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The ASEAN Heritage Park certificates are presented at a ceremony held in Da Lat city on December 10 (Photo: VNA) Lam Dong (VNA) – Four more protected areas in Vietnam have been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks, making the country home to the largest number of such parks in the region. The newly designated sites are Bidoup – Nui Ba National Park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong; Vu Quang National Park, which is located between Pu Mat National Park of Nghe An province and Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park of Quang Binh province in the central region; Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park in the southern province of Tay Ninh; and Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum. The certificates were presented at a ceremony held in Lam Dong’s Da Lat city on December 10. Addressing the event, Director of the Vietnam Environment Administration Nguyen Van Tai said the ASEAN Heritage Parks programme, carried out since … [Read more...] about Vietnam has four new ASEAN Heritage Parks

Vietnam play two 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Malaysia and Indonesia soon. Before the King's Cup tournament in May Park had gone to Europe to take a look at and meet the two Vietnamese-origin players, but things have not turned out as expected. The South Korean, speaking at a press meet in Hanoi on Monday, said: "A few things concerned me after the trip. Firstly, many such players do not speak Vietnamese. They have lived in Europe most of their life, so they act and think like a native. I am deeply concerned about this difference. I wonder if they can fit in with other Vietnamese players when they return." Not many overseas Vietnamese players have been successful in Vietnam. Even famous names like goalkeeper Dang Van Lam and striker Mac Hong Quan, who are fluent in the language and have good understanding of the culture, struggled in the beginning. Park said: "If a player is really talented, we need him. But if he is just as good as a domestic player, we have to consider. "It is … [Read more...] about Park Hang-seo explains reluctance to pick overseas Vietnamese players

"Today, we showed the Vietnam spirit. We conceded one goal in the first half, but we did not give up. The team fought and won. That’s the Vietnam spirit, we never surrender." A mistake by goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung in the 23rd minute put Indonesia ahead against Vietnam in the ongoing men’s football competition at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. Indonesia then played defensive football, making Vietnamese players struggle to create opportunities in the rest of the first half and the first 15 minutes of the second half. But Park did not blame Dung for the ball slipping from his hands. "Whatever happens on the field, the head coach has the ultimate responsibility. Therefore I don’t want to talk about an individual’s mistake." A header in the 64th minute by defender Nguyen Thanh Chung, jersey number 18, balanced the score and boosted the confidence of the Vietnamese players, following which they attempted a variety of attacking moves. Eventually, a long-range … [Read more...] about SEA Games: ‘Vietnam spirit’ came through, says coach Park

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo (right) and Indra Sjafri of Indonesia at the press conference ahead the final match of men’s football category of the SEA Games. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Linh The final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila kicks off at 7pm today (Hanoi time). In the semi-finals on December 7, Vietnam beat Cambodia 4-0, while Indonesia defeated Myanmar 4-2 after extra time. The final will be Vietnam's first in 10 years in a competition Vietnamese fans are still waiting for a title. “The whole team are only one step from the SEA Games’ gold medal. Fans, training board as well as Vietnamese footballers can be proud of what Vietnam did at this year’s event,” said coach Park at a press conference in the Philippines. “Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc also sent a message to encourage and support the team. We will do everything we can to take gold medal. We will fight with all our hearts,” said Park. The veteran coach … [Read more...] about Games glory awaits Vietnam: coach Park

"Before the game, I told players that the Vietnamese people are behind them. I would like to dedicate this victory to the people of Vietnam, the Vietnam Football Federation, Vietnamese football clubs and anyone who loves the team," Park said at the post-match conference following Vietnam's historic SEA Games victory, winning gold for the first time ever Tuesday night. "I was worried when entering this final because our key players like Quang Hai, Trong Hung and Thanh Thinh were not able to play due to injuries. But who knew my wards could overcome difficulties to fight their best and earn the victory they totally deserve," he said. Vietnam did not take long to take control of the 30th SEA Games final match, dominating the game especially after scoring their first goal in the 38th minute. Two second half goals scored with control and poise and a robust defense did not allow their opponents even a consolation goal. Vietnam had not made it to a SEA Games final in 10 years, and had never … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fans, national spirit key to victory: coach Park