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
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PM meets Vietnamese Cambodians in Cambodia
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets overseas Vietnamese (Source: VNA) Siem Reap (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Cambodians of Vietnamese descent living in the Cambodian province of Siem Reap on April 5 during his trip to attend the third Mekong River Commission Summit. The PM expressed his best wishes to them on the occasion of the traditional New Year of Cambodia and lauded them for linking the two countries together. He updated them on the development of ties between the two countries, saying that during working sessions, Vietnam asked the Cambodian government to offer all possible support to Vietnamese Cambodians, especially in legal procedures, education and life improvement. He also required the General Association of Vietnamese Cambodians, Vietnamese representative agencies and businesses in Cambodia to stand side by side with their fellow Vietnamese in the country. The leader also urged them to respect and abide by Cambodian law, … [Read more...] about PM meets Vietnamese Cambodians in Cambodia
Former soldiers show gratitude to fallen soldiers
PANO – 350 war invalids, war veterans, former volunteer youths, policy beneficiaries and those who had contributed to the nation from 16 Southern provinces and cities and 16 districts of Hanoi are participating in a program to pay gratitude to fallen soldiers and encourage naval troops who are defending the Southwestern sea and islands. During the program, the delegation will present gifts from the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Vietnam Bank for Social Policies to troops of Naval Region 5 and policy beneficiaries in Ca Mau province. The activity is organised by the Centre for Vietnamese Tradition and History Education from July 15th to 22nd to mark the 67th anniversary of war invalids and martyrs’ day as well as to promote the beautiful tradition, “When drinking water, remember who dug the well” and revolutionary heroism. Translated by Son Ca … [Read more...] about Former soldiers show gratitude to fallen soldiers
Vietnam named ‘World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2019’
Vietnam has been honored as the “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2019” at the 26th World Travel Awards (WTA) held recently in Oman, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The recognition of Vietnam as the world’s leading heritage destination reaffirms the country’s efforts to preserve cultural heritages and boost its status on THE global tourism map, the WTA said. Vietnam is home to eight world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An ancient town, the Complex of Hue Monuments, Ha Long Bay, Trang An Landscape Complex, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and the Ho Dynasty Citadel. The heritage sites and other destinations have repeatedly won acclaim from prestigious travel magazines in recent years. Launched in 1993, the WTA have become a quality measure of the tourism industry and are considered the “Oscars of Tourism” by The Wall Street Journal. It … [Read more...] about Vietnam named ‘World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2019’