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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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
MCST: Holding the Vietnam cultural Festival in Singapore
(Cinet)- On the 35th anniversary of establishing the cultural relation of Vietnam and Singapore, Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the National Heritage Council (Singapore Ministry of Information Communication and Arts) holds the Vietnam cultural Festival in Singapore from April to December 2008 The festival has many interesting exhibition activities on Vietnam history and culture; and some professional seminars aimed at introducing partly the Vietnam Culture to the Singapore people. As planned, the festival takes place in a mass of Museums in Singapore. For example, in Museum of Arts, the display of Vietnam Contemporary and modern arts are held; in Asian Civilisation Museum, the exhibition of ancient antiques; in the National Museum, the Vietnam Film Festival along with the 21st Singapore international Film Festival is organized in which six movies and documentaries of the Vietnam Cinema: “Tu Hau woman”. “Hanoi Baby”, … [Read more...] about MCST: Holding the Vietnam cultural Festival in Singapore
Photo, art exhibits mark Vietnam People’s Army day
A photo exhibition titled “Following the tradition of Uncle Ho's soldiers” is running at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22).The display, which presents more than 200 pictures featuring Ho Chi Minh and the armed forces, will run until December 25. Depicted in the photos are the historic Dien Bien Phu victory of 1954; the Great Victory of Spring 1975; soldiers from the August revolution of 1945 to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign from December 1974-1975; activities of the 9th Division; the Gia Dinh Regiment under the HCM City Military Headquarters and the 31st Military Police Battalion; and activities of the city’s youth around border areas and islands. In addition, an art exhibition commemorating the armed forces and revolutionary war opened December 12 at the Vietnam History Museum in Hanoi. More than 160 works including 110 paintings, 17 graphic … [Read more...] about Photo, art exhibits mark Vietnam People’s Army day
Chronicle exploring Vietnam to be shot
Binh Duong Television and Radio announced, at a press conference on April 8th, that they would produce a chronicle, named “Along the country” to introduce typical features in geography, history and culture of different regions throughout Vietnam. History Professor Le Van Lan, Historian Duong Trung Quoc, Associate Professor cum Doctor Phan An and History Doctor Huynh Ngoc Dang will be the program’s consultants. The 200-episode chronicle will be divided into two parts, Itinerary on Highway 1A and Vietnam Sea and Islands. Accordingly, the itinerary will start at Km. No. 0 on the Highway 1A in Lang Son Province, and then pass through 30 provinces and cities to Km. No. 2236 in Ca Mau Province. Besides, the chronicle at sea will start from Quang Ninh via Ha Tien and 27 coastal provinces and cities. The chronicle is planned to be broadcast in mid-September on Binh Duong Television Channel 1 (BTV1) at 9pm on Mondays to Fridays. Source: thanhnien … [Read more...] about Chronicle exploring Vietnam to be shot
Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, ties with Vietnam
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated Cambodians on achievements that they have made in the past 64 years, and wished Cambodia more success in the future.The Deputy PM underlined that Vietnam and Cambodia, two neighbouring countries on the bank of Mekong River, have shared close relations and long-lasting friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured by many generations of leaders and people of both nations.Reviewing the growth of bilateral ties through the history, he stated that mutual support and solidarity was vividly demonstrated during the joint fight against the Pol Pot genocidal regime to save and revive Cambodia. The two countries have also helped each other in national construction and development, he added, stressing that the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship is a shared treasures of both sides.He also lauded efforts of both countries to organise various events to mark the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, which … [Read more...] about Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, ties with Vietnam
More than a bowl of noodles, “pho” is history
Pho bo (beef noodle), the original dish served with two poached eggs (Photo VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - There are many theories regarding its origin. Some say it started as a variation on pot-au-feu, a French beef stew dish. Others believe it’s the heir to a Chinese beef noodle soup or to a traditional Vietnamese dish of noodles with buffalo meat. What is certain is that “pho”, a simple yet deceptively complex dish of noodles served with beef or chicken in a hot bowl of broth, has become Vietnam’s pride on the world map of cuisine. Though its origins are disputed, historians believe “pho” was first made popular in Hanoi and Nam Dinh, two major northern cities, during the French colonial period. And we know that “pho” wasn’t invented in a restaurant. It began life on the side of the road, on the shoulders of street vendors who wandered the city with a big pot of both, always kept hot and ready with … [Read more...] about More than a bowl of noodles, “pho” is history
S African girl dies during cycling tour in Vietnam’s Hoi An
A girl from Cape Town, South Africa died during a school trip to Vietnam’s popular resort town of Hoi An on Friday, reportedly after feeling tired during a bicycle ride. African News Agency said that the victim, Shannen Rustin, was on a history tour of Southeast Asia with 31 of her 11th grade classmates, two teachers and one parent. On the mild and overcast Friday morning, the group left on a cycle ride around Hoi An in central Vietnam. Some students reportedly had difficulty riding their bicycles and traveled on the back of scooters instead. Rustin was among them. The report quoted Debbie Schafer, Minister of Education in the Western Cape, as saying that Rustin told a local tour operator that she felt tired after around 30 minutes of cycling. She was put on the back of a scooter with the operator, who said she was still “chatting and laughing with him”, Schafer said. But when the group stopped at a bridge crossing for a rest 10 minutes later, Rustin … [Read more...] about S African girl dies during cycling tour in Vietnam’s Hoi An
Polish President Andrzej Duda meets Vietnam alumni
Polish President Andrzej Duda meets Vietnam alumni Polish President Andrzej Duda and his spouse Agata Kornhauser-Duda had a meeting with Vietnamese alumni of Polish universities on the occasion of the President’s State visit to Vietnam, according to local media reports. Addressing the event in Hanoi on November 27, the Polish President praised the Vietnamese alumni’s contributions to promoting the country and people of Poland to the Vietnamese community. He is pinning high hopes that more Polish literary works will be translated into Vietnamese to bring Polish culture closer to Vietnamese readers. On the occasion, five Vietnamese individuals, namely translators Ta Minh Chau, Le Ba Thu, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thu, and Ho Chi Hung, general secretary of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association, and former Vietnamese ambassador to Poland Pham Kien Thiet bagged the noble medals from the Polish President for their efforts and contributions to boosting the close friendship and cultural … [Read more...] about Polish President Andrzej Duda meets Vietnam alumni
French teacher inspires Vietnam students to improve French proficiency
French teacher inspires Vietnam students to improve French proficiency Nguyen Quy Hervé Fayet, a French teacher at the Institute of Cultural Exchanges with France (Idecaf) in District 1, HCMC has persistently helped young Vietnamese students learn the French language over the past 25 years. Fayet said in an interview with the Daily last week that he came to the country to start a new life in 1992 where he found happiness in his teaching job and life. Initially, he taught French at France’s Colette school and then worked closely with the HCMC Department of Education and Training to develop French bilingual training programs in the city. Since 2006, he has been sticking with his teaching job at Idecaf, an organization which specializes in promoting French culture, lifestyle, language and cinematography to the Vietnamese community. He also works as editor at Le Courrier du Vietnam, the only French-language newspaper published in Vietnam. “For me, Idecaf looks like … [Read more...] about French teacher inspires Vietnam students to improve French proficiency