The first semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championships between Vietnam (red) and the Philippines (Source: bongdanet.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam beat the Philippines 2-1 in the first semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championships on August 25 in Thailand. The team’s first goal was scored by Huynh Nhu at the 41st minute of the match, equalising 1-1 for Vietnam after the Philippines opened the score at the 35th minute. Into the second half, Vietnam’s Tuyet Dung changed the score into 2-1 at the 57th minutes. With the result, Vietnam became the first team to have entered the final round of the event. Host Thailand, who topped Group A, will face Myanmar in the second semi-final match on the same day. The regional championship sees Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Indonesia competing in Group B, while Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Timor Leste and host Thailand in Group A. The 2019 AFF … [Read more...] about Vietnam advance to final of AFF women’s football champs
Culture-tourism village to host activities marking National Day
Illustrative image (Source: Bao Lang Viet) Hanoi (VNA) – A wide range of activities will take place at the Culture-Tourism Village for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi’s outskirts from August 30 to September 30 to celebrate the 74th anniversary of National Day (September 2), according to the village’s management board. About 300 people representing 15 ethnic groups, along with artists and students, will participate in month-long programme. The highlight of the programme is a mountainous market from Meo Vac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, featuring local products, cuisines and traditional culture. Ethnic minority groups in Ha Giang like Giay, Lo Lo and Mong will also introduce their traditional arts and rituals during the programme. Visitors to the village on this occasion will have a chance to enjoy special art performances staged by artists from the Central Highlands region and the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre.-VNA … [Read more...] about Culture-tourism village to host activities marking National Day
Japanese director Ken Ochiai to judge short film contest
Local jury members of the competition are directors Phan Gia Nhat Linh and Nhat Trung, film producer Jenni Trang Le and guest Truong Chi Binh. The 48HFP Vietnam 2019 attracts more than 100 film making groups. The films are to be short with a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 7 minutes. All creativity—writing, shooting, editing and adding a musical soundtrack—must occur in a 48 hour period. The award-wining work will represent Vietnam to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands and to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival 2020. Director Ken Ochiai is director of Vietnamese films, including Ve si Sai Gon (Sai Gon Bodyguards) in 2016 and Hon papa da con gai (Daddy issues) in 2018. He will return to Vietnam to join the award ceremony of the film contest in October. Ken Ochiai is an award-winning writer/director of short films and music videos. His award-winning films include “Phoenix” winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2006 San Giovanni … [Read more...] about Japanese director Ken Ochiai to judge short film contest
Four students killed as motorbike slams into road divider
By Gia Chinh  August 25, 2019 | 01:46 pm GMT+7 Four students were killed in an accident Sunday when their motorbike (pictured) crashed into the Thong Nhat Road divider, in Thai Nguyen Province. Photo acquired by VnExpress. Four college students were killed Sunday in the northern province of Thai Nguyen when the motorbike they traveling on crashed into the road divider. The four, including three boys and one girl, died on the spot, while the fifth, a girl, is in Thai Nguyen Hospital with head injuries. Le Quang Tien, Chairman of the Thai Nguyen People’s Committee, said the five were travelling from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen, 75 kilometers from the capital's center. They were in the first or second year at the Thai Nguyen-based Trade and Tourism College, and hailed from the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Bac Kan. Monday would have been the first day of their new school year. According to witnesses, there was not much traffic on Thong Nhat … [Read more...] about Four students killed as motorbike slams into road divider
Hai Van Tunnel 2 project to be completed in 2020
Hai Van Tunnel 2 is expected to be completed in 2020, helping speed up travel time for vehicles on the North-South road. … [Read more...] about Hai Van Tunnel 2 project to be completed in 2020