Viet Nam News NGHỆ AN - Residents in mountainous districts of central Nghệ An Province are witnessing the rampant construction of hydropower plants, which have had a negative impact on their daily life and production. The province is home to 32 hydropower plant projects with total capacity of 1,324 MW. Some plants are operational already, while others are still on paper and awaiting permission. Of the 32 hydropower plants, 11 are in mountainous Quế Phong District, eight are in Kỳ Sơn District and six are located in Tương Dương District. Three hydropower plants are operating within a 1km radius from the Nậm Mộ River in Kỳ Sơn District. There are plans to develop another hydropower plant project close to the river. Kha Văn Ót, vice chairman of Tương Dương District People's Committee, said the construction of the Bản Vẽ Hydropower Plant with capacity of 320MW had displaced almost 3,000 families. Residential areas in six communes and nearly 5,500ha of production land had been … [Read more...]
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V.League set for spectacular finale
Viet Nam News With the four teams all within three points the title may be decided by tiebreaker. If two teams finish with equal points head-to-head results is the first tiebreaker, followed by goal difference. Hà Nội T&T will host FLC Thanh Hóa in fifth, while Hải Phòng are at home to Sông Lam Nghệ An (SLNA) who rank seventh. If Hải Phòng beat SLNA and Hà Nội T&T fail to beat Thanh Hóa, Hải Phòng will make history by winning the title for the first time in their history. Hải Phòng's spirits will be bolstered by the news that SLNA won't have three key players available for the fixture. "Phi Sơn and Sỹ Sâm can't play due to getting three yellow cards each, while Quế Ngọc Hải hasn't recovered from injury," SLNA's coach Ngô Quang Trường said. SLNA can't win the title but are determined to spoil Hải Phòng's party. "SLNA are not Hải Phòng's rival but we will exert ourselves to win. We always ask our players to compete for the fans' love, honour and our sponsors. The result will also … [Read more...]
Flood hits Nghe An, leaving seven missing
Flood ravaging the central province of Nghe An have left seven people missing. The deadly floods, triggered by heavy rains were the result of Storm Rai. Houses in Quy Chau District were submerged and local roads damaged. Up to 39 communes of the district were isolated as of September 14. According to Nguyen Thanh Hoai, Vice Chairman of Quy Chau District People’s Committee, by 9 pm on September 14, seven local people in Tan 1 Village, Chau Hoi Commune were still missing due to the flood, including five from one family. The seven people were suspected to have been swept away on the way home after finishing their farm work. On the same day, people in Chau Hoi Commune also found two unidentified dead bodies floating on a local river after the water subsided. The bodies have undergone an autopsy. The heavy rains were also blamed for a dam break at the Song Bung 2 hydropower plant in Quang Nam Province which swept away two workers. According to the Central Committee for Flood … [Read more...]
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/8
Medicine, healthcare services see strongest price hike in August Medicine and healthcare services prices this August post the sharpest monthly hike, 6.18 percent, compared to five other goods and services categories that share the same upward trend, said the General Statistics Office (GSO) on August 24. The five other categories with rising price are education (up 0.47 percent); garment, hats and footwear (0.14 percent); beverage and cigarette (0.05 percent); household appliances and goods (0.05 percent); and other goods and services (0.11 percent). Meanwhile, consumers spent lesser money on traffic (down 1.97 percent); food and catering services (0.14 percent); culture, entertainment and tourism (0.12 percent); postal services and communications (0.03 percent); and housing and construction materials (0.02 percent). As a result, consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 0.1 percent from July, 2.57 percent from the same period last year and 2.58 percent from last December. The … [Read more...]
Social News 12/8
Mekong Delta to accelerate transport infrastructure development The Steering Committee for the Southwestern Region and the Ministry of Transport agreed to submit to the government the transport development plan for the region until 2020 with a vision to 2030. Under the plan, the region will have 83 new projects with an investment of 125.3 trillion VND (5.6 billion USD); of which, there are 45 road projects with a combined capital of 90.3 billion VND (4 billion USD). The plan also envisions four projects in aviation worth some 5.2 trillion VND (232 million USD), 22 others in maritime transport with an estimated investment of 18 trillion VND (807 million USD) and 14 in inland waterway valued at 11,8 trillion VND (530 million USD). The committee said besides completing projects under implementation, priority will be given to key projects to boost linkage in the region. According to Tran Huu Hiep, a permanent member of the committee, despite having a dense network of rivers and … [Read more...]
