Vietnam’s football to bolster international cooperation
Vietnam’s football will continue to step up international cooperation this year after achievements obtained in 2021, viewing it as a long-term development strategy.
Members of the VFF attend a meeting of FIFA (Photo: VFF)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s football will continue to step up international cooperationthis year after achievements obtained in 2021, viewing it as a long-termdevelopment strategy.
Amid complexdevelopments of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, the Vietnam FootballFederation (VFF), as a dynamic and active member, has always proactively taken part in all events arranged by the International Federation ofAssociation Football (FIFA), the Asia Football Confederation and the AsianFootball Federation (AFF), as well as frequently updated schedule of games andinternational events to devise suitable plans and make thorough preparations.
Due attentionhas been paid to the development of Vietnamese football. In 2021, PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in September while in NewYork to attend the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session; and inGeneva in November during his visit to Switzerland.
𒉰 At themeetings, Infantino spoke highly of Vietnam’s sport development policies, includingfor football, and underlined the country’s significant contributions to the footballdevelopment in the continent.
FIFA willcontinue close cooperation with the VFF, he affirmed.
The national men's football team (Photo: VNA)
In additionto current cooperation agreements with the football bodies of the Republic ofKorea and Japan, the VFF has reached out to its counterparts beyond Asia like France,Spain and Argentina via embassies and diplomatic programmes. Thepartnerships are hoped to contribute to each nation’s football development, offeringchances for young talents to join training sessions and play in countries with optimalfootball conditions. Of note, thenational U17 squad will be set up and join a training session in Germany undera cooperation programme between the VFF and Bundesliga, the top professional leaguein the European nation. The Unionof European Football Associations (UEFA) and the VFF have launched the ‘UEFA Assist’programme serving women’s football development since June 2021. The UEFApresented 10,000 EUR (11,300 USD) to the VFF last year for the procurement of newtraining equipment for the third straight year. Withsupport from the AFC, the VFF also offered sporting equipment to five flood-hitcentral provinces last November./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino while in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session.
The Vietnamese national football team will work hard through each match to get the best results at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, Coach Park Hang-seo said on December 4.
Coach Mai Duc Chung and his squad of 23 players left for a short training camp in Spain on December 26, as they put together their final touches ahead of the 2022 Asian Women's Cup.
For the first time in the history of selecting the outstanding athletes and coaches in a year of Vietnam, a foreign coach was honoured. He is Park Hang-seo of the men’s national football team.
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.
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.
Members of the VFF attend a meeting of FIFA (Photo: VFF) 
The national men's football team (Photo: VNA) 
