The Vietnam Football Federation is planning to invite European giants Liverpool to play in Hanoi this summer. Mohamed Salah and teammates are expected to arrive in Hanoi this summer. — Photo sports.ndtv.com "Liverpool have plans to tour Asia this summer, and Vietnam might be one of their destinations," VFF General Secretary Lê Hoài Anh told vietnamnet.vn. "The VFF will try (to invite them here) but their visit will rely on different issues. The VFF will have to seek sponsorship from our partners," said Anh. Local media reported that Liverpool would visit Thailand and China during the trip. If everything goes to plan, the match against Vietnam will be held in May at Mỹ Đình Stadium. The club, home to world-class players such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Xherdan Shaqiri, are flying high in the English Premier League. Vietnam welcomed Arsenal in 2013 and Manchester City in 2017. … [Read more...] about Liverpool are expected to visit Vietnam this summer
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Jailed PetroVietnam chief faces another criminal probe
Thang, 59, former board chairman of state-owned oil giant PetroVietnam (PVN), has been placed under criminal investigation for violations of the law that have had serious consequences. His suspected accomplice and former PVN deputy general director Tran Thi Binh, 61, will also be probed, and has been placed under house arrest. The probes into Thang and Binh are part of an expanded investigation into construction investment violations at the national oil giant's Phu Tho ethanol plant. Since last June, the investigation has already netted several former oil executives including Vu Thanh Ha, 56, former general director of PetroVietnam Biofuel, a PVN subsidiary. According to investigators, the Phu Tho plant is one of PVN's three projects to produce ethanol as material for making biofuel. With an investment of VND2.4 trillion ($103 million), the project broke ground in June 2009 on a 50 hectare (124 acres) plot. However, the project still remains incomplete as its contractor, PetroVietnam … [Read more...] about Jailed PetroVietnam chief faces another criminal probe
Red Sunday blood donation drive a success
People in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces have donated thousands of units of blood in the Red Sunday programme on January 20. Red Sunday blood donation The event was launched by Nghe An Province Red Cross Organisation, the provincial Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion and Tien Phong Newspaper. It was also held in other provinces and cities in the central region including Vinh City and attracting thousands of donors. Thousands of units of blood donated The local Red Cross organisation have knocked on every door to encourage local people for blood donation. Second Lieutenant Nguyen Duc Tai from the Fire Department in Vinh City donated 350ml of blood. "I hope I can help save other people. My co-workers also participated," he said. The organisers hope to get 1,500 units of blood in preparation for the surge in demand during Tet Holiday. Over 1,500 people in Ha Tinh Province also responded to the programme and donated over 386 units of blood. … [Read more...] about Red Sunday blood donation drive a success
PM hails Vietnam Asian Cup quarterfinal qualification
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised the national football team’s efforts to beat Jordan to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. At the match on Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, Jordan scored first but Vietnam equalised and dominated the second half, taking the game to extra time and penalties. Vietnam beat Jordan 4-2 in a penalty shootout, winning a ticket to the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup. Vietnam beat Jordan 4-2 in a penalty shootout, winning a ticket to the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Right after the match, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent his congratulations to the national squad through the Vietnamese government's website, hailing the players’ tremendous efforts. On this occasion, some units namely Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam Development Bank, the Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about PM hails Vietnam Asian Cup quarterfinal qualification
Australian Senate President starts visit to Vietnam
A high-ranking delegation of the Australian Senate led by President Scott Ryan arrived in Hanoi on January 20 evening, beginning an official visit to Vietnam over January 20-25. The visit is made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1973, Vietnam and Australia have built strong and substantial ties on the basis of mutual respect and interest. Both nations upgraded their bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership in March 2018 during Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Australia. … [Read more...] about Australian Senate President starts visit to Vietnam