Vietnamese and Myanmar players in the match (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam drew 0-0 with Myanmar in an away match of Group A in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 held at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on November 20 evening. Myanmar had more possession in the first 10 minutes of the game, but no serious attacks have been launched from either side. In the 19th minute, Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong tried his luck by a shot from outside the box but did not succeed. Five minutes later, Myanmar answered with a long shot but it was not a challenge for goalkeeper Dang Van Lam. In the 28th minute, Phan Van Duc took a shot in the box and it went out for a corner, which was unsuccessful. From the corner, Nguyen Anh Duc tried to get a header but he missed the ball. Vietnam took another corner in the 31st minute. This time Nguyen Anh Duc got his head on the ball but it went through the bar. In the 36th minute, from an attack, Phan Van Duc took a shot … [Read more...] about Vietnam draw 0-0 with Myanmar in AFF Cup’s Group A
Prime Minister witnesses debut of VinFast automobile models
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) at the ceremony (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc participated in a ceremony launching the “Vietnamese goods conquer Vietnamese people” programme and introducing new products of local automaker VinFast in Hanoi on November 20. The event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Vingroup. In his speech, PM Phuc highlighted the significance of the event, saying that it helps encourage state-run and private enterprises, and household firms to increase investment and technology application in production in order to improve product quality, towards conquering the potential domestic market of almost 100 million people. He stressed that in the context of deepening international integration, Vietnam has become a leading country in export electronics, textiles, and footwear, however the country does not have many international brands, especially in the automobile … [Read more...] about Prime Minister witnesses debut of VinFast automobile models
Dong Thap rice farmers switch to other crops, incomes rise
Farmers harvest lotus seeds in Dong Thap province’s Thanh Binh district. (Source: VNA) Dong Thap (VNS/VNA) - Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have begun to use more than 3,000ha of low-yield rice fields for growing fruits and other crops this year. They are growing mostly corn, sesame, soybean, sweet potato, lotus, mango, longan, orange and dragon fruit, and their incomes have doubled or even tripled, according to local authorities. Those growing corn have average yields of 8-12 tonnes per hectare per crop and each time earn 7-10 million VND (300-430 USD) higher than rice. Provincial authorities have encouraged farmers to use infertile paddies to grow corn and establish concentrated areas for the crop. The province has zoned such concentrated corn areas in Hong Ngu, Thanh Binh, Tam Nong, Lap Vo and Lai Vung districts. In the 2018-19 winter-spring crop, the province offered rice farmers a subsidy of 3 million VND (130 USD) per hectare for … [Read more...] about Dong Thap rice farmers switch to other crops, incomes rise
Two more officers assigned for peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
The second group of Vietnamese level-2 field hospital left for South Sudan on October 15. (Illustrative photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Defence Ministry on November 20 handed over to two officers the President’s decision to assign them to take on duty at the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Major Tran Duc Huong and Second Lieutenant Nguyen Phuc Dong will serve as military observers at the South Sudan mission, bringing the total number of Vietnamese officers at the mission to five. At the decision handover ceremony, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Senior Lieutenant General Pham Ngoc Minh instructed the two officers to abide by rules of the UN peacekeeping mission and local laws and customs, while quickly adapting to the new situation and fulfilling their duties. He also advised them to keep good relations with their colleagues, the UN mission and local organisations and residents, as well as ensure safety for themselves. According to Sen. … [Read more...] about Two more officers assigned for peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Prime Minister visits old school on Vietnam Teachers’ Day
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents the Government's second-class Labour Order to the Da Phuc Senior High School at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited his old high school, the Da Phuc Senior High School in Hanoi’s suburban district of Soc Son, on November 20 on the occasion of the 36th Vietnam Teachers’ Day (November 20, 1982-November 20, 2018). Addressing a celebration held at the school, Prime Minister Phuc recalled memories of the days he studied at the school. “From the bottom of my heart, I am always proud of the beloved Da Phuc school, and grateful for the teachers who have dedicated themselves to nurturing the personality, aspirations and morality for generations of students, including me,” he said The PM emphasized that Da Phuc school has nurtured the dreams and talents of not only young generations in Soc Son district, but also many children who moved from southern provinces to the north … [Read more...] about Prime Minister visits old school on Vietnam Teachers’ Day