Vietnamese women’s team qualify for volleyball finals at SEA Games (Photo: Phuong Nghi/Thanh Nien) During the team’s first round match against host nation the Philippines, the Vietnamese team enjoyed a 3-2 victory after five sets played. Following this, the team won their second round match against Indonesia on December 5. Despite the Vietnamese women’s team twice falling behind, they eventually fought back to record a 3-2 victory over their rivals. Following two strong victories, Vietnam have booked their ticket into the final of the competition. The team will face off against Thailand in their last match of the qualifying round on December 7, before playing each other again in the final round on December 9. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s team qualify for volleyball finals at SEA Games
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Vietnam, Laos enhance cooperation in culture, sports, tourism
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception in Vientiane on December 6 for a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien who have been on a two-day working visit to Laos. At the meeting, PM Thongloun spoke highly of the outcomes of the earlier talks between Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune and Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien. He congratulated Vietnamese athletes on their outstanding achievements at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines and Vietnam on welcoming 15 million foreign visitors this year. Laos wants to learn from Vietnam’s experience in tourism development to turn tourism into an important economic sector of the country in the coming time, he said. In reply, Thien affirmed that his ministry is willing to share experience and bolster … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos enhance cooperation in culture, sports, tourism
Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA Games
Home Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA Games By Vu Duc Friday, Dec 6, 2019,19:41 (GMT+7) Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA GamesBy Vu Duc Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Anh Vien receives the gold medal in the women’s 200m freestyle category in the swimming event at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines today, December 6 - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Nguyen Thi Anh Vien clinched two more gold medals on day six of competition today, December 6, in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which is taking place in Manila. As predicted, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien finished first in the women’s 200m freestyle event in two minutes and 0.75 seconds. Natthanan Junkrangjang of Thailand came second in two minutes and 0.93 seconds and Remedy Alexis Rule from the Philippines ranked third in two minutes and 1.64 seconds. Defending champion and Games record holder Anh Vien also took home her second gold in the … [Read more...] about Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA Games
VN banks warned about risks of real estate corporate bonds
The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has instructed local banks to better control risks in corporate bond investment, especially bonds of real estate firms. According to the SBV, after reviewing the business performance of banks in the first half of this year, it saw the corporate bond investment of some banks facing risks as the ratio of such investment was high and is continuing to rise. Notably, the amount of bond investment in construction and real estate firms at some banks accounted for a large proportion of the banks’ total assets while the real estate market has not yet recovered firmly and the business performance of realty firms still faces many difficulties. In addition, some banks also invested in bonds with other purposes, such as to restructure debts of issuers, which have high risks. In order to ensure the safety of the banking system and limit risks in corporate bond investment, under the direction, SBV required banks to review their internal regulations related to … [Read more...] about VN banks warned about risks of real estate corporate bonds
More people flock to China through Lang Son border gate to work
An increasing number of Vietnamese people are rushing to China to work through Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son. Captain Ha Trong Duoc, head of Huu Nghi International Border Gate’s Border Post, said that the area has seen large influxes of Vietnamese people come to complete procedures to seek jobs in China. At this time of the year, many localities in China are harvesting sugarcane. Many Chinese companies need more workers due to Lunar New Year demand. Around 1,000 people are estimated to go to China daily through Huu Nghi International Border Gate Over the recent days, around 1,000 people are estimated to go to China daily through Huu Nghi International Border Gate. The figure even reaches 1,700 sometimes, causing congestion. Lots of people have to queue for hours for their turn. … [Read more...] about More people flock to China through Lang Son border gate to work