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Coach Park Hang-seo and Vietnamese players in training in Singapore on December 3. (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – The Vietnamese national football team will work hard through each match to get the best results at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, Coach Park Hang-seo said on December 4. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the opening of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, the Korean coach said that the team's consecutive losses in the third qualifying round of the World Cup are sure to affect the team's mentality, adding that the pressure of being the champion in the AFF Cup 2020 is also a problem. According to the coach, there are strong teams at both Groups A and B, but the Vietnamese players will strive to get the best results, right from the opening match against the Laos team on December 6. Meanwhile, Singapore's newspaper The Straits Times said Vietnam has the opportunity to maintain the throne at this year's tournament, highlighting the miraculous development of the …

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The forum was organized by Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. VAST President Prof. Chau Van Minh said the APRSAF-27 was an opportunity for space agencies in the Asia-Pacific region to share experiences and seek cooperation opportunities. Through the forum, scientists and policymakers exchanged information, knowledge and experiences in aerospace technology development, and devised methods to diversify cooperation activities and promote research and application of aerospace technology, contributing to socio-economic development in each country, region, and worldwide. Highlights of the event included the launch of the Space Law and Policy working group and the first-ever presentation of APRSAF Awards to honor scientists who have made great contribution to or have big influence on space technology research and the development of young generations of researchers in the …

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The event through December 25, organized by the Tourism Department and the Tourism Association of the city, takes place both in person and virtually on the festival’s website (https://ngayhoidulich.visithcmc.vn), the website on local tourism (www.visithcmc.vn), the Shopee e-commerce platform, and the online travel agent Traveloka. It attracts the participation of nearly 40 provinces and cities nationwide and 80 businesses running tourism establishments, hotels, places of interest, and entertainment centers, with hundreds of tourism products and services offered. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of the municipal Tourism Department, said the this is a demonstration of authorities and enterprises’ resolve to revive the tourism industry of the city, as well as the whole country, in a time all economic, cultural, and social activities have to flexibly adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. To the city, the event is also meant to help local enterprises get ready for fully resuming tourism …

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Việt Nam reports 14,314 news cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including two imported cases and 14,312 local cases. The local cases are in Hồ Chí Minh City (1,491), Cần Thơ (1.132), Tây Ninh (792), Sóc Trăng (775), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (710), Đồng Tháp (690), Bình Thuận (648), Bến Tre (630), Bình Phước (547), Vĩnh Long (544), Khánh Hòa (465), Cà Mau (444), Bình Định (428), Hà Nội (400), Bạc Liêu (398), Kiên Giang (394), Đồng Nai (355), Bình Dương (355), An Giang (350), Thừa Thiên Huế (305), Hậu Giang (295), Tiền Giang (257), Trà Vinh (212), Hà Giang (160), Bắc Ninh (113), Đắk Nông (102), Thanh Hóa (94), Hải Phòng (91), Long An (90), Hải Dương (88), Lâm Đồng (84), Quảng Ngãi (81), Đà Nẵng (78), Ninh Thuận (75), Quảng Nam (63), Quảng Ninh (62), Gia Lai (61), Hưng Yên (60), Nam Định (47), Phú Thọ (45), Thái Nguyên (35), Vĩnh Phúc (34), Phú Yên (31), Thái Bình (28), Quảng Bình (25), Hòa Bình (23), Yên Bái (21), Tuyên Quang (16), Kon Tum (13), Bắc Giang (12), Hà Tĩnh (11), Lạng Sơn (11), Lào Cai …

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A mobile COVID-19 treatment station is set up at Minh Phú General Clinic in Sóc Sơn District, Hà Nội. The station has 200 beds for COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. The city reported 400 new infections on Sunday — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A total of 14,314 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Việt Nam on Sunday, bringing the total national tally to 1,309,092, according to the Ministry of Health. Of the new cases, two were imported ones while another 14,312 cases were detected in 61 provinces and cities nationwide. A total of 8,142 locally transmitted cases were found in the community outside of quarantined areas or locked down ones. HCM City continued to record the highest number of infections with 1,491, followed by Cần Thơ with 1,132, Sóc Trăng 775, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu 710 and Đồng Tháp 690. The capital city of Hà Nội reported 400 new cases. Other cases were detected in Bình Thuận (648), Bến Tre (630), Bình Phước (547), Vĩnh Long (544), Khánh Hòa (465), Cà Mau (444), Bình …

