The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Haraco) has scheduled SP1 train runs every Friday and Saturday in November and December 2023 from Hanoi to Lao Cai. The train will depart from Hanoi station at 9:35 p.m. and arrive at Lao Cai station at 5:15 a.m.
Currently, the railway is running daily SP3/SP4 trains on the same route. The SP3 train departs from Hanoi station at 10:00 p.m. and arrives at Lao Cai station at 5:55 a.m. The SP4 train departs from Lao Cai station at 9:50 p.m. and arrives at Hanoi station at 5:25 a.m.
A 4-bed cabin on an SP3 train
According to a Haraco representative, the ticket prices for the train vary depending on the travel time and seat type. At the beginning of the week, a 4-bed cabin ticket costs between 346,000 – 370,000 VND, while on weekends, the price ranges from 346,000 – 401,000 VND for a 4-bed cabin. Passengers who buy round-trip or return tickets are eligible for a 15% discount on the ticket price.
It is worth noting that the railway also provides transfer car tickets from Lao Cai station to points in Sa Pa (within a radius of 2km from the stone church) and vice versa. The ticket price for this service is 55,000 VND per person per trip. Passengers can purchase car tickets when buying train tickets directly at the station, from agents, or online.
On the afternoon of October 26, a Korean female tourist fell and seriously injured herself while visiting the Langbiang tourist area. At 4:00 p.m. that same day, she passed away.
Initial information was that this Korean female tourist went to a rocky outcrop in the Langbiang peak area (peak number 2, currently being exploited for tourism). This cliff is in a restricted travel area, Langbiang tourist area has posted a danger warning.
This female tourist fell from a height of 4 meters while taking photos. Korean tourist hospitalized in an unconscious state.
There has been a significant bitcoin inflow into larger wallets, which suggests institutional investor demand, the report said.
Optimism about the approval of a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded-fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to grow, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report on Wednesday.
This optimism is reflected in bitcoin’s strong outperformance versus other digital assets, the report said, noting that the world’s largest cryptocurrency recently made a new high for the year.
“It looks like this latest flow impulse had institutional participation,” analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote.
The bank’s analysis of the crypto futures market supports this assertion.
“Our futures position proxy based on CME bitcoin futures, which tends to be used mostly by institutional investors, has spiked over the past week rising not only to the highest level for this year but also to levels last seen in August 2022 before the FTX collapse,” the analysts wrote, referring to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
JPMorgan says the equivalent futures position proxy for CME ether (ETH) futures remains subdued.
Institutional participation in the recent rally is also reflected in analysis of bitcoin flows, the note said. There has been a large BTC inflow into larger wallets, which points to institutional investor demand.
This contrasts with previous quarters “when the bitcoin impulse was led by smaller wallets thus more driven by retail investors,” the report said.
According to NASA’s map, the areas where the upcoming partial lunar eclipse can be observed this time include Vietnam. The phenomenon will be visible in the designated area in its entirety. Although the coverage of this lunar eclipse is relatively low, it is still a notable astronomical occurrence, particularly in regions with favorable weather.
The partial lunar eclipse, set to occur on the morning of October 29, will last for 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 15 seconds from the beginning to the end of the partial phase. If the penumbra phase is also taken into account, the phenomenon will last for more than 4 hours. However, the penumbral phase is not easily noticeable, and the most interesting time to observe the eclipse is during the partial phase. Vietnam, as well as almost all of Asia, Europe, and Africa, will be able to fully observe this phenomenon.
The Vietnam Astronomical Association has stated that the next lunar eclipse that Vietnam will be able to observe will be a total lunar eclipse in September 2025. Lunar eclipses are not too rare, with at least one partial, total, or penumbral lunar eclipse occurring every year. It is an interesting optical phenomenon that attracts the attention of many people and can be easily observed even without any supporting equipment.
The two popular meme coins have mostly underperformed crypto majors in the past week.
Popular meme tokens dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) jumped some 9% in the past 24 hours, which suggests crypto traders are taking riskier bets on the back of bitcoin’s (BTC) outperformance.
Although there were no immediate catalysts for SHIB and DOGE tokens, the prices jumped on Thursday after social media platform X, formerly Twitter, revealed a video calling feature for premium users. This was likely a sign of irrational exuberance – as some traders have historically expected X to add DOGE as a payment option.
