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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

Some impoverished Vietnamese Cambodians live at a riverbank in  Kampong Chhnang province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s representative agencies in Cambodia have been closely following the relocation of Vietnamese Cambodians in the Tonle Sap area in Cambodia and have timely taken measures to assist those who had to relocate, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said. At the Foreign Ministry’s regular press briefing on December 5, the spokesperson affirmed that Vietnam understands Cambodia’s policy on sustainable social and economic development, including the relocation of residents in the Tonle Sap area in Kampong Chhnang province. She added that Vietnam’s representative agencies in Cambodia have asked Vietnamese Cambodians to follow the law and legal regulations of the host country. Asked to comment on opinions that land buying by Vietnamese Cambodians relocated from Tonle Sap is threatening Cambodia’s security and … [Read more...] about Vietnam assists relocated Vietnamese Cambodians at Tonle Sap: spokesperson

Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong (R), permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, and visiting Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to the development of good neighbourliness; traditional friendship; and comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term cooperation with Cambodia, Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong has said. Vuong, who is also the permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, made the affirmation at a reception for visiting Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin in Hanoi on May 28. He congratulated Cambodia on its remarkable achievements in the recent past, including the results of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam prioritises developing friendship, cooperation with Cambodia

Nguyen Tien Linh (No. 22) celebrates after scoring the leveling goal for Vietnam in the match against Thailand on December 5 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s U22s advanced to the semifinals of the 30th SEA Games men’s football after making a remarkable comeback draw against Thailand on December 5. Shortly after the match at Binan stadium in the Philippines began, Thailand scored two continuous goals at the fifth and 11th minutes. However, at the 15th minute, Nguyen Tien Linh of Vietnam broke through three Thai defenders in the box to head the ball in from a cross in the left wing. In the second half, Vietnam were awarded a penalty kick after Linh had been fouled inside the area. Although Huynh Tan Sinh’s penalty was denied by Nont Muangnam, Vietnam retook the kick as the Thai goalkeeper had moved in front of the line before Sinh touched the ball. This time, Linh made no mistake with his penalty, decisively driving the ball to his left to beat Muangnam … [Read more...] about 30th SEA Games: Vietnam draw with Thailand to earn semifinal berth

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’