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Welcoming Chinese Party and State Leader to Hanoi

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The visit is a result of an invitation from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his wife, and the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong and his spouse. This information was announced by the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other Vietnamese high-ranking officials are present at Noi Bai International Airport to welcome the delegation. Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 12. This is the third visit to Vietnam by the Chinese General Secretary and President since the end of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012. It is a reciprocal visit following Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China last year, and it marks the third mutual visit by leaders of...

Mancini Appointed as Saudi Arabia’s National Team Coach

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that Italian coach Roberto Mancini will be appointed as the new head coach of the national team. Mancini, who had previously managed the Italian national team, will sign a contract until 2027 worth 25 million euros ($27 million) net per year. He will begin his tenure on September 8th, with his first match being against Costa Rica. Mancini expressed his excitement about the new opportunity, stating, “I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi.” The appointment comes after Mancini resigned as Italy’s coach on August 13th, and Luciano Spalletti was named as his replacement. Saudi Arabia, who recently participated in the World Cup in Qatar, will aim to win their fourth Asian Cup title at the upcoming continental championship in Qatar. The country has been heavily investing in its soccer league, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund leading a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project involving top clubs...

Resuming Diving Activities: Nha Trang Targets Hon Mun Island

The proposal mentioned in this report is part of a comprehensive plan to revive Nha Trang Bay until 2030. Prepared by the People’s Committee of Nha Trang, a well-known beach city in the south-central region, this report aims to gather input and feedback from various agencies regarding the reopening of swimming and diving activities in Nha Trang Bay, including the Hon Mun island area. To ensure the protection of the coral reef ecosystem, the report suggests that the diving site be exclusively accessible to professional divers with international diving certificates. The management board, under the municipal administration, will be responsible for monitoring and regulating the number of tourists to prevent overcrowding. Additionally, the report recommends the continued closure of other diving sites at Hon Mun Nature Reserve until further notice, in order to safeguard the coral reefs. The Institute of Oceanography in Nha Trang City will conduct assessments and surveys to evaluate the con...