X CEO Elon Musk has often touted dogecoin as one of his favorite cryptocurrencies, even going as far as dedicating a segment to the meme coin during his appearance on the popular TV show “Saturday Night Live” in 2021. Twitter also briefly changed its logo to the dogecoin logo in April to spur a rally that gained as much as 37% for some traders.
Cumulative trading volumes for the tokens jumped to $1.2 billion on Thursday from $350 million on Monday, data shows.
Elsewhere, open interest in DOGE and SHIB futures spiked over 50% – indicating larger bets placed by traders who expect more volatility in the coming days.
Hopes of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) helped bump bitcoin prices some 30% over the past week before retreating, with ether (ETH), solana (SOL) and xrp (XRP) adding as much as 40%.
DOGE and SHIB added just 15% in the same period. However, the tokens underperformed other majors despite being generally more volatile.
Meanwhile, a run-up in both these tokens has historically marked a local top for bitcoin and other major tokens. “Every time that the price of DOGE starts rising rapidly, there’s a market-wide crash following just moments later,” blockchain analytics firm Santiment said in a report last December.
Eight instances of price spikes of dogecoin marked the local top for bitcoin – and the crypto market – in 2022, Santiment noted in its report.
Global Business Services LLC (GBS), a leading global consulting powerhouse, is proud to announce its prestigious recognition as the “Commercial Law Firm of the Year in Vietnam – 2023” by Corporate INTL Global Awards. This accolade is a testament to GBS’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its long-standing dedication to serving clients across various industries.
GBS has been in operation since 2002, initially starting as a small enterprise with just a handful of individuals and a modest office space. Over the years, the firm has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its footprint to include offices in multiple countries and a talented team of professionals numbering in the hundreds.
With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to client integration, GBS has become a leading player in commercial law and consulting services, helping businesses in Vietnam and across the globe thrive in a competitive business landscape
“The key to GBS’s success lies in our unique approach to client integration. While many consulting firms can disrupt existing workflows, GBS is celebrated for seamlessly aligning with our clients, thereby ensuring a harmonious partnership”, Sophie Dao, Senior Partner at GBS said.
“The firm understands that employees often have concerns about external consultants interfering with established processes. Still, GBS’s clients can rest assured that the firm’s services are designed to enhance operations rather than disrupt them.” Sophie added.
GBS’s continued growth is a reflection of the trust and confidence its clients have in the firm. With a diverse portfolio that spans across industries such as finance, energy, business services, and consumer products, GBS consistently delivers outstanding results that empower its clients to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
The recognition of “Commercial Law Firm of the Year in Vietnam – 2024” by Corporate INTL Global Awards underscores GBS’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and commercial expertise. The firm’s dedication to client success, its commitment to seamless integration, and its impressive track record in serving various industries have made it a leading choice in the world of commercial law in Vietnam and beyond.
For more information about Global Business Services LLC and its services, please visit www.gbs.com.vn or contact Sophie Dao at sophie@gbs.com.vn or +84903189033.
Between October 24 and 25, two transit flights brought a total of 427 Russian tourists to Phu Quoc. These flights marked the first time in over a year that routes have reopened to welcome Eastern European passengers to Phu Quoc and Vietnam in general. The event has received positive attention from international tourists, particularly those from Eastern European and Central Asian markets.
Mr. Bui Quoc Thai, the Director of the Kien Giang Provincial Department of Tourism, has expressed his satisfaction with the recent influx of international flights to Phu Quoc. He sees this as a good sign for local tourism, which has otherwise been quiet. In the coming months, the Kien Giang tourism industry will focus on promoting Phu Quoc as an attractive and safe destination for tourists. They plan to communicate the visa exemption policy for international tourists, strengthen coordination with diplomatic agencies and Vietnamese representatives abroad, and promote tourism.
The resumption of Eastern Europe and Central Asia routes opens up many opportunities to welcome tourists to Phu Quoc Island in the last months of the year.
Korean Air will commence commercial flights from Seoul to Phu Quoc on November 26, with a frequency of one flight per day and an aircraft capacity of 330 seats. Jin Air and Jeju Air will also soon operate commercial flights to Phu Quoc, with a frequency of three flights per week and an aircraft capacity of 220 seats.
