Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+3 Game over Vietnam lost 0-4 to Iran and will have to play a crucial match against Saudi Arabia in the final game of group B. 90'+2 4-0 After consecutive corners from Iran, Aria Barzegar scored from a header to make it 4-0. 90' Keeper Van Chuan saved a great header from an Iran attacker. The game has three additional minutes. 87' Vietnam are still unable to break Iran's defense, as they are inferior in strength and pace. 80' Nguyen Dinh Bac tried his luck with a long-distance shot but caused no trouble for keeper Hosseini. 70' With a safe three-goal lead, Iran played slower but could still create dangerous chances. Meanwhile, Vietnam still struggled with their attacks. 69' Another substitution for Vietnam, with Nguyen … [Read more...] about Vietnam suffer 0-4 defeat against Iran in Asian Games football
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PM meets US Treasury Secretary, leaders of economic groups
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen . (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in New York on September 20 (local time) to discuss cooperation between Vietnam and the US in economy and finance, and to share views on other issues of shared concern. The meeting took place as part of the Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US for the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and bilateral activities in the country. Chinh affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a leading important partner, and stands ready to work together with the country to promote the bilateral relationship intensively, extensively, stably, and practically. Vietnam also regards cooperation in economy, finance, trade and investment as a priority of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, and highly valued substantive contributions by Yellen and the US Department of the … [Read more...] about PM meets US Treasury Secretary, leaders of economic groups
Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with global leaders in New York on September 20 afternoon (local time), on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly . Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York
Major US companies, including SpaceX, aim to expand investment in Vietnam
Some top international and U.S. firms such as SpaceX, the Coca-Cola Company, and Pacifico Energy are planning to expand their operations in Vietnam, heard the receptions hosted by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for these firms’ leaders in New York City on Wednesday (local time). During these receptions, part of the top Vietnamese official’s ongoing trip to the United States, PM Chinh underlined that Vietnam prioritizes science, technology, innovation, green, digital and circular economic, and research projects. He affirmed that the Vietnamese government always creates favorable conditions for international firms to do business in Vietnam effectively. Speaking at the meeting with the prime minister, Tim Hughes, senior vice president for global business and government affairs at SpaceX, a U.S. aerospace company, run by South African-American billionaire Elon Musk, said that the group highly values Vietnam’s potential for development. Hughes revealed that SpaceX aims … [Read more...] about Major US companies, including SpaceX, aim to expand investment in Vietnam