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Vietnam's top midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has flown to France to join his new football club. This morning, June 27, Quang Hai came to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi to take the flight. Quang Hai at Noi Bai International Airport to take the flight to France on June 27 According to some news sources, he will become a player of Ligue 2 club Pau FC. Pau FC President Bernard Laporte-Fray said he selected Hai for his creative and intelligent play. He has carefully watched Hai’s football videos over the past 4-5 years. French sports daily paper L'Equipe, said that Hai will sign a two-year contract with an option of extending for another year, with the French club. After joining the club, Quang Hai would take part in pre-season training before playing in Ligue 2 which is scheduled to kick off from July 30. … [Read more...] about Midfielder Quang Hai joins French club

The contest aims to contribute to preserving and promoting Vietnamese folk dance art among youth. Amateur dancers from Hanoi Cultural Center have won three gold and three silver medals at the Vietnam National Amateur Dance Competition 2022. The performance of dancers from Hanoi draw the attention of An Giang audiences. Photo: Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports The annual competition was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the southern province of An Giang in early June. According to the organizers, it was held to honor the beauty and diversity of today's Vietnamese folk dance art, which is based on a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity. Hanoi  delegation won the gold medal for an art program that consists five dances dividing into three categories of Solo, Trio, and group dance. Non-professional dancers from Hanoi also won two gold medals for their solo dance performances entitled “A Dao” and “Forever Shining … [Read more...] about Hanoi dancers win three gold medals at National Amateur Dance Competition 2022

The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam has launched a logo design contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations in 2023. The contest is open to all people, regardless of their nationality, age, or profession. Each applicant must only submit one entry which should be unpublished. Entries should be submitted via email to [email protected] by July 7 at the latest. All submitted works must help viewers to visualise the Vietnam – Japan special bond, the similarity and closeness between the peoples of both countries. The logo must also reflect the vigorous development of the relationship between the two countries, and the future of the ties over the next 50 years. In September the organisers will announce winners of the logo design contest on the website and Facebook page of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, as well as other media channels. The logo will be used by the … [Read more...] about Logo design contest launched to mark Vietnam – Japan diplomatic ties

Sadio Mane has left Liverpool for German giants Bayern Munich. Photo courtesy of Bayern Munich FC Paul Kennedy It was with somewhat of a heavy heart this week that I watched Sadio Mane leave Liverpool and sign for Bayern Munich. The Senegalese striker has been brilliant for Jurgen Klopp’s team, arguable his best player over the past 12 months, and although I really didn’t want him to go, I wish him nothing but the best in the Bundesliga. It also marked the end of Liverpool’s famed three-pronged attack that has served them so well in the past. Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino remain at the Reds, for now at least, as Mane plies his trade elsewhere. He’s not the first big name to leave Liverpool, and he sure as hell won’t be the last, but maybe he should have given a little thought to those that have left before him, heading off to pastures new. We can start with Philippe Coutinho who in the January of 2018 swapped Anfield for the Camp Nou fulfilling his dream of playing … [Read more...] about The grass isn’t always greener

Locals and visitors to Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy candid pictures saving the political-diplomatic, economic, cultural and social snapshots of Vietnam during the past two years. The press photo exhibition entitled “The Imprint 3” is underway at the Vietnamese Women Museum in Hanoi. The photo work entitled “Covid Baby” by photojournalist Nguyen Huy Khanh from Water Magazine. On display are 105 photographic works including 74 single photos and 31 sets taken by photojournalists from press agencies, professional and amateur photographers in Hanoi taken from January 1, 2020 to May 2022. According to the organizers, the exhibition paints a “colorful picture” of major events and outstanding achievements of Vietnam in such a short period of time. Vietnamese people have resiliently overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and achieved remarkable attainments in many fields, which left a good impression on international friends and was vividly depicted by the photos on … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Press Photo Exhibition debuts