Nghe An Fujian cypress forest ravaged by illegal loggers
A large amount of Fujian cypress trees in a forest in the central province of Nghe An have been illegally logged, but the local authorities surprisingly claim not to know anything about the case. Illegal loggers have cut down dozens of Fujian cypress trees in Hanh Dich Commune, part of the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Que Phong District. The problem has become more serious in the area adjacent to Laos. With the support of a local resident, reporters from the VietnamNet online newspaper investigated the site early August and heard sawmills in use and trees falling. On the mountain top there are obvious signs of Fujian cypress trees having been cut down. Big trees were divided into pieces for being transported easily. Cans of petrol used for the saws were also found besides the pieces of timber. Most of the Fujian cypress trees in this forest have been logged. According to local residents, the illegal loggers are people who live near the forest. They receive orders from traders at … [Read more...]
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/8
Vinh Phuc pitches for UK investments The northern province of Vinh Phuc pitched its potential, strength and projects in need of investments at a recent seminar in London. Addressing the event, held with the coordination of the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, Chairman of the Vinh Phuc People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tri underlined the province’s advantages including favourable geographical conditions, an abundant workforce and good infrastructure. He reported that as of the end of June 2016, Vinh Phuc was hosting 221 foreign-invested projects, including successful ones run by Toyota and Honda of Japan, Piaggio of Italy, and Partron Vina, Heasung Vina, Jahwa and Sindoh of the Republic of Korea (RoK). Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao described Vinh Phuc as a bright spot in terms of economic development in Vietnam. He pledged that the embassy will assist UK businesses in studying opportunities in Vietnam in general and in Vinh Phuc Province in particular. Paul Smith from the UK’s Harvey Nash Group, … [Read more...]
Social News 18/7
ADB helps Ha Giang develop infrastructure for development The Asia Development Bank (ADB) will provide technical assistance for the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang to implement a basic infrastructure project for comprehensive development. During a working session with officials from the provincial People’s Committee on July 15, Lindsay Saunders, head of the ADB’s consultation and technical assistance group, spoke highly of Ha Giang’s potential, advantages and policies to call on investment, saying that these will help create momentum for the locality’s economic growth. He stressed the need for the local authorities to pay more attention to implementing recommendations of the group in order to complete the project’s documents soon and submit them to the ADB for approval. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son presented the locality’s socio-economic achievements in recent years, and highlighted great contributions of the ADB to Ha Giang’s development. … [Read more...]
First leg ends for V.League’s star team
Nguyễn Thành Lương represents Hà Nội T&T in V.League's team. - Photo webthethao.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - The first leg of the V.League has ended, as the most valuable players have been selected to join the team of stars. So it was no surprise that Hải Phòng, who is leading the tournament, has three players on the list. Goalkeeper Đinh Xuân Việt, who is renowned for his excellent shot-stopping and for being a vocal organiser of the defence, which kept Hải Phòng from suffering only eight goals after 13 matches. At present, Lê Văn Phú is said to be the best defender in V.League. The naturalized player is also a secret weapon when taking part in attacks. Anthony Stevens is one of four midfielders who were selected for this team. The Jamaican is skilled and has good speed, which helps him in both defence and attacks. He is also one of the three best scorers in V.League's … [Read more...]
Hai Phong FC goes solo in V-League 2016 ranking
VietNamNet Bridge - Hai Phong extended their lead over other teams in the V.League following their 1-0 win over FLC Thanh Hoa yesterday, May 22. After their ninth win, they are now securely holding the top position with 28 points, nine more than runner-up Becamex Binh Duong, who just scored a 1-1 draw with Sai Gon FC. FLC Thanh Hoa's loss meant they became the third-place team, with as many points as Becamex Binh Duong. Local top scorer of 2015, Le Van Thang, scored the only goal for the leading Hai Phong just five minutes before the interval at Thanh Hoa Stadium. His goal ended FLC Thanh Hoa's hope of enjoying a bonus of VND1 billion for a win that the team's managers hung prior to the match. Defending champions Becamex Binh Duong, despite their home ground advantage, failed to make use of playing before their fans. Sai Gon's Trịnh Duy Long opened the score 15 minutes after the break with a straight shoot. The host then equalized the score when captain Nguyen Anh Duc's … [Read more...]
