Que Ngoc Hai vies for the ball with Jan Koller. (Photo baonghean.vn)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A team of legends from German side BorussiaDortmund defeated Vietnam All Stars 4-1 in a charity match in Ho Chi Minh Cityon September 28 evening.
With outstanding physical and technical skills, the Dortmund legends opened thescoring in the sixth minute through Mladen Petric.
David Odonkor then doubled the lead for Dortmund in the 14th minute. Vietnam hadseveral chances to narrow the gap but failed to find the net.
In the second half, the Vietnamese star team did manage a goal thanks to formerstriker Le Cong Vinh.
In the remaining minutes, Vietnam made many changes and the two teams continuedto attack as the game opened up. But it was the Dortmund legends who sealedvictory with two more goals before the final whistle.
The event was organised by Next Media, HCM City’s Youth Union, BorussiaDortmund, and delegates of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK) insupport of orphans and children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The visitors line-up included Julio Cesar, Dedé, Marcel Schmelzer, NorbertDickel, Evanílson, Kevin Grosskreutz, Jorg Heinrich, Jan Koller, David Odonkor,Patrick Owomoyela, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Miroslav Stevic, Roman Weidenfeller,Ibrahim Tanko, Mladen Petric, and Mohamed Zidan.
While the Vietnam All Stars included coach Le Huynh Duc, former nationalplayers Pham Van Quyen, Vinh, and Le Quoc Vuong, as well as current players ofthe national team such as Que Ngoc Hai, Do Hung Dung and Ngo Hoang Thinh./.
Vietnamese footballers had a great start in the U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, as they defeated Hong Kong 5-1 in their opening match in Indonesia on September 14.
The recent victories against Singapore and India have promoted Vietnam to the 96th position in the FIFA rankings, the 17th position in Asia and the first in Southeast Asia, according to website football-ranking.com.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
Que Ngoc Hai vies for the ball with Jan Koller. (Photo baonghean.vn) 
