>>> Vietnam coach Park cautious ahead of semi-final clash with the Philippines >>> AFF Cup: Vietnam target positive result against the Philippines Nguyen Anh Duc vs Alvaro Silva As the oldest player in the squad consisting of 15 U-23 players, Nguyen Anh Duc has proved his leading role in the attack, contributing to send Vietnam into the semi-finals as Group A winners. Two goals to his name in three appearances in the tournament this year, along with six assists in 251 minutes of play, have revealed the clinical of the 33-year-old striker. His experiences in attending AFF Cup 2010 and 2014 is still very necessary for the young squad’s journey at this year’s tournament. The task of stopping the Vietnam’s attacker in the upcoming match will rely on the burly Philippines centre-back Alvaro Silva. In just two starts for the Azkals, the Spain-born defender has already made 11 clearances and five interceptions proving how crucial he is to the nation’s … [Read more...] about Philippines – Vietnam: Key battles to determine the clash
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Vietnam congratulates Philippines on Independence Day
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Singapore on April 27 on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 12 sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on the country’s 120th Independence Day (June 12). On this occasion, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh also extended a message of congratulations to Alan Peter Cayetano, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. Vietnam and the Philippines established diplomatic relations on July 12, 1976. In late 2015, the two countries signed an agreement to elevate bilateral ties to the level of strategic partnership. In recent years, Vietnam and the Philippines have witnessed progress in bilateral relations. Two-way trade surpassed 4 billion USD in 2017, an annual increase of 25 percent.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam congratulates Philippines on Independence Day
Vietnam’s navy fulfils tasks at Komodo exercise in Indonesia
Hospital Ship 561 officers participate in Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo activity (Source: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Hospital Ship 561 of the Vietnam People’s Navy returned to Cam Ranh military port of central Khanh Hoa province on May 16, concluding its trip to attend the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2018 (MNEK 2018) held on Lombok island in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara from May 5-9. During the event, the Vietnamese delegation participated in international fleet review, seminars and a community health programme. It also joined activities such as sport events, art performances and a cuisine contest. Vietnam’s participation in the MNEK 2018 showed the country’s responsibility and strengthened ties between the Vietnam People’s Navy with naval forces of Indonesia and other participating nations. The Komodo exercise was initiated in 2014, aiming to strengthen links among naval forces in humanitarian assistance and settlement of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s navy fulfils tasks at Komodo exercise in Indonesia
Vietnam wins contract to supply 130,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines
Vietnam has won a bid to supply 130,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines, announced the Philippines' National Food Authority (NFA). Vietnamese rice exports are positive with a range of recent winning bids Accordingly, out of a total of 250,000 tonnes of rice in the deal offered by the Philippines, Vietnam will supply 130,000 tonnes and the remaining 120,000 tonnes will be provided by Thai businesses. The NFA said that Vietnam will supply 50,000 tonnes of 15 pct broken rice to the Philippines at US$526.5 per tonne and 80,000 tonnes of 25 pct broken rice at US$517.5 per tonne. The shipment will arrive at the designated ports in the Philippines in three deadlines, not later than May 31 for the first package of 40,000 tonnes of 25 pct broken rice, June 15 for the remaining 40,000 tonnes of 25 pct broken rice and June 30 for the 50,000 tonnes of 15 pct broken rice. In addition, the NFA will also open a new bid for rice supply on May 22. Statistics from the Vietnamese Ministry of … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins contract to supply 130,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines
Philippines eyes joint exploration deal with China in troubled waters within months
The Philippines is looking to seal a pact with China within a few months to jointly explore for oil and gas in a part of the busy waterway of the South China Sea, which is claimed by both countries, a Philippine official said on Monday. In February, the two countries agreed to set up a special panel to work out how to jointly explore for offshore oil and gas in areas both sides claim, without needing to address the touchy issue of sovereignty. "We're trying to see if we can achieve an agreement, hopefully within the next couple of months," Jose Santiago Santa Romana, Philippine ambassador to the People's Republic of China, told a news conference held on China's island province of Hainan. There is political willingness to land a deal, but both parties could take as much time as needed to ensure the goals are met, Santa Romana said at the event, aired live on Facebook, adding that the Philippines aimed to boost its energy security. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea, a key trade … [Read more...] about Philippines eyes joint exploration deal with China in troubled waters within months