More mountainous localities complete early elections
Voters in several mountainous communes of the central province of Quang Binh on May 20 went to the polls to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for 2016-2021, two days ahead of the nationwide election date. The early election was held in Tan Trach and Thuong Trach communes in Bo Trach district and Truong Son commune in Quang Ninh district. Phan Van Gon, Secretary of the Bo Trach district Party Committee, said the voting took place in a happy atmosphere and in line with the law. It was completed at 7.30am in Tan Trach and at about 9.30am in Thuong Trach. Despite the infavourable terrain, all voters in Truong Son commune still reached polling stations to vote for competent and virtuous deputies. Ho Truoc, a village patriarch of P Loang hamlet, Truong Son commune, said he was excited to cast his ballot, fulfilling his rights and obligations as a Vietnamese citizen. "Aware of the sacred rights and obligations reflected in each ballot, I … [Read more...]
Viet Nam heads to the polls
Nearly 70 million Vietnamese are eligible to vote in the elections on Sunday, according to the National Election Council (NEC) yesterday. Voters have received their voter cards proving their eligibility to vote at nearly 91,500 election sites across the country, the NEC told reporters in a press briefing yesterday afternoon. Election campaigns run by National Assembly and People's Council candidates are allowed to carry on until 7am today - 24 hours before the official voting time. Candidates have been holding meetings since May 2 with more than 69 million citizens nationwide, accounting for about 76 per cent of the total population. May 22 Election Day will also mark the first time people in custody have been able to vote thanks to a change of law last year. Nguyễn Ngọc Bằng, head of the Police General Department of Criminal Verdict Execution and Judicial Assistance, said that the 2015 Law on Election of Deputies to National Assembly and People's Councils paved the way for more … [Read more...]
24 players chosen for VN national football squad
VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Nguyen Huu Thang of Viet Nam’s national team selected 24 players yesterday (May 18) for the upcoming friendly match with Syria on May 31 and a four-sided tournament in Myanmar June 3-6. Among players named on the list, Thang convened three players of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) who are playing for foreign teams, namely midfielders Nguyen Tuan Anh (Japan’s Yokohama FC) and Luong Xuan Truong (South Korea’s Incheon United FC), as well as striker Nguyen Cong Phuong (Mito Holly Hock FC of Japan). According to Tran Quoc Tuan, vice chairman of the Viet Nam Football Federation, all clubs of the three aforementioned players have agreed to let them return to Viet Nam to wear the national jersey for these events. Although HAGL ranked 11th out of 14 teams in the national premier league, the team contributed two more players to the list with Vu Van Thanh and Nguyen Van Toan. Thang also called upon veterans who are familiar to Vietnamese fans, … [Read more...]
Unlicensed hydropower plant being built in mountainous area
VietNamNet Bridge - Another unlicensed hydropower work is under construction, reporters have found. A man, who introduced himself as the commander of the site – Hoang Tien Dung – told reporters that the Dong Van hydropower work was scheduled to open in June 2016. However, by the time when reporters arrived in the site, a lot of construction items had arisen: houses had been built, a concrete wall with the height of 13.6 meters had been built and thousands of rocks and soil had been exploited. The roads serving the construction were also ready. Dung said the construction items are just supporting works which need to be prepared before the official construction start, slated for June 2016. By the time when reporters arrived in the site, a lot of construction items had arisen: houses had been built, a concrete wall with the height of 13.6 meters had been built and thousands of rocks and soil had been exploited. The roads serving the construction were also ready. What … [Read more...]
