CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam held the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup trophy again after 10 years after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final of the tournament that took place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on December 15 night.

Vovinam’s influence worldwide

For 80 years, Vovinam, a Vietnamese form of martial arts, has been spreading throughout the world.

Miss Spain breaking barriers as first transgender Miss Universe hopeful

Carrying a bold message of inclusion, transgender rights and a sharp rebuke to US President Donald Trump, Miss Spain's Angela Ponce is blazing a trail as the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe's 66-year history.

Vietnam vs Malaysia: Opening the “gate of heaven”

Vietnam will take on Malaysia in the 2018 AFF Cup final return fixture at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on December 15. The “Golden Stars” are now only one match from realising their decade-long dream of winning the

‘Balade en France’ brings visitors on journey to France

A series of activities honouring French cuisine and culture will be held during the ‘Balade en France’ (Walk in France), which will begin on December 14 night in Hanoi.

'Majority' back 48-team Qatar World Cup, says Infantino

A "majority" of football federations support increasing the number of teams playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in Doha on Thursday.

Park receives special award at home after success with Vietnamese football

Ahead of the 2018 AFF Cup final return leg this weekend, Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo received good news as he was named among the 12 winners of the “Persons of the Year 2018 Awards” by the Journalists Association of Korea.

Fans queue up for AFF Cup final tickets

Hundreds of Vietnamese football fans on Thursday queued up at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation in Hanoi to get tickets for the second-leg final match between against Malaysia.

First Japanese TV channel launched in Vietnam

Wakuwaku Japan channel was officially launched in Hanoi on December 12 as part of a cooperation programme between the Japanese channel and the pay-TV cable broadcaster VTVcab.

Vietnam tie with Malaysia in AFF first-leg final

Vietnam drew Malaysia in the first-leg final of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, which took place at the Bukit Jalil national stadium in Kuala Lumpur on December 11.

Painting by late artist fetches $11,000 at charity auction

A painting featuring a horse by noted poet Bui Giang (1926-1998) has been sold for US$11,000 at auction to raise funds for the Live to Love Vietnam charity.

Miss Universe contestant impresses with Vietnamese bread outfit

A Banh Mi or Vietnamese bread inspired outfit worn by Vietnamese representative H'Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018 has been named among the top four most impressive national costumes.

Thousands of Vietnamese fans fly to Malaysia for AFF first-leg final

Thousands of Vietnamese football fans have flown to Malaysia to cheer on the national team in the first-leg of AFF Suzuki cup final.

Quang Hai nominated for Best Footballer in Asia Award

Nguyen Quang Hai, Vietnam’s midfielder maestro, has been nominated for the Best Footballer in Asia Award, held by Titan Sports and Fox Sports Asia.

Photo exhibition features Hanoian lifestyles

A photo exhibition about the elegance and lifestyles of the Hanoi capital is being held in the city, attracting public attention.

Vietnam’s national football team welcomed in Malaysia

Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh, the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community on December 7 greeted Vietnam’s national football team at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Expat community to perform in Đà Nẵng

Representatives of expat communities and individuals living, working or studying in the cities of Đà Nẵng, Huế and Hội An will join the annual ‘Đà Nẵng’s Expats Got Talent 2018’ at the city’s Trưng Vương Theatre on December 8-9.

Vietnam enter 2018 AFF Cup finals

Vietnam entered the finals of the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 after defeating the Philippines 2-1 in the return leg of the semifinal, which took place at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on December 6.

Vietnam Journey TV channel launched

The Voice of Vietnam (VOV), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has recently launched Vietnam Journey, a TV channel on Vietnam’s tourism and culture.

1,000 police deployed at AFF semi-final

Over 1,000 police and security guards have been assigned to My Dinh Stadium as Vietnam play the Philippines in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday evening.

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