The recovery of key international tourist markets such as Eastern Europe, and South Korea, and potential new markets such as Kazakhstan demonstrates the special attraction of Phu Quoc, which CNN Travel and The Travel have both named “the cheapest tourist island in the world.”
Ms. Tran Thi Gia Hanh (34 years old) and Mr. Ha Hong Phuc, who live in Chau Thanh, An Giang, decided to return to their hometown to start a small business, no longer interested in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ms. Hanh took advantage of the local agricultural advantages and opened the Nha Que coffee shop, seeing the growing number of people who were bored with the urban lifestyle and were looking for a peaceful countryside to travel and relax. The unique feature of this coffee shop is that it combines the coffee model with the fields to create a close space with enough virtual living corners.
Rice season is the season that attracts many young people to check in at the coffee shop.
Located in Ta Danh commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang, the cafe is situated amidst the fields that have two main seasons: rice season and flood season. The rice season is the most beautiful season of the year. During this season, visitors to the coffee shop will be able to see a 50m-long plank bridge spanning the fields connecting the shop to the “healing house”.
The “healing house” is a place with the most beautiful view and is checked in by most young people when coming to the shop. Here, visitors will be able to welcome the sunrise and sunset in a vast expanse of heaven and earth, which helps improve morale and reduce stress after tiring working hours.
Heaven and earth seem to blend into one during each flood season.
When water begins to flow from the upper reaches of the Mekong River, the Southwest enters the flood season, which lasts from August to November. The coffee shop wears a new dark alluvial shirt instead of the green field color. During high water season, the boardwalk is flooded, making it impossible to walk out. Therefore, the shop will use rafts to take customers to the “healing house” to enjoy the endless space of water fields. In addition to rafting, visitors can also experience canoeing or bathing in the fields.
Customers coming to the coffee shop at different times will enjoy different spaces. When they immerse themselves in the green of young rice seedlings, they can smell the sweet scent of ripe rice and see the brown color of alluvium when floodwaters flood the fields. This creates a uniqueness that is difficult for any coffee shop to achieve.
The sunset scene at the shop makes many people excited.
The best time to visit the coffee shop is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day when the weather becomes cool and the sunset disappears at the foot of the mountain. This is also the busiest peak hour. Besides the “healing house”, the shop also has areas decorated with ancient scenes of Southern villages, flower gardens, tree houses, and Mediterranean-style decorations for young people.
The shop has many areas decorated with different themes.
While most cryptocurrency owners are based in Asia, the buying power of U.S. traders is much bigger, the report said.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), has risen 25% in the last month, with most of these gains accumulating during U.S. trading hours, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a note on Wednesday.
“This is a significant development and shows that U.S. institutions and U.S. investors are embracing the news that a U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF) appears imminent,” wrote Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport
ETFs are traded on an exchange and track the performance of an underlying asset. They are popular investment products as they are cheap to trade and allow investors to gain access to cryptocurrencies without buying the underlying digital assets themselves. Many analysts and trading houses expect spot bitcoin ETF approval to lead to a rush of mainstream money into the sector.
Matrixport notes there are about 420 million- 440 million cryptocurrency owners globally. 260 million are in Asia, 54 million in North America, 38 million in Africa, 31 million in South America and 1.5 million in Oceania. While Asia is the largest group by far, the “buying power of U.S. traders and institutions is a magnitude larger,” the report said.
The total crypto market cap has climbed back above $1.25 trillion, the note said.
There has been a 99% increase in volume, with $92 billion traded across the market, the note added. Bitcoin is still the top cryptocurrency, with 53% dominance, and is leading even the most high-beta altcoins in terms of performance, Matrixport said.
Technical indicators suggest that a pause in this bull market is likely, the report added.
The funding fee arbitrage involves selling perpetual futures while simultaneously buying the cryptocurrency in the spot market. The strategy currently offers an annualized yield of over 10%.
Arbitrage strategies, among the most popular approaches during previous crypto market bull runs, are back in vogue thanks to the widening spread between prices for perpetual futures tied to bitcoin (BTC) and the spot market price.
The difference, represented by funding rates (that is, the cost of holding long/short positions in perpetual futures, also called perp premium), has surged above an annualized 10% across major exchanges, including Binance, according to Velo Data. Positive funding rates mean buyers, or longs, pay shorts to keep their leveraged bullish bets open.
