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"You already got used to the tactics of coach Park Hang-seo, but at the moment, I'm using mine. I hope you will get used to my tactics. Of course, there were some players who have trained with me in Hanoi before so they would know better. In short, I want you to give your best. Despite what result may come, it's my responsibility and I want everyone to try their best for Vietnam," Gong told the players on Tuesday. Gong, 48, has worked for many years as an assistant coach of the South Korea U17, U18, U20 and U23 teams. In 2020, he worked as assistant to coach Shin Tae-yong and the Indonesia national team, also coaching the U20 squad. During his career as a player, he appeared as a forward for Daejeon Citizen FC, Gyeongnam FC and Sunshine Coast FC. In March, through the introduction of Park, Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recruited him as the new head coach of U23 Vietnam. Gong worked as an assistant for Lee Young-jin during the friendly Dubai Cup in April to get familiar with the … [Read more...] about Meet the new U23 Vietnam head coach

Việt Nam has administered some 219,796,318 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Photo baochinhphu.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam registered 1,344 new COVID-19 infections, all domestically transmitted, and two deaths on Wednesday. The capital Hà Nội again led the number of new daily cases with 316, followed by Vĩnh Phúc Province with 94. The other localities reporting new transmissions were Bắc Ninh (90), Nghệ An (76), Phú Thọ (63), Quảng Ninh (55), Yên Bái (55), Đà Nẵng (44), Tuyên Quang (41), Lào Cai (37), Quảng Bình (36), Hồ Chí Minh City (35), Thái Nguyên (31), Bắc Kạn (29), Thái Bình (27), Nam Định (23), Hà Nam (21), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (18), Sơn La (18), Quảng Trị (17), Lạng Sơn (17), Cao Bằng (16), Hưng Yên (14), Khánh Hòa (13), Bắc Giang (13), Hòa Bình (13), Lai Châu (12), Bình Phước (12), Đắk Nông (11), Thừa Thiên Huế (10), Hải Dương (10), Thanh Hóa (9), Tây Ninh (7), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (7), Điện Biên (6), Quảng Ngãi (6), Ninh Bình (5), Phú Yên (4), Vĩnh Long (4), Bến Tre (3), Bình … [Read more...] about Việt Nam logs 1,344 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vĩnh Phúc Province and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched the smart factory development project. — VNA/VNS Photo VĨNH PHÚC — A smart factory development project started on Tuesday in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc. The project, which is jointly developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vĩnh Phúc Province and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, aims to train 100 Vietnamese experts and provide consultation to help 50 businesses set up smart factories in 2022 and 2023. Participating in the programme, the consultants will be trained for 12 weeks to improve their knowledge and skills in setting up smart factories. The smart factory cooperation project is the latest programme in a series of innovative consulting activities for Vietnamese businesses and training Vietnamese experts to effectively replicate, strengthen synergy and continue to … [Read more...] about Projects on smart factory development launched in Vĩnh Phúc

Việt Nam reports 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all are local cases. The cases are in Hà Nội (316), Vĩnh Phúc (94), Bắc Ninh (90), Nghệ An (76), Phú Thọ (63), Quảng Ninh (55), Yên Bái (55), Đà Nẵng (44), Tuyên Quang (41), Lào Cai (37), Quảng Bình (36), Hồ Chí Minh (35), Thái Nguyên (31), Bắc Kạn (29), Thái Bình (27), Nam Định (23), Hà Nam (21), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (18), Sơn La (18), Quảng Trị (17), Lạng Sơn (17), Cao Bằng (16), Hưng Yên (14), Khánh Hòa (13), Bắc Giang (13), Hòa Bình (13), Lai Châu (12), Bình Phước (12), Đắk Nông (11), Thừa Thiên Huế (10), Hải Dương (10), Thanh Hóa (9), Tây Ninh (7), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (7), Điện Biên (6), Quảng Ngãi (6), Ninh Bình (5), Phú Yên (4), Vĩnh Long (4), Bến Tre (3), Bình Thuận (2), An Giang (2), Cần Thơ (1), Sóc Trăng (1), Cà Mau (1). … [Read more...] about Việt Nam reports 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

