HCMC to help Gia Lai with city planning Van Nam HCMC - HCMC will assist the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai in training staff for healthcare and higher education, and doing and managing the planning for urban areas, industrial parks and economic zones. HCMC made this promise at a review meeting in the city on April 18 on the socio-economic cooperation program between HCMC and Gia Lai. In terms of economic cooperation, Gia Lai will join hands and exchange experience with HCMC in infrastructure development and implementation of public-private partnership projects. Besides, the two will jointly do and manage the urban planning for Pleiku City, An Khe Town and Ayun Pa Town, and the planning for management of economic zones and industrial parks in Gia Lai in line with their comprehensive agreement for 2017-2020. On trade, the two sides will step up exchanges of goods, and offer favorable conditions for enterprises to sell their products such as coffee, tea, cassava, pepper and … [Read more...] about HCMC to help Gia Lai with city planning
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Hoang Anh Gia Lai claims its first U21 national cup
In the qualifying round, the two teams drew 0-0. Viettel players controlled the middle area better by pushing up their formation in the first half. The turning point came as 21-year-old Hoang Thanh Tung’s header opened the score for Hoang Anh Gia Lai near the crossbar in the 23rd minute. Head coach Nguyen Hai Bien asked his students to put in their best energy to balance the game.However, substitution striker Van Anh proved the right decision for head coach Trinh Duy Quang by doubled the gap in the 80th minute, while full back Le Van Son, 21, ended the dream of Viettel by his kick from the penalty area to give Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC the convincing victory, the trophy and the VND250 million cash prize. Viettel FC left Go Dau stadium with VND120 million cash prize, while the two third runner-ups, Song Lam Nghe An FC and B. Binh Duong FC, received VND60 million cash prize. The fair play title went to B. Binh Duong FC, Rmah Suo from Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC took the best goal-keeper … [Read more...] about Hoang Anh Gia Lai claims its first U21 national cup
Hoang Anh Gia Lai claim maiden national U21 trophy
NDO – Hoang Anh Gia Lai were crowned the national U21 football champions for the first time in the club’s history after trouncing Viettel with a resounding score of 3-0 in the final match of the 2017 competition on December 7. Wary of Gia Lai’s dangerous playing style, Viettel went on the attack straight from the kick-off, controlling possession in the first 20 minutes.As the proceedings on the field favoured Viettel, Gia Lai suddenly went ahead against the run of play, with Hoang Thanh Tung heading home from close range.Tung’s opener completely changed the outlook of the match. Viettel lost their solidity in their playing style and had to go on the attack in search of an equaliser.However, the psychological advantage enabled Hoang Anh Gia Lai to dominate the remainder of the game and they doubled the lead with ten minutes left, as Van Anh successfully converted a rebound off the cross bar.The second goal eliminated Viettel’s hopes of a comeback, making … [Read more...] about Hoang Anh Gia Lai claim maiden national U21 trophy
Wild sunflower festival on way in Gia Lai
A wild sunflower festival will be held at the Chu Dang Ya extinct volcano in the central highlands province of Gia Lai from December 1 to 3.The festival aims to honor the land, the people, and the cultural values of the ethnic groups in Chu Pah district and help introduce and promote the attractions and the potential development of the district’s tourism sector among tour operators and other provinces.Along with the beautiful roads, valleys, mountains, and the volcano covered by wild yellow sunflowers, visitors can also enjoy various activities reflecting the typical culture of local ethnic minorities, such as a gong performance, calligraphy, brocade weaving, statue sculpturing, the making of ethnic musical instruments, and a series of festivals.There is also a display of beautiful pictures on the festivals, beliefs, natural landscapes, people, and tourist spots in the area. Sports and games include crossbow shooting, walking on stilts, and tug of war, etc.Souvenir and food shops … [Read more...] about Wild sunflower festival on way in Gia Lai
Wild sunflower festival held in Gia Lai province
The festival aims to introduce images of the land and culture of local people in Gia Lai province to tourists and friends, thus contributing to honor and uphold the cultural values of ethnic minority groups in the province.Along beautiful roads, in valleys and on mountains covered by wild yellow sunflowers, visitors can also enjoy various activities featuring the typical culture of local ethnic minorities, such as a gong performance, calligraphy, brocade weaving, statue sculpturing, the making of ethnic musical instruments, and food stalls.At the opening ceremony, the organizing panel also announced a decision of the “Vietnam Record Organizations – VietKings” on selecting Chu Dang Ya as the top attractive destination of Gia Lai province in 2017.The festival will run till December 3.Here are a number of images of the wild sunflower. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Wild sunflower festival held in Gia Lai province