Hanoi (VNA) - Coach Park Hang-seo has announced his squad of 25players for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.
The coach from the Republic of Korea has put his faith in three new faces –Khuat Van Khagn, Hai Huy and Chau Ngoc Quang.
The goalkeepers in the team are Dang Van Lam, Tran Nguyen Manh, and Nguyen Toan.
The Vietnamese squad also features many popular names who are crucial to theteam in both defence and attack. Familiar faces in the line-up include Bui TienDung, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Que Ngoc Hai, Nguyen Quang Hai and Phan Van Duc.
Strikers Nguyen Van Quyet, Pham Tuan Hai, Nguyen Van Toan and Nguyen Tien Linhare expected to shine to help the Vietnamese team gain their goal of winningthe title.
Four players who have missed out on selection are goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang,defender Nguyen Thanh Nhan, striker Ha Duc Chinh and Pham Dinh Duy.
Previously, midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang asked to withdraw from the team totreat his herniated disc.
The AFF Cup 2022 is scheduled to take place from December 23 to January 16.
Vietnam are in Group B alongside Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, and Singapore. Theywill play away against Laos on December 21 and Singapore on December 30. Theywill face Malaysia and Myanmar at their home grounds on December 27 and January3, 2023, respectively.
The Vietnamese team is scheduled to take a flight from Hanoi to Vientiane, Laos,on December 17 to prepare for the opening match.
Vietnam have three officials to work at the tournament, supervisor Dang ThanhHa, referee Ngo Duy Lan and assistant referee Nguyen Trung Hau.
Vietnam won the regional football tournament in 2008 and 2018./.
Sahako FC of Vietnam came from behind to beat Malaysian Selangor MAC 2-1 in the Group B of the AFF Futsal Cup 2022 at Terminal 21 in Korat on September 6.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) on December 8 announced that it will sell tickets for the matches between Vietnam and Malaysia and Myanmar in the group stage of the AFF Cup 2022 at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, from December 10.
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.
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