Updated 10:47 pm PDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019 file photo, Morgan Freeman participates in the "Story of God" panel during the National Geographic portion of the TCA Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Oscar winners, Freeman, Robert De Niro and Tommy Lee Jones soon will be on their way to New Mexico to start work on "The Comeback Trail." The feature film will begin shooting in early June 2019, in Albuquerque, Tojajilee and other locations. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019 file photo, Morgan Freeman participates in the "Story of God" panel during the National Geographic portion of the TCA Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Oscar winners, Freeman, ... more Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Photo: … [Read more...] about Big names headed to New Mexico to film ‘The Comeback Trail’
China asked to respect VN’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made that statement in response to the query about Viet Nam’s reactions to China’s organization of the seventh Sinan Cup Regatta, a sailing competition, from April 22-26, 2019 at the area of Duy Mong island belonging to Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa archipelago. Viet Nam has full legal foundations and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in line with international laws. China’s organization of the seventh Sinan Cup Regatta in Hoang Sa has seriously violated Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the archipelago, going against the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea issues between Viet Nam and China and the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), complicating the situations and bringing no benefits to the maintenance of peace, stability … [Read more...] about China asked to respect VN’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
US supports stronger trade and investment ties with VN
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh meets with US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2019 At meeting with the Secretary of the Treasury, Deputy PM, FM Minh affirmed Viet Nam encourages American enterprises to do business in the Southeast Asian country where business climate is improving. Minh suggested the two countries work together to address emerging issues with a view to fostering bilateral trade ties for mutual benefits. Secretary Mnuchin agreed to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Viet Nam, considering it as the foundation of the Viet Nam-US relationship. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2019 Meanwhile, Deputy PM, FM Minh and the Secretary of Commerce agreed both countries will continue the existing mechanisms like the trade and investment framework … [Read more...] about US supports stronger trade and investment ties with VN
Returning Lippi knows scale of China challenge
By Michael Church HONG KONG (Reuters) - Slumped in his pitch-side seat at Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Marcello Lippi carried the air of a man defeated long before the final whistle blew on China's challenge for January's Asian Cup. A second defensive collapse in quick succession meant Lippi's team trailed by two goals inside the opening 31 minutes of their quarter-final meeting with Iran and, as China eventually limped out on the end of a 3-0 loss, the veteran Italian was crestfallen. A truncated press conference - at which he refused to take questions - was followed by a swift exit as China's Lippi era ended in despondency. And yet, four months after that abject defeat, the former Italy coach has been lured back to the dugout for another attempt at securing an elusive World Cup berth for China, the nation's first since their one and only appearance at the finals in 2002. Lippi knows better than anyone the issues he will face when he attempts, once more, to make the World … [Read more...] about Returning Lippi knows scale of China challenge
Wenger says his football future may not be in management
(Reuters) - Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to return to football soon but says he is at a crossroads and is not sure if he should take up another role as manager. Wenger left Arsenal at the end of the 2017-18 season after 22 years in charge of the London club where he won three Premier League titles and a record seven FA Cups. The 69-year-old has kept himself busy as a television pundit and conference speaker since leaving the Gunners and said in October that he had received offers to return to football from all over the world. "You will see me again in football. As a manager... I don't know," Wenger told reporters on Thursday. "I thought I would come back into management very quickly but I enjoyed taking a little distance. Now I'm at a crossroads. "Football is still my passion. I'll come back soon, but I cannot tell you exactly in what capacity." The Frenchman also described the nearly 6,000-mile round trip fans would have to make from London to Baku for next week's Europa … [Read more...] about Wenger says his football future may not be in management