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Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the Chinese Taipei Open, defeating Hong Kong’s world No. 22 Wing Ki Wong.

Vietnam’s men’s football team has advanced six positions to 140th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Rafael Nadal has entered the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in December as he seeks to prove his fitness ahead of the Australian Open.

Vietnamese referees are becoming popular internationally. Tomorrow, Hoang Anh Tuan from Hanoi will conduct a semi-final match for the Thai Football Association Cup.

The first Vietnam Coach Institute officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30.

The Olympic Council of Asia will arrive in Hanoi on Friday to inspect the city for the 2019 Asian Games host bid.

Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Minh has moved up one place to reach 13th position in the world, according to the World Badminton Federation's latest rankings.

Reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the China Open because of flu while her sister Venus has also pulled out, citing a back injury, organisers said.

Former Dutch player Edgar Davids arrived in HCM City on September 27 to attend the 2012 Tiger Street Football tournament.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) will take full advantage of the chance of a lifetime to participate at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 in Canada.

Pham Van Mach successfully defended his men's under-55kg category title at the Asian Bodybuilding Championships, which wrapped up on Sept 23 in Guangzhou, China.

Vietnam won the ASEAN Football Federation's Women's Football Championships after beating Myanmar 4-3 on a penalty shootout.

John Terry announced his retirement from international football ahead of his disciplinary hearing on racism allegations.

Vietnamese player Nguyen Tien Minh has failed in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Yonex Open Japan badminton tournament.

Vietnam will meet Myanmar in the final of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Football Championships following a thumping 7-0 semi-final victory over Laos.

Do Quang Hien said that he will end his involvement in two football clubs.

It wil be no easy task for Vietnam’s Le Quang Liem to defend his title this year as he has been placed third at the tournament.

Chelsea's chances of successfully defending their Champions League crown will be given a stiff early examination when they take on Italian champions Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a last-minute winner as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League clash.