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The Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission vessel, is currently on a stopover in Ho Chi Minh City as part of its five-year global odyssey. The ship arrived at Khanh Hoi Port in District 4 on June 18 and is expected to stay in the southern Vietnamese metropolis until June 29. Ho Chi Minh City is the 73rd stopover of the vessel’s worldwide expedition and one of its last stops in Southeast Asia. The Energy Observer docks at Khanh Hoi Port in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Khoi / Tuoi Tre During its stay, the Energy Observer crew, in collaboration with the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, is set to present the ship's autonomous zero-emission system to several hundred visitors, decision-makers, and students. The Energy Observer is the first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy. Solar panels on the Energy Observer. Photo: Minh Khoi / Tuoi Tre Setting sail … [Read more...] about France’s zero-emission vessel makes stop in Ho Chi Minh City during worldwide voyage

"Hai's new destination is a humble club in a small city in France. It was Hai's decision to move here. The salary is not that high but his playing time is guaranteed. Hai is really happy with this choice because he will get to play regularly. It's a small club but Hai feels appreciated there," agent Nguyen Dac Van told VnExpress on Friday. Nguyen Quang Hai takes a photo in France in early June 2022. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Quang Hai Quang Hai, 25, is a contemporary star of Vietnamese football. National coach Park Hang-seo called him the best attacking midfielder in Vietnam. In six professional seasons with Hanoi FC, he played 126 matches, scored 35 goals and won every domestic title including V. League, National Cup, Super Cup and Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. Hai also played an important role in Vietnam winning second place at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, the 2018 AFF Cup title, SEA Games 30 and Vietnam's journey to the final round of the 2022 World Cup … [Read more...] about Superstar midfielder happy with new club in France

On Wednesday he will have a medical before becoming the first ever Vietnamese player to play in a professional league in France. Pau FC, established in 1920, finished 10th in Ligue 2, France’s second division, last season. They own the 4,031-capacity Nouste Campo stadium. The club’s president, Bernard Laporte-Fray, chose Hai because of his creative and clever style of play. He decided to give the Vietnamese player a two-year contract with an option of extending for another year, and has promised him time to adapt. Pau are also willing to release Hai if he plays well and receives offers from bigger clubs. Pau are renovating their squad this season and expect the signing of Hai and other new faces will help compete for promotion to the top-flight Ligue 1. Hai, 25, is also happy with his choice because he feels appreciated at the club and expects to play regularly. Vietnam’s coach Park Hang-seo has called him the best attacking midfielder in Vietnam. In six seasons with … [Read more...] about Star midfielder reveals his club in France

The Vietnamese female football players (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national women's football team on June 27 departed for France for a short training session right before entering the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, which is expected to take place in the Philippines in early July. Head coach Mai Duc Chung said he is satisfied with the training results of the whole team so far. A total of 25 players are heading for the training in France and the AFF tournament. The group is scheduled to move to the Philippines on July 2. The championship will run from July 4-17, with the participation of a record 11 teams. The Vietnamese footballers are set meet their opponents from Myanmar, Timor Leste, Laos and Cambodia in Group B. Vietnam are current champions after defeating Thailand in the finals of the AFF Cup 2019./. VNA … [Read more...] about National women’s football team leaves for training in France

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) He flew to France on June 27, and will have a medical check on June 29. If he passes it, his contract with the club will take effect and Hai will become the first Vietnamese player to play for a professional league in France. Established in 1920, Pau FC finished 10th in Ligue 2 in the last season. It owns the 4,031-seater Nouste Campo stadium. Bernard Laporte-Fray, president of the club, chose Hai because of his creative and clever style, the newspaper said. He decided to sign a two-year contract with the Vietnamese midfielder with an option of extending for another year. Pau FC is also willing to facilitate Hai to join bigger clubs if he plays well and receives offers from them. Hai started his career 16 years ago and has spent his entire career at Hanoi FC, from the youth to the senior team. He has played 126 matches and scored 35 goals for the club which negotiated with the midfielder for a contract extension but he … [Read more...] about Football star to join France’s Pau FC

