Khanh Hoa. Photo by VnExpress/Ruahayxin Mesmerizing beaches and luxury resorts make a perfect combination for Cam Ranh, according Condé Nast Traveler. If you are struggling with travel ideas for the summer, Vietnam can offer some help. The country's deep-water Cam Ranh Bay, with its budding beach tourism, has been named among the world’s seven best destinations for May by top travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Cam Ranh, an hour south of its much busier sister Nha Trang in the central province of Khanh Hoa, boasts pristine and mesmerizing beaches that have yet to be marred by human hands. It's where one can find "the lifetime fascination" in the deep waters, the U.S.-based magazine said. Luxury facilities such as a top-tier golf course and beachfront resorts should be part of the package, it said. Cam Ranh international airport is expected … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s pristine bay named among best places to visit in May
US news website names Ha Noi among 13 best places to visit in March
US news website names Ha Noi among 13 best places to visit in March Update: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Views: 48 As winter's cold grip loosens on Ha Noi, the city has been named one of the ideal travel destinations for March by American-based Business Insider. (Source: internet) The list is compiled based on analysis of flight tickets, weather and popular travel periods. Ha Noi in March enjoys a mild climate with average temperatures ranging from 17-24 degrees Celsius, with the cold winds long gone and the sun starting to shine. The capital is also quieter following the frenetic Lunar New Year holiday, a major travel season which often ends in February. Since March is by nature a “shoulder season” when tourism neither peaks nor troughs, travelers can enjoy cost-effective journeys, Business Insider says. The news website advises wandering around the Old Quarter in the city center, an area it describes as … [Read more...] about US news website names Ha Noi among 13 best places to visit in March