Traders can then set up a so-called funding fee arbitrage by selling perpetual futures while simultaneously buying the cryptocurrency in the spot market. That allows them to safely pocket the 10% in funding while bypassing the risk from a continued price rally.
“This is an excellent market for arbitrage opportunities where (nearly) risk-free returns of 10-20% can be achieved,” crypto services provider Matrixport’s research and strategy head Markus Thielen said. “BTC’s annualized perp premium was 40% yesterday. It has pulled back to 13% today, but still good enough for arbitrage trades.”
The surge in the perp premium is consistent with the previous bullish trends. Bitcoin has risen 25% in four weeks, with most gains happening during North American trading hours.
Hội nghị khoa học quốc tế năm 2023 với chủ đề “Khoa học với sự phát triển thể lực, tầm vóc con người Việt Nam” do Viện Khoa học Thể dục thể thao Việt Nam phối hợp với Hội khoa học Thể dục Thể thao Việt Nam tổ chức, vừa diễn ra vào sáng ngày 21/10 tại Khách sạn Daewoo, Hà Nội.
Đây là diễn đàn để các nhà quản lý, các nhà khoa học Thể dục Thể thao trao đổi về thể lực, tầm vóc người Việt Nam cũng như kiến nghị, đề xuất với Ban chỉ đạo Đề án tổng thể phát triển thể lực, tầm vóc người Việt Nam giai đoạn 2011 – 2030” (Đề án 641) những giải pháp thiết thực, hiệu quả nhằm tăng cường sự phát triển thể lực, tầm vóc người Việt Nam trong giai đoạn tới.
Hội nghị lần này có sự tham gia của đại diện Bộ Văn hoá, Thể thao và Du lịch; đại diện các Sở, Ban ngành liên quan và quản lý các cấp của các đơn vị – tổ chức trong lĩnh vực sức khỏe, thể thao, dinh dưỡng; hơn 200 chuyên gia, nhà khoa học, nhà quản lý lĩnh vực Thể dục Thể thao trong nước và quốc tế. Trong vai trò là đơn vị tài trợ, Nestlé MILO mong muốn lan tỏa sứ mệnh của nhãn hàng trong việc thúc đẩy dinh dưỡng và các hoạt động thể chất hướng đến sự phát triển toàn diện của thế hệ trẻ Việt Nam.
Trong ba phiên thảo luận chính, các nhà khoa học, các chuyên gia đầu ngành, các khách mời tham dự đã tham gia thảo luận, học tập kinh nghiệm trong thúc đẩy việc nâng cao thể lực tầm vóc người Việt Nam, đặc biệt đối với thế hệ trẻ trên các phương diện: giáo dục tại trường học, giải pháp dinh dưỡng, tuyên truyền thay đổi nhận thức, ứng dụng khoa học và công nghệ trong y tế nhằm gia tăng chất lượng khám, chữa bệnh, phục hồi chức năng… phục vụ tốt hơn công tác chăm sóc, bảo vệ sức khỏe cho người dân; qua đó từng bước nâng cao chất lượng giống nòi, tăng tuổi thọ khỏe mạnh, góp phần nâng cao thành tích thể thao và nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống của người dân.
Hội nghị cũng thảo luận về tầm quan trọng của dinh dưỡng và việc tập luyện thể thao hợp lý đến việc xây dựng nền tảng thể chất và phát triển của trẻ. Theo đó, bổ sung dinh dưỡng hợp lý có thể cung cấp nguồn năng lượng bền bỉ cho việc học tập, chơi thể thao và các hoạt động thể chất. Việc này đặc biệt cần được chú trọng trong giai đoạn thanh thiếu niên, khi cơ thể đang phát triển nhanh chóng và cần nhiều dưỡng chất để nâng cao vóc dáng và sức kháng.
Chia sẻ chung tầm nhìn và mục tiêu của hội nghị, Nestlé MILO luôn mang đến các sản phẩm giàu dinh dưỡng, tiếp năng lượng để trẻ em lớn khôn cùng thể thao. Nhãn hàng cũng không ngừng nỗ lực phát triển phong trào thể thao học đường thông qua hoạt động tổ chức và đẩy mạnh tài trợ cho nhiều sân chơi thể thao đa dạng thuộc khuôn khổ Năng Động Việt Nam – chương trình nằm trong nội dung của Đề án tổng thể phát triển thể lực, tầm vóc người Việt Nam giai đoạn 2011 – 2030” (Đề án 641). Mỗi năm, các hoạt động giáo dục thể thao của Nestlé MILO đã thành công tiếp cận hơn 5 triệu trẻ em trên khắp Việt Nam.
