It was a memorable year for sport in 2018, with the World Cup in Russia, a cricketing controversy and Serena Williams' bizarre outburst grabbing the headlines. France's forward Kylian Mbappe kisses the World Cup trophy after France beat Croatia 4-2 in the Moscow final on July 15 AFP Here, AFP Sport takes a look at 10 sporting highlights from the last 12 months: FRANCE WIN WORLD CUP France won the World Cup on Jul 15 in Moscow, beating Croatia 4-2 in the highest-scoring final for 52 years. Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann all hit the target. Mbappe was not even born when France claimed the World Cup on home soil in 1998, their only previous win. Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman to win the Tour de France AFP/Jeff PACHOUD THOMAS TAKES TOUR DE FRANCE Welshman Geraint Thomas savoured the sweetest of Tour de France victories on Jul 29, eclipsing all challengers including Sky teammate Chris Froome, the four-time former winner, in the showcase … [Read more...] about Mbappe stars, ball tampering scandal, Serena outburst: 2018 sporting highlights
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Seminar highlights General Nguyen Chi Thanh’s morals and talent
The event was held in celebration of the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22nd, 1944) and the 29th Whole People's Defense Festive Day (December 22nd, 1989) and the upcoming 105th birth anniversary of General Nguyen Chi Thanh (January 1, 1914). Scene at the seminar Present at the seminar were representatives of the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Central Emulation and Reward Council, among others. Speeches at the seminar told new stories about the life, career, and contribution of the late general to the Vietnamese revolution. During his revolutionary career, he held many important positions, such as the first Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, Head of the Central Agriculture Board, and so on. During the seminar, delegates also highlighted the General’s great contribution to emulation movements, particularly his initiatives on the … [Read more...] about Seminar highlights General Nguyen Chi Thanh’s morals and talent
Forum highlights need for gender-responsive human resource policies
Phạm Văn Thinh, CEO of Deloitte Vietnam, speaks at the 2nd Việt Nam Corporate Forum on eliminating gender barriers for effective governance and human resource development in HCM City on Wednesday.– VNS Photo Gia LộcViet Nam News HCM CITY – Gender responsive human resources policies are a key factor in a company’s development by helping improve labour productivity and loyalty towards the employer, experts told the 2nd Việt Nam Corporate Forum held in HCM City on Wednesday. The forum, on eliminating barriers for effective governance and human resource development, highlighted the need for gender equality at workplaces. Experts said gender discrimination and inequality are barriers to human resource governance and development. Phạm Thị Mỹ Lệ, chairwoman of Le & Associates, a company that offers recruitment, training and HR counsulting services, said her company often gets a mandate from employers to hire only … [Read more...] about Forum highlights need for gender-responsive human resource policies
Officials highlight progress in Vietnam-EU defence ties
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defence Minister (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Developments in Vietnam-EU relations, especially in security-defence, were highlighted during a meeting between a senior official of the Ministry of National Defence and a delegation of the EU’s Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD) in Hanoi on December 10. Talking to Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang (member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, and Deputy Minister of Defence), CMPD Director Gabor Iklody said bilateral ties have recorded strides in the recent past, including in security-defence. The EU and Vietnam can further strengthen cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral aspects, as well as in the relationship between the EU and ASEAN, especially as Vietnam will hold the ASEAN Chair in 2020. He said the EU is ready to promote … [Read more...] about Officials highlight progress in Vietnam-EU defence ties
Korean media highlights meeting of Vietnamese NA Chairwoman, RoK President
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (left) and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in in a meeting in Seoul on December 6. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The meeting between Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in in Seoul on December 6 has grabbed the headlines of the Korean media. NA Chairwoman Ngan is on a four-day visit to the RoK from December 4 at the invitation of Speaker of the National Assembly Moon Hee-sang. Yonhap News Agency and major news outlets – Korea Times, Korea Herald and Seoul Times – reported stories and photos about the meeting between the Vietnamese top legislator and the RoK president at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae which aimed to discuss ways to further enhance the two countries’ bilateral relationship. While meeting with the NA chairwoman, President Moon emphasised the importance of Vietnam to the … [Read more...] about Korean media highlights meeting of Vietnamese NA Chairwoman, RoK President