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The men's individual poomsae category is held in the knockout format. In the morning, Duy earned 7.780 points to surpass Chan Chung Yin of Hong Kong (7.650 points) to advance to the round of 16. Later, with 7.490 points, he obtained a win over Moghis Wahid Khalil I of Saudi Arabia (7.230 points) to enter the semi-finals. In the semi-final in the afternoon, the Vietnamese athlete gained 7.120 points and lost to the Republic of Korea’s Kor Kang Wanjin (7.410 points) to rank third and receive the bronze medal. This is the second medal obtained by Vietnam at the games on the first official competition day. Previously, rowers Dinh Thi Hao, Ha Thi Vui, Pham Thi Hue and Du Thi Bong finished third in the women's coxless fours. On Sunday, Vietnamese athletes took part in 14 sports which were shooting, boxing, men’s football, table tennis, swimming, chess, fencing, esport, judo, rowing, wushu, taekwondo, tennis, and gymnastics. They aim to pocket two to five gold medals at the 19th … [Read more...] about Asian Games: Vietnamese athlete pockets bronze medal in taekwondo

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+4 Vietnam got one back but it's game over Mohammed Maran scored an own goal from a header but that was too late as the referee blew the final whistle after this play. Vietnam exited the Asian Games men's football from the group stage. 90' 3-0 Saudi Arabia got the third goal with Zakaria Hawsawi's finish from the left flank. Four minutes will be added to the second half but it's basically over for Vietnam. 87' 2-0 for Saudi Arabia After a series of team play, the ball found Mohammed Maran, who chipped it over keeper Chuan to double the lead for Saudi Arabia. 84' Mohammed Maran had a great chance to double the lead for Saudi Arabia with his close-range finish but keeper Chuan made a another great save. 80' In the other game, Vietnam's direct competition for the … [Read more...] about Vietnam exit Asian Games football after 1-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia

The Vietnamese team (upper) during the race at the 19th Asian Games on September 24 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s rowers won the first medal at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in Hangzhou, China on September 24. Quarter Dinh Thi Hao, Ha Thi Vui, Pham Thi Hue and Du Thi Bong finished third to earn a bronze in the women's coxless fours at the Fuyang Water Sports Centre, clocking 6min 52.35sec. The Vietnamese started in lane three and were in the leading group with China and Japan. They even went ahead to take lead in the middle of the race. However, China proved their power to finish first in a time of 6min 42.03sec. Japan passed Vietnam in the last metres for the second position at 6min 47.04sec. In the first competition day, Vietnamese athletes take part in 14 sports including shooting, boxing, men’s football, table tennis, swimming, chess, fencing, esport, judo, rowing, wushu, taekwondo, tennis and gymnastics. They aim to pocket 2-5 gold medals at ASIAD … [Read more...] about Vietnamese rowers bring home first Asian Games medal

During his visit to the province on September 23, 1958, Uncle Ho asked the provincial Party Organization and ethnic groups to promote solidarity, step up production, ensure social order, protect their cultural identity, and make efforts to turn Lao Cai into a more prosperous and happier province. More than 30 years since its re-establishment, Lao Cai has been developing strongly, from a war-ravaged locality and one of the country's six poorest provinces, to lead the Northwestern region in terms of socio-economic development, with average economic growth during 1991-2022 reaching nearly 10%, and GRPD per capita hitting nearly 90 million VND (3,690 USD) per year. Congratulating Lao Cai on its major achievements over the past years, President Vo Van Thuong asked the province to exert greater efforts to realize its set goals as the achievements have yet to be commensurate with its potential and strengths. Weak competitive capacity, asynchronous socio-economic infrastructure, and poor … [Read more...] about President attends ceremony marking 65 years since Uncle Ho’s visit to Lao Cai

Vietnamese and New Zealand officers at the welcome ceremony in HCM City on September 24 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa , arrived at the international port of Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, starting a five-day friendship visit to Vietnam. Leading the New Zealand delegation, Commander of the Joint Forces New Zealand Rear Admiral James Gilmour said the visit follows a successful trip to his country by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, in July 2023. It is a demonstration of the intensive cooperation between the two countries and aims to help strengthen their defence relations as well as people-to-people ties, he noted. New Zealand pledges to boost defence cooperation with Vietnam on the basis of respect for international law and the rules on navigation freedom, he … [Read more...] about Naval ships of New Zealand visit Vietnam

Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko wandered along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in Hoi An Ancient Town on Saturday and greeted residents . The trip to Quang Nam was part of their official visit to Vietnam on September 20-25. Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Phan Viet Cuong (R) said when he hosted the Crown Prince and Crown Princess that their visit had an important meaning, as Quang Nam and Vietnam in general are holding activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. Cuong said Hoi An Ancient Town is the representation of the close relationship between Vietnam and Japan, as the place was where the story between Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro started over 400 years ago. Adopted by lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, Princess Ngoc Hoa married Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro in 1619. She contributed a lot in aiding the trade between Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan crown prince visits Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary

The men’s individual poomsae category is held in the knockout format. In the morning, Duy earned 7.590 points to surpass Chan Chung Yin of Hong Kong (7.650 points) to advance to the round of 16. Later, with 7.490 points, he obtained a win over Moghis Wahid Khalil I of Saudi Arabia (7.230 points) to enter the semi-finals. In the semi-final in the afternoon, the Vietnamese athlete gained 7.120 points and lost to the Republic of Korea’s Kor Kang Wanjin (7.410 points) to rank third and receive the bronze medal. This is the second medal obtained by Vietnam at this games on the first official competition day. Previously, rowers Dinh Thi Hao, Ha Thi Vui, Pham Thi Hue and Du Thi Bong finished third in the women's coxless fours. On September 24, Vietnamese athletes take part in 14 sports including shooting, boxing, men’s football, table tennis, swimming, chess, fencing, esport, judo, rowing, wushu, taekwondo, tennis, and gymnastics. They aim to pocket two to five gold medals at the … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese athlete pockets bronze medal in taekwondo