Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony on January 18 to unveil new jerseys of national football teams for 2021, produced by Grand Sport. According to the Thailand-based Grand Sport, the new uniforms feature a large red star in an echo effect design at the centre, which represents the resilience and unity of the Vietnamese people, the players, and the millions of football fans around the country. The jerseys are made from high-quality, light, and moisture-absorbing fabric using advanced technology, the company said. Speaking at the unveiling, VFF Secretary General Le Hoai Anh said the partnership between the VFF and Grand Sport will open the best conditions possible for Vietnamese national players during both training and competition, particularly at a time they are preparing for major matches this year and beyond. He expects that all national football teams will play better and post the best results. This is the sixth year Grand Sport has cooperated … [Read more...] about New national football team jerseys for 2021 unveiled
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Preserving and promoting Cham ethnic culture
Cham ethnic people’s pottery crafting still thrives to date, with Bau Truc village’s pottery products being much sought after by consumers both at home and abroad. The village has also become an attractive tourist destination, where visitors could experience the actual making process of pottery products and bring some beautiful products home. … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting Cham ethnic culture
HCM City unveils proposed design for Tet Flower Street
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The HCM City administration has unveiled a draft design for the 18th annual Nguyen Hue Flower Street to celebrate the coming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. Rural life featuring rice farming and buffaloes will be the theme for this year, the Year of the Buffalo, according to eastern zodiac. Every year Nguyen Hue street in District 1, which has a pedestrians-only square down its middle, transforms into a ‘flower street’ during Lunar New Year. This year it will be open from February 9 to 15, with the decorations starting on January 25, according to the organisers. Like in previous years environment-friendly materials will be used for the decorations. According to organisers, the organic design and architecture this year would aim to send the message of environmental protection. To usher in the Year of the Buffalo, most of the event’s concepts and decorations will pay homage to the animal, with 26 mascots being set up along … [Read more...] about HCM City unveils proposed design for Tet Flower Street
AFC endorses full membership of Elite Youth Scheme to VFF
Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has conferred the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) with the AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership status. The AFC has also given the three-star status to the PVF Football Academy. The AFC Elite Youth Scheme is an integral part of AFC’s Vision and Mission that is to improve playing standards and increase the possibility of success at the top level. The development of aspiring young talents is at the core of these objectives, and AFC recognises and supports the Member Associations (MAs) in their efforts to further develop their elite youth programmes, including the grading of academies, in line with the criteria set by AFC. Together, AFC and the MAs will set the benchmark for elite player development in training centres and support the clubs and their academies in nurturing the next generations of top-level professional players./. … [Read more...] about AFC endorses full membership of Elite Youth Scheme to VFF
Exhibition on Communist Party of Vietnam opens in Hanoi
Some 200 photos, 100 documents and exhibits, along with nearly 250 publications are being on display, telling how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence and recorded great achievements during the “Doi moi” (renewal) process and the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Communist Party of Vietnam opens in Hanoi