Vietchallenge season 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has received only one point from voters of the Best Footballer in Asia Award 2022, finishing 29th in the list of 31 rated players altogether. Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh plays for Binh Duong FC The results announced by Titan Sport of China show Tien Linh stayed in the same position alongside Japanese midfielder Akihiro Lenaga and Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais. 2022 is the second consecutive year that Tien Linh has been nominated for the Best Footballer in Asia Award. In 2021, the striker of the Binh Duong FC got two points, ranking 22nd alongside five other players. This year, he was highly appreciated by organizers for his impressive performance in the freshly concluded AFF Cup 2022. Together with Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda, the 26-year-old Vietnamese striker scored most goals at AFF Cup 2022. Elsewhere, Son Heung-min of the Republic of Korea won the title of the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 after … [Read more...] about Striker Tien Linh placed 29th at Asia’s Best Footballer Award 2022

Vietnam exported $656 million worth of goods to the neighboring country in 2022, up over 10%, mainly oil and gas, fertilizers, steel, machinery and accessories, and means of transport. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s imports were valued at over $1 billion, a year-on-year rise of 35%, with main items including wood and wood products, fertilizers, rubber and corn. In December alone, the two-way trade stood at $211 million, up 60% from the previous year. According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos, the two countries’ industry and trade sectors coordinated in organizing a range of trade promotion activities during the year, contributing to the rise of bilateral trade. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Laos trade increases 24% in 2022

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s GDP growth reaches 8.02% this year, a record high in the 2011-2022 period as the economy is recovering strongly, General Director of the General Statistics Office (GSO) Nguyen Thi Huong told a press conference in Hanoi on December 29. The agro-forestry-fishery sector expanded by 3.36%, contributing 5.11% to the total added value of the whole economy. The industry-construction sector grew by 7.78%, contributing 38.24% while the service industry rose by 9.99%, making a 56.55% contribution to the economy. About the economic structure 2022, the agro-forestry-fishery sector accounted for a proportion of 11.88%, industry and construction 38.26%, services 41.33% and product taxes, exclusive of product subsidies, 8.53%. With an annual growth of 7.18%, final consumption contributed to 49.32% of the general growth. Asset accumulation rose by 5.75%, contributing 22.59%, while trade in exports, imports and services adding … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s GDP expands by 8.02% in 2022

The figures, concerning the housing and property market, covered the total value of inventory held by developers Novaland, Vinhomes, DIC, Dat Xanh Group, Khang Dien, Phat Dat, and Nam Long, which touched $11.7 billion. Sitting atop the list was Novaland, whose inventory value had risen sharply from $3.77 billion in late 2020 to $5.84 billion by late 2022. This comes as Novaland increased their exposure to the development of mega resorts, such as Aqua City, NovaWorld Phan Thiet, and NovaWorld Ho Tram on a scale approximating several thousand hectares As much as 91 per cent of Novaland's inventory value, equal to $5.32 billion, comes from its available land and projects in the development pipeline. The remainder stems from properties that have finalised construction and are waiting to be handed over to purchasers. Vinhomes were reportedly holding $2.86 billion worth of inventory by Q4 last year, up 131 per cent compared to the previous year. The company’s inventory … [Read more...] about Spike in value of real estate inventory for Q4/2022

The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) and Hanoi Youth Association for Blood Donation on February 6 kicked off the Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival – the biggest annual blood donation campaign of the season. People join the Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival – the biggest annual blood donation campaign of the season staring on February 6. (Photo: VNA) The one-week event themed “Donating blood in spring, multiplying happiness” expects to receive about 8,000 blood units. Donors can visit one of the seven venues in Hanoi, including the institute, Agricultural General Hospital, No26 Luong Ngoc Quyen in Hoan Kiem district, No10, Hamlet 122, Lang Street in Dong Da district, No78 Ngueyn Truong To in Ba Dinh district and No132 Quan Nhan district in Thanh Xuan district and People's Committee headquarter of Trau Quy Town in Gia Lam district. NIHBT Director Nguyen Thanh Ha said that this year, thanks to the community's efforts, … [Read more...] about Biggest spring blood donation festival kicks off

