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by Paul Kennedy GREAT SCOT: Duncan Ferguson celebrates after winning his first match as Everton’s interim manager. AFP/VNA Photo   I had the pleasure of meeting Everton’s caretaker manager, Duncan Ferguson, on two separate occasions back in the 90s. I say a pleasure, but the first time our paths crossed wasn’t very pleasurable. I had just covered an Everton Premier League match and found myself stood next to (or rather towered over by) the imposing Scot in the reception area of Goodison Park, home of Everton FC. It was fairly common knowledge at the time that Big Dunc wasn’t very forthcoming when it came to giving interviews with the press, but, being the daring (and stupid) reporter I was at the time, I thought I would try my luck. “Mr Ferguson, great win today. Quick word about the game?” “%*&?!# *&%%$” was his reply, and I’m not writing that in Scottish. I wasn’t particularly offended, it … [Read more...] about Take a chance on Big Dunc

"Vietnam’s football teams were victorious in this SEA Games because we had excellent coaches, talented and determined players who aspired to win, and fans who supported the teams from every part of the country," he said at a dinner reception held in Hanoi for the victorious men’s and women’s teams. Vietnam’s U22 men’s football team beat Indonesia 3-0 Tuesday in the final, emulating their female counterparts who beat Thailand with an extra-time goal last Sunday. Both team showed their fighting spirit throughout the competition despite injuries and a tight match schedule with few rest days, the PM said. Phuc, an avid football fan who’s become a familiar presence when the national team plays at home, said the Vietnamese players should continue to advance football development in the country. He mentioned in particular the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship and the World Cup qualification matches. Hundreds of Vietnamese fans gathered at the Noi Bai International … [Read more...] about Striking gold: PM lauds players, coaches and fans

Việt Nam’s energy demand is forecast to increase by over 10 per cent a year between 2016 and 2020 and by 8 per cent in 2021-30. — Photo cafef.vn HCM CITY — As one of the most efficient power markets in Southeast Asia, Việt Nam has huge prospects, especially in renewable energy, experts have said. There is need for investment in Việt Nam in production, export capacities and upgrading of infrastructure, Phan Thế Anh, deputy general director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s southern affairs, said. The Government is looking for responsible and sustainable investment that not only secures the future of the country but is also sensitive to the environment, he told the first Electrify Vietnam Summit, which opened on March 28 in HCM City. The country has achieved almost 99 per cent electrification at a relatively low cost compared to its neighbouring countries, he said. The main drivers of energy consumption are industrial … [Read more...] about Việt Nam seeks investment in energy market