1.40 PM The White House has confirmed that despite "good and constructive" meetings, no agreement has been reached. 1.38 PM Reuters says no agreement has been reached 1.31 PM Jounalists are all waiting at the Marriot Hotel ahead of the press conference with President Trump. 1.30 PM Chairman Kim has arrived at Melia Hotel. Video is to follow. 1.27 PM The motorcade of Chairman Kim has left the Metropole Hotel. So did Trump. Both ahead of schedule. 1.23 PM President Trump is reportedly set to fly out on Air Force 1 after his press conference at Hanoi Marriot Hotel. 1.20 PM South Korean market seems to fall amid reports on potential collapse of Trump-Kim talks 1.17 PM It seems that President Trump is about to leave the Metropole hotel soon. Here is the latest tweet from David Nakamura, White House reporter for the Washington Post. 1.08 PM Here's a photo of the dining room at the … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: NO AGREEMENT REACHED
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Vietnam ranks third at AFF U-22 Championship
Vietnam ranks third at AFF U22 Youth Championship after beating host Cambodia 1-0. Vietnam pressed high in the first few minutes as they looked to pin Cambodia in their own half. However, no goal was made in the first half and both sides went into the break level on score. VNA Related news AFF U22 Championship: Vietnam lose 0-1 to Indonesia in semi-finals … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks third at AFF U-22 Championship
Vietnam football coach ‘tired’ of managing both senior and junior teams
Park Hang-seo, who was in South Korea for a short vacation following the Asian Cup in which Vietnam entered the quarterfinals, told news agency Yonhap he was tired of managing two teams. "I want to select and focus on coaching one team this year. "If I get to only manage the senior team, I will focus on our preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, and if I have to coach the U23 team, then I'll focus on the 2021 Southeast Asian Games." The 60-year-old’s contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) does require him to coach two teams. But his desire has been acknowledged by the VFF and he will talk to officials in the next few days. A VFF official told VnExpress: "The VFF knows that coach Park Hang-seo doesn’t want to manage multiple teams like he did in 2018. We will sit down and talk about this to find the best solution." In Vietnam, coaching both the senior and junior teams is common practice. Vietnam also play in the qualification round of … [Read more...] about Vietnam football coach ‘tired’ of managing both senior and junior teams
WB Vice President for Infrastructure to Visit Vietnam
World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Makhtar Diop (Photo: Internet) While in Vietnam, Makhtar Diop is expected to meet with senior leaders of the country and of various ministries and agencies, and local authorities to confirm the World Bank’s continuous support to Vietnam, seek to deepen the trusted partnership between Vietnam and the World Bank, and discuss Vietnam’s infrastructure agenda, with focuses on energy, transport, digital development, and Public-Private Partnership. As part of the visit, Makhtar Diop will also be on a field trip to Hai Phong City to witness first-hand results from the World Bank-financed projects in infrastructure development, and to understand the infrastructure needs of emerging cities in Vietnam. Makhtar Diop is the World Bank’s Vice President for Infrastructure since July 1st, 2018. The Infrastructure Vice Presidency comprises Energy & Extractives, Transport, Digital Development, Infrastructure Finance and … [Read more...] about WB Vice President for Infrastructure to Visit Vietnam
Vietnam leverages on 2018 progress for future growth
2019 is a pivotal year to complete the 2016-2020 objectives. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has emphasized on short term progress’ significance, in particular this year’s Resolutions 01 and 02 social economic development, business climate improvement and national competitiveness. The two resolutions took effect on the first day of 2019, reflecting the government’s determination to ensure quality breakthrough. Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said that Resolution 01 demonstrates disruptive improvement in terms of institutional and administrative reform. He said, “The Resolution aims to create more practical transformation in strategic economic development through new growth model, innovation, advanced technological application and making full use of Industry 4.0.” Head of the Central Institute of Economic Management, Nguyen Dinh Cung, says that Resolution 02 is based on 7 indication sets designed by international organizations with specific … [Read more...] about Vietnam leverages on 2018 progress for future growth