PGS.TS Trần Hiếu – Viện trưởng Viện Khoa học Thể dục thể thao, Giám đốc Văn phòng Ban điều phối Đề án “Tổng thể phát triển thể lực, tầm vóc người Việt Nam” chia sẻ: “Hơn 10 năm qua, Đề án 641 đã thu được nhiều kết quả tích cực trong những bước đầu triển khai, song vẫn còn rất nhiều vấn đề cần phải giải quyết trong tương lai. Hội nghị này cũng là một trong các hoạt động của chúng tôi nhằm đẩy mạnh việc tuyên truyền để thay đổi nhận thức và hành vi của xã hội để nâng cao thể lực, tầm vóc cũng như kêu gọi sự chung tay của các đơn vị khắp cả nước để mở rộng quy mô đề án. Trong hành trình này, chúng tôi trân trọng sự phối hợp của Nestlé MILO với Ban Điều phối đề án trong việc triển khai chương trình Năng Động Việt Nam. Sự tích cực đồng hành của Nestlé MILO tại Hội nghị khoa học quốc tế năm 2023 cùng nhiều hoạt động thể thao học đường cũng cho thấy nỗ lực và sự tận tâm của nhãn hàng trong việc phát triển thể lực và tầm vóc thế hệ trẻ Việt.”
Bà Philomena Tan, Giám đốc ngành hàng MILO và Sữa, công ty Nestlé Việt Nam chia sẻ: “Trong nhiều năm qua, Nestlé MILO luôn bền bỉ chung tay với các cơ quan ban ngành, đối tác dinh dưỡng và các bậc phụ huynh nhằm triển khai các hoạt động thể thao thuộc chương trình Năng Động Việt Nam cho các em nhỏ. Kết quả của sự phối hợp chặt chẽ này là mỗi năm có hơn 100.000 trẻ em được tiếp cận hơn 20 giải đấu học đường với nhiều quy mô lớn nhỏ. Đây chính là minh chứng cho cam kết dài hạn của nhãn hàng trong việc vun đắp và truyền cảm hứng về tinh thần năng động, ý chí bền bỉ cho các em; từ đó hướng đến thế hệ trẻ Việt Nam năng động và khỏe mạnh.”
Trong hơn 25 năm có mặt tại Việt Nam, Nestlé MILO không ngừng nỗ lực đồng hành cùng các hoạt động thể chất và dinh dưỡng cho thế hệ trẻ Việt. Bên cạnh việc đẩy mạnh các hoạt động tài trợ thể thao, chung tay cùng các cơ quan ban ngành để tạo ra các sân chơi bổ ích cho trẻ, nhãn hàng cũng tập trung nâng cao nhận thức cho phụ huynh Việt thông qua các chiến dịch như “Có Chí Thì Nên” được triển khai trong năm 2023. Hoạt động này đánh dấu bước tiếp nối cho cam kết và các hành động thiết thực của nhãn hàng giúp trẻ rèn ý chí qua thể thao, chung tay vào hành trình xây dựng Thế hệ Ý chí cho tương lai Việt Nam.
Decision Lab, the exclusive partner of YouGov in Vietnam, has released the Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2023. The report ranks the top 10 banks in Vietnam based on how satisfied their customers are with their services. According to the ranking, Vietcombank is the most satisfying bank in Vietnam, followed by BIDV and Techcombank.
The ranking is derived from the positive satisfaction metric of the YouGov BrandIndex solution, a syndicated brand tracker that collects daily data on over 400 brands in Vietnam. This results from over 40,000 interviews conducted via the tool within two years.
Customer satisfaction is a critical factor for the success and growth of any banking operation. It affects the loyalty, retention, and profitability of the customers. Satisfied customers are more likely to purchase additional products and services from their bank, such as credit cards, loans, or insurance. They are also more likely to recommend their bank to others, which can generate positive word-of-mouth and attract new customers.
The Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2023 is a valuable resource for customers looking for banks with a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences. Leveraging the power of satisfaction can help banks establish a loyal customer base, increase brand awareness, and drive business growth.
