CULTURE AND SPORT

North Korean skiers and skaters were due to arrive in the South Thursday to take part in the Pyeongchang Winter Games, setting the stage for a "peace Olympics" after a year of high tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

Midfielder Quang Hai tops poll for best goal at AFC U23 Championship

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is on the brink of winning the “Best Goal” award at the AFC U23 Championship 2018 in an ongoing poll carried out by the Asian Football Confederation.

U23 football team awarded huge money

The U23 football team will be rewarded over VND23bn (USD1m) from state agencies as well as private organisations after the achievement at the AFC Championship 2018.

Hội An-based French photographer nominated for devotion award

French photographer Réhahn, based in Hội An Ancient Town in the central province of Quảng Nam, is among nine nominees for Trophées des Francais de l’étranger.

Dung, Hai selected as best players of AFC U23 Championship

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and right wing Nguyen Quang Hai of the U23 Vietnam has been picked by Fox Sports Asia as two of the best players after the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship.

Tet holiday book street to be opened in Hanoi

Hanoi authorities have announced a special plan for the Hanoi Book Street during the Tet holiday period.

Exhibition shows Cuba through the lens

The life of Cuban people is reflected truthfully and colourfully through the lens of Italian photographer Fulvio Bugani.

Vietnam comes second at AFC U23 Championship

Vietnam became the runner-up at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship after losing 1-2 to Uzbekistan in the final in Changzhou, China, on January 27.

Japan – Vietnam Festival kicks off in HCM City

A series of cultural and sports activities will be featured during the fifth Japan – Vietnam Festival, which will kick off today at the September 23 Park in HCM City’s District 1.

Qatar take bronze at AFC U23 Championship in China

Qatar took the bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship after beating the Republic of Korea (RoK) 1 – 0 in a 90-minute playoff in Changshu, China on January 26.

First Vietnamese music album listed on Billboard

The recently released album of popular Vietnamese pop singer My Tam has made it to the World Albums category of Billboard. The album is titled Tam 9.

Hanoi turns red to cheer U23 team

Several buildings, construction sites and streets in Hanoi have been covered with the image of the national flag to cheer U23 team which advanced to the AFC U23 Championship final.

Vietnam U23’s historic feat makes headlines in international media

The historic feat accomplished by Park Hang-seo and his players at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship has received admiration and praise from international media.

Huge rewards to be offered from U23 football team victory

Many companies and agencies in Vietnam have promised big rewards for the Vietnamese U23 football team after the team won a ticket to the final AFC U23 Championship.

Vietnam win thrilling penalty shootout against Qatar to reach AFC final

Vietnam U23s came from a goal down to hold Qatar U23s 2-2 in 120 minutes of play before beating Felix Sanchez’s side 4-3 in the nail-biting penalty shootout to book a historic place in the final match of the

Vietnam’s coach Park confident to deal with Qatar

Vietnam U23’s head coach Park Hang-seo has said that Qatar U23 are strong opponents, but they also have weaknesses that his team can exploit.

Festival of cherry blossoms to be held in Đà lạt

The pink cherry blossoms, mostly Japanese sakura, across the central highland city of Đà Lạt has become a major draw for tourists this week.

International media praises Vietnam’s victory at AFC U23 tournament

International sport news agencies have called Vietnam’s win in the Asian Football Conference U23 Championship’s semi-final against former champion Iraq a historic victory.

Vietnam edge out Iraq in penalty shootout to advance to semi-finals

After a spectacular goal fest over 120 minutes with six goals shared between both teams, Vietnam U23 entertained their fans with a thrilling 5-3 win against Iraq U23.