The Indonesian footballers arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3 afternoon. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Indonesian U23 men’sfootball team promises to pose a serious challenge to Vietnam when they meet onMay 6.
Coach Shin Tae-yong has a squad of 20 players,many of whom won silver medals at the ASEAN Football Championship (AFF Cup) in2021.
Among them is rising star Ronaldo JoyberaJunior Kwateh. The teenage striker plays for Madura United FC in Indonesia’sLiga1 and is valued at 150,000 euros by Transfermarkt.
Two other talented players are centre backElkan Baggott and right-back Asnawi Mangkualam. The former plays forIpswich Town in the UK, while the latter is at the Republic of Korea's Ansan GreenersFC.
The three over-23 players are midfielder RickyKambuaya, defensive midfielder Marc Klok and centreback Fachruddin Aryanto.
Indonesia have put their trust in goalkeeperErnando Ari, who performed well when Indonesia faced Australia in the 2022 AFCU23 Championship qualifier.
The Indonesian team has met the Vietnamese sidetwice in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the 2020 AFF Cup.
After a 4-0 defeat to Vietnam in the World Cupqualifying round, Indonesia improved to draw when they met again in the groupstages of the AFF Cup in December 2021.
During the match, the Indonesian team showedtheir physical strength and fighting spirit, and lined up to nullify the Vietnameseplayers.
This draw gave Indonesia confidence and theywill likely enter the match with a disciplined defensive ploy.
The two teams will hold two trainingsessions before they meet in the opening match of Group A at the20,000-seat Viet Tri Stadium on May 6./.
The Indonesian Olympic Committee has sent an official document to the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Organising Committee announcing that Indonesia will not participate in the women’s football and women’s futsal, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.
The Youth and Sports Ministry of Indonesia has guaranteed that all athletes dispatched to the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Vietnam next month will be able to bag medals for Indonesia since their performance had been reviewed and analysed.
Thousands of people gathered at the sports complex of Phu Tho province from May 2 night to buy tickets for Vietnam's football match against Indonesia at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
Brunei will send 23 athletes to the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to be hosted by Vietnam this month, according to the country’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Indonesia’s national pencak silat team is confident of winning four gold medals at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to be hosted by Vietnam this month.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The Indonesian footballers arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3 afternoon. (Photo: VNA) 
