FIFA commends Vietnam’s achievements
FIFA commends Vietnam’s achievementsBeing impressed with Vietnam’s recent success, the world football governing body FIFA has published an article reviewing the country’s achievements, while suggesting that another turning point is approaching. Coach Mai Duc Chung talks with his players during their time in Germany last week (Photo VFF)On their home page, FIFA wrote about Vietnam’s number of achievements. The first was their qualification to the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia – the nation’s first FIFA tournament. A top-five finish at 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup will see the team win with their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup,” FIFA wrote. Vietnam will play their first match against Japan in Group B at Jordan’s Asian Cup on April 7.
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April 02, 2018 04:18 UTC
Vietnam’s traffic accident cases down in first quarter
Vietnam’s traffic accident cases down in first quarterVietnam recorded 4,674 traffic accidents that killed 2,149 people and injured 3,627 others in the first quarter this year, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee during a teleconference in Hanoi at the end of March. Compared to the same period last year, traffic accident numbers fell by 2.89 percent but fatalities rose 1.66 percent. Chairing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, also Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee, said traffic rule violations are rising, especially on highways and rural areas, and management in the field remains poor. He proposed installing smart technology to direct traffic and building traffic control centres for public safety and order. The Transport Ministry was directed to supplement regulations on the safety of vehicles, especially automobiles used for transportation business.
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April 02, 2018 04:07 UTC
Bac Giang: Bo Da pagoda’s woodblocks recognised as national treasure
Bac Giang: Bo Da pagoda’s woodblocks recognised as national treasureCarved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen district, the northern province of Bac Giang were named national treasures at a ceremony held in the locality on March 31. Carved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda are recognised as national treasures on March 31. According to Venerable Tu Tuc Vinh, head of Bo Da Pagoda, the woodblocks cover 24 sets of Buddhist scriptures in Nom (ancient Vietnamese ideographic script) and Sanskrit. The same day, Bo Da Pagoda festival, a national intangible cultural heritage, began in the locality and will last until April 3. Viet Yen district will work with relevant authorities to preserve and promote the values of Bo Da Pagoda, particularly the Buddhist woodblocks.
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April 02, 2018 03:45 UTC
FIFA talks about Vietnam’s maiden chance at Asian Women’s Cup
FIFA talks about Vietnam’s maiden chance at Asian Women’s CupBeing impressed with Vietnam’s recent success, FIFA, the world football governing body, has published an article reviewing the country’s achievements, while suggesting that another turning point is approaching. The first was their qualification to the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia – the nation’s first FIFA tournament. “Now the country’s women’s team has the opportunity to create their own milestone moment. A top-five finish at 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup will see the team win with their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup,” FIFA wrote. Vietnam will play their first match against Japan in Group B at Jordan’s Asian Cup on April 7.
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April 02, 2018 03:22 UTC
VN leaders receives Chinese Foreign Minister
VN leaders receives Chinese Foreign MinisterThe Party, State and people of Vietnam always stand ready to boost comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Party, State and people of China, President Tran Dai Quang told State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi during a reception in Hanoi on April 1. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang YiPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the affirmation while hosting a reception in Hanoi on March 31 for Chinese State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He expressed his hope that China will create favourable conditions for Vietnam to access Chinese preferential funds. Deputy PM holds talks with Chinese Foreign MinisterDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China Wang YiDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in Hanoi on April 1 on the occasion of Wang Yi’s official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 6th Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS-6) in Hanoi from March 29-31. He affirmed that the Chinese Party and Government pay great attention to reinforcing and developing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with Vietnam.
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April 02, 2018 03:18 UTC
Social News 2/4 (Hourly Updated)
Social News 2/4 (Hourly Updated)Vietnam loses 1%-1.5% GDP a year to natural disastersNatural disasters are claiming over 400 lives and causing a loss of between 1%-1.5% GDP a year for Vietnam. Natural disaster mitigation was discussed at a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on March 29. The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said the disasters had become more unpredictable and severe. According to the committee, Vietnam faces more risks due to rapid but unsustainable infrastructure and economic developments. Through the festival, the Vietnamese delegation hoped to promote the country’s culture to international friends, thus building trust and enhancing integration.
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April 02, 2018 03:11 UTC
Ninh Thuan’s vineyards attract tourists
Ninh Thuan’s vineyards attract touristsTo promote tourism, Ninh Thuan province has developed several agricultural tourism products, including vineyard tour packages, allowing visitors to enjoy fresh grape products at Thai An vineyard in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district of the province. Located on the way to Nui Chua National Park of Ninh Thuan province, Thai An vineyard village is an ideal stopover for tourists. Visiting the vineyard, tourists can pick fresh bunches of grapes and enjoy grapes and grape syrup at reasonable prices. Le Thi Phuong, vineyard orchard owner in Thai An commune, Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province said: “Visitors prefer to pick fresh bunches of grapes by themselves than buying grapes at markets. Ninh Thuan has determined agricultural and farming tourism as a new tourism development trend of the province, helping to diversify tourism products to meet increasing demand of tourists.-VNA
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April 02, 2018 03:00 UTC
Imports, domestically-assembled cars in battle for market share
Imports, domestically-assembled cars in battle for market shareVietNamNet Bridge - Imported CBU (completely built unit) cars are expected to flood Vietnam, as domestic automobile manufacturers prepare to launch new models. Domestic automobile manufacturers plan to launch new modelsThe Ministry of Transport (MOT) has stirred up the market by accepting an Indonesian Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificate. Prior to that, a large quantity of Thailand sourced cars were reportedly docked at Vietnam’s ports, ready for delivery after customs clearance. While importers rush to import cars, domestic automobile manufacturers have geared up with their production plans. “Imports only have one advantage – the zero import tariff which makes imports cheaper.
