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Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+4 Vietnam got one back but it's game over Mohammed Maran scored an own goal from a header but that was too late as the referee blew the final whistle after this play. Vietnam exited the Asian Games men's football from the group stage. 90' 3-0 Saudi Arabia got the third goal with Zakaria Hawsawi's finish from the left flank. Four minutes will be added to the second half but it's basically over for Vietnam. 87' 2-0 for Saudi Arabia After a series of team play, the ball found Mohammed Maran, who chipped it over keeper Chuan to double the lead for Saudi Arabia. 84' Mohammed Maran had a great chance to double the lead for Saudi Arabia with his close-range finish but keeper Chuan made a another great save. 80' In the other game, Vietnam's direct competition for the … [Read more...] about Vietnam exit Asian Games football after 1-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia

Tokyo, the most populous city in the world with over 37 million people, has numerous interesting things worth experiencing and lining up to eat Vietnam’s pho in the morning is among the experiences worth a try there. While Italy is famous for pasta, Spain has paella, and ramen is known as a typical Japanese dish, pho is a national dish of Vietnam. Regardless of ages and homelands, it is sure that many Vietnamese people have considered eating pho a habit. The Vietnamese can eat pho at any time of the day. A bowl of rare beef pho with two eggs is preferred in the morning, while chicken pho with finely chopped spring onions is a top choice for lunch. For dinner, it is advised to try pho xao (stir-fried pho ) served with pickles. At night, after leaving drinking parties, Vietnamese people tend to drop in a pho restaurant to enjoy a bowl of pho with beef stew in a red wine sauce served with fried bread sticks. Broth is the soul of the noodle soup and gives … [Read more...] about Queuing up to eat ‘pho’ worth a try in Tokyo

For the first time, Vietnam's famous Dong Ho folk paintings are appreciated in a new language: ballet. The ballet titled "Dong Ho", inspired by the famous Vietnamese folk painting will be performed on the evening of March 22 and 23 at the Hanoi Opera House, according to Vietnam National Opera & Ballet. The poster of the Ballet "Dong Ho" The ballet will be directed and staged by overseas Vietnamese choreographer Nguyen Ngoc Anh. Dong Ho folk painting is considered a cultural icon of Vietnam. Through simple yet sophisticated images, the paintings depict the daily life of Vietnamese farmers and their wishes for a happy and prosperous life. In the ballet "Dong Ho", choreographer Anh will create and bless the Dong Ho painting line with a new soul, with each moving line, flexible and soft, elegant and noble in the movement of ballet dancers in the background of the song "The New Four Seasons" by renown musician Max Richter. Audiences will have the … [Read more...] about Dong Ho Ballet to debut in Hanoi this month

PM Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam, which suffered severe pains, sacrifices and losses from wars as well as blockage and embargo in the previous century, understands and cherishes the values of peace, cooperation and development, adding with the spirit of “putting aside the past, overcoming differences, upholding similarities and looking towards the future,” Vietnam has spared no efforts to develop relations with foreign countries. As the world is facing serious crises in terms of trust, multilateral cooperation, principles and resources, PM Pham Minh Chinh said that the world leaders should join hands to carry out five groups of measures with an inclusive and comprehensive approach. First, it is necessary to build sincerity, reinforce strategic trust and call upon countries to uphold responsibility as the basis of the efforts, he said, in which the world’s powers should play a very important role in intensifying trust, and spreading sincerity and sense of responsibility. Second, … [Read more...] about PM delivers speech at U.N. General Assembly’s General Debate

This conference serves as a significant platform for the Hanoi public to provide input on the city's planning direction. Hanoi plans to hold a conference in late September on the direction of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period as part of a broader initiative to ensure the timely completion of the planning process . A corner of Hanoi from above. Photo: Cong Hung/The Hanoi Times Le Ngoc Anh, director of the Hanoi Institute for Socio-Economic Development Studies (HISEDS), said that since last year, the municipal People's Committee has been overseeing the creation of an Orientation Outline for Capital Planning. This Orientation Outline underwent multiple rounds of feedback and refinement, culminating in its approval at the 12th Conference of the Party Executive Committee on April 27, 2023. To harness the expertise and creativity of experts, scholars, officials, party members, and educators to finalize the Orientation Outline, the Party … [Read more...] about Hanoi to hold capital planning conference in late September

Shin Dong-bin, chairman of Lotte Group attending the official openning ceremoney of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi After nearly two months of trial operations, on September 22, Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi officially held an opening ceremony, with chairman of Lotte Group (in South Korea) Shin Dong-bin attending. “With the total investment of $643 million, this is a key project of Lotte Group in Vietnam. Since the land was handed over in 2016, we have mobilised all the member companies and resources of the group to pour and develop the project,” said chairman Shin. He said that Lotte now had 19 companies operating in Vietnam since the first present in 1996. "We are committed to accompanying Vietnam in the next development," he said. Spanning 7.3 hectares, Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi mega complex includes a commercial centre, and three 23-store buildings for hotel, offices and serviced apartments. Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi is expected to become a new symbolic building of the … [Read more...] about High expectations for Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi complex

MobiFone plays an essential role in Vietnam’s information infrastructure Facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly changing digital landscape, MobiFone has emphasised enhancing service quality and customer-centricity. After 30 years in business, the company boasts nearly 100,000 BTS stations. Concurrently, MobiFone has seamlessly integrated 5G technology into its repertoire, spearheading commercial broadcasts and ensuring expansive 5G coverage in strategic locales with nearly 100 broadcasting stations. Ranked among the Top 100 most valuable telecom brands globally by Brand Finance 2023, MobiFone has shifted its focus from traditional telecommunications to emerging digital services. The company’s forward-thinking strategy is evident in its expansive digital ecosystem, offering solutions like mobiEdu for digital education, smart radio broadcasting, digital healthcare, digital finance through e-wallets, and MobiFone Money. These digital forays cater to Vietnamese … [Read more...] about MobiFone’s three decades of dedication

That is why InterContinental made a splash in the hospitality industry on September 15 when it announced its first valley resort project in Vietnam. InterContinental Thanh Xuan Valley Resort, which is set to become operational in 2027, is located at the heart of the Thanh Xuan Valley tourist urban area, north of Hanoi. The resort will be situated near Dai Lai Lake, less than a 60-minute drive from the downtown of Hanoi. It boasts easy access to the capital region, which is an important strategic position in industrial and commercial tourism development. The resort is nestled inside a 170-hectare complex that includes a high-end residential area, a park, a 10-kilometre trekking route, a zipline among the pine forest, a bustling downtown, and healthcare and education amenities. With convenient access to on-site amenities, InterContinental Thanh Xuan Valley Resort is qualified as a truly rare destination resort in the northern region. The unique rooms on trees at … [Read more...] about Factors that make Thanh Xuan Valley catch the eye of InterContinental