Vietnam played well to go 2-0 up in the first of the two-leg AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, but a lackluster performance in the second half allowed Malaysia to claw their way to parity. "My players played well and gave their best, that’s why we scored two goals. However, I feel disappointed that we conceded two goals, which led to a draw. We need better preparation for the second leg at home. The good thing is Vietnam got an advantage out of this draw," Park said at the post-match press conference Tuesday. Head coach Park Hang-seo gives instruction to the players in the away match against Malaysia on Tuesday. Photo by Duc Dong/VnExpress. Park noted that the two goals that Vietnam conceded from fouls in dangerous positions. "I don’t think conceding two goals is something too terrible, especially when we play at the opponent’s home. But we should not have committed the fouls in such dangerous positions. The team will have to watch the game again and do some serious … [Read more...] about AFF Cup final: Vietnam coach rues squandered opportunity
State President’s Ordinance on promulgation of nine laws announced
The Presidential Office organized a press conference on December 11 to announce the State President’s Ordinance on the promulgation of nine laws. The Presidential Office organized a press conference to announce the State President’s Ordinance on the promulgation of nine laws, Ha Noi, December 11, 2018 These nine laws include the Law on Anti-Corruption, Law on Protection of State Secrets, Law on Amnesty, Law on People's Public Security Forces, Law on Viet Nam Coast Guard, Law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of 37 laws related to planning, Law on Higher Education, Law on Cultivation and Law on Livestock. The Law on Anti-Corruption includes 10 chapters and 96 articles, defining preventing and detecting corruption as well as addressing corruption activities and violations to the regulations on prevention of corruption. The law will come into effect since July 1, 2019. The Law on Protection of State Secrets, consisting of five chapters and 28 … [Read more...] about State President’s Ordinance on promulgation of nine laws announced
Take a visit to Singapore’s Christmas Wonderland
Viet Nam News SINGAPORE — As the year-end approaches, the spirit of Christmas can be seen across cities in Asia with stores putting up decorations, streets illuminated with colourful lights, people shopping for presents and Christmas songs hanging in the air. But perhaps nowhere on the continent can the holiday spirit be felt as strongly as in Singapore. The people of the island-city have a special affection for Christmas, and the holiday has long been a cherished tradition among locals. It is at this time of the year that hundreds of thousands of people visit the Christmas Wonderland at Garden by the Bay. The iconic park, a harmony between nature and man-made structures, transforms into a majestic sight as night falls. Thousands of lights turn the park into an illuminating wonderland. It is truly a sight to behold as you walk through the park along a street decorated with a dozen massive sparkling Christmas trees. There is so much to do and explore once you are inside the … [Read more...] about Take a visit to Singapore’s Christmas Wonderland
Việt Nam held by Malaysia in first leg of AFF Cup
Vietnamese players celebrate Huy Hùng’s goal in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final in Malaysia. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Viet Nam News Football HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam blew a 2-0 lead in the first leg of their AFF Cup against Malaysia but will return home for the second leg on Saturday having left the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur with a 2-2 scoreline. Việt Nam had raced into the lead with two goals in the first 25 minutes. “Today, Việt Nam’s youngsters played good football and we were tough. The draw gives an advantage for the second leg in Hà Nội,” said captain Quế Ngọc Hải after the match. “I want the players to keep up their enthusiasm and desire to win in the second leg. On behalf of the Việt Nam team, I want to thank the Vietnamese fans very much. We promise to give them the result they deserve,” Hải added. With around 90,000 fans in the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam held by Malaysia in first leg of AFF Cup
Chills for the north and rainfall for the central region as another cold spell arrives
People in Hà Nội brace for the cold spell that will bring this winter’s lowest temperatures yet. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Another cold front arrived earlier on Tuesday, plunging the northern region into the coldest days so far this winter and bringing rainfall to central Việt Nam after disastrous downpours over the weekend. The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said that in the morning, the northeastern region could already feel the presence of the cold snap as temperatures dropped to 11-14 degree Celsius (9-11 in uplands areas) and wind speeds picked up. The northernmost province of Hà Giang is readying measures to protect its 293,000-strong cattle herd from the wintry temperatures, including consolidating livestock housing and ensuring there is enough grass and other dry food for the cattle. The cold spell, expected to last for three days, will reach other areas in the north and north-central … [Read more...] about Chills for the north and rainfall for the central region as another cold spell arrives