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At the event (Photo: unicef.org) Hanoi (VNA) – Fifty paintings drawn by disadvantaged children were put on display at an exhibition called “Gratitude” held at the United Nations Office in Vietnam on December 3, on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). The event is a continuation of the contest “For a Triumphant Vietnam” which was held by Mr. Sun programme, Hope Foundation and UNICEF in Vietnam. Through the stories, messages, pictures and thoughts ingrained in each work, viewers are taken on an emotional journey raising awareness and an understanding of COVID-19 through the children’s eyes. All proceeds from the sale of paintings will be managed by the Hope Foundation from VnExpress e-newspaper to support children with cancers, disabilities, or from disadvantaged backgrounds. The works were previously exhibited at the National Museum of Fine Art in Hanoi from November 18-22, attracting more than 1,000 visitors./. VNA …

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A shaman conducting new rice celebration at the family of Vuong Van Pho in Lung Vi hamlet, Na Khuong commune of Quang Binh district (Source: baohagiang) Hanoi (VNA) – Le Mung Com Moi (New Rice Celebration), a festival held in late eighth month and early ninth month of the Lunar year among ethnic minority groups in the northern province of Ha Giang, has been a unique cultural practice of local ethnic minority people to celebrate bumper crops. agricultural practice that reflects the spiritual life of local residents and their respect to rice, an important crop in their production. Ha Giang , which is home to 13 ethnic minority groups, including Dao, Tay, Nung, Co Lao and La Chi. Local ethnic minority groups have maintained their traditional practices, especially agricultural rituals. Celebration of Dao, Nung, La Chi people Nung ethnic group in Po Lo Commune. VNA …

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Da Nang calls for RoK’s investment in ICT A forum to promote investment in information and communications technology (ICT) in the central city of Da Nang from the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held virtually on November 30, bringing together representatives from over 200 enterprises and investors from the two countries. The event aims to introduce potential, advantages, preferential and investment support policies of Da Nang to RoK businesses and investors, especially in ICT, and high technology. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam said the RoK is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with over 9,000 valid projects worth over 71.5 billion USD, including nearly 500 investment projects in the ICT field with the presence of the world's leading technology corporations such as Samsung and LG. To welcome more investments from the RoK, the Vietnamese Government has been perfecting models, mechanisms and policies to create breakthrough …

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Vietnamese movie Cha cong con (Father and Son) has been selected to be screened in late December at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, which is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Poster of Vietnamese movie Cha cong con (Father and Son) The film has been adapted from a short story of the same name which was written by Luong Dinh Dung in 1995. The main character of the movie is a little boy named Ca who lives with his visually impaired father and has spent his life by the river. Ca’s entire world revolves around the river and everything associated with it. However, Ca dreams of touching the clouds and of visiting the fairyland described to him by his father. Tragically, the boy suffers from an incurable disease and cannot wait for the day his father has saved enough money to take him to the doctor. The film has won the Best Cinematography award at the 17th Milano International Film Festival, the Best Foreign Feature and Special Jury Award for …

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The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is expected to start talks on a friendly match between the Vietnamese national team and Liverpool as part of the English Premier League side’s summer tour this year. Even though negotiations have yet to begin, it is likely that Liverpool will come to Vietnam and play with the national squad during The Reds’ summer tour of 2019, VFF general secretary Le Hoai Anh confirmed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday. “As Liverpool will do their 2019 summer tour in Asia, VFF and its partners are contacting [the EPL club] to invite them to play in Vietnam,” Anh said. While VFF will lead the negotiations, all expenses to have Liverpool bring their players to Vietnam will be covered by businesses, according to the general secretary. “We have yet to start any direct talks yet but we stand an excellent chance,” Anh said. “If Liverpool accept the invitation, they may come to Vietnam somewhere in the third week of May,” Anh said, adding that the …

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