World number 30 Vekic took full advantage of the 42 unforced errors committed by the Czech top seed and defending champion to prevail in 83 minutes. * Barcelona's stand-in goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has been ruled out for six weeks with a torn calf muscle, the club said in a statement on Friday, and will miss both legs of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid. * Borussia Dortmund have exercised their option to sign on-loan striker Paco Alcacer permanently from Barcelona for a fee totalling 28 million euros, the La Liga leaders said in a statement on Friday. * Manchester United confirmed the departure of midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng on Friday, marking the end of the Belgium international's chequered career at the Premier League team. * Women's tennis organisers announced changes to their calendar for 2019 on Friday, with a new Premier event in Zhengzhou, China marking the start of the Asian swing. The WTA said the Zhengzhou … [Read more...] about Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarter-finals
January 2018 calendar
HCMC set to open “flower street” for Lunar New Year
The Hanoitimes - Saigonese will have a chance to enjoy many kinds of activities in Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival from February 2 to 8, 2019. The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved a plan for open Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival to serve the people from December 28 of the lunar calendar to the fourth day of Lunar New Year, which falls on February 2 to 8, 2019. Nguyen Hue Flower Street. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn The opening ceremony of the 2018 Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival is scheduled to take place on the evening of Saturday February 2, 2019. Accordingly, cars' circulation on Nguyen Hue street (near Ton Duc Thang road) direction will be halted for the installation of Nguyen Hue Flower Street from 7 am January 18 to 6 pm February 2. In addition, vehicles of all kinds, including motorbikes, are banned during the opening time of the flower street from 5:00 to 10:00 pm on February 2 for the opening ceremony. The Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival will … [Read more...] about HCMC set to open “flower street” for Lunar New Year
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 28/8
Conference seeks ways for investment promotion in Quang Binh An investment promotion conference in the central province of Quang Binh was convened on August 28, focusing on presentations of the province’s potential and investment opportunities. Present at the conference were Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and more than 800 delegates from among the leaders of ministries and departments, along with representatives of embassies, Lao provinces, commercial banks, associations, international organizations and businesses. Participating domestic and foreign organizations and businesses, through the conference, discussed investment and trade opportunities with local authorities. The event is expected to serve as a platform for the handing over of investment registration certificates and cooperation deals to 66 projects with a combined registered capital of US$7.34 billion. Earlier, the provincial People’s Committee held a series of sideline activities, including investment … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 28/8
Excavation to be conducted at historic pagoda
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Archeological excavations will be carried out at Ngọa Vân Pagoda, the national historical complex in northern coastalQuảng Ninh Province. The plan, approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST), will be implemented in six months from August 25, 2018 to February 25, 2019 on an area of 900sq.m a report from the ministry said yesterday. University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Hà Nội National University in collaboration with Quảng Ninh Province’s Museum are assigned to manage the excavation, which will be implemented on three archeological sites of Cửa Phủ, Đô Kiệu and Thông Đàn, all of which are part of the Ngọa Vân Pagoda complex, according to the MoCST. Ngọa Vân Pagoda - one of 14 historical relic sites of The Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) - was approved by the Government as a special … [Read more...] about Excavation to be conducted at historic pagoda
Where to relax this weekend
Traveler's Guide Where to relax this weekend Hoang Phong Thursday, Oct 5, 2017,18:07 (GMT+7) Where to relax this weekendHoang Phong Visitors browse for books on Nguyen Van Binh book street in downtown HCMC - PHOTO: HOANG PHONG Those longing for a place to find some relaxing moments during the weekend break can take a look at some following destinations in HCMC where there are scores of eatery, shopping and entertainment services. Hoa Lu Stadium, 2 Dinh Tien Hoang Street in District 1 Those curious about the diverse culinary cultures of the five continents are recommended to take a sightseeing tour to Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in HCMC’s District 1 to participate in the Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 on two weekend days, October 7-8. The event will feature more than 300 food stalls of nearly 170 domestic and foreign enterprises at a … [Read more...] about Where to relax this weekend