PMs join in exchange with female footballers of Vietnam, Australia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese visited and engaged in an exchange with the women’s football teams of the two countries in Hanoi on June 4.
PMs Pham Minh Chinh and Anthony Albanese at the exchange with female footballers of Vietnam and Australia in Hanoi on June 4 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and hisAustralian counterpart Anthony Albanese visited and engaged in an exchange withthe women’s football teams of the two countries in Hanoi on June 4.
The activity, part of Albanese’s official visit to Vietnam onJune 3 - 4, followed the two PMs’ talks and joint press conference earlier thesame day.
Both teams will compete at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, scheduledto take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.
During their stay in Vietnam, the women’s U20 team of Australia participatedin training with their Vietnamese peers before taking part in the 2024 AFCWomen’s Asian Cup qualifiers. The training was also joined by femalefootballers from the Hanoi University, the U17 team of Hanoi, and some others.
The women’s team of Australia currently rank 10th inthe FIFA rankings. They have joined the FIFA Women’s World Cup for eighttimes and entered this tournament’s quarterfinals thrice. Meanwhile, the nationalwomen’s team of Vietnam set a record of winning the Southeast Asian Games (SEAGames) for four times and is now one of the Asian representatives in the Women’sWorld Cup 2023.
Offering encouragement to the female players, PMs Chinh and Albaneseemphasised the important role of sports in empowering women and girls.
They expressed their delight that both the teams of Vietnam andAustralia will compete at the Women’s World Cup 2023. Congratulating the playerson this achievement, they wished the two teams the best performance at thecoming tourney.
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski saidsports form an important part of the two countries’ cultures, adding thatpromoting sports among women and girls is critical to changing their life andpromoting gender equality./.
Vietnam is a very important economic partner of Australia, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski told the press ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Vietnam from June 3-4.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had lunch at an eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter on June 3, where he tried the world-famous Vietnamese sandwich "banh mi", a favourite street food of many Vietnamese people and foreign tourists, and drank "bia hoi", a locally brewed beer often used by Hanoians on hot summer days.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a welcome ceremony on June 4 morning for his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam on June 3-4.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed to elevate their countries’ relations to a new level in the future during their talks in Hanoi on June 4 morning.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese witnessed the signing of cooperation documents and co-chaired a press briefing on the outcomes of their talks on June 4.
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.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
PMs Pham Minh Chinh and Anthony Albanese at the exchange with female footballers of Vietnam and Australia in Hanoi on June 4 (Photo: VNA) 
