It marks the second consecutive year that Hai Phong has hosted a tournament of national prestige that brings together the country’s top players. Those participating include top local player Ly Hoang Nam of Hai Dang club, along with Trinh Linh Giang of Hai Dang club, Tran Thuy Thanh Truc of Hung Thinh - Ho Chi Minh City, Dao Minh Trang of Hung Thinh - Ho Chi Minh City, and Si Boi Ngoc of the Military Team. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 27 (updated hourly)
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Violations found at elevated railway project in Hanoi
Hanoi (VNA) - The Government Inspectorate (GI) has announced violations found at the ongoing Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station urban elevated rail project in Hanoi. The inspection was carried out following a complaint by Luong Xuan Binh, former deputy head of the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board. The inspectorate found grounds for a lot of the issues Binh raised. The project is developed by Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board. French consultancy firm Systra was hired for 10.6 million euros in November 2007. There were many shortcomings in the beginning and the contract contains a lot of ambiguous contents that can be interpreted differently by both parties. The GI said although the project is complex and large with the application of new technologies and standards, the contract only defines a period of 25 months with a total value of 10.6 million euros. It is not feasible, failing to meet the project's requirements. Three appendices later were signed and the total consulting rate … [Read more...] about Violations found at elevated railway project in Hanoi
Vietnam to test imported food packaging for COVID-19: health ministry
The health ministry on Tuesday sent a dispatch asking the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Finance, and People’s Committees in centrally-administered provinces and cities to tighten control of foods imported from countries battered by the novel coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to test imported food packaging for COVID-19: health ministry
South Korea braces for bed shortages as coronavirus cases near nine-month high
SEOUL -- South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day on Friday, a level not seen in nearly nine months, as a third wave of infections spreads nationwide and authorities scrambled to provide more hospital beds. … [Read more...] about South Korea braces for bed shortages as coronavirus cases near nine-month high
Fugging hell: Tired of mockery, Austrian village changes name
Increasing numbers of English-speaking tourists have made a point of stopping in to snap pictures of themselves by the signpost at the entrance to the village, sometimes striking lascivious poses for posting on social media. … [Read more...] about Fugging hell: Tired of mockery, Austrian village changes name
