Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải. — Photo wp.comViet Nam News This is the first time a Vietnamese player has been named on the list, compiled by China’s Titan Sports and FOX Sports Asia. Besides Hải, Southeast Asia is also represented on the list by Filipino goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who shines in the English Premier League for Cardiff City. “Nguyễn Quang Hải started the year playing a major part in Việt Nam reaching the final of the AFC U-23 Championship and continued his fine performances throughout 2018, culminating in a brilliant showing that won him the Most Valuable Player prize as Việt Nam won the AFF Suzuki Cup for only the second time in their history,” foxsportsasia.com wrote. More than 40 sport reporters from countries in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will vote on the candidates to name one of them the best footballer in Asia. The Best Footballer in Asia award was fist given in 2013. It is … [Read more...] about Hải nominated for Best Footballer in Asia 2018
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Quang Hai makes shortlist for Best Footballer in Asia 2018
On the 24 man list, there are only two representatives from Southeast Asia. Along with Quang Hai, Filipino goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who stars in the English Premier League for Cardiff City, is the other Southeast Asian nominated. “Nguyen Quang Hai started the year playing a major part in Vietnam reaching the final of the AFC U-23 Championship and continued his fine performances throughout 2018, culminating in a brilliant showing that won him the Most Valuable Player prize as Vietnam won the AFF Suzuki Cup for only the second time in their history”, wrote FOX Sports football editor John Duerden. First launched in 2013, the Best Footballer in Asia 2018 award is one of the most prestigious events of the year for Asian footballers. This year, 42 leading journalists from across the national associations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will vote for the candidates. The 24 shortlisted players for the Best Footballer in Asia 2018 include: 1. Akram Afif (CLB Al Sadd, … [Read more...] about Quang Hai makes shortlist for Best Footballer in Asia 2018
Hà Nội named best destination in Asia for backpackers
HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has been named by British weekly magazine Hello as the top city in its seven best destinations in Asia for backpackers. Ideal for travellers on a tight budget, the city is one of the cheapest destinations for backpackers, it said. Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hai Bà Trưng Temple and Hoả Lò Prison Museum are just three of the popular attractions, while backpackers often spend their evenings at bia hơi (draft beer) bars across the city, where they can find the cheapest beer in the world, it said. The city received 13.1 million visitors in the first half of 2018, up 10 per cent year-on-year, according to its tourism department. — VNS … [Read more...] about Hà Nội named best destination in Asia for backpackers
Hanoi among 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hello, a UK weekly magazine, has announced its annual list of Asia’s best destinations for backpackers. And Hanoi has been named the number one city on its seven best destinations in Asia for backpackers. Ideal for travelers on a tight budget, Vietnam's capital city is one of the cheapest destinations for backpackers. Hoan Kiem Lake, Hai Ba Trung Temple and Hoa Lo Prison Museum are just three of the popular attractions, while backpackers often spend their evenings gathered at Bia Hoi (draft beer) bars across Hanoi, where you’ll find the cheapest beer in the world, the magazine added. The number of tourists to Hanoi in the first half of 2018 was estimated at 13.1 million, up 10 percent from the same period last year.-VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi among 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hanoi tops Hello Magazine’s 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hello, a UK weekly magazine has announced its annual list of Asia’s best destinations for backpackers. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Thanh Nien road, Tay Ho district, Hanoi. Photo: Hello Magazine. Hello Magazine has just named Hanoi the number one city on its seven best destinations in Asia for backpackers. Ideal for travelers on a tight budget, Vietnam's capital city is one of the cheapest destinations for backpackers. “Not only is accommodation and food reamarkably affordable, but you’ll be spoiled for choice of things to see and do in the city, which has a mix of Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences,” Hello magazine wrote. Hoan Kiem Lake, Hai Ba Trung Temple and Hoa Lo Prison Museum are just three of the popular attractions, while backpackers often spend their evenings gathered at Bia Hoi (draft beer) bars across Hanoi, where you’ll find the cheapest beer in the world, the magazine added. On the list, Hanoi is followed by Luang Prabang (Laos), … [Read more...] about Hanoi tops Hello Magazine’s 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers