New Zealand, Australian Embassies wish luck for women’s team at historic World Cup
The New Zealand and Australian Embassies in Hanoi have organised a farewell party to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Vietnamese national women's football team and bid good luck to them ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
(From left to right) New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson, national team captain Huynh Nhu, Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski and Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong cut a cake during the farewell party on July 2 in Hanoi. (Photo courtesy of the New Zealand Embassy)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The New Zealand and Australian Embassiesin Hanoi have organised a farewell party to celebrate the remarkableachievements of the Vietnamese national women's football team and bid good luckto them ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, GeneralSecretary of the Vietnam FootballFederation Duong Nghiep Khoi, and the national team’s head coach Mai DucChung, as well as five players attended the event in Hanoi on July 2.
Guests had the chance to meet team members and wish them luckahead of their historic journey while enjoying some captivating entertainment.
The two ambassadors also presented farewell gifts to the team.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the third most watchsporting event in the world, and a great opportunity to promote women insport," said Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski.
"I congratulate you all on being part of this incrediblesporting occasion. As Prime Ministers Anthony Norman Albanese and Pham Minh Chinhsaid at a recent meeting with the team, ‘You are already winners, go and enjoyyourselves – you’ve already made us proud’.”
Meanwhile, New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson expressed herexcitement as the date of departure approaches, saying: “We have been waitingfor this day for so long and are delighted to welcome the Vietnamese women’snational football team to Aotearoa New Zealand as the team plays in its firstever FIFA Women’s World Cup.
"This reception is a great opportunity to wish them the verybest of luck for their historic journey ahead. We know that Vietnam’s goldengirls will do Vietnam proud and we look forward to people of Aotearoa NewZealand getting to know the fighting spirit that they have displayed in thelead up to this competition.”
At the event, Khoi also announced that the song Vietnam Oi by musician Bui Quang Minhwould be the official song of the team in the World Cup. It would be played inevery squad's game during their time in the global football competition.
The team will depart for New Zealand on July 5 to prepare for thegroup round where they will have two friendly matches against the hosts andSpain.
Their tournament will begin on July 22 against defending championsthe US. The other rivals are Portugal (July 27) and the Netherlands(August 1) in Group E./.
Vietnamese men football secured the 95th place in FIFA’s latest rankings and No.1 in Southeast Asia after its wins over Hong Kong (China) and Syria in friendly matches in June.
Coach Mai Duc Chung and his assistants have agreed on the list of 23 players who will depart for New Zealand to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met and presented gifts to the national football squad in Hanoi on July 3 before their departure for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
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.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
(From left to right) New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson, national team captain Huynh Nhu, Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski and Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong cut a cake during the farewell party on July 2 in Hanoi. (Photo courtesy of the New Zealand Embassy) 
