In the first two games played by the Vietnam U23 team in the Doha Cup, Vietnam lost 0-3 to Iraq and 0-4 to UAE. Darby believes that these two games did not say anything about Vietnam, because the opponents were much stronger. "First we need to look at the opponent and their quality," Darby said. "If Vietnam played against Laos or Singapore and won easily, would we say that they are a good team?" The U23 teams of Iraq and UAE competed in the Olympics before while Vietnam have not. Vietnam also stand lower on the FIFA rankings than these two teams. The poor result of U23 Vietnam attracted attention from the international media. Chinese news site Sohu wrote: "At least U23 China did better than Vietnam. The team scored a goal in the second game of Doha Cup last year and kept a bit of pride." However, Darby said Vietnamese fans should be patient with Troussier. "Troussier or any other coach deserves time and most of all support," Darby added. In the first two matches under … [Read more...] about Coach Troussier needs more time with Vietnam: football pundit
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Vietnam’s U23 footballers ready for last match at Doha Cup
U23 players of Vietnam in a training session (Source: Vietnam Football Federation) Hanoi (VNA) – Coach Philippe Troussier has encouraged the U23 team of Vietnam to show their best possible performance in the last match at Doha Cup 2023, against Kyrgyzstan, on early March 29 (Vietnam time). In the last training session ahead of the match, Troussier instructed his players to address the weaknesses revealed in the two previous games and gave them spiritual support. He admitted that the losses of 3-0 to Iraq and 4-0 to the UAE at the friendly tournament gave the team precious lessons during the preparation for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), slated for this May in Cambodia. The French coach said the players have been training hard to gear up for the 32nd SEA Games , adding that they performed well in the first half of the game against UAE, one of the six strongest teams in Asia, on early March 26 (Vietnam time). Such matches showed that Vietnam’s U23 … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s U23 footballers ready for last match at Doha Cup
Car industry remains flat
Do Tien Dung, chairman of the Board of Directors at Hang Xanh Motors Service JSC (Haxaco), said that the company counted $3.04 million in profit in Q1 last year. However, they are just trying to break even in Q1 due to a sharp fall in the demand, and the situation may spread until the end of Q2. Most car dealers saw a flat business in the year to date Consumers have been cautious due to very high borrowing costs. In addition, the quiet stock market and real estate market have badly affected people’s purchasing power. A source from Huyndai Thanh Cong reported that for the year to date, auto dealers have launched diverse incentives to attract buyers, yet demand for autos has dwindled amid surging borrowing cost and lowered incomes. Saigon General Service Corporation (Savico) commented that the threat of global economic recession, high inflation and shortage of chipsets and semiconductors would result in auto supply volatilities. Stagnant auto registration … [Read more...] about Car industry remains flat
New regulation in place to boost Vietnam’s real estate market
A cross-functional team will be set up to work on improving the prospects of the local real estate market. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a document on solving real estate market problems and improving its prospects. An affordable housing project in Dong Anh District's Thang Long Industrial Park. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The document, numbered 178/TTg-CN, aligns with Resolution 33/NQ-CP dated March 11, 2023, which provides solutions to develop a healthy, transparent, and sustainable real estate sector. Under the latest document, the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Treasury, the State Bank of Vietnam, and related agencies will set up a working group and work with developers to resolve existing problems and increase confidence in the property market. The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Construction to finalize the plan to build one million affordable houses for low-income buyers and workers in industrial parks in … [Read more...] about New regulation in place to boost Vietnam’s real estate market
Vietnam customs steps up fight against origin frauds in trade
In order to better combat trade fraud activities in the future, the Ministry of Finance is requesting related agencies to soon issue specific criteria for domestically-produced goods. Under Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s instruction in Directive No.824 on tightening state administration against trade frauds, the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) has been working on perfecting the legal framework and identifying offenses in trading activities. The Ministry of Finance is requesting related agencies to soon issue specific criteria for domestically-produced goods. Photo: Hoai Nam. In terms of legislation, the GDVC has issued specific instructions for provincial customs in dealing with act of trade and origin frauds, illegal transshipment as well as violations of intellectual property rights. Additionally, the GDVC has given priority to training customs staff to ensure greater efficiency in determining cases of frauds in trade. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam customs steps up fight against origin frauds in trade
