They trained on the pitch in Pakansari Stadium on the afternoon of August 28 after travelling to Bogor City in the morning. Quang Hai and Duy Manh return to training after suffering injuries while playing against Syria in the quarter-finals. The training session is held behind closed doors and the media are only allowed to observe the first 15 minutes. Apart from Vietnamese reporters, a large number of the RoK’s reporters closely watch the Vietnamese team train under head coach Park Hang Seo. The main aim of the session is to help the Vietnamese team recover after their hard fought 120-minute match against Syria. After defeating Syria 1-0 in the quarter-finals, the Vietnamese Olympic team only have one day to recover and prepare for the semi-finals. Head coach Park Hang Seo said the players are all in good physical condition, but haven’t had the time to recover completely. Mr Park said he and his students would do their best to make Vietnamese fans proud. Goalkeeper … [Read more...] about Vietnamese team train in Pakansari Stadium before semi-finals
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Mobile police forces in training and at work
To implement the directions, mobile police units regularly conduct training drives with a focus on improving the quality of training, so as to meet the increasing requirements of the tasks of preventing and combating crimes, protecting the national security and building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern mobile police force. Effectively using modern equipment Actively improving skills to meet task requirements Troops performing camouflage techniques to overcome obstacles and approach targets Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Mobile police forces in training and at work
Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated train to test run in September
VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated railway is set to launch after a testing phase lasting between three to six months. The Cat Linh - Ha Dong elevated train undergoes a trial through Hoang Cau Bridge in Dong Da Disstrict. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hung The trial will commence on September 20, deputy director of the Ministry of Transport’s Railway Project Management Board Vu Hong Phuong told the project review meeting on Thursday. “Considering similar urban railway projects around the world, the trial period normally lasts from three to six months,” he said. On the occasion, Phuong reported that the Chinese contractor has been slow in completing the project and finalising the detailed test plan, maintenance procedures and system safety dossiers, which might influence the project handover. At the meeting, transport officials expressed their concern about payments made to 681 workers who will be involved in operating the … [Read more...] about Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated train to test run in September
Saigon Railways announces extra trains for National Day
Accordingly, the extra trains will be mobilised from August 31 to September 3, providing an additional 14,000 seats for passengers. The company plans to offer a discount of up to 90% on the ticket price for tour guides, and a 15%-40% discount for travel agents that coordinate with local tourism associations in order to attract more passengers to the railway. Travellers on the Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang route on the extra trains of SNT3/4, SNT5/6 and SNT8, will also enjoy a 10%-20% discount off their travel fares during the national holiday. … [Read more...] about Saigon Railways announces extra trains for National Day
Car-train collision kills 2 in central Vietnam
By Doan Loan  August 25, 2018 | 03:08 pm GMT+7 People gather around a car and train crash site in Nghe An Province on Saturday. Photo by VnExpress Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured when their car was hit by a train in Nghe An Province Saturday. The seven-seater car was crossing the railroad in the north central province at around 10 a.m. when it was hit by the running train traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Two men in the car, 26 and 34 years old, were killed. The car's driver and another passenger have been sent to hospital with heavy injuries. Some witnesses said they had warned the car driver to stop as the train was coming near, but he still tried to drive across the railway. At the site, the car was completely destroyed after being dragged for around 200 meters (660 feet). The car was seriously destroyed after being dragged for about 200 meters. Photo by VnExpress The train’s locomotive was slightly damaged and … [Read more...] about Car-train collision kills 2 in central Vietnam