The ranking shows that Vietcombank is the most satisfying bank in Vietnam, with a score of 86.2, which jumped from the 4th position in the same period last year. This means that 86.2% of Vietcombank’s customers were satisfied with their bank.
In general, all banks’ satisfaction scores increased sharply this year. YouGov BrandIndex has been tracking daily banks’ brand health in Vietnam since 2016. Last year, the highest satisfaction score in the same period was 77.3, while this year, it jumped to 86.2 as all banks strived to enhance customer satisfaction. However, there were also some drastic changes in the ranking among banks, showing how competitive this market is.
BIDV follows Vietcombank with a score of 83.5. The bank’s satisfaction index grew dramatically, jumping four positions from 6th place last year. Techcombank is ranked third with a score of 83.4, dropped one place compared to the previous period.
MB stood in the 4th position with a score of 82.6. The military bank was ranked first in the previous period. VietinBanksecured the top 5 spot with a score of 82.3.
Other banks in the top 10 are ACB (81.7), HD Bank (79.5), HSBC (79.2), Sacombank (78.6), and VIB (77.9).
Alongside the Bank Satisfaction Ranking, Decision Lab also released the most improved bank ranking, highlighting the banks that have made the most significant improvements in satisfying their customers. The biggest improver is Standard Chartered Bank, which increased 12.0 points.
Vietcombank ranked second with a score increase of 8.9 points, followed by Agribank at third with a score increase of 8.2 points. BIDV and AB Bank rounded off the top five, relatively improving by 7.9 and 6.9 points.
Thue Quist Thomasen, CEO of Decision Lab, commented on the ranking:
“We are delighted to present the Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2023, the most comprehensive and reliable report on customer satisfaction in the banking industry in Vietnam. The ranking is based on the positive Satisfaction metric of the YouGov BrandIndex tool, which is the gold standard for measuring brand health and performance.
The ranking shows all banks in Vietnam have strived to enhance their customer satisfaction. However, there were also some drastic changes in the ranking among banks, showing how competitive this market is.
We congratulate Vietcombank for being the most satisfying bank in Vietnam, followed by BIDV and Techcombank. We also commend Standard Chartered Bank for being the most improved bank. We hope that the Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2023 will inspire banks to continue to enhance their customer satisfaction and leverage the power of satisfaction to drive their business growth.”
Methodology
The Decision Lab Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2023 are calculated using data collected from YouGov’s online panel in Vietnam daily from the flagship YouGov BrandIndex solution.
Brands were ranked based on their positive ‘satisfaction’ score. In this metric, people are asked, “Of which of the following Financial Institutions & Services brands would you say that you are a satisfied customer?”. Respondents are each bank’s current customers.
Tracking period: 1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023
Compared to: 1st October 2021 – 30th September 2022
All brands must have a minimum sample size of 100 responses and have been tracked for at least six months to be included in the Rankings and for at least 18 months to appear in the Improvers tables. The scores are representative of the Vietnamese online adult population aged 18+.
Euro 2024 is set to be an exciting and fiercely contested tournament, bringing together the finest national teams in Europe. Not only in Europe, Euro 2024 is also a football tournament that is extremely loved and watched by Vietnamese people.
But before the main event, the qualifying stage must take place. This crucial phase determines which nations will earn their place in the tournament and presents an opportunity for underdogs to upset the established order.
A total of eight teams, consisting of France, Spain, Turkey, England, Austria, Portugal, Scotland, and Belgium, have successfully qualified for the tournament. In this article, we will discuss the current situation in each group and give you an overview of the Euro 2024 qualifying matches schedule. The top two teams from each group will automatically qualify for the tournament, which will take place in Germany in the summer of 2024.
Group A
Scotland and Spain have already secured their spots in the finals. On Matchday 9, Georgia will play against Scotland, while Cyprus will take on Spain.
Group B
France has already qualified for the Euro 2024 finals. On Matchday 9, France will face Gibraltar, while the Netherlands will play against the Republic of Ireland. If the Netherlands secures a victory against the Republic of Ireland, they will qualify for the finals. If the Netherlands wins, Greece will secure a spot in the play-offs. Both the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar are incapable of securing one of the top two positions in the group.