Social News 3/5
Red Cross activities integrated into climate change response More than 15,000 households in 14 cities and provinces who announced natural disaster status, have received initial support from the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC). Vice President of the VRC Central Committee Tran Thi Hong An told an April 27-28 event, that by April 24, 2016, the organisation had mobilised over 25 billion VND (1.1 million USD) donated by people from all walks of life to aid natural disaster victims. The conference, jointly held by the VRC, the German Red Cross (GRC) and the VRC's chapter in Quang Binh province, aims to assess the risks and impacts of climate change and how red cross activities can work in response to climate change. As part of the GRC-funded "Community-based disaster risk management" project, the event is due to create an opportunity for the VRC, and relevant agencies, to promote the integration of climate change adaptation into the management of risks and disasters in Vietnam. It is … [Read more...]
Gia Lai, Nghe An end V.League goalless
VietNamNet Bridge – Hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai tied 10-man Song Lam Nghe An in a goalless match during the V.League’s round seven yesterday in the Central Highlands city of Pleiku. Que Ngoc Hai of Song Lam Nghe An, who has returned to football following his being banned for six-months because of his violent tackle to SHB Da Nang last season, and after he received two yellow cards due to his penalties against Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s players. Hai will be again absent from the league for two matches. Thousands of fans came to fill the 12,000-seat stadium, but did not witness any goals, although many chances were created by both sides. Tran Phi Son, Odat Onoriode Marshal and Ouattara Baba S. Affoloh of the visiting side tested goalkeeper To Vinh Loi’s skills, while Vu Van Thanh, Le Duc Luong and Nguyen Van Toan of the hosts missed their opportunities. The draw gave each team one point and maintained them in the middle of the ranking. Next week, Hoang Anh Gia Lai … [Read more...]
Hai Phong target V. League record
VietNamNet Bridge – Victory over Quang Ninh Coal this weekend on home turf will help Hai Phong level the record of seven consecutive wins that Hoang Anh Gia Lai set up in 2004. Hai Phong are not considered a candidate for the cup this season but they have had a phenomenon run with six wins and 18 points to stand on top of the table. Their keys are their forwards with their sharp scoring skills. "I asked my players to counter-attack in all previous matches but my foreign strikers worked perfectly," Hoang said about the secret that ensured his team’s triumph. Errol Stevens and Andre Fagan scored eight goals and assisted four times in Hai Phong’s 14 winning goals. They are the best duo in the V. League at present. The defenders are not as good as their teammates in the front line, but Van Phu, Anh Hung, and Van Nhien and goalkeeper Dinh Xuan Viet are a strong shield against any attack. Viet suffered only two goal losses after six rounds, the best performance … [Read more...]
Five highlights of V-League 2016 Round 4
>>> Hai Phong exclusive atop V-League standings 1. Hai Phong fly high with solid defence In addition to having the most effective offensive line (netting nine goals after four rounds), Hai Phong possesses the firmest defensive wall in the 2016 V-League as they kept a clean sheet throughout the past four rounds of play. The port city team is the only team to maintain a winning streak since the beginning of the season. 2. European strikers shine brightly Not many European players can impress in the 16-year history of the V-League. However, things seem to be changing positively as a number of newcomers from the “old continent” blasted their own goals in the fourth round last weekend, including Ivan Firer (Slovenia), Dyachenko (Russia) and Marko Simic (Croatia). 3. National team members impress The fourth round saw shining performances by the players recently called up to the national football team by coach Nguyen Huu Thang. Ngo Hoang Thinh (FLC Thanh Hoa) and Vu … [Read more...]
V-League: Da Nang overcome leaders Hoang Anh
VietNamNet Bridge – SHB Da Nang came from behind to beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 in the second match of the V.League yesterday (Feb 28) in Pleiku City. Gaston Merlo scored twice after Nguyen Van Toan opened the scoring. Toan connected with a corner in the head penalty area and his strong header went straight to the net at the 75th minutes. Merlo levelled the score with a header from a right wing free kick to beat goalkeeper Pham Van Tien. He followed it up with an second header in the closing minutes. Hoang Thanh Tung missed a chance to push Hoang Anh Gia Lai ahead when he shot wide while one-on-one with keeper Le Van Hung. Hoang Anh Gia Lai drop from the top to fourth position after their defeat and suffered an additional loss with midfielder Duong Van Pho breaking a rib. SHB Da Nang had their first win and are at the third position. Hai Phong pocketed their second victory yesterday beating Long An 5-0 at home at Lach Tray Stadium. Pham Van Thang scored a double for his … [Read more...]