At a training session of Vietnamese team (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will face Japan at My Dinh national stadium in Hanoi at 7pm on November 11 in the final round of the 2022 FIFAWorld Cup Asian Qualifiers.
On home ground with domestic fans, the Vietnamese team arein good standing to play Japan and Saudi Arabia.
At the training session on November 8, the Vietnamese teamwelcomed the presence of young goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan from the Vietnam U23team. Chuan was promoted to participate in training with his senior teammates because he will continue to be an option in the plan to prepare for the upcoming AFFSuzuki Cup 2020.
Following the end of the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, nine players from the U23 team are participating in training with their seniors, includinggoalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan, defenders Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Thanh Binh andNham Manh Dung, midfielders Le Van Xuan, Ly Cong Hoang Anh and Le Van Do, andstrikers Tran Van Dat and recently Ho Thanh Minh.
♏ The addition of Van Chuan will help the Vietnamese teamstrengthen their squad as top choice keeper Van Lam is still recovering from aninjury, while Van Toan also needs a solution to treat his shoulder inflammationdefinitively.
The final training session before a match with Japan (Photo: VNA)
Key defender Tran Dinh Trong said he has completely recoveredfrom the injury and is ready to play in the match against visitors Japan.
He added that though Japan is a strong rival, Vietnam hasbeen ready spiritually and tactically for the match.
𒀰 Midfielder Quang Hai told FIFA that fan support at home willbe a great motivation for the Vietnamese team. They will strive to achieve their first points and live up to fans’ expectation./.
Despite scoring first, Vietnam lost 1-3 to the hosts Oman in a match held on October 12 during the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been named as player of October during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s voting in the third round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers, the AFC said on October 17.
My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi will be open at 30 percent of its capacity when Vietnam host Japan and Saudi Arabia in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
At a training session of Vietnamese team (Photo: VNA) 
The final training session before a match with Japan (Photo: VNA) 
