Vietnam's U23 football team arrives at Noi Bai International Airport. Pictured here are coach Park Hang-seo who comes out first and captain Luong Xuan Truong in blue shirt. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh Football fans lined the streets on Sunday morning to welcome home their young heroes. Despite a heart-breaking last-minute defeat to Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U23 Championship on Saturday, the Vietnamese team has returned home to a jubilant reception. Hailed as national heroes, South Korean coach Park Hang-seo's team made history at the tournament with thrilling victory over regional powerhouses Australia, Iraq and Qatar. It was the first time a Vietnamese national team has made it to the final of a continental championship, attracting attention from global football fans. Thousands of supporters flocked to the streets from Noi Bai Airport to the city center to greet the team bus. Vietnam's best goal scorer at the AFC U23 Championship Nguyen Quang Hai said he coldn't … [Read more...] about Huge crowds show up for Vietnam’s history-making U23 team’s homecoming
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Le Ba Khanh Trinh – the pride of Vietnam’s mathematics
VietNamNet Bridge – The achievement of the Vietnamese team this year reminds us of Le Ba Khanh Trinh, who honored Vietnam by winning aperfect score at the IMO in 1979, plus a special prize for the smartest answer. A record yet to be broken Dr. Le Ba Khanh TrinhDr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh assisted the Vietnamese team in the 58th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), in which the students brought home four golds, one silver and one bronze.It was the country’s best results in 43 years of attending the competition.Around 38 years ago, Trinh, a student of the Quoc hoc Hue high school for the gifted, was also a member of the Vietnamese team competing in IMO in UK. He remains the only one who won the special prize in that competition for the smartest way of solving IMO quiz.His answer was evaluated as “even better than the one from the contest organizing board”.After 41 IMO seasons, he is still the only Vietnamese contestant to have achieved such high … [Read more...] about Le Ba Khanh Trinh – the pride of Vietnam’s mathematics
Freedom of belief and religion better ensured in Vietnam
According to the Governmental Commission on Religion, about 95% of Vietnamese people follow some beliefs and religions and Vietnam is rich with these. For example, for religions alone, Vietnam has 15 religions with 41 religious organizations, recognized and granted licenses by the State, with over 24.3million followers (accounting for approximately 27% of the country’s population). Freedom of belief and religion better ensured in Vietnam. Photo for illustration Freedom of belief and religion is one of the fundamental human rights, recognized by international laws on human rights and the laws of many countries in the world. Our Party’s and State’s consistent policy is to respect and ensure the right to freedom of belief and religion of the people. This right is clearly stated in guidelines, viewpoints, the Constitution, laws, which ensure its implementation in reality. The Communist Party of Vietnam holds that belief and religion are the demand of part … [Read more...] about Freedom of belief and religion better ensured in Vietnam
Telegraph names top 10 train journeys in Asia, and 2 of them are in Vietnam
Vietnam appeals to tourists in many ways, and there’s one way where you can just sit, stare and take in all its beauty: a train journey. The U.K.-based Telegraph recently selected its 10 best train journeys in Asia for 2018, and two of them are in Vietnam. Travelers can take a trip on the Reunification Express that winds north-south down Vietnam’s coast connecting Hanoi and Saigon and all points in between in just 36 hours. Those with more time can hop off along the way and dig deeper into coastal towns to feel the sand and local life in Da Nang, Hoi An or Nha Trang. Rural and natural landscapes dominate the 1,600km (1,000 miles) journey on a “pastoral parade of pagodas, paddies and conical farmers hats,” said the Telegraph. Last year, travel publisher Rough Guides also named the route one of the most scenic in Asia, where one can watch buffalos grazing in rice paddies and fishermen casting their nets in the sea as well as deserted white beaches and lush … [Read more...] about Telegraph names top 10 train journeys in Asia, and 2 of them are in Vietnam
Child abuse remains an unsolved problem in Vietnam
How many more heart-breaking cases of child abuse make headlines in Vietnam before sufficient and efficient measures are in place to tackle the country’s chronic domestic problems?With no plausible solutions in sight, the growing number of media stories detailing shocking cases of children being physically, sexually, and psychologically abused by parents, caretakers, teachers and people of acquaintance continues to pull at Vietnam’s heartstrings.In early December 2017, Tran Hoai Nam, a Hanoi resident, was arrested by police for spending a year physically abusing his ten-year-old son, resulting in scaring and injuries across the young boy’s body.An initial police investigation found that Nam regularly kicked his son in the ribs and beat the child with clothes hangers and spoons.The father also admitted to beating his child though he chose to put the blame on the boy’s “mischievous” behavior.As if the story was not already a disgusting tale of … [Read more...] about Child abuse remains an unsolved problem in Vietnam
