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Việt Nam had a tough opening match against Chinese Taipei but still grabbed a win in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo courtesy of VFF BISHKEK — Defender Lê Văn Xuân’s late goal in the 82nd minute sealed Việt Nam’s win against Chinese Taipei in the opening match of Group I of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifications on Wednesday. Việt Nam came to the Dolen Omurzakov stadium hoping for three points against the opponent. However, the match wasn’t as easy as expected for Park Hang-seo’s men as Chinese Taipei ’s players defended solidly despite huge pressure from the Golden Star Warriors. When supporters were thinking of a disappointing draw, a beautiful build-up from the right created space for Xuân to penetrate the box from the left. After receiving Nguyễn Hai Long’s through ball, the 22-year-old Hà Nội FC defender made no mistake and put the ball into the net. Việt Nam’s determination was shown from the opening whistle. In the ninth minute, striker Trần Văn Đạt … [Read more...] about Defender’s late goal helps Việt Nam seal first win of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

The turtle is released by Roòn Border Guard Station Force and the fishermen. — VNA/VNS Photo QUẢNG BÌNH —  After being found tangled in a fishing net, a rare and endangered turtle was released back into the sea off Quảng Bình on Wednesday morning. Lieutenant Colonel Mai Xuân Trường said that at around 11 pm on October 26, Lê Nam, a 43-year-old fisherman from Nam Lãnh Village, found the 120-kilogramme turtle stuck in his net while he was fishing in the waters off Quảng Đông Commune. Lê Nam immediately informed the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of his discovery. Early on Wednesday morning, the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of Quảng Trạch Commune and the fishermen of Nam Lãnh Village released the turtle back into the sea in a healthy state. It is assumed that this sea turtle is of the Cheloniidae (known in Việt Nam as Vích species), which is on a list of endangered and rare species, and needs protection. — VNS … [Read more...] about Endangered turtle released back to sea in Quảng Bình

Coffee shops on Hồ Tùng Mậu Street in District 1, HCM City, in May 2021. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY — HCM City’s authorities on Wednesday issued its decision to allow in-person dining to resume from Thursday, after five months of closure and delivery-only operations due to the severe COVID-19 outbreak. Restaurants, cafes, and other food and beverages places can cater for sit-in services again, but they must close at 9pm each day, the number of customers is capped at 50 per cent, and alcoholic drinks are still not allowed (except in wedding venues, or restaurants at hotels for tourists). District 7 and Thủ Đức City, due to their success in containing outbreaks, are allowed to carry out a ‘pilot’ period of selling alcoholic beverages starting tomorrow until November 15, with specific areas to be decided by local authorities. The two localities will report to the city’s authorities after November 15 to inform their decisions on whether to expand the permission to other … [Read more...] about In-person dining in HCM City resumes

The two-way trade between ASEAN and Japan reached US$204 billion in 2020. ASEAN and Japan need to coordinate to stabilize supply chains disrupted by Covid-19, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the statement at the 24th ASEAN-Japan Summit held via videoconference on Oct 27. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the event. Photo: VNA To do that, ASEAN member states, including Vietnam will facilitate Japan’s businesses operating in the region, Chinh said at the Brunei-host event gathering ASEAN’s leaders. He suggested that Japan continue to assist ASEAN in narrowing the development gaps among areas, including the Mekong sub-region through the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Framework. In addition, Chinh requested Japan to assist ASEAN countries and Vietnam in developing infrastructure, green growth and digital transformation and supporting businesses in post-pandemic recovery. Chinh highlighted the significance of promoting cooperation, … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan to stabilize supply chains

Vietnam's resumption of international flights must also be rolled out in line with the pandemic’s developments. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has outlined a detailed four-phased plan to resume international air services, which would allow the country to welcome back foreign tourists after months of imposing tight border controls. Accordingly, the first phase, slated for the last quarter of 2021, would see international commercial flights open to Vietnamese citizens with the approval of competent agencies. Passengers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with the last dose administered at least 14 days prior to departure and undergone a negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test within 72 hours before boarding. Otherwise, a certificate of recovery from Covid-19 issued no more than six months prior to the flight is required. In this phase, Vietnamese air carriers will cooperate with travel agencies to devise inbound flight packages, where passengers will pay … [Read more...] about Vietnam plans to resume int’l flights in Q4

As the economy has been battered by the pandemic, it is essential for Vietnam to find new driving forces for growth. For Vietnam to create new breakthroughs in development, the country not only needs special mechanisms for each locality, but also for a whole economic region. Overview of the NA session. Source: quochoi.vn National Assembly (NA) Deputy Pham Trong Nhan from Binh Duong Province gave his remarks at a session of the NA today [October 27], discussing a draft resolution on special mechanisms for the development of four cities and provinces including Haiphong, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and Hue. The proposed mechanisms by the Government would include new policies on the number of outstanding loans; higher budget allocated from the central government; recurrent expenditure limit; land and forest management; planning; state revenue collection from housing and land; and payment for public servants. According to Nhan, once the resolution is approved, Vietnam … [Read more...] about NA deputies call for special mechanism for key economic regions