CULTURE AND SPORT

The Vietnamese women's football team have refused an award of VND500 million (USD21,739) offered by a local company after being offended by their requirements.

Serena Williams delivered a masterclass in her semi-final at the WTA Auckland Classic on Saturday, needing only 43 minutes to down rising star Amanda Anisimova and set up a showdown against Jessica Pegula.

Various cultural activities will be held at famous tourist sites in Hanoi during the Lunar New Year period.

Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations held an art performance on Friday to celebrate the New Year 2020.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just announced the top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2019.

Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) settled for a 0-0 draw in their Group D opener at the 2020 AFC U23 Championship at the Buriram Stadium in Buriram, Thailand on January 10.

Lovers of Cuban culture and products in Hanoi will have chance to learn more about the country and find authentic Cuban specialities with the opening of an outlet in the city on January 8.

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has affirmed that his side are fully prepared for their 2020 AFC U23 Championship campaign in Thailand.

The second French gastronomy festival "Balade en France" will be held in Hanoi from January 10-12.

The first Ha Long International Music Festival (HALOMUS), with the theme "Ha Long spread and integration", will take place from January 10 – 11, 2020, in Ha Long City.

Nearly 3,100 runners from 42 countries are joining in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) due to be held in the northern mountainous province of Son La's Moc Chau District on January 11.

Vietnam’s maverick midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named as one of the top 20 Best Footballers of Asia in 2019, following a vote conducted by Chinese newspaper Titan Sports.

An exhibition entitled ‘Calligraphy of Nguyen dynasty Kings’ opened in Hanoi on January 3 as an event to celebrate the Vietnam Archives Day.

Vietnamese representative My Duyen has left for Mexico to participate in the Miss Global 2019 beauty pageant which will be held from January 4 and 18.

Chairman of the Vietnam Professional Football JSC said that Vietnamese futsal has set a goal of finishing among the top five teams at the upcoming 2020 AFC Championship to secure a place in the FIFA Futsal World Cup

The Vietnam U23 football team has arrived in Thailand to prepare for the 2020 AFC U23 Championships.

The festival will include solo, duet, trio and group performances in folklore, classic and modern styles.

Both the men’s and women’s Vietnamese football teams are set for a hectic schedule ahead in 2020 as they strive to achieve their goals.

The 2020 AFF Cup will begin on November 23 and conclude on the last day of the year, December 31, according to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).