HANOI -- Thousands of people waving flags poured into the streets of Vietnam's capital Hanoi and other cities after the SEA Games hosts beat fierce rivals Thailand 1-0 in the men's football final on Sunday. Defending their football crown from the 2019 Games, the home team came out on top of a tough match in front of a capacity 40,000 crowd at Hanoi's rocking My Dinh stadium. Forward Nham Manh Dung was the home hero with an 83rd-minute header that arrowed into the top corner, sending the already boisterous crowd into a frenzy, blasting air horns and waving flags and flares. A supporter holds a flare as he celebrates Vietnam's football win. Photo: AFP Downpours had drenched Hanoi all day, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of red-clad spectators who began arriving for the clash several hours before it began in an effort to grab a prime seat. As kickoff approached, the streets of the usually traffic-choked capital became relatively light as many locals were … [Read more...] about Vietnam erupts in celebration as SEA Games hosts win football gold
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Hội An sampan riders: the hardships and the smiles
Sampan riding on the Hoài River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Hội An City. Sampan riders in the ancient city are eager to get back to work after more than two years of suspension due to COVID-19. — VNS Photo Bảo Hoa QUẢNG NAM — Entering a new normal phase after more than two years of being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, sampan riders in Hội An City are eager to get back to work, expecting prosperous, stable tourism development for the town. The main riverside walk in Hội An in the central province of Quảng Nam – one of the most beautiful cities in Việt Nam – is usually packed with sampans, which tourists can hire for about VNĐ50,000 per hour for a small one and VNĐ100,000 for a bigger one. Sampans are long and low boats with a wooden hull that two to four people can sit on comfortably. They are used as taxis, fishing boats and for tourism. Nguyễn Thị Nhánh, a sampan rider, said that over months, Hội An had become more and more crowded with visitors … [Read more...] about Hội An sampan riders: the hardships and the smiles
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — May 23
Read what is in the news today: Society -- Football fans nationwide swarmed the streets after Vietnam beat Thailand to claim the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal in men’s football on Sunday night. -- Serious gridlock occurred on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway in the direction from Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province to Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday night. -- A 36-year-old woman was found lying immobile while her eight-month-old daughter was already dead in a rented room in an apparent suicide in Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning. Business -- Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet has officially reopened flights connecting Seoul in South Korea and the Southeast Asian country’s beach cities of Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Hai Phong. Education -- Seventy-two marked crosswalks in front of schools in District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 8, Tan Binh District, Hoc Mon District, Cu Chi District, … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — May 23
Indomitable: Vietnamese women’s journey to SEA Games football gold
Vietnam entered SEA Games 31 as the defending champions, having won gold in the most two recent editions of the regional tournament in 2019 and 2017. In the first game, the team faced the Philippines, who have been on the rise recently thanks to their policy of importing players from countries like Germany and Japan. After Rivera Annis score d for the opponents in the 15th minute, Vietnam showed their great fighting spirit. Towards the end of the first half, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung (number 7) essayed a volley that equalized for the host s . In the second half, Tran Thi Thuy Trang (number 15) completed the comeback