It is now world No.113, with 293 points to lead the region, followed by the Philippines (265 points, world No.122) and Thailand (238 points, world No.129). The nation would improve its position next month playing with Jordan rivals in the last match in the qualifying round of ASIAN Cup 2019. If winning, it is like to reach a place in the Top 100. Asia’s top five teams are Iran, world No.33, Australia (No.37), Japan (No.55), the Republic of Korea (No.59) and China (No.65). The nation is in 16th place. There is now a change in the world’s top 10. Germany sat atop (1,609 points), followed by Brazil (1,489 points) and Portugal (1,360 points). With 243 points, the worst mover is Azerbaijan (a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, it is bound by the Caspian sea to the East, Russia to the North, Georgia to the Northwest, Armenia to the West and Iran to the South), world No.127, while the best mover is Andorra (a … [Read more...] about Vietnam still tops SEA region rankings
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Exhibition praises victory of 1968 Tet OffensiveCommando Ba Mu (whose real name is Do Van Can) disguised himself as a rubber latex collector to fool the enemy. He used a tricycle to transport weapons to serve the South Vietnam liberation forces during the 1968 Tet Offensive.The tricycle is on display at exhibition that has opened in Hanoi.Entitled The Epic of the 1968 Tet Offensive, the exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the victory of the campaign.The exhibition displays more than 300 images, documents and objects. Ba Mu’s tricycle is one among many objects showcased to the public for the first time.The exhibition is divided into three parts: devotion for the battlefield, the historical turning point and echoes of the epic. They depict the determination of Vietnamese people and soldiers in fighting for peace and liberation.“The Military History Museum of Vietnam organised the exhibition with the aim of asserting the historical magnitude and significance of the … [Read more...] about Social News 29/1
Field widens in photo contest
HÀ NỘI —Amateur and professional photographers have been invited to submit photos for a heritage contest launched yesterday in Hà Nội. With the title of Heritage Itinerary, the contest aims to feature the richness and diversity of Việt Nam’s cultural heritage and people. Participants can send their entries from March 1 to August 31. Vietnam Heritage Magazine is hosting the contest for the sixth time. It is seeking photos featuring the beauty of Việt Nam’s nature, culture and people, according to Lê Trường Giang, editor-in-chief of the magazine. As entrants taking part in two categories, Photo Album and Cover Photo, the best photos will be published in the magazine. As the magazine is run by Vietnam Airlines, this year photographers can also submit photos taken in countries the airline visits. The jury board includes Vũ Quốc Khánh, chairman of the Việt Nam Association of Photographic … [Read more...] about Field widens in photo contest
Top Vietnamese adventure destinations for travelling lovers
The Hanoitimes - Many travellers choose to venture off the beaten path as they make adventurous trips to conquer Mount Pha Luong, Datanla Waterfall, or trek through Mui Doi (the East Pole of Vietnam) to enjoy spectacular sunset. Followings are the most popular places for adventure tourists Pha Luong Mountain in Tan Xuan Commune, Chieng Xuan District Pha Luong Mountain in Tan Xuan Commune, Chieng Xuan District. Pha Luong mountain peak is considered the roof of Moc Chau – Son La. The most special thing here is not located at an altitude of more than 2,000 that are swathes of hectares all over the mountain like another world, separate from everything around. The steep cliffs with numerous tectonic fissures making it so spectacular and unique. Pha Luong is also a natural boundary between Vietnam and Laos. Located in the full of obstacles and difficulty Pha Luong still people here such as “silk road” to transport drugs. This makes the journey to conquer this mountain … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese adventure destinations for travelling lovers
A tale of many seaports: FDI and its expectations
After getting a long-awaited green light from the Ministry of Transport in early November 2017 for an adjustment to the development of the My Thuy International Seaport project, authorities from the central province of Quang Tri are preparing to submit the project’s detailed investment plan to the government.The plan explains how the project will be developed in three phases, instead of building all berths at once as originally planned. Four berths will be developed by 2020 during the initial stage, and the two subsequent stages will each see another three berths built.“The adjustment will not affect the investment opportunities for foreign investors. The potential investor – My Thuy International Port Joint Venture Company (MTIP) – has finished the feasibility study of the project,” a senior official of the Quang Tri Department of Planning and Investment told VIR.The project has so far attracted 14 investors, including Singapore-based Dinamo and a South … [Read more...] about A tale of many seaports: FDI and its expectations
Film crews learn from foreign experts
