At a meeting with the city's National Assembly delegates on Thursday, Da Nang voters expressed concern over Chinese entities' acquisition of seaside land in the city and requested that authorities take actions to resolve this issue. To Van Hung, director of the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment, said the city has reviewed its project areas and identified 21 cases of Chinese nationals having land use rights near the Nuoc Man Airbase in Ngu Hanh Son District. "These 21 cases have happened because the land use rights certificates for these plots were previously granted to Vietnamese nationals. However, during the subsequent land exploitation and use process, Chinese nationals used several methods including buying shares and contributing capital to have land use rights transferred to them," Hung explained. The stretch of land along Nuoc Man Airbase has one side facing the sea on Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard, which includes 246 plots. Hung asserted that the granting of … [Read more...] about Chinese access land use rights near Da Nang military airbase
‘Dream come true’ as teen Saka shines for Arsenal in Europe
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (left) and teenage forward Bukayo Saka celebrate after scoring scoring during the Europa League win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. — AFP Photo LONDON — Teenage winger Bukayo Saka said it was a "dream come true" to score his first goal for Arsenal in their 3-0 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. Saka, 18, claimed his first senior goal Thursday as Arsenal scored twice late on after Joe Willock gave the Gunners a first-half lead in Germany. Saka showed great composure to score Arsenal's second goal on 85 minutes shortly after Frankfurt were reduced to 10 men when midfielder Dominik Kohr was sent off for a second yellow card. He then set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the Gunners' third goal after audaciously robbing Frankfurt captain David Abraham just before the final whistle. "I'm so happy to score for Arsenal, it's a dream come true - I have been dreaming of this moment since I was a kid," … [Read more...] about ‘Dream come true’ as teen Saka shines for Arsenal in Europe
Russia, China cast vetoes to block UN resolution on Syria
People walk near heavily damaged buildings in the rebel-held city of Idlib in northwestern Syria on September 16, 2019. — AFP Photo UNITED NATIONS, United States — Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backed by 12 of the 15 member states that called for a ceasefire in Syria's war-torn Idlib province. It was Russia's 13th veto of a UN resolution since the Syrian conflict erupted in 2011, highlighting the Security Council's impasse over the issue. Germany, Belgium and Kuwait had led the push for the resolution, noting that half a million people have been displaced in Idlib since government forces opened an offensive four months ago. They warned that the conflict could become the century's worst humanitarian crisis if the fighting persisted, and urged Russia not to veto what they said was a "purely humanitarian" measure. But following two weeks of negotiations, Russia quashed the text after pressing unsuccessfully to include an … [Read more...] about Russia, China cast vetoes to block UN resolution on Syria
Greenwood saves Man Utd from Astana shock
Mason Greenwood scored the only goal as Manchester United beat Astana 1-0. AFP Photo MANCHESTER — Teenager Mason Greenwood rescued a much-changed Manchester United from an embarrassing start to their Europa League campaign with the only goal to beat Kazakh champions Astana 1-0 at Old Trafford on Thursday. At just 17, Greenwood became the youngest goalscorer for United in European competition with a composed finish under Nenad Eric 17 minutes from time. "We always know that in and around the box he is one of the best finishers we have got," said United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Greenwood's composure. Victory justified Solskjaer's decision to make nine changes from Saturday's Premier League win over Leicester with a host of youngsters given their chance to impress. Greenwood was joined in the starting line-up by Angel Gomes, Axel Tuanzebe and Tahith Chong. "Today was a great opportunity for them," added Solskjaer. "We made it hard for ourselves. Games … [Read more...] about Greenwood saves Man Utd from Astana shock
True Digital Park opens as largest digital innovation hub in SEA
True Digital Park, developed by Charoen Pokphand (C.P. Group), aspires to be the most complete and open startup ecosystem that powers Thailand to become a global hub for digital innovation. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak (centre) presided over the opening ceremony of True Digital Park. He was welcomed by CEO Suphachai (right) and Thanasorn Jaidee, president of True Digital Park On September 18, C.P. Group officially launched True Digital Park – the largest digital innovation hub in Southeast Asia. Suphachai Chearavanont, chief executive officer, C.P. Group cum chairman of the executive committee of True Corporation Plc said, “Innovation and digital technology are the driving force of digital transformation, especially for enterprises and industries that need to change their business model and apply digital technology to create added value for products and services. Meanwhile, digital technology also plays an important role in digitialisation, in … [Read more...] about True Digital Park opens as largest digital innovation hub in SEA