Vietnamese footballers are working hard to realise new missions in 2018: attending the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD), winning the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 and playing well in the final round of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.
Vietnamese footballers make history at the AFC U23 Championship 2018. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese footballers are working hard to realisenew missions in 2018: attending the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD), winning the AFFSuzuki Cup 2018 and playing well in the final round of the 2018 AFC Women’sAsian Cup, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.
The women’s national football squad will try their best to earn a berth at theWorld Cup 2019 by performing well at the finals of the 2018 AFC Women’s AsianCup, which is scheduled for April 6-20 in Jordan.
The U23 team will play for the best result at the ASIAD taking place inIndonesia from August 15 to September 1. Also, the boys are expected to becomethe champions at the AFF Suzuki Cup tournament, which is slated for November8-December 15.
Other targets have been set for younger football players. The U16 team is expectedto advance to the finals of the AFC U16 Championship from September 15 toOctober 2. Meanwhile, under the leadership of coach Hoang Anh Tuan, the U19 teamwill continue its journey to conquer the final round of the AFC U19Championship in Indonesia from October 18 to November 4.
Vietnamese football is believed to continue thriving in 2018 thanks to resoundingvictory of the U23 squad at the AFC U23 Championship 2018.-VNA
Vietnam’s football teams could achieve more success at the regional and international arena, said national team coach Park Hang-seo in an exchange programme with hundreds of Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 11 ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selectetd the top ten cultural, sport and tourism events in 2017 based on the result of voting by over 150 journalists nationwide.
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung is one of the eight important players at the upcoming Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018.
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.
Vietnamese footballers make history at the AFC U23 Championship 2018. (Photo: VNA) 