Local film crews have been working in recent years with foreign experts to learn how to upgrade their skills in cinematography and sound for films and TV shows.Last week, Le Bao Trung started shooting the 3D film Hon Ma Sieu Quay (Little Ghosts) and again invited director of photography Joel Spezeski from Hollywood to work with him.Spezeski was cinematographer of Trung’s 35-episode Mua Thuy Tinh (Raindrops) produced in 2008.Romantic landscapes of many regions of Viet Nam, including Da Lat and Vung Tau, have been beautifully featured in the love-story series.Before Spezeski, Australian Coordelia Beresford and American Dominic Pereiran were invited to work on local films.Beresford and a Vietnamese cameraman shared the award for best photography for the award-winning film Chuyen Cua Pao (Pao’s Story).Audiences were enraptured by the beautiful depiction of the mountainous landscapes of Viet Nam’s north-eastern region featured in Pao’s Story.The film won the … [Read more...] about Film crews learn from foreign experts
Festival of ethnic minority people in north-eastern region 2010
(Cinet)- The culture, sports and tourism festival of ethnic minority people in the north-eastern region 2010 will be held in Phu Tho province from April 14 to 17, coinciding with the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary and the Hung Kings Temple Festival. This is the annual event held on a rotating basis in Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Quang Ninh and Lang Son. Particularly this year’s festival is more significant as it kicks off a wide range of activities to celebrate the millennial anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. Each province will also introduce their culture through cultural camps set up on an area of 100 sq m each, featuring worshipping objects, traditional costumes, musical instruments and work tools. Such cultural camps are also venues to advertise provinces’ tourism. Other activities like culinary and traditional costume shows will be held throughout the festival. Sports events introduces folk games of ethnic … [Read more...] about Festival of ethnic minority people in north-eastern region 2010
US seeks ship ban over North Korea violations, Moon proposes curtailing drills
Documents seen by Reuters said the 10 vessels had been conducting ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum products to North Korean vessels or transporting North Korean coal in violation of U.N. sanctions imposed over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. The ships would be blacklisted - meaning countries would be required to ban them from entering their ports - if none of the 15 members of the Security Council’s North Korea sanctions committee object by Thursday afternoon. North Korea is under a U.N. arms embargo and the Security Council has banned trade in exports such as coal, textiles, seafood, iron and other minerals to choke funding for Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs. In September, the council put a cap of 2 million barrels a year on refined petroleum products exports to North Korea. The ships targeted for blacklisting were Xin Sheng Hai (flag unknown); the Hong-Kong-flagged Lighthouse Winmore; the Togo-flagged Yu Yuan; Panama-flagged Glory Hope … [Read more...] about US seeks ship ban over North Korea violations, Moon proposes curtailing drills
India to hold major event to foster investment, trade ties
India to hold major event to foster investment, trade tiesBy Binh Nguyen - The Saigon Times DailyThe ASEAN North-East India Investment and Trade Opportunities Summit in the southern economic center of Vietnam is a result of the multifaceted ties between India and Vietnam which have developed strongly in recent years, explained Dilbagh Manmohan Singh, vice chairman of the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam.He said such cooperation would help strengthen the regional integration among the Southeast Asian countries to unlock and unfold business opportunities, and that the recent visit of the Indian president to Vietnam confirmed India’s desire to move along this path of progress.As one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam offers significant trade and investment opportunities similar to those in the North East of India, Singh said.He said more than 150 government and business delegates from India would participate in the event, which is being organized by the … [Read more...] about India to hold major event to foster investment, trade ties
Typhoon Kaitak looms in the South China Sea, cold spell strengthens in the north
HÀ NỘI — The tropical depression active east of the Philippines has picked up strength and become typhoon Kaitak. In the next 24 hours, the typhoon is expected to slowly move westward into the South China Sea (East Sea) at the speed of 5km/h, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. By 1pm December 14, the typhoon was 230km away from the eastern Philippines’ coastline, with wind reaching gale 8 (60-75km/h) near its centre. It is forecast that in the next 48-72 hours, the typhoon will maintain this pace on its west-bound journey. The national forecasting agency warns that typhoon Kaitak’s “developments are complicated” and the public is urged to closely follow updates on the typhoon. In addition, the centre also said another wave of cold air is pushing south across the northern and north-central regions late on December 14 night. The areas affected by the cold will see a drastic temperature drop and strong … [Read more...] about Typhoon Kaitak looms in the South China Sea, cold spell strengthens in the north