Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith gives a speech at the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) in Hà Nội during his official visit to Việt Nam, which concluded on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith on Tuesday spoke with officials, lecturers and students of the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) that has helped to train many Party leaders of Laos. Those who had undergone training at the academy had become valuable assets for the cause of national defence, construction…
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Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam directed relevant ministries and sectors to promptly reduce difficulties for businesses operating in the tourism sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. VNA/VNS photo Phạm Kiên HÀ NỘI — On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam directed ministries and sectors to promptly reduce difficulties for tourism businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, the Government has issued many policies to support businesses to overcome difficulties and maintain operations such as reducing VAT, excise tax and land rent, as well as extending tax payment deadlines. Despite the support policies, as one of the…
Kylian Mbappe holds his head in his hands after his decisive penalty miss against Switzerland. AFP/VNA Photo Peter Cowan Football, it turns out, is still played on grass rather than paper. That may be news to the Didier Deschamps’ France, who were knocked out of Euro 2020 yesterday by Switzerland on penalties after a pulsating 120 minutes of play ended in a 3-3 draw. While Switzerland are by no means international minnows, pundits worldwide had tipped the French to progress from the last-16 tie with relative ease due to their status as a…
Hóc Môn wholesale market before its temporary closure. — Photo laodong.vn HCM CITY — Goods from other cities and provinces that were to be sold at the Hóc Môn District agricultural products wholesale market in HCM City that will be shut for a week since yesterday due to COVID-19 outbreak will now be diverted to Bình Điền and Thủ Đức wholesale markets, according to the city Department of Industry and Trade. Nineteen cases were detected in the Hóc Môn market and more related to it were found in other localities, and as a result…
The Vietnamese national women’s football team celebrate winning the 30th SEA Games 2019. They may not have the opportunity to attend the 31st SEA Games this year. — Photo vietnamnet.vn HÀ NỘI — The 31st SEA Games hosted by Việt Nam later this year is likely to be postponed until April or May 2022. Discussions about the sporting event were held during an online meeting of the Southeast Asian Sports Federation (SEAGF). Attending the SEAGF meeting were 25 representatives from 11 national Olympics committees. The Vietnamese delegation attended the conference with three members including Trần Đức Phấn, deputy director of National Sports Administration, Hoàng…
Yann Sommer saves Kylian Mbappe’s penalty to send Switzerland through to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals at the expense of France. AFP/VNA photo BUCHAREST Switzerland defeated world champions France 5-4 on penalties in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday as Kylian Mbappe missed the decisive spot-kick in the shootout following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Bucharest. Mario Gavranovic equalised in the 90th minute as Switzerland came from two goals down before Yann Sommer saved Mbappe’s penalty to book Switzerland a quarter-final clash against Spain. “It was an incredible evening. I am so proud of the team,” said…
The national team’s next World Cup opponents will be revealed on Thursday. — Photo thanhnien.vn Peter Cowan With the draw for the third round of World Cup qualifying just days away, it’s time for some dreaming. At 2pm on Thursday, the Asian Football Confederation will draw the 12 teams into two groups of six and with Việt Nam in the lowest-seeded pot, Park Hang-seo’s men are going to go up against some of Asia’s best. Rather than lament about what an uphill battle it’s going to be, I thought why not figure out what my dream draw for Việt Nam would be,…
Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam. Photo courtesy of UNDP in Việt Nam by Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam Việt Nam’s track record in people-centred development is second to none. Putting the needs of the people first was of vital importance in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Government rejected the false dilemma between protecting the health of the people and supporting the economy. By acting quickly and decisively, thousands of lives were saved, and Việt Nam was able to exit lockdown earlier than most. Because of its focus on people, Việt…
Antonio Rudiger (centre)will aim to continue Harry Kane’s (right)quiet Euro 2020. — AFP/VNA photo LONDON — Old foes England and Germany face off in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Tuesday with the victors knowing they will then be favourites to go on and reach the final thanks to a kind-looking draw. Neither side has hit top form during the tournament so far, but England are confident of beating the Germans in the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time since 1966 in front of 45,000 fans at Wembley. AFP Sport looks at three key…
Medical workers take samples for COVID-19 testing in HCM City. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Close contacts of COVID-19 patients can now undergo home isolation in HCM City instead of mandatory centralised quarantine. The Ministry of Health has issued specific guidelines for medical isolation of F1 cases (close contacts of COVID-19 patients) at home in HCM City. The move aims to help the city be proactive in COVID-19 prevention and control and reduce the risk of cross-infection at concentrated medical isolation facilities The ministry sent a document to the municipal People’s Committee about piloting home medical isolation for F1…