CULTURE AND SPORT

The Vietnam Football Federation has proposed renewing the contract with South Korean coach Park Hang-seo.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is planning to launch its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said at a news conference during the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dang Hieu Duc will represent Vietnam to compete at the Mister National Universe 2019 male pageant in Thailand.

Vietnamese and international dancers will perform in the Hanoi Dance Fest 2019 on June 28 and 30.

Roger Federer’s Wimbledon preparations gained momentum as the Swiss blasted past Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Halle Open where he is seeking a 10th title.

Five Vietnamese boxers will take part in tournaments hosted by the Boxing Association of the Republic of Korea and the World Boxing Council in July.

The rapid development of science and technology has led to major changes in the way people enjoy the arts and has placed traditional stages in fierce competition with other types of entertainment.

Mohamed Salah's Egypt started the bid for a record-extending 8th Africa Cup of Nations trophy with a win over Zimbabwe in the opening of a tournament expanded to 24 teams and played in June and July for the first time.

The first Fansipan horse racing kicked off in Sa Pa town of the northern province of Lao Cai on June 21, aiming to make the traditional sport activity in the north-western region a draw to visitors to the province.

Doan Van Hau has made national headlines after signing a loan deal to play for FK Austria Wien next season.

More than 4,000 artefacts from nine sunken ships are being displayed in the central province of Quang Ngai.

VTV have announced that they have successfully secured the right to broadcast the UEFA European Championship 2020 in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Germany’s Bundesliga club, VfL Wolfsburg, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation at the headquarters of the VFF in Hanoi.

Asia's top football teams will soon start their quest for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after they find out their opponents when the draw of Asian Qualifiers Round 2 is to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next month.

Vietnamese national team striker Nguyen Cong Phuong is waiting for a visa for a trial at French club Clermont.

An event celebrating the fifth International Day of Yoga (June 21) will be held on June 22, said Rajesh Uike, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, during a press conference in Hanoi.

South Korean Coach Park Hang Seo said that he will renew his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation.

The ‘Da Nang – Summer Destination’ programme 2019 kicked off in Da Nang city on June 14 with a bikini flashmob, which featured lively and exciting dances by hundreds of models and artists.

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has agreed to support judo in Vietnam.