Pierre, who preferred not to reveal his surname, has a Vietnamese father and a French mother. As a football agent, he had a working relationship with Nguyen Dac Van, who has been Hai's agent since late 2021. When he heard that Hai did not renew his contract with Hanoi FC to seek a new challenge in Europe, he reached out immediately. He flew from France to Belgium to meet with Van. It was also Pierre who took care of Hai's trip to Europe in early June to negotiate the contract with Pau FC. Pierre (L) and Nguyen Quang Hai with Hai's agent Nguyen Dac Van behind them during the midfielder's trip to Europe in June 2022. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Quang Hai After Hai turned down the offer from an Austrian club, Pierre presented him with five other options of which Pau FC were the best since Hai can regularly get time on the pitch there. Thanks to Pierre, Hai visited the club and met their officials. Four days after the meeting, Hai decided to sign up with them because … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-French agent plays vital role in midfielder’s move to France

Zarour said that on the basis of football skills, Quang Hai has what it takes to play for Pau FC. "It's obvious because Hai is good at football," he said. Hai is no stranger to Zarour. The two played against each other in V. League games from 2016 to 2019. Then, Zarour was playing for Khanh Hoa while Hai was still with Hanoi FC. Zarour started his career at Cannes in France's third division and moved to Dijon in Ligue 2 for the 2009-2010 season. Zarour was the mainstay of Dijon's promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2011-2012 season. Later, he moved to the lower divisions. After playing for Khanh Hoa, the 39-year-old midfielder returned to France to play in the semi-professional leagues. Zarour understands Quang Hai's challenges when playing in a new environment, with a different language, culture and football philosophy. "The biggest challenge for Quang Hai is not physical strength, technique or speed, but the ability to adapt to a new environment. He'll have to work hard, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam midfielder can do well in France: French-Algerian defender

The Vietnamese women’s team lost 0-7 to France at the Source Stadium in Orleans on Saturday morning (Vietnam time) in a friendly match, where the visitors were completely the underdogs. Vietnam got only one shot, which, however, was a vain attempt, after 90 minutes of play. The first half was tough for the Vietnamese women due to the clear difference in class. Despite their best efforts, goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh, center-back Chuong Thi Kieu, and their teammates could not stand the powerful attacks from the home team and conceded an early goal after only five minutes. Delphine Cascarino opened the scoring for France with a close-range finish into an empty net. As the hosts escalated pressure and threats, it was not until the 11th minute that Kadidiatou Diani raised the lead to 2-0 with a shot before the siege of three Vietnamese players. The goals then continuously came for France in the 16th, 22nd, and 33rd. The match score increased to 6-0 by the end of the first … [Read more...] about Vietnam lose 0-7 to France in women’s friendly

Co-presided over by Ambassador Thang and President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) Thibaut Giroux, the event aimed to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France. It also saw the presence of French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuel Pavillon Grosser and representatives from nearly 80 companies and investors from both sides. The Paris seminar aims to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Thang highlighted Vietnam as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in ASEAN, saying the Government of Vietnam has been persistently improving legal framework to attract French investors in the fields of mutual interest, particularly hi-tech industries and those promoting sustainability and environment protection. The diplomat described the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a landmark trade deal providing a stable and long-term framework for trade, economic and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation

The auction by Drouot in mid-June saw more than 150 pieces go under the hammer including cups, bowls, paintings, and other items collected by Nam Phuong. An inkwell used by King Khai Dinh (1916-1925) from An Dinh Palace in the central Hue Town received the second highest bid of EUR286,000. A pair of animal-shaped jade boxes with inlaid eyes were sold for EUR221,000. According to the auction house, they are from the 18th and 19th centuries. Two cups of blue enamel tea cups went under the hammer for EUR104,000. the auction house, the artifact dates back to the reign of King Thieu Tri (1840-1847). Six porcelain bowls decorated with blue dragon shapes. Two round porcelain bowls decorated with blue glaze and five-clawed dragons, clouds and classic motifs. The bottom has the word ‘Sun.’ Besides antiques, a number of artworks were also auctioned. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s last queen’s ceramics auctioned in France