SABECO affirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyle and empowers Vietnamese sports
This is the 3rd year in a row that SABECO and its Bia Saigon accompanied the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship. — Photo courtesy of SABECO Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (SABECO) and its Bia Saigon brand have continued to affirm the commitment to promoting an active lifestyle and physical training in the community. Through the Bia Saigon brand, SABECO was the diamond sponsor for the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship held on March 25-26 in the mountainous province of Lai Chau. This is the 3rd year in a row that the company has accompanied one of the professional, long-standing and large-scale tournaments in Viet Nam. The Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship is not only a sports activity aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle and spreading the sports spirit in the community, but also an useful playground for the national athletics team to prepare for the 32nd SEA Games. Speaking at the event, Venus Teoh Kim Wei, … [Read more...] about SABECO affirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyle and empowers Vietnamese sports
Golden tourism route links six destinations of Vietnam, China
The route, called “Two countries - Six destinations,” covers Kunming city and Honghe county of China’s Yunnan province, along with Lao Cai province, Hanoi, Hai Phong city, and Quang Ninh province of Vietnam. Introducing Honghe, Zhao Ruijun, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee of the county, said the launch of the route is part of the tourism and cultural cooperation between China and Vietnam, and that it will provide a good stepping stone for the two countries to bolster cross-border tourism ties on a larger scale. Hanoi, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Hai Phong view China as the leading source of international tourists. Meanwhile, Chinese travelers also prefer Vietnamese destinations, including the four localities in the new route and others with rich cultural identities. The Southeast Asian nation is also an ideal destination for the Chinese who love MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), culinary, and golf tourism, he noted. Director of the Hanoi … [Read more...] about Golden tourism route links six destinations of Vietnam, China
Dong Nai Husbandry Association asks for Vietnam central bank’s help amid financial woes
Financial distress facing local farmers, farming households, and husbandry firms has prompted the Dong Nai Animal Husbandry Association to ask the State Bank of Vietnam, or the central bank, for help to survive the hardship and further thrive. Chairman of the association Nguyen Tri Cong wrote to the central bank on Tuesday proposing extending principal payment deadlines and credit package validity, as well as lowering interest rates. According to Cong, Vietnam had 10 million farming households 10 years back, which went down to four million households three years ago. The number has reduced to a mere two million households recently. Meanwhile, the soaring prices of animal feed, the low market prices for pigs and chickens, and African swine fever outbreaks have shrunk farmers’ production. Apart from these challenges, domestic farming households and farms have come under pressure by fierce competition from foreign-invested firms with robust financial health. “Most firms, … [Read more...] about Dong Nai Husbandry Association asks for Vietnam central bank’s help amid financial woes
Powerledger and Viet Nam Electricity launch first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project
Nalin Wickramasingher, Powerledger's BD and Sales Executive and Le Thi Phuong Cam, EVNCPC's Deputy Director General announced the partnership. — Photo courtesy of Powerledger Australian energy trading technology company, Powerledger, on Tuesday announced it’s partnering with Viet Nam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to launch Viet Nam's first peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading project at the Australia-Viet Nam Forum on Energy Transition. The initial 6-month trial will see Powerledger’s technology used by so-called “prosumers” with rooftop solar in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces to sell electricity directly to consumers. “This project is a major step for Viet Nam. It will showcase how, with the right technology, issues of intermittency and grid congestion can be overcome whilst still growing renewables. Everyone on both sides of the partnership is looking forward to the results,” said Powerledger Chairman Dr Jemma Green. Viet Nam has become the world’s … [Read more...] about Powerledger and Viet Nam Electricity launch first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project