With a small advantage of a better goal difference, Viettel FC needs only a draw from this match to go ahead. However, at a press briefing held a day before the match, Viettel FC coach assistant Dang Thanh Phuong said that Viettel FC wanted to walk away as the winner. Though not being highly appreciated, Hougang United made a surprise while striker Pedro Bortoluzo scored the first goal after a penalty kick in the 15th minute. In the 41st minute, Viettel FC levelled the score thanks to the accurate kick from the penalty spot of striker Pedro Paulo. Two minutes later, Viettel FC received another penalty after a Hougang United let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area and striker Pedro Paulo did not miss his chance to score his second goals. The first half of the match ended in a tie after striker Pedro Bortoluzo of Hougang United had the second goals in the 45th minute plus 1. Viettel FC entered the second half with high determination. In the 55th minute, midfielder Nguyen … [Read more...] about Viettel FC enters AFC Cup 2022’s semi-final
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Experts advise people to get booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Illustrative photo At the seminar, experts said that although the global Covid-19 pandemic has been basically controlled so far, the epidemic situation is still very complicated and unpredictable. SARS-CoV-2 is still constantly changing with new sub-variants that are more contagious and difficult to identify; therefore, experts predicted an increase in severe cases as well as mortality. Omicron is a popular variant in the world today, but it is not the final variant yet. According to the experts’ assessment, it is still possible for a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 to appear, causing an increase in cases of severe symptoms or deaths, especially in vulnerable groups. In order to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines are still considered as one of the most effective and important strategic weapons to protect the health and lives of people and communities. In reality, over the past time, vaccines have proven to be effective in disease prevention in the country in particular and in … [Read more...] about Experts advise people to get booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Australian barista contest found the winner
The competition, part of the Taste of Australia event, was organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and supported by Vietnam’s Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC). It had two rounds – an online one held from May 12-June 4; and a final round held on June 25 in Ho Chi Minh City. All contestants registered for the online round submitted video clips with two cups with two different patterns from four subjects - Heart, Tulip, Rosetta and Swan. Sixteen submissions competed in the final round and the top three winners were chosen by a panel of judges featuring: Dang The Lan (Alumnus of Central Queensland University; Founder and Managing Director, The Lovely Cup O’ Coffee; 3rd Place Winner of the Southern Region Latte Art Championship in 2013 Australia); and Pham Minh Luan (Alumnus of RMIT Vietnam; Founder, Hyper Coffee). The three guest judges for the competition were: Rebecall Ball, Senior Commissioner of Austrade; MasterChef Ngo Thanh Hoa; and Art … [Read more...] about Australian barista contest found the winner
Vietnam issues new template passports for citizens from July 1
The new template passports aim to prevent the creation of fake passports. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) started issuing new template passports for Vietnamese citizens today [July 1], according to the Immigration Department of Vietnam. The move is aimed at implementing Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the MPS on passport specimens. Each page of the new passport will be printed with renowned Vietnamese scenery and cultural heritage, namely Ha Long Bay, Hung King Temple, Hue Imperial Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Nha Rong Habour, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and among others. This helps promote the image of Vietnam and uphold the country’s tradition, history, geography, and culture. The new passport is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent counterfeiting. Photo: VGP Moreover, the passport with the new template is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent passport forging. Vietnamese citizens can access public administration … [Read more...] about Vietnam issues new template passports for citizens from July 1
Hungarian media spotlight Vietnamese top legislator’s visit
The article on Hungary Today (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. The Hungary Today newspaper on June 28 ran a story entitled “House Speaker Kövér: Vietnam Is a Key Partner”, quoting the Hungarian top legislator as saying after his talks with NA Chairman Hue that Vietnam is Hungary ’s key partner in Southeast Asia. While agricultural exports to Vietnam surpass imports, Hungary has “much to do” in developing bilateral economic ties, Kövér said in a joint statement after the talks. Noting that Hue led a delegation of various experts, Kövér said the visit was “promising” regarding inter-governmental, scientific, and educational cooperation, the article reported. The article on the Vietnamese NA leader's visit on Budapester Zeitung (Photo: VNA) After the talks, the speakers signed … [Read more...] about Hungarian media spotlight Vietnamese top legislator’s visit