Group C
England has already qualified for the finals and will be facing Malta on Matchday 9, while Italy will take on North Macedonia. If Italy manages to defeat North Macedonia, they have a chance to overtake Ukraine and qualify if they avoid defeat in their final game. However, if Italy fails to win against North Macedonia, Ukraine will take the qualification spot if they avoid defeat in their final match. North Macedonia and Malta failed to clinch one of the top two spots in the group.
Group D
Türkiye has already secured their qualification for the finals. On Matchday 9, Wales will play against Armenia, while Latvia will face Croatia. If Wales wins against Armenia and Croatia loses to Latvia, Wales will qualify for the finals. Should Croatia face a defeat and Wales emerge victorious, Croatia will earn a spot in the play-offs. If Armenia loses or if they draw and Croatia wins, Armenia will be out of contention for a top-two finish. Latvia, unfortunately, cannot secure a position within the top two ranks of the group.
Group E
There are still qualification spots up for grabs. On Matchday 9, Moldova will face Albania, while Poland will play against Czechia. Albania has the chance to qualify if they avoid losing to Moldova or if Poland wins against Czechia. Czechia, on the other hand, can qualify if they defeat Poland and Moldova does not win. Poland’s qualification hopes will be dashed if they do not win their match or if Moldova beats Albania. The Faroe Islands are not in contention for one of the top two positions in the group.
Group F
Belgium and Austria have both qualified for the finals. On Matchday 9, Estonia will face Austria, while Azerbaijan will play against Sweden. These matches will decide the final standings in the group, but the outcomes will not affect the qualification of Belgium and Austria.
Group G
There is a lot at stake on Matchday 9. Montenegro will face Lithuania, while Bulgaria will play against Hungary. Hungary can secure their qualification by either avoiding defeat against Bulgaria or if Montenegro does not defeat Lithuania. On the other hand, Serbia will secure qualification if Montenegro does not emerge victorious. Montenegro must win to maintain their chance of finishing in the top two. However, Lithuania and Bulgaria are both out of the running for one of the top two spots in the group.
Group H
On Matchday 9, Denmark will play against Slovenia, Kazakhstan will face San Marino, and Finland will compete against Northern Ireland. Slovenia has a chance to qualify for the finals if they defeat Denmark or secure a draw, as long as Kazakhstan does not win.
Denmark, on the other hand, will secure qualification if they win or if Kazakhstan fails to win. Kazakhstan, however, cannot finish in the top two spots and will enter the play-offs if they lose or if they draw and Slovenia does not lose. Both Finland and Northern Ireland are unable to finish in the top two, and San Marino is also out of contention.
Group I
There are still multiple possibilities for qualification on Matchday 9. The rescheduled Matchday 7 fixture will see Israel facing Switzerland. On Matchday 9, Switzerland will play against Kosovo, Belarus will face Andorra, and Israel will compete against Romania.
Romania has a chance to qualify if Israel loses to Switzerland and Romania then defeats Israel. Switzerland can secure qualification by defeating Israel and Kosovo. Israel has the opportunity to qualify if they defeat Switzerland and Romania, and Switzerland does not beat Kosovo.
In the event that Israel suffers defeats against both Switzerland and Romania, their chances of finishing in the top two will be eliminated, and they will be confirmed participants in the play-offs. Kosovo cannot finish in the top two if Switzerland defeats Israel. Both Belarus and Andorra are unable to clinch a top-two spot in the group.
Group J
Portugal has secured their place in the finals. On Matchday 9, Slovakia will face Iceland, Luxembourg will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Liechtenstein will compete against Portugal. If Slovakia manages to avoid a defeat against Iceland, they will secure qualification. Luxembourg’s chances to finish in the top two are slim unless they defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovakia loses. Iceland needs a victory to remain in the running for a top-two finish, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will enter the play-offs as they cannot secure a top-two position.
Euro 2024 qualifying is in full swing, with nations battling it out for a chance to participate in the prestigious tournament in Germany. The group stage battles and the subsequent playoffs promise a thrilling and competitive footballing spectacle. As the campaign progresses, football fans across Europe will eagerly watch their favorite teams fight for qualification, and the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of the continent’s footballing talent.
Currently, the Euro 2024 qualifying matches have been copyrighted by Viettel and are broadcast on TV360 so Vietnamese football lovers can easily watch the matches and support your favorite teams on TV360 channel.
