The Vietnamese football team lift the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final match in Hanoi on December 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese football team won applauds from international media after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in Hanoi on December 15. “An early goal by Nguyen Anh Duc proved decisive as Vietnam beat Malaysia 1-0 at My Dinh National Stadium on Saturday to lift the AFF Suzuki Cup for the second time,” the French news agency AFP reported. “Vietnam had the benefit of two away goals from the first leg and they made an excellent start in Hanoi, taking the lead when Nguyen Quang Hai's chip from the left found Anh Duc, whose left-footed volley was too powerful for goalkeeper Farizal Marlias to keep out of his net.” The US’s Associated Press (AP) also highlighted Vietnam’s early goal by striker … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s AFF Suzuki Cup triumph makes international headlines
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Vietnam’s CPTPP ratification dominates international headlines
Some 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes in the ratification of the CPTPP. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International media has placed its eyes on Vietnam after 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes in the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and relevant documents on November 12. France’s AFP news agency highlighted that Vietnam became the seventh country to ratify the trade pact, which is set to come into effect later this year, despite US President Donald Trump's pullout from a deal he decried as a “job killer”. “This is an important political decision, affirming our country’s active role in international integration”, AFP quoted Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau as saying. Another international news agency, UK-based Reuters, described Vietnam as one of the largest beneficiaries of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s CPTPP ratification dominates international headlines
‘Historic’ US aircraft carrier visit in Vietnam raises global headlines, and expectations
The arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in Vietnam for the first time since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 has captured worldwide attention. The USS Carl Vinson and two U.S. naval combat ships began a five-day visit to Da Nang on March 5, carrying 6,500 crew members who are set to take part in a series of military and cultural activities aimed at strengthening ties with the former foes at a time when Vietnam’s relationship with its giant neighbor China is becoming evermore complex. Global news outlets have saved numerous headlines for the diplomatic milestone. “Historic” was how the event has been described by Time, the BBC and the Telegraph, while CNBC called it a “landmark visit.” The USS Carl Vinson has anchored off the central city of Da Nang, where American combat troops first landed at the start of the Vietnam War, which, according to the BBC, makes it “a highly symbolic location”. CNN also said that the visit “is far from a … [Read more...] about ‘Historic’ US aircraft carrier visit in Vietnam raises global headlines, and expectations
Negative indicators sparking concerns Top News , News headlines from Vietnam and the world
“High budget overspending is expected to last during the coming years because the government continues to apply a loosened fiscal policy to support the economic growth” A soaring trade deficit and budget overspending will continue fuelling the country’s macroeconomic instability. Many National Assembly deputies said continued big trade deficit and budget overspending were the two direct major causes of macroeconomic instability in 2010 and during the following years. “The country’s macroeconomy is continuing to be unstable and is exposing more risks,” said National Assembly Economic Committee vice chairman Vu Viet Ngoan. The government reported that Vietnam’s total export and import turnovers were estimated to be $68 billion and $81.5 billion, respectively, in 2010. The trade deficit of $13.5 billion was estimated to be equivalent to 19 per cent of total export turnover. This came in line with the government’s goal to curb the trade … [Read more...] about Negative indicators sparking concerns Top News , News headlines from Vietnam and the world
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Ethnic spring festivals on show this month An annual festival that features the cultural colours of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through their New Year celebrations will take place at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi from February 15-17. During the event, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, visitors can take part in a wide range of cultural activities. They will include a rite to pray for peace, favourable weather and a good crop of the Lo Lo ethnic minority group in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and a festival to welcome the New Year of the Dao ethnic group in Hoanh Bo district of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. In addition, the New Year celebration of the Thai people and the gong festival of the Muong people in northern Hoa Binh province will also be presented at the event. The husband-catching festival of the Chu Ru people in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, and the rice planting … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 12/2