Hoang Vu Samson of Quang Nam (left) vies for a ball against Nguyen Huu Tuan of HCM City during their V.League 1 match on August 10. (Photo: VPF) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The video assistant referee (VAR) will not be used in the V.League 1 this season because of a FIFA rule change. Early this year, Tran Anh Tu, chairman of the Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) company's board of directors, announced the technology would be used in Vietnam to ensure the fairness of matches, especially towards the end of the season. However Tu recently confirmed that VAR application will be delayed despite many complaints about the quality of referees and, at times, their controversial decisions. “It is because FIFA has changed their policies of supervision, management and license for the use of VAR,” said Tu. “Previously we just had to work with FIFA’s recognised partners for applying, then FIFA will come to take over. Now, they will take charge from the beginning. Recently … [Read more...] about V.League’s VAR plans held back by FIFA
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Thai Son Tennis Tournament Open opens
The tournament aimed to celebrate the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army, and the 29th Whole People’s Defense Festive Day (December 22). The organizing panel presenting gifts to winners The tournament saw the participation of 48 players from 21 teams representing units under the Ministry of National Defense. The teams were divided into six groups. After the six-hour competition, the organizing panel presented the first prizes of in each groups to for Phi Hung-Van Thanh of the People's Army Newspaper, and the teams from Army Officer Training School No.2, Ho Chi Minh City Military Command, Thai Son Corporation, and District 3 Military Command. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Thai Son Tennis Tournament Open opens
Hongkong Land celebrates 20 years of 63 Ly Thai To in Hanoi
Hongkong Land on November 21 marked the 20th anniversary of 63 Ly Thai To, an eight-level Grade A retail and office development in the heart of Hanoi’s central business centre. Hongkong Land marked the 20th anniversary of 63 Ly Thai To retail and office block Leading members of the business community, senior government officials and diplomats attended a ceremony held to commemorate the occasion in Hanoi, Vietnam. “Hongkong Land early on recognised the potential of Vietnam and the capitol Hanoi, dating back to the beginning of the 1990s. We are proud to have played a role in developing commercial space of the highest international standards in the city,” said Robert Wong, chief executive of Hongkong Land. “The success of 63 Ly Thai To over two decades reflects the close co-operation we have cultivated with our partners and tenants.” Completed in March 1998, 63 Ly Thai To is owned 74 per cent by Hongkong Land, with Chan Hung Polimex Limited under … [Read more...] about Hongkong Land celebrates 20 years of 63 Ly Thai To in Hanoi
43rd Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Art Photo Contest concluded
The award ceremony took place at the HCMC Photography Association, 122 Suong Nguyet Anh Street in district 1 on August 31. Two silver medals went to Nguyen Trong Tam for the photo titled “Con Dao island’s scuba diving tourism” and Do Thai Son for the picture themed “Saigon’s development”. Three bronze medals belonged to photos, including “Ban Gioc Fall” by Ho Ngoc Binh, “Daily works” by Ngo Thanh Hung and “Lotus leaf on the sea” by Nguyen Tan Tuan. The organization board also presented five encouragement prizes. Award-winning photos will be displayed at the HCMC Photography Association until September 15. By MINH AN - Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: The 43rd Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Art Photo Contest Photographer Vo Quoc Thanh … [Read more...] about 43rd Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Art Photo Contest concluded
Thai Nguyen looks for IC infrastructure investors
The northern province of Thai Nguyen is seeking investors to build infrastructure for 11 new industrial clusters through the PPP format Photo: Dung Minh Investors are being welcomed to 11 newly planned industrial clusters (ICs) covering 283.5 hectares, focusing on seven locations in the province, namely the city of Song Cong, Pho Yen town, and Dong Hy, Dinh Hoa, Phu Binh, Phu Luong, and Dai Tu districts, according to the Thai Nguyen Department of Industry and Trade. The investors are encouraged to build the ICs under the public-private partnership (PPP) model to reduce reliance on the state budget. Significantly, most of the ICs offer convenient transport connections. For instance, the 48.5ha Ba Xuyen IC (Song Cong) connects to Road 262 and is 18 kilometres from Thai Nguyen’s city centre, while the 20ha Kim Son IC (Dinh Hoa district) links to National Highway 3C and the Ho Chi Minh Highway. When taking part in building these ICs’ technical infrastructure, businesses will … [Read more...] about Thai Nguyen looks for IC infrastructure investors