Ho Chi Minh City proposes construction of $6bn int’l transshipment port
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed the construction of a US$6 billion international transshipment port in outlying Can Gio District. The proposal was made by chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai in his document sent to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday. The investment into the port was originally suggested by MSC Group – the world's largest shipping group, Vietnam Maritime Corporation, and Saigon Port. The project is expected to have about 7.2 kilometers of wharves and cost approximately $6 billion. The port will be able to receive the world's largest container ship, which can carry 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers, while its capacity will be around 10-15 million TEUs. The implementation of the project will be divided into seven phases, with the developers hoping that the first phase will be initiated in 2024 and put into operation in 2027. The final phase is expected to be put to use in 2040. The existing Can … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City proposes construction of $6bn int’l transshipment port
Dominik Meichle appointed as Managing Director of Bosch Vietnam
Dominik Meichle, the youngest Managing Director of Bosch Vietnam since its establishment Dominik Meichle, 36, becomes the youngest managing director of Bosch Vietnam since its establishment. He has been with the Bosch Group for over 11 years and has undertaken various leadership roles. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director, he spent seven years in Japan, at last serving as part of the executive management for Bosch’s Two-Wheeler & Powersports division with global responsibility for marketing, business strategy, and product management. “Vietnam is not a new country to me as I have worked closely with its Two-Wheeler & Powersports team during the last years. It is great to be here in Vietnam, along with extended responsibility where I can continue to build on the strong network and foundation that Bosch has established in this country. Together with the team, I am targeting to expand the business with products and solutions which are invented for life,” said … [Read more...] about Dominik Meichle appointed as Managing Director of Bosch Vietnam
Three SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.5 cases detected in Hanoi
Through Bach Mai Hospital's recent gene sequencing results, three people in Hanoi are detected to be infected with the sub-variant BA.5 of Omicron At a today press conference about the economic and social situation of Vietnam's capital city informed by the Hanoi People's Committee, a representative of the Hanoi Department of Health said that although the number of new cases of Covid-19 daily is decreasing sharply Hanoi has recorded three cases caused by the BA.5 sub-strain of Omicron coronavirus variant. Talking to the press, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health Vu Cao Cuong said that currently, Hanoi recorded 180 Covid-19 cases a day, much lower than a few months ago. Now, the city has more than 1.6 million cases of Covid-19 including 292 foreigners. In particular, the recent gene sequencing results of Bach Mai Hospital have detected three people in Hanoi infected with the sub-variant BA.5 of Omicron, which can spread faster than other circulating variants such as … [Read more...] about Three SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.5 cases detected in Hanoi
People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1
People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1 At the entrance to Room PA08, early on, hundreds of people came to issue and change passports. Many people stood in long lines waiting for their turn. Because so many people came to the venues, the waiting room area had no seats, many people had to wait in long lines inside the check-in room. Even many people had to wait in the lobby, sitting on the sidewalk. Resident The in District 12 said that he brought his 19-year-old son here early in the morning to apply for a passport to work abroad. Due to overcrowding and not knowing how to do the procedures, they spent a lot of time registering on the National Public Service Portal. Similarly, Mr. Khoi in Phu Nhuan District said that from 7 am, he arrived at the passport office to change his expired passport; however, at arrival, he saw thousands of people standing in a long line from the entrance to the inside making him feel bored. Among thousands of people … [Read more...] about People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1
☕ Afternoon briefing on July 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 30. - Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. Read full story - Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country’s commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when attending the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1. United Nations Ocean Conference (Photo: VNA) Addressing the UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14): Conserve, sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu emphasised the need to fully and effectively implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - a comprehensive legal framework for all activities at sea and a … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on July 1