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April 02, 2018 01:52 UTC
Expats in Vietnam well blend in with local life
Expats in Vietnam well blend in with local lifeGerard Gastel from France is busy preparing his kiosk at the Ecosunday weekend market, Ecopark residential area, about 18 km from downtown Hanoi. “I have been living in Vietnam for 20 years, and married a local wife. The organic skincare market is tough, but Eddy always finds a stable number of customers in Ecosunday market. Participating in the market for only several months, the songster and his unique music instruments have brought a fresh air to the weekend market. Gerard, Eddy and Martyn each has their own story for participating in the Ecosunday market.
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April 02, 2018 01:30 UTC
EC launches investigation of steel imports
EC launches investigation of steel importsThe European Commission (EC) has decided to initiate a safeguard investigation concerning imports of 26 steel products, including those from Vietnam, to its member countries. The European Commission (EC) has decided to initiate an investigation into imports of 26 steel products to its member countriesThe investigated product categories include alloy hot rolled sheets and strips, organic coated steel, stainless cold rolled sheets and strips, and metallic coated sheets. The Ministry of Industry and Trade said the safeguard investigation was being initiated, because the imports of certain steel products have increased sharply recently, necessitating safeguard measures. Similarly, imports of the products increased by some 65 percent between 2013 and 2016. The EU has imposed the general system of preferences of zero percent for all steel products imported from Vietnam while applying anti-dumping tariffs on some steel products from China.-VNA
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April 02, 2018 01:18 UTC
Stem cell banks face shortage as demand rises rapidly
Stem cell banks face shortage as demand rises rapidlyVietNamNet Bridge - The clinical application of stem cell therapy in Vietnam remains modest because of a shortage of stem cell products and high costs for research and application. Prior to that, Vietnamese research on use of stem cells in treating osteoarthritis was made public in Stem Cells Translational Medicine journal in July 2016. The Hermatology and Blood Transfusion Hospital stores umbilical cord blood, while Mekostem accepts both umbilical cord blood and umbilical cord membranes. There are also private centers which store stem cells to provide to the healthcare and beauty care market, including GeneWorld Ltd, Tri PhuocBiotechnology, Van Hanh and Vinmec Stem Cell Centers. Dr Pham Van Phuc from the HCMC Stem Cell Institute said the demand for using stem cells in treatment and beauty care has increased rapidly.
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April 02, 2018 00:22 UTC
More universities hire leaders with business backgrounds
Pham Hiep, an education analyst, said that non-traditional university leaders have been hired and this will be more common in the future because of the commercialization and privatization of tertiary education. In most universities in Vietnam, leaders are those who were either prestigious lecturers with high academic titles in the past or high ranking state officials. However, more and more high-ranking university leaders have come from business. In most universities in Vietnam, leaders are those who were either prestigious lecturers with high academic titles in the past or high ranking state officials. However, more and more high-ranking university leaders have come from business.
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April 02, 2018 00:11 UTC
“Classical music made me an unselfish man”: award-winning pianist
“Classical music made me an unselfish man”: award-winning pianistVietNamNet Bridge - Luu Duc Anh, 26, has won many prizes, including first prize at the 2017 Stockholm International Piano Competition and Special Prize in the Alain Marinaro Competition in Collioure, France. Art is an invisible world existing with the real world. The task of the artists is to go to that world, bring the knowledge to the audience in the real world to make it better. The most valuable thing that classical music brings to me is helping me become a good, unselfish man, someone who is willing to share with people and love people. This is a reminder that I have a mission with music and I have to make every effort to devote myself to music.
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April 02, 2018 00:00 UTC
China hits back with tariffs on US imports worth $3bn
China hits back with tariffs on US imports worth $3bnChina has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on 128 US imports, including pork and wine, after US President Donald Trump raised duties on foreign steel and aluminium imports earlier in March. The tariffs affecting some $3bn (£2.1bn) of imports kick in on Monday. Beijing said the move was to "safeguard China's interests and balance" losses caused by new US tariffs. China had previously said it did not want a trade war but would not sit by if its economy was hurt. China said the new tariffs were a retaliatory measure in light of Mr Trump's decision to raise duties on steel and aluminium imports.
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April 01, 2018 22:52 UTC
Thai ethnic people’s ritual re-enacted
Thai ethnic people’s ritual re-enactedA crucial ritual among Thai ethnic community to tribute witch doctors was re-enacted recently in Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. It features distinctive cultural identities of Thai ethnic people in general and those in Son La province in particular,” said Lo Van Nhao, a Thai ethnic in Son La province. By participating in the event, I have gained knowledge on Thai ethnic people and also other communities residing in the village”. Visitors to the culture village will also have chances to experience other interesting activities, including traditional customs of different ethnic groups. The culture village today is a popular destination for recreation, sports and cultural activities and continues to promote the cultural values of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.-VNA
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April 01, 2018 12:33 UTC