Vietnam troop levels by year

Photo: Nikkei.asia.com The world's largest glove maker is expected to invest $24.5 million to build the new factory, which would produce four billion polyvinyl chloride gloves a year, Japanese newspaper Nikkei Asian Review reported. The plant will be built on an industrial plot in Vietnam, measuring more than 20 acres, Top Glove executive chairman and founder Lim Wee Chai told the New Strait Times. The company’s managing director, Kim Meow Lee told Malaysia’s The Star newspaper on the sidelines of the 2019 Invest Malaysia that the construction of the plant has started and production would commence in the first quarter of 2020. Top Glove, which has a market capitalization of just over $3 billion, reported profits of $105.7 million last year on revenues of $1 billion. By the end of next year Top Glove expects to have 872 product lines, up from 648 this year when capacity rose to 83.3 billion gloves from 63 billion last year and 49 billion in 2017. … [Read more...] about World’s largest glove maker to open first Vietnam factory next year

At the commendation ceremony (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The level-two field hospital No.1 of the Vietnam People’s Army was honoured at a ceremony at Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5, after it completed the peacekeeping mission at the UN mission in South Sudan. Addressing the ceremony, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh affirmed that participation in UN peacekeeping activities is a breakthrough step for Vietnam’s external policy, marking a change both qualitative and quantitative in multilateral cooperation in general and defence-security cooperation in particular. On behalf of the Government, Deputy PM Binh honoured the achievements made by the field hospital No.1 while performing duty at the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. He said the hospital staff have united to overcome all difficulties and complete all duties, leaving good impression on international friends and people in the host country.   “Each … [Read more...] about Vietnam peacekeeping force honoured

Striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh celebrates his goal to level the score at 2-2 for in the match against Thailand at the SEA Games on Thursday. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Coach Park Hang-seo’s men came into the final Group B match without their captain and star midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải, who was ruled out due to an injury he sustained against Singapore on Tuesday, though they knew a draw would be enough to secure passage to the next round as group winners. The game at Binan Football Stadium in the Philippines was played at a frenetic pace and early on it looked like curtains for Vietnam, as they gifted Thailand a two-goal lead in the first 11 minutes. Goalkeeper Nguyễn Văn Toản was to blame for both goals, with the first coming after he kicked a clearance directly into Thailand forward Supachai Jaided, who simply watched the ball bounce off him and roll into the net five minutes in. Six minutes later it was two, as Toản missed the … [Read more...] about Vietnam roar back to reach SEA Games semi-final

Nguyen Tien Linh (No. 22) celebrates after scoring the leveling goal for Vietnam in the match against Thailand on December 5 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s U22s advanced to the semifinals of the 30th SEA Games men’s football after making a remarkable comeback draw against Thailand on December 5. Shortly after the match at Binan stadium in the Philippines began, Thailand scored two continuous goals at the fifth and 11th minutes. However, at the 15th minute, Nguyen Tien Linh of Vietnam broke through three Thai defenders in the box to head the ball in from a cross in the left wing. In the second half, Vietnam were awarded a penalty kick after Linh had been fouled inside the area. Although Huynh Tan Sinh’s penalty was denied by Nont Muangnam, Vietnam retook the kick as the Thai goalkeeper had moved in front of the line before Sinh touched the ball. This time, Linh made no mistake with his penalty, decisively driving the ball to his left to beat Muangnam … [Read more...] about 30th SEA Games: Vietnam draw with Thailand to earn semifinal berth

Vietnam defeated hosts Philippines 2-0 on Thursday night to advance to the final in women’s football, where they will clash with archrivals Thailand, at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The defending champions dominated the game from kick-off, but only managed to score goals in the second half. In the fourth minute, Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Thi Binh Thuy penetrated the penalty area and aimed for the far corner, only to miss the post. Nine minutes later, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung delivered a volley just outside the box but her goal was denied by a remarkable save from Filipina goalie Inna Palacios. The Philippines’ first clear opportunity came 26 minutes into the game, when their star forward Sarina Bolden broke free from a Vietnamese defender to face goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh in a one-on-one situation, but she couldn’t send the ball past the opposing goalie. Another chance was awarded to Vietnam in the 34th minute, but forwards Pham Hai Yen and … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat hosts Philippines to set up SEA Games women’s football final with Thailand