The air quality index (AQI) in Vietnam’s biggest city during Tuesday morning stayed at an average level of 33, according to the Switzerland-based air quality monitoring facility, IQAir AirVisual. For the AirVisual's AQI, the higher index means worse air pollution. An index of 33 puts HCMC's air quality in the "good" range, which means the air quality is "satisfactory", and there is little or no risk from air pollution. By around noon, the index rose to "moderate" range, when sensitive people are recommended to avoid outdoor activity. AirVisual measured the average air quality level of the city at 49 on Monday, which was also in the "good" range. AirVisual measured the city's PM 2.5 concentration on Tuesday morning at 8µg/m³, which is 1.6 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value, and by noon at 13µg/m³. PM2.5 is defined as ambient airborne particulate that measures up to 2.5 microns in size, just a fraction of the width of a human hair. Their microscopic size allows … [Read more...] about HCMC enjoys good air quality Tuesday

Vietnam plans to welcome one million Korean arrivals this year. Jeju Air, South Korea’s biggest low-cost carrier, will resume services on the routes from Incheon to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from April 20, after three years of suspension due to Covid-19, according to Yonhap. South Korean and Vietnamese enterprises attend the 2022 Vietnam Tourism - Culture F estival in Seoul last October. Photo: Toquoc Until late 2019, the budget carrier operated eight routes to five cities, including Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. Last June, the company restored the connection from Incheon to Danang and Nha Trang, and from Busan to Danang. Jeju Air aims to turn around this year after posting net losses for three consecutive years through 2021 as eased virus restrictions unleash pent-up travel demand. Vietnam expected to receive one million Korean arrivals this year, hoping to make a breakthrough in tourism cooperation in the near future, … [Read more...] about Jeju Air to resume service to Vietnam from April 20

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8 to 10. Dung said the trip follows the mutual visits by the heads of the two states in 2022, reflecting the special mutual political trust and relations between the countries. Looking back upon achievements in bilateral relations, he said over the last 50 years, especially since the establishment of the strategic partnership 10 years ago, the two countries have enjoyed strong cooperation across the board, from politics, diplomacy, defense, and security to people-to-people exchange. Singapore currently ranks first among Southeast Asian investors and second among global ones in Vietnam. Among the large number of its projects in Vietnam, 11 Vietnam - Singapore industry parks (VSIPs) with total investment of over USD 11 billion nationwide are providing jobs for more than 300,000 people. During the coming trip, he noted, the two Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s visit reflects special ties between Vietnam, Singapore: ambassador

Tsai uploaded the video on Instagram, which shows her dancing to "See Tinh" with friends, in early May, and it was shared widely on social media and forums. Many of her fans downloaded the video as they love her dancing. Tsai's fanpage manager credits "See Tinh" in the caption for the video: "Jolin Tsai’s first show in the new year is a dance to Hoang Thuy Linh’s viral song on Douyin." Douyin is the Chinese version of TikTok. Tsai, 43, is the most successful singer in Taiwan. Dubbed the "Queen of C-Pop", she is considered one of the most influential artists in Chinese pop culture. She's also credited as a key figure in mainstream dance-pop music in China. The "See Tinh" fever is continuing to spread on Douyin and other video platforms in China. For its virality, the Chinese media called it a "superhit." Videos of people using and dancing to this tune have exceeded four billion views. Many people said they feel like this song is everywhere recently. The fans love "See Tinh" for … [Read more...] about Taiwanese pop star dances to Vietnamese viral hit

Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company's after-tax profits were up 90% from 2021 at VND1.050 trillion (US$44.49 million); Petrovietnam Transportation Corp's (PVTrans) was up 39% to VND1.16 trillion; and Vietnam Petroleum Transport's (Vipco) rose by 25 times to VND246 billion. Other logistics firms too reported excellent numbers. Gemadept’s after-tax profits surged by 60% to VND1.15 trillion, its second highest since 2000 when it first publicized financial statements. Vosco’s profits decreased by 0.4% to VND490 billion, but were still the second highest since it listed on the stock market. Vinalines said profits fell by 23% to VND2.5 trillion, but were still second only to 2021. According to data from Freightos, one of the world’s largest freight booking platforms, the cost of sending a container from Asia to the U.S. fell by more than 80% late last year. In the third quarter of 2021 it had been at a record $20,000 per 40-foot container. But thanks to the … [Read more...] about Big shipping firms report record profits