The map shows the Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho Expressway (blue line). The expressway will be built after three years of delay (Photo: vnexpress.net) Hanoi (VNA) - The Government has approved the construction of an expressway connecting the northern provinces of Tuyen Quang and Phu Tho under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) format after three years of delays. The expressway with 40.2km long, including 11km of road will be built in Tuyen Quang province and the rest in Phu Tho province. It will start in Tuyen Quang province's Tuyen Quang city and end at Phu Tho province's Phu Tho township. The expressway will link with the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway. The four-lane road is designed with the speed of 80kph. The project is implemented under the public-private partnership model with a total investment of more than 3.2 trillion VND (138 million USD). It is expected to meet the increasing transport demand and reduce traffic congestion on the National Highway No. 2, shorten travelling time between … [Read more...] about Government approves Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho expressway project
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The Backlash Against Lizzo Is About More Than Just a Thong
Lizzo has every right to be extra—dancing and cackling her way through her rising popularity, cheekily carrying a dainty Jacquemus-inspired purse on the red carpet, and flashing her thong through a circular cut-out in her t-shirt dress at a Minnesota Timberwolves game. The singer and rapper’s latest move, at an NBA game no less, has naturally led to backlash from random people on the internet over the revealing nature of the outfit, with some underlying annoyance aimed at her growing mainstream appeal. On Instagram, Lizzo compared her sartorial choice to Rihanna’s now-iconic see-through Swarovski crystal gown, which also featured a very visible thong that Rihanna similarly flaunted to photographers. Many have pointed out that Lizzo is not only being slut shamed but fat shamed—as a fat woman, her body is under significant scrutiny, interpreted as doubly offensive since it doesn’t fit into notions of conventional Hollywood beauty. But it’s worth … [Read more...] about The Backlash Against Lizzo Is About More Than Just a Thong
Vietnam up to second in medal tally at SEA Games following 98th gold
The Vietnamese beach handball team The Vietnamese beach handball team inflicted a 2-0 (19-16, 20-10) win over their Indonesian rivals, securing the nation’s 98th gold medal of the event. The victory represents the final gold medal of the Vietnamese sporting delegation at this year’s SEA Games. As a result, Vietnam finish the competition ranked second in the medal tally with 98 gold, 85 silver, and 105 bronze medals. Following a successful campaign, the nation finishes on six more gold medals than Thailand in third position. As the event’s host nation, the Philippines top the list with a haul of 149 gold medals. The quantity of wins enjoyed by the country’s athletes has surpassed expectations. Going into the SEA Games 30, the Vietnamese sporting delegation had set a target of 65 gold medals and being named among the Top 3 in the final medal tally. According to the event organisers, swimmers Nguyen Thi Anh Vien of Vietnam and Zheng Wen of Singapore were the … [Read more...] about Vietnam up to second in medal tally at SEA Games following 98th gold
Deputy PM orders technical opening of Bac Giang – Lang Son expressway
The opening of the Bac Giang – Lang son expressway project shorten the time of traveling from Hanoi to Lang son from 3.5 hours down to 2.5 hours. (Photo: Viet Hung/VietnamPlus) - Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on September 29 afternoon officially ordered the technical opening of the Bac Giang – Lang son expressway project. The Bac Giang – Lang son expressway project officially got the technical opening on September 29 afternoon, shortening the time of traveling from Hanoi to Lang Son from 3.5 hours to about 2.5 hours compared to the old Highway 1. According to Ho Minh Hoang, President of the Deo Ca Group, the Bac Giang – Lang son expressway project was started in 2015. However, investors of that stage were poor in resources and management ability and, as a result, the pace was nearly 2 years slower (by June 2017, the Highway 1 segment was only 13 percent of the output and the expressway segment was not implemented). The top investor of the stage … [Read more...] about Deputy PM orders technical opening of Bac Giang – Lang Son expressway
Vietnam facilitates trade with Russian firms: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) shakes hands with Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vukov. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government always endorses and creates favourable conditions for Vietnamese and Russian enterprises to boost cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said on December 11. Receiving Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vukov, Deputy PM Dung expressed his hope that a multitude of business and trade initiatives will be carried out between the two sides, helping develop the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a deeper and more effective manner. He said he rejoiced at the fruitful partnership, particularly in the fields of economy, trade and investment. Vietnam has become the largest trade partner of Russia in the ASEAN bloc as two-way trade reached 4.5 billion USD in 2018, up 30 percent from the previous year, he said, adding that a wide range of activities have been held during the … [Read more...] about Vietnam facilitates trade with Russian firms: Deputy PM