From 8:20 on October 20, 2024, the railway sector has started selling tickets for the 2024 Tet (Lunar New Year) of the Dragon year.
Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (VTĐS) has also introduced ticket sales for trains during the 2024 Gregorian New Year and Lunar New Year period until February 26, 2024 (or the 17th day of the first lunar month). After 3 days of ticket sales, approximately 41,000 tickets have been paid for.
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A representative from Saigon VTĐS mentioned that currently, there are still plenty of 2024 Tet Dragon year train tickets available on all routes and for all dates. Passengers who wish to purchase tickets can do so at railway stations, through ticket-selling websites, on electronic wallet applications, railway ticket apps, and through the ticket-selling hotline.
Additionally, the railway sector is implementing several discount policies to assist train passengers, such as discounts for social policy beneficiaries, labor unions, and customers with loyalty cards; a 3% discount for train groups departing from Saigon Station on February 8, 2024 (the 29th of the 12th lunar month) and for journeys over 1,000 kilometers; a 5% discount for round-trip tickets. Especially, students will receive a discount of 10-20% on ticket prices depending on the travel date.
Furthermore, to stimulate railway passenger demand, Saigon VTĐS continues to run a promotion program offering “6,000 seats with a 30% discount” for passengers traveling on the company-managed trains in November (from November 1 to November 30).
Ticket sales are available from 8:00 on October 27 to the end of November 27, applicable to passengers purchasing tickets at least 3 days before the train departure with specific carriages and seat numbers (when passengers buy tickets for these designated seats, they will receive a 30% discount on the ticket price). The promotion applies to all types of seats on the train.
The applicable train routes are: SE3/SE4, SE7/SE8 for distances of 400 kilometers or more (Monday to Wednesday), 500 kilometers or more (Thursday to Sunday); SE21/SE22 for distances of 400 kilometers or more; SNT1/SNT2 for distances of 250 kilometers or more; SPT1/SPT2 for distances of 150 kilometers or more.
After the discount, train tickets for the Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang route are only priced from 180,000 VND/ticket; the Ho Chi Minh City – Danang route starts at 340,000 VND/ticket; and notably, ticket prices for the Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi route start from 615,000 VND/ticket.
Currently, users can save on costs when purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip5 with the new reduced prices, starting from 16.69 million Vietnamese Dong, reduced by 2 to 3.1 million Dong depending on the model compared to September.
According to information from the Di Dong Viet website, Samsung’s comprehensive partner in Vietnam, the Galaxy Z Flip5 256 GB is currently being sold for 21.33 million Dong, a reduction of 4.66 million Dong from the listed price. The Galaxy Z Flip5 512 GB version is available for 25.21 million Dong, a reduction of 4.78 million Dong from the listed price.
Galaxy Z Flip5 256 GB price is 21.33 million VND
Meanwhile, the steepest reduction is seen in the Galaxy Z Flip5 256 GB electronic warranty (EW) version, priced at 16.69 million Dong, a reduction of 3.1 million Dong compared to September, bringing the total discount to 9.3 million Dong from the listed price. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip5 512 GB (EW) version is priced at 17.99 million Dong, reduced by 2 million Dong compared to September, bringing the total discount to 12 million Dong from the listed price.
At the current moment, the Galaxy Z Fold5 256 GB is also attracting a lot of user interest. This model is currently being sold for 35.88 million Dong, a reduction of 5.11 million Dong from the listed price. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Fold5 512 GB and 1 TB are priced at 39.76 million Dong and 46.55 million Dong, respectively.
With the EW version, the Galaxy Z Fold5 256 GB is available for 32.39 million Dong, a reduction of 12.6 million Dong from the listed price. These versions are still factory-sealed (unopened), and the online warranty activation is done a few days before.
According to Phung Phuong, the communications representative of Di Dong Viet, the prices of Samsung Z Flip5 and Samsung Z Fold5 have seen significant reductions in October. As this is the year-end season, the demand for phone purchases is high, and the price reduction aims to make Samsung’s folding flagship products more accessible to users. With these substantial price reductions, users looking to upgrade to a new phone won’t hesitate about the cost. This means that users can use a high-end flagship device and experience the features and performance they need at an affordable price,” Phương shared.
According to their records, after more than a month of sales, 60% of users purchased the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, while 40% chose the Galaxy Z Flip5.
