Former head coach of Vietnam’s national team Nguyen Huu Thang will be on the selection panel for the Vietnam Juventus Academy (Photo: baohatinh.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Italian giants Juventus have officially openeda football academy for youngsters in Vietnam as the club’s first venture inSoutheast Asia.
The academy is based in southern Ba Ria – Vung Tauprovince, and will provide professional training as well as nutritional careand lessons on culture, foreign languages and life skills.
Nicknamed the Old Lady, Juventus have won 34official titles, including 13 Coppa Italia titles,seven national Super Cups titles, two Intercontinental Cups,two European Cups/UEFA Champions Leagues, one European Cup Winners’ Cup,and a national record of three UEFA Cups, two UEFA SuperCups and one UEFA Intertoto Cup.
Besides newly recruited superstar CristianoRonaldo, the club was home to world-famous players like Michel Platini, RobertoBaggio, Zinédine Zidane, Pavel Nedved, Fabio Cannavaro, Del Piero, GianluigiBuffon and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Gianluca Settanni, head coach of the globalJuventus Academy, has come to Vietnam to select the first players for theacademy with the help of former coach Le Thuy Hai, former head coach of Vietnam’snational team Nguyen Huu Thang, former player Nguyen Hong Son, head coach ofthe U20 team Dinh Hong Vinh, and former Sai Gon coach Phan Van Tai Em.
Players born from 2006–2009 are main focus ofthe academy, and will train for seven years.
The nationwide enrollment programme will travelto Ba Ria – Vung Tau on August 10, Ho Chi Minh City on August 11 and 12, Can Thoon August 13, Da Nang on August 15, Hanoi on August 17 and Ha Tinh on August19.-VNS/VNA
After the penalty shootout against Qatar in the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under 23 Championship semi-final match that carried Vietnam into the final of the competition for the first time in history, thousands of fans flocked to the streets nationwide to celebrate.
CV9 community football academy, found by the former captain of the Vietnam national football team Le Cong Vinh, made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on May 2.
More than 3,860 children from around the country have taken part in selection for the Toyota Junior Football Programme 2018, with the hope of becoming the country’s next football stars.
A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
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.
Former head coach of Vietnam’s national team Nguyen Huu Thang will be on the selection panel for the Vietnam Juventus Academy (Photo: baohatinh.vn) 
