The Vietnam Olympic football team is being heaped with encouragement and applause, especially from Southeast Asia’s media, before the quarterfinals at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018, where the team will face Syrian rivals.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Olympic football team is being heaped with encouragement and applause, especially from Southeast Asia’smedia, before the quarterfinals at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018, where the teamwill face Syrian rivals.
Bangkok Post quoted Malaysian assistant coach Brad Moloney assaying that the impressive performances of Southeast Asian sides, with Vietnamalready in the quarter-finals, suggest that the once-massive gap between ASEAN andAsia's elite is being narrowed.
"I believe the potential is starting to be realised, particularly afterVietnam's heroics at the AFC U23 in January and several good results from ASEANnations since," Maloney said.
Meanwhile, head coach of the Malaysian Olympic team Ong Kim Swee also praised U23 Vietnam, expressing the hopethat the team will continue to be the flagship of Southeast Asian football.
SINA newspaper of China highly praised the success of the Vietnam Olympic team,saying that the teams from the Republic of Korea and Uzbekistan will have to becautious of magical tactics by Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo and his team,especially their counterattackstyle and admirable fighting spirit.
It is not easy for the Vietnamese team to reach the finals as they mayencounter the RoK or Uzbekistan, but with what it has shown, strong teams willhave to be careful about the team, SINA said.
In a recent analysis of ASIAD, the Thai-language Football Tribe sports websitesaid that Southeast Asian football is waiting for a new success of the VietnamOlympic team, the only in the region to reach the quarterfinals, now that Indonesiaand Malaysia have been knocked out.
This is the first time the Vietnam Olympic team has reachedthe quarterfinals of the continental sports event - a new milestone in the country’s football history.
Behind Vietnam’s rise as a giant-killer at the ASIAD is head coach ParkHang-seo from the RoK who has been given big applause by international media,including those from his home country.-VNA
All eyes in Southeast Asia are on the Vietnam Olympic eam, who has earned a quarterfinal debut at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 with a historic victory over Bahrain two days ago.
Karate athlete Nguyen Minh Phung won a silver medal in the men’s 84kg kumite (combat) event at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 in Indonesia on August 25.
Vietnamese Pencak Silat athletes Vu Tien Dung, Nguyen Xuan Thanh and Luu Van Nam on August 27 brought home a silver medal in the men’s team final of the ongoing Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia.
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.
Vietnam Olympic football team (Source: VNA) 
