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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

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

World-renowned bubble maestro Fan Yang will return to Vietnam on the occasion of the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday. (Photo: fayfay.com) Hanoi (VNA) - World-renowned bubble maestro Fan Yang will return to Vietnam with unique performances to dazzle spectators on the occasion of the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday. The Vietnamese-Canadian bubble maker has performed in Vietnam 19 times, delighting Vietnamese audiences with his colourful and entertaining shows. This year, he will give performances at a large-scale entertainment centre for children named ‘Bubble World’ that was built by himself and Dong Do Show Company at Times City Trade Centre in Hanoi. The shows are held at 10am, 3pm and 7:30pm every Friday, Sunday and Saturday, starting from August 23. The programme will be divided into two parts: the lively scenes for children and Fan Yang’s bubble world. - VNA … [Read more...] about World famous bubble artist Fan Yang returns to Vietnam

"The View" by Ly Hoang Ly (Photo: elle.vn) Buenos Aires (VNA) – “The view” and “Lotusland” by Vietnamese painters Ly Hoang Ly and Dinh Q. Le are being showcased at a contemporary art exhibition which opened at La Moneda Cultural Centre, Chile’s Santiago on August 22. The event features 37 art works of 19 artists from Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, the Republic of Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Organised within the framework of activities to welcome the APEC Summit 2019 slated for November in Chile, the exhibitions aims to enhance understanding of regional cultures, and depict the world’s hot issues like global warming, migration, sustainable development and natural environment. Cuisine introduction and film screening will be held as part of the exhibition. The exhibition will run until September 8.-VNA  … [Read more...] about Vietnamese contemporary art on display in Chile

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (third, right) visits the Vietnamese Formula 1 circuit project in Hanoi on August 23 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the construction site of the Vietnamese Formula 1 circuit project in Hanoi on August 23, voicing his belief that once taking place, the race will attract the world’s attention. PM Morrison, who is on an official visit from August 22 to 24, also noted that the F1 race Vietnam Grand Prix, slated for April 2020, will make Vietnam, as well as Hanoi, known on the world’s sports map. The event will attract thousands of foreign travellers and speed aficionados, which will in turn promote the development of high-end hotels and restaurants and also show the Vietnamese people’s hospitality. The success of the F1 race in Hanoi will help affirm Vietnam’s capability of organising world-class events, along with the country’s economic growth success, he said. … [Read more...] about Australian PM visits F1 circuit project in Hanoi