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International Teenager Fati makes history as Barcelona knock Inter out of Champions League The Saigon Times Daily Wednesday,  Dec 11, 2019,16:24 (GMT+7) Teenager Fati makes history as Barcelona knock Inter out of Champions LeagueThe Saigon Times Daily Barcelona's Anssumane Fati celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates at San Siro, Milan, Italy December 10, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS BARCELONA (REUTERS) - Inter Milan crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday after 17-year-old Ansu Fati became the youngest scorer in the competition’s history by firing in a late winner to seal Barcelona’s 2-1 victory at San Siro. Barca coach Ernesto Valverde rested Lionel Messi and several other key players for the trip to Milan, having already secured top spot in Group F, but Carles Perez put the Spaniards in front on his Champions League debut after just 23 minutes before Romelu Lukaku levelled on the stroke … [Read more...] about Teenager Fati makes history as Barcelona knock Inter out of Champions League

Home Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap up By Vu Duc Wednesday,  Dec 11, 2019,18:25 (GMT+7) Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap upBy Vu Duc Vietnam celebrate after they won the final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines December 10, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS HCMC - The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in the Philippines concluded today, December 11, after 11 days of competition with the host Philippines finishing first with 149 golds out of the total 530, 51 clear of second-placed Vietnam. Thailand was third on 92 golds. The Vietnamese sporting delegation beat their target at the regional Games, bagging 98 golds, 85 silvers and 105 bronzes. The official target was 65-70 golds. Vietnam was dominant in wrestling, kurash, football, track and field, swimming, aerobic and martial arts events. Vietnam U-22 won their first championship of the men’s football event at the SEA Games in 60 … [Read more...] about Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap up

Home Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrapped up By Vu Duc Wednesday,  Dec 11, 2019,18:25 (GMT+7) Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrapped upBy Vu Duc Vietnam celebrate after they won the final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines December 10, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS HCMC - The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in the Philippines concluded today, December 11, after 11 days of competition with the host Philippines finishing first with 149 golds out of the total 530, 51 clear of second-placed Vietnam. Thailand was third on 92 golds. The Vietnamese sporting delegation beat their target at the regional Games, bagging 98 golds, 85 silvers and 105 bronzes. The official target was 65-70 golds. Vietnam was dominant in wrestling, kurash, football, track and field, swimming, aerobic and martial arts events. Vietnam U-22 won their first championship of the men’s football event at the SEA Games in … [Read more...] about Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrapped up

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) shakes hands with Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vukov. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government always endorses and creates favourable conditions for Vietnamese and Russian enterprises to boost cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said on December 11. Receiving Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vukov, Deputy PM Dung expressed his hope that a multitude of business and trade initiatives will be carried out between the two sides, helping develop the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a deeper and more effective manner. He said he rejoiced at the fruitful partnership, particularly in the fields of economy, trade and investment. Vietnam has become the largest trade partner of Russia in the ASEAN bloc as two-way trade reached 4.5 billion USD in 2018, up 30 percent from the previous year, he said, adding that a wide range of activities have been held during the … [Read more...] about Vietnam facilitates trade with Russian firms: Deputy PM

The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ends with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ended with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony, and the official flag handover to Vietnam – the host of the 2021 event. The athletes parade kick-started the festivities, as competitors from the various nations took centre-stage. A drone show then turned the inky black sky into a stunning screen showcasing the different sports contested at the Games. The captivating showcase then culminated in the display of the Games theme: We Win As One. The organising board presented individual awards to SEA Games’ best male and female athletes, Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen and Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Anh Vien. Both swimmers won six gold and two silver medals. Philippine surfer Roger Casugay received the … [Read more...] about SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to Vietnam