The Ministry of Transport and localities have proposed VND103 trillion (USD4.43 billion) to carry out 13 transport infrastructure projects between 2022 and 2023. The Ministry of Transport has recommended six projects worth a total capital of VND87 trillion (USD3.75 billion) which will be sourced from the government’s socio-economic recovery programme. The Ministry of Transport and localities have proposed VND103 trillion to carry out 13 transport infrastructure projects The biggest project is the eastern section of the north-south expressway which has a total investment of VND146.9 trillion. Under the ministry’s proposal, VND72.6 trillion will be taken from the government’s socio-economic recovery programme. The other projects are the Cao Lanh-An Huu, Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang, Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot, Bien Hoa-Vung Tau expressways and Dai Nghia Bridge which will use VND6 trillion, VND1.2 trillion, VND3.8 trillion, VND2.3 trillion, VND3.5 trillion and VND4.1 … [Read more...] about VND103 trillion proposed for 13 infrastructure projects
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Vietnam deserve SEA Games gold: Thai coach
"I hate defeat. But Vietnam were strong and they had the support of 40,000 fans. They defended well, played long balls and were patient. They also scored a great goal. Thailand also played well. We created many chances but couldn’t score. That’s football," Polking said. He added: "Vietnam got to play at home, they had three months of training with specific strategies. They had better possession and knew how to convert chances. The beautiful goal by Nham Manh Dung is proof that they deserve to be champions." Thailand’s attacking power was considered the strongest in SEA Games as they scored 13 goals before the final. However, they approached the first half differently, compared to other games. "Actually, Thailand’s playing style was still the same. When we played Indonesia, we didn’t need too much pressing, since the opponent didn’t know how to distribute the ball. We tried to press Vietnam but it’s hard to succeed because they have quite a solid defense. I told the players to be … [Read more...] about Vietnam deserve SEA Games gold: Thai coach
“Standing side by side with women in border areas” program conducted in Phu Quy island district
During the program, women’s union of Ngu Phung commune were equipped with knowledge on the Party’s guidelines and State’s laws and policies relating to defense and security work in the border areas and sea and islands. Meanwhile, they also got familiar with the basic contents of the Laws on Vietnam Border Guard, Marriage and Family, Gender Equality, Prevention of and Combat against Human Trafficking, among others. On this occasion, the organizing panel handed over 10 gifts (worth VND 300,000 each) to needy women, and presented 30 national flags, planted 60 trees in Ngu Phung commune while visiting and offering gifts to troops at the Border Post of Phu Quy Port Border Gate. The program aimed to share difficulties with needy women in the areas, and take care of needy people and soldiers in the border areas and on sea and islands. It also helped improve women members’ knowledge on laws, thereby promoting their responsibility in local development as well as in the fight against … [Read more...] about “Standing side by side with women in border areas” program conducted in Phu Quy island district
SEA Games: Vietnam reach 200 gold medals
Vietnam's men's football team defended their gold medal with a 1-0 victory against Thailand. They kept the clean sheet throughout the Games. Indonesia won the men's football bronze by beating Malaysia in penalty shootout. Muay and diving each won five gold medals on Sunday. Vietnam also won three boxing gold during the day in three women's events. Aerobic gymnastics brought two gold medals in mix pair and group events, and esports another two. Le Hoang Phong (L) and Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi competes in aerobic gymnastics at the 31st SEA Games, May 22, 2022. On Sunday, there are 61 sets of medals, of which boxing has the most with 13. Tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam defended his gold medal after beating Trinh Linh Giang, also from Vietnam, in the final. World's number three cueist Tran Quyet Chien beat Nguyen Duc Anh Chien, also from Vietnam, in the 3-cushion carom event final to win a gold medal. Vietnam also won a gold medal each in shooting and vovinam. In the … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam reach 200 gold medals
Vietnam defeat Thailand to keep SEA Games men’s football crown
Nham Manh Dung (17) scores the only goal of the match, securing Vietnam's win against Thailand. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – The U-23 men’s football team of Vietnam beat its Thai archrival 1-0 in the final of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) held on its home soil to keep back the crown in a tense match on May 22. After the whistle, the two teams started Hanoi meet with several chances for Vietnam, and the Vietnamese young men failed to turn them into goals in the first minutes. Thailand then regained the balance in the ball control, and the two teams had a tit-for-tat first half. In the second half, Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo sent in forward Nham Manh Dung (17), and the substitution proved effective. Dung scores a goal for Vietnam in the 82nd minute, sending the crowd wild. (Photo: VNA) In the 82nd minute, Tuan Tai (12) created a good pass from the left, and Dung rose high to make an unstoppable header to the far high corner of the net of … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Thailand to keep SEA Games men’s football crown
PM congratulates Vietnamese women’s football team
Vietnamese players celebrate their victory. VNA/VNS Photo Bảo Ngọc HÀ NỘI — State leaders have congratulated the Vietnamese women's football team on winning the gold medal on May 21. President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc praised Huỳnh Như and her teammates for their successful competition, which brought endless joy to fans throughout the country. President Phúc also praised coach Mai Đức Chung, the coaching staff, and the players for their accomplishments. He thanked the sports fans for bringing the love of sport and national pride together at Cẩm Phả Stadium and across the nation, creating spiritual strength for the "female warriors" to go through each match, especially the final, to bring glory to the country, and pride for Vietnamese women's football. Shortly after the final match, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnamese women's soccer team. PM Chính expressed his delight that the players successfully … [Read more...] about PM congratulates Vietnamese women’s football team