Austrian embassy in islamabad

During the course of the season Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC finished first with 53 points, a huge 13 point lead over second place Pho Hien FC. In the final fixture of the season, Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC had to come through a home tie against Long An FC. The home side, led by head coach Pham Minh Duc, appeared determined going into the last game of the season. As the away side, Long An FC’s footballers appeared determined to secure a finish in the league’s top three. Long An FC started brightly with Anh Tu opening the scoring for the away team in the 40th minute. During the second half Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC brought on Xuan Tu. The substitute had the chance to equalize for the hosts but failed to convert his chance. Striker Tuan Hai (L) scored the host’s first goal to level the score line in the 86th minute. Two minutes later he added another to secure the win for Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC. The final score finished 2-1 in favour of Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC who lifted the championship … [Read more...] about Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC lift LS V-League 2-2019 trophy

 At the event Nguyen Phuong Nga, president of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), along with ambassadors and representatives from various foreign embassies in Vietnam, and leaders from Vietnamese ministries and agencies were among those in attendance at the event. In his address, the UAE Ambassador Obaid Saeed Bintaresh Al Dhaheri noted that at present the UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities, including Vietnamese citizens who co-exist side by side with other groups in peace and security. “This confirms that tolerance in the UAE is not just a word, but tolerance is a value we believe in and work for. It supports every aspect of our life and is a part of our policy. Therefore, we are proud that the UAE is one of the most diverse and successful countries in the world, as a result of our open and inclusive policies”, the diplomat said. UAE Ambassador Obaid Saeed Bintaresh Al Dhaheri  His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al … [Read more...] about UAE Embassy celebrates “Year of Tolerance”

Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on September 29 as part of her trip to the country. At the visit, the top legislator briefed on her activities in Laos so far, which included meetings with Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounhang Volachith and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, as well as a field trip to the construction site of the Lao National Assembly House – a gift of the Vietnamese Party, State and people to Laos. She also informed embassy staff on Vietnam’s socio-economic development and the NA’s preparations for its upcoming 8th session in October. Praising efforts of the embassy in fulfilling their missions tasked by the Party and State, Ngan said despite several difficulties, the embassy has made important contributions to boosting the Vietnam – Laos … [Read more...] about Top legislator visits Vietnamese Embassy in Laos

A corner of Bangkok, Thailand (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s GDP growth forecast for 2020 has been set at 2.5-3 percent by Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research) as compared to 2.8 percent growth seen this year. According to K-Research, the country needs additional stimulus to meet the upper edge of the estimated range. The 2020 economic outlook will likely suffer from external risk factors, particularly the US-China trade war and further dampening of exports. Amid this gloomy sentiment, the research house predicts Thailand's exports to contract 2 percent next year, said assistant managing director Nattaporn Triratanasirikul, adding fiscal policy should be the key instrument to support economic momentum while global uncertainties remain. Additional stimulus packages would help the economy to grow by 3 percent next year. Otherwise it would be below 3 percent. Otherwise, it would be below 3 percent, she said. Measures should be targeted towards … [Read more...] about K-Research predicts Thailand’s GDP growth at 2.5-3 percent in 2020

The bridge and approaching road to the Hai Van Road Tunnel 2 are mostly completed (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The 6.2-km Hai Van Tunnel 2 – the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, connecting the central province of Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang city, is very near completion after the final section was excavated. Nguyen Tan Dong, Vice Chairman of Deo Ca Joint Stock Company – the unit constructing the tunnel – said the project marked an important milestone in the national transport sector because it was the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, with construction completed by Vietnamese workers. “We are mobilising many teams to do three shifts all day and night to bring the project to completion as scheduled by the end of 2020,” Dong said. Construction of the approaching road, linking Lang Co town in Thua Thien-Hue province to the tunnel, was 95 percent finished, he said. For Hai Van Bridge, the contractor has already completed 23 of 26 girder bridges … [Read more...] about Hai Van Tunnel 2 nears completion