Vietnamese football players The team beat Iraq 5-3 in the penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw on January 20 in Changsu, China. Viet Nam, the only ASEAN country in the continental tournament’s last-four round, will next play Qatar on January 23. On behalf of the Government, PM Phuc sent the warmest congratulations to the team and its coach Park Hang-Seo. The leader said he expects they will continue their excellent performance, solidarity, and disciplines that have been proved in the semi-final match. At a press conference after the game, coach Park Hang-Seo said the victory is for all Vietnamese fans. He said the winning did not surprise him much as he always has faith in his team. He noted there is no concrete forecast of another miracle win but Vietnamese footballers are sure to do their best. On January 20 evening right after the match, streets in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, and other localities nationwide were crowded with thousands of football lovers celebrating the win together with the national flag. The victory was said to lift up faith in local fans./.
President Quang applauded the conference’s theme “AIPA and ASEAN: partnering for inclusive change” as indicating an important step forward for AIPA and ASEAN towards a brighter future for Southeast Asia and each member country. He added the Vietnamese National Assembly proactively participates in AIPA’s activities to help build an ASEAN Community toward sustainable development.He also displayed his belief in the success of the 38th AIPA General Assembly as a result of the thorough preparation of the Philippine parliament and close cooperation of participating delegations.... [read more]
(VOVworld) – Over the past 2,000 years, Vietnam’s Buddhism has always accompanied the Vietnamese people in national construction and defence. Thua Thien Hue celebrated Buddha’s 2,558th birthday (Photo: VNA) In a letter sent to Buddhist dignitaries and followers to mark Buddha’ 2,559th birthday, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Nguyen Thien Nhan said Vietnam’s Buddhist Shangha has united dignitaries and followers inside and outside the country and made great contribution to Vietnam’s construction and defense. Mr. Nhan expressed his hope that Vietnam’s Buddhist dignitaries and followers would continue to actively take part in patriotic emulation movements launched by the…... [read more]
VNGOVNet - On the occasion that Mr. Song Min Soon, Chief secretary for security policy at the Presidential Palace, was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea, Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Gia Khiêm sent on December 3 a congratulatory message to him. By Xuân Hồng Source: MFA... [read more]
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has cabled a message of sympathy to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung over a Vietnamese citizen hurt in a bomb attack in central Bangkok on August 17. Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramutvinai also extended his sympathy to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh over the incident. In their messages, the Thai leaders strongly condemned the blast, saying Thailand is promptly investigating the bombing. They asked the Vietnamese leaders to convey their sympathies to the victim’s family and affirmed that the Royal Thai Government will provide the most satisfactory aid for the victim.…... [read more]
>>> Vietnam book ticket to quarter finals for the first time Late Wednesday (17th, January), Vietnam U23 tied 0-0 with its strong rival Syria in their last Group D’s match. Their resolute and heroic defence helped them survive strong attacks from the Syrians. The goalless result is enough to earn the team four points after three games, ranking them second behind the table leading Republic of Korea, meaning a ticket for the final eight. Vietnam fought tooth and nail to tie 0-0 with Syria in their last Group D clash. (Credit: AFC) In his congratulatory letter, the PM said he…... [read more]
