Director Hong Anh (right) receives the prize Best Film Based On A Book at the Efebo d’Oro international cinema awards on November 11. (Photo from the film’s Facebook page) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The first work by director Hong Anh, “The Way Station”, has just won the Best Film Based On A Book at the Efebo d’Oro international cinema awards held in Palermo, Italy, on November 11. The film surpassed six other nominees, namely A Bluebird in My Heart (France & Belgium), The Library Suicides (the UK), El Autor (Spain & Mexico), Il Contagio (Italy), Diva! (Italy) and Le Semeur (France). “Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu” (The Way Station), was made based on a short story of the same title by writer Do Phuoc Tien, with playwright Nguyen Quang Lap, actors Ngoc Thanh Tam, Pham Hong Phuoc, Nhan Phuc Vinh, Ngoc Hiep and Hoang Phuc. The Efebo d’Oro is an annual award event held by … [Read more...] about Vietnamese movie wins at international festivals
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Vietnam is third youngest squad at AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
Vietnam has the third-youngest squad at this year’s ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 (Source: nhandan.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has the third-youngest squad at this year’s ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018. Fox Sports Asia has revealed the youngest and oldest squads at the ongoing tournament, with the Vietnamese averaging 23.69 years. According to the website, Vietnam is a title contender at this year’s competition, but have a rather young squad compared to other favourites. Attacker Nguyen Anh Duc, who scored against Laos on the opening night of the tournament, is the oldest member in the squad at 33 years-old, while Hanoi FC defender Doan Van Hau is the youngest at 19. Timor-Leste is the youngest team in the event with average age of 20.56 years, with Laos second with 21.34 years. Thailand and the Philippines rank ninth and 10th with 26.74 years and 27.40 years, respectively. Indonesia’s Brazilian-born forward Beto … [Read more...] about Vietnam is third youngest squad at AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
Vietnam ranks fourth at AFF futsal champs
Vietnam played Indonesia in the third-place playoff match in the AFF Futsal Championship in Indonesia on November 11. (Photo: zing.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s futsal team lost to Indonesia 3-1 in the third-place playoff of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Futsal Championship in Indonesia on November 11. In the group qualifying round, the Vietnamese team crushed Brunei 9-0 and beat Timor Leste 8-1 but lost 1-4 to Thailand. … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks fourth at AFF futsal champs
Hanoi city hosts Italian culture fair
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (second from right) and Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Cecilia Piccioni at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the culture fair (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A culture fair entitled “2018 Italian Square” opened at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on November 10. The two-day event was jointly held by the Embassy of Italy in Vietnam and the municipal People’s Committee. Italian cuisine and wine were served by the country’s award-winning chefs at the fair. It also included performances featuring Vietnamese and Italian artists. Various sport games were also arranged, as visitors could play football with trainers from the Juventus Academy Vietnam. Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Cecilia Piccioni said the fair offered a chance to bring the two nations closer, while expressing her gratitude to Hanoi’s leaders for their support to bolster cooperation between the city and the Italian Embassy in … [Read more...] about Hanoi city hosts Italian culture fair
Ticket demand for Vietnam-Malaysia match increases
Thousands of football fans wait outside My Dinh stadium to purchase tickets (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The demand for tickets to the match between Vietnam and Malaysia in the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 is increasing following Vietnam’s 3-0 win over Laos on November 8. The match will be held at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on November 16 from 7.30pm. The clash between two title candidates highlights Group A. The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is selling tickets for the AFF Cup via official documents, online registration and in person at the stadium. According to Le Hoai Anh, VFF’s general secretary, online sales have stopped although the deadline to buy online is 12pm on November 10. The My Dinh National Stadium can host 40,000 spectators. However, Anh said the tickets will surpass that number. The VFF is selling tickets at the stadium from 8am to 5pm on November 11. Ticket prices for the upcoming match range from 150,000 … [Read more...] about Ticket demand for Vietnam-Malaysia match increases