Vietnam’s U19 team are set to host Japan, Myanmar, and Saudi Arabia in an international U19 tournament which is scheduled to take place in the southern province of Binh Duong from August 5 to August 11. The competition will see four teams play in a round-robin format, with the first and second-placed teams progressing to the final match. The two remaining teams will then play against each other for the third-placed position. All fixtures in the competition will be held at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on August 5, August 7, August 9, and August 11, respectively. The tournament will be organised after the 2022 AFF U19 Youth Championship due to run between July 2 and July 15, and before the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers due to run from September 14 to September 18. Vietnam’s U19 side have been drawn in Group A alongside Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, the Philippines, and host country Indonesia at the 2022 AFF U19 Youth Championship. At the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, … [Read more...] about Vietnam U19s to play Japan, Saudi Arabia in friendly tournament

A fashion collection by 16 young Vietnamese designers is set to open Thailand Fashion Week 2022 for the first time, with the outfits on show featuring images of Vietnamese cultural heritages. Vietnamese designers will open Thailand Fashion Week 2022. Local designs, which will be showcased at the event draw inspiration from traditional art forms, including Chau Van, a type of ritual singing, Don Ca Tai Tu, a form of southern folk song, Quan Ho, a type of love duet singing, and water puppetry. Furthermore, there will be also designs of evening gowns and suits on show, helping to introduce different culture of countries such as Thailand, the United States, France, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, and Vietnam. A total of 16 local children have been chosen to model those designs and are expected to bring an impressive performance to the stage during the prestigious fashion event in Thailand. Moving forward, Thailand Fashion Week 2022 is scheduled to … [Read more...] about 16 Vietnamese designers to open Thailand Fashion Week 2022

Many tourists are expected to come to the Joy Festival which is organised in HCM City and Hà Nội. — Photo Courtesy Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts HCM CITY —  A two-day festival has started in Tao Đàn Park of HCM City to celebrate the joy of travel in Việt Nam with free entrance. Organised by Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, the festival, on Friday and Saturday, has a series of pop-up activities designed to bring joy to guests and local residents. On the first day of the two-day festival, the organiser’s colourful food trucks drive around the city, delivering free snacks to the young and young-at-heart. On the second day, there will be many games and entertainment including 50m downtown waterslides, a sport hub truck, mini car racing, a light-up dance mat, and live music performances for a chance to win amazing prizes. The festival is the perfect occasion for everyone to come together in a carnival atmosphere and make memories with friends and families, according to the … [Read more...] about Pop-up travel festival opens in Việt Nam

Phương Thảo, a graduate of the Hà Nội National University of Education, has also achieved fame and popularity through YouTube. Her latest album, 'Hãy Về Đây Bên Anh' (Come to Me), released in October, 2021, has attracted nearly 1 million YouTube views. Photo courtesy of the producer By Thu Anh HCM CITY  Restrictions on traditional entertainment channels by the Covid-19 pandemic have turned out to be a blessing in disguise for some young singers presenting their talents online. Their presentation of personally chosen covers and their own music on YouTube and other music streaming platforms have garnered millions of views and conferred great popularity, not to mention commercial success. Among this crop of young singers are: Hà Nhi, Phương Thảo, Trần Lâm, and Phan Mạnh Quỳnh. These artistes have not had to make expensive music videos to win the hearts of millions of fans. Hà Nhi began her professional career after entering the Top 4 of Vietnam Idol 2015 — a Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Online exposure confers stardom on young singers

Hue hot air balloon festival opens on June 25 at Ham Nghi yard in the area of Hue Citadel (Hue city). Hue hot air balloon festival kicks off This is an attractive event in the framework of Hue Festival Week 2022, attracting a large number of people and tourists. The festival brings Hue Ancient Capital a new colour, with dozens of giant hot air balloons, and colourful and diverse shapes flying in the sky. Attending the festival, residents and visitors not only can admire the spectacular hot air balloon performances but also directly participate in the experience of enjoying a panoramic view of Hue Citadel. According to the Organizing Committee, within the framework of the festival, which will last until June 30, it is expected that there will be 10 large hot air balloons with a diameter of 25-28m, flying from 300-500m high, able to carry two tourists. In addition, there are 10 mini hot air balloons 6-10m in diameter, and 10-20m high for flying … [Read more...] about Hue hot air balloon festival kicks off