Discover mural art in Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - You can explore different kinds of murals in Vietnam at Tam Thanh Village, Tan Tich Hamlet, Phung Hung Street… Tam Thanh Village Tam Thanh Village. In 2016 a program – backed by the Korean Community Art Exchange Program and the Vietnamese Peoples Committee of Quang Nam province – was established with the aim of creating “art for a better community”. Paintings would bring in tourists. More than a dozen artists of both South Korean and Vietnamese descent spent two weeks in this tight-knit community painting over 100 murals across walls, fences, and facades. Tam Thanh is home to 20 or 30 very close families. They’ve survived off the sea for generations and have in large part missed out on the economic transformation taking place in Saigon, Hanoi, or nearby Hoi An. The location was chosen based both on their background and on the physical make-up of the village itself. The buildings are clustered tightly together and provide an … [Read more...] about Discover mural art in Vietnam
Take a look at Vietnam’s 6 most attractive travel destinations for Winter
The Hanoitimes - Perfect choices for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Sa Pa, Dien Bien, Moc Chau, Da Lat, Sa Dec, and Phu Quoc, are the eight most intriguing travel destinations in January. Sa Pa Sa Pa in the winter. The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. However, in the Winter from December to February, the weather in Sa Pa becomes very cold, but visitors will have the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the valley in the morning. In recent years, there is snow in Sa Pa. If you have chance to travel to this picturesque town on this occasion, you will definitely see quite a romance scene. However, this is the reason why Sa Pa is always crowded at this time of the year. Dien Bien Dien Bien. About 100 cherry trees are in full bloom on an island in Pa Khoang commune, Dien Bien district, making it the hottest destination in the northern Dien Bien province at this time of the year. On January 6, a cherry blossom … [Read more...] about Take a look at Vietnam’s 6 most attractive travel destinations for Winter
Vietnam to compete in six football championships
The six teams include senior squads of men, women and futsal and three young crews of U-23, U-19 and U-16. The U-23s will be the first ones to take part in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Championship, which will be held from January 9 in China. They are now in the final stages in Kunshan, where the temperature is around 40 degrees Celsius. Facing their big rivals - the Republic of Korea, Australia and Syria — Vietnam has almost no opportunity to win the next round. However, coach Park Hang-seo and his players are very confident and hope to have a breakthrough. Vietnam will start their tourney on January 10 against reigning runners-up Republic of Korea. At the 2016 tournament, Vietnam, under Japanese coach Toshiya Miura, was sent home early after three losses. Coach Miguel Rodrigo and his 20 players are training hard in HCM City to prepare for the AFC Futsal Championship next month. The best national players will travel to Japan for their intensive course later … [Read more...] about Vietnam to compete in six football championships
APEC 2017: Vietnam’s image promoted
2 days prior to APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, Da Nang city was battered by typhoon Damrey. Many areas were heavily flooded. The neighboring Hoi An ancient town, which hosted activities of APEC leaders’ spouses, was not an exception. But with efforts of the local administration and people, life returned to normal on the day it welcomed distinguished guests. Visiting Hoi An silk village, Ms. Lynda Babao O’Neil, spouse of the Papua New Guinea President, said: “I enjoy myself very much. The culture is so rich, diverse and beautiful. The people have been so warm and friendly. I’m glad to be able to have the opportunity to be here in Vietnam. Thank you for having me. This time with the children, so they can understand the culture and similarities between our both countries Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.”Da Nang’s efforts to overcome typhoon Damrey’s consequences to prepare for the APEC Meeting impressed thousands of delegates and leaders of 21 … [Read more...] about APEC 2017: Vietnam’s image promoted
Ex-Vietnam coach takes rein at HCM City
Former Vietnam national team coach Toshiya Miura said he hopes to lead V.League 1 club Ho Chi Minh City to third place this season. Japanese coach Toshiya Miura The 54-year-old Japanese announced this after signing a two-year contract with the club in HCM City on January 5.The appointment of the former Vietnam coach is another sign of HCM’s ambition after their third-from-bottom finish in the 14-team V.League 1 last year.“I am very glad and excited to return to Vietnam to train HCM City. I am eager to begin work and meet Vietnamese fans again,” said Miura.“Last year, the club didn’t finish high in the table, so I have to improve gradually. Our first goal is to enter the top five and then top three in the league this year, and then win the league in the future and compete in Asian events,” said Miura.“I came here to help HCM City become a strong club and develop to a new height,” Miura added.Le Cong Vinh, acting chairman of HCM City, … [Read more...] about Ex-Vietnam coach takes rein at HCM City