Le Anh Duy and his family went to Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi as soon as the game ended. "I'm so happy that we won against Thailand today. They were always a tough opponent to beat in the region," Duy said. An old man hit the street, held a big Vietnam flag on his bike. A family joined the celebration with horns and flags ready. The joy of a long-time fan, 70-year-old Nguyen Van Hao, as he was wearing a headband and holding a horn cheering for the win. Outside My Dinh Stadium, fans began the parade, waving flags and drawings of coach Park Hang-seo. Instead of popping a bottle of champagne, this man popped a fire extinguisher in extreme happiness. Fans blow toy trumpets, beat dinner trays and and chant "Vietnam" on the street. Video by Gia Chinh This man sacrificed his dinner tray and used it for the celebration. Fans flock into Hoan Kiem Lake area, created an amazing atmosphere here. While people were celebrating, the police had to watch them and make sure things don't go … [Read more...] about Fans hit the streets as Vietnam beat strong opponent Thailand
Vietnam qualify for AFC U23 Championship, joyful fans hit the streets
Le Anh Duy and his family went to Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi as soon as the game ended. "I'm so happy that we won against Thailand today. They were always a tough opponent to beat in the region," Duy said. An old man hit the street, held a big Vietnam flag on his bike. A family joined the celebration with horns and flags ready. The joy of a long-time fan, 70-year-old Nguyen Van Hao, as he was wearing a headband and holding a horn cheering for the win. Outside My Dinh Stadium, fans began the parade, waving flags and drawings of coach Park Hang-seo. Instead of popping a bottle of champagne, this man popped a fire extinguisher in extreme happiness. Vietnam qualify for AFC U23 Championship, joyful fans hit the streets Gia Chính Fans blow toy trumpets, beat dinner trays and and chant "Vietnam" on the street. Video by Gia Chinh This man sacrificed his dinner tray and used it for the celebration. Fans flock into Hoan Kiem Lake area, created an amazing atmosphere here. While … [Read more...] about Vietnam qualify for AFC U23 Championship, joyful fans hit the streets
Germany supports early signing of EVFTA, Peter Altmaier says in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - This is the first time a Berlin official publicly voiced the endorsement of the long-delayed agreement. Germany to relax rules for Vietnam laborers, Peter Altmaier says Hanoi prioritizes comprehensive trade partnership with Germany Germany supports the early signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam, also known as EVFTA, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier stated at a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on March 25. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds talks with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier in Hanoi. Photo: VNA He said Germany expected that the agreement would be signed at the earliest. This is the first time a Germany government official voiced the endorsement for the trade agreement. Germany's support is significant for the signing process as Europe's largest economy currently is Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Germany supports early signing of EVFTA, Peter Altmaier says in Hanoi
People rebuild houses after landslide despite warnings
People of Phước Đồng Commune rebuild a house that was damaged by a landslide last year, despite warnings the area may still be unsafe. — Photo vov.vnViet Nam News NHA TRANG CITY — Local people whose houses were destroyed by landslides in the city of Nha Trang’s Phước Đồng Commune, the central coastal province of Khánh Hòa, have re-built their homes despite warnings by authorities, reported online newspaper vov.vn. The people said they understood the danger but did not have any choice but to come back because local authorities had not offered any resettlements solutions since the houses were destroyed late last year. More than 140 houses in Phước Đồng Commune collapsed due to heavy rain and landslides in November. People had to move out of the area and rented houses in neighbouring communes for several months. But, according to the paper, the accommodations were uncomfortable and people … [Read more...] about People rebuild houses after landslide despite warnings
HCM City beat Hậu Giang in national basketball champs
Cần Thơ face HCM City Wings in the National Basketball Championships. — Photo webthethao.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — HCM City Wings defeated Hậu Giang 85-68 on the third day of the National Basketball Championships in Khánh Hòa Province on Monday. The Wings controlled the game from the opening whistle thanks to the three-point throws of Lê Hiếu Thành, Tăng Minh Trí, Dư Minh An and Nguyễn Huỳnh Hải. In other game, Sóc Trăng beat Thang Long Warriors 86-77. The Warriors had an impressive performance in defence but could not prevent Đoàn Nhất Quang from scoring points for the Warriors. On the women’s side, Cần Thơ lost to HCM City Wings 63-90 and Hà Nội defeated Quảng Ninh 59-52. The annual event attracted the participation of eight men’s teams and four women’s squads. They were competing in a round robin format. This … [Read more...] about HCM City beat Hậu Giang in national basketball champs