A woman gets vaccinated against COVID-19 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 1,179 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm May 22 to 4pm May 23, according to the Ministry of Health . Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 332 cases, followed by Vinh Phuc with 75 and Quang Tri with 72. The national tally reached 10,710,066. A total 3,862 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on May 23, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,405,908. There are 216 patients needing breathing support, while one death was recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 43,076. By May 12, the country had injected 219,119,853 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including 3,452,471 doses for children from five to under-12 years old./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam records 1,179 new cases, 3,862 recoveries on May 23

At the event. (Photo: VNA) Vinh Phuc (VNA) – A smart factory development project was kicked off on May 24 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. project , which is jointly developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vinh Phuc province and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, aims to train 100 Vietnamese experts and provide consultation to help 50 businesses set up smart factories in 2022 and 2023. Participating in the programme, the consultants will be train ed for 12 weeks to improve their knowledge and skills in setting up smart factories. Vinh Phuc provincial People's Committee Vu Chi Giang underscored the importance of the project, saying it will help businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, improve the provision of supporting products, meet the production requirements of large corporations and gradually join regional and global supply chains. VNA … [Read more...] about Projects on smart factory development launched in Vinh Phuc

The project with a total investment value of approximately €17 million ($18.22 million) comprises a 50/60Hz shore power plant for cruise ships and ferries and a 50Hz shore power plant for ferries. It makes it possible to generate the electricity ships need while they are in the port using renewable energies on-shore instead of diesel generators on board. The new shore power connection will be one of the largest installations of its kind in Europe. After completion at the end of 2023, the port of Kiel will be able to supply green power to six ships simultaneously at all of its major passenger, cargo, and ferry terminals. Siemens won the new contract following an EU-wide invitation to tender and a negotiation procedure with a preliminary qualification competition. “Connecting ships to shore power has an enormous economic and environmental impact. Ships save expensive fuel, new business models open for port operators, and port staff and residents benefit from a … [Read more...] about Siemens to build one of Europe’s largest shore power connections in Kiel

At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US Embassy on May 24 co-organised a ceremony to inaugurate the US-Vietnam Cooperation Centre at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV)’s campus in Hanoi. The new centre is an outcome of the partnership between the embassy’s Public Affairs Section and the DAV which highlights not only the importance of the nations’ relationship but also the close cooperation between the embassy and the university. This space, open for academics, researchers, faculty, students, and the public, is set to be a platform for educational and cultural programming, research support, and academic services.  It will support DAV’s American Studies programme, English language studies, and leadership development, as well as provide information about the US and its foreign policy. After the American Hangout at the Thai Nguyen University, the centre is the second American Spaces partnership in northern Vietnam, building … [Read more...] about US-Vietnam Cooperation Centre inaugurated in capital

According to the signed agreement, Shinhan Bank Vietnam will consult and introduce life insurance products of Shinhan Life to the bank's customers nationwide. The first product developed through this distribution channel is Shinhan – Credit, a protection product for borrowers. The strategic partnership between Shinhan Bank Vietnam and Shinhan Life Vietnam will bring insurance products with optimal benefits to customers Mr. Kang GewWon, General Director of Shinhan Bank Vietnam, shared: “In recent years, customers' demand for insurance products at the bank has expanded substantially. They want comprehensive advice on financial solutions, including insurance products. Therefore, the strategic partnership between Shinhan Bank Vietnam and Shinhan Life Vietnam aims to jointly bring insurance products with optimal benefits to customers, simultaneously, demonstrates sustainable bond of Shinhan Bank Vietnam as well as Shinhan Life Vietnam with Vietnam’s market in the coming … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life Vietnam and Shinhan Bank Vietnam sign insurance business partnership

The validity extension of the resolution is of particular significance due to rising bad debts during the pandemic. The National Assembly’s Economic Committee has agreed with the Government’s proposal on extending the validity of resolution No.42 on pilot bad debt management until December 31, 2023. Vu Hong Thanh, chairman of the Economic Committee under the National Assembly. Photos: quochoi.vn “Past results in treating bad debts under the resolution have been positive and helped further channel the capital into business and production activities,” said Vu Hong Thanh, chairman of the Committee at a discussion session held by the National Assembly on May 24. Thanh noted the end of resolution No.42, originally scheduled for this August, may cause difficulties in treating bad debts. “The extension of its validity period, therefore, would help ensure efficiency in treating bad debts, support businesses and people, and reduce risks of possible legal disputes … [Read more...] about National Assembly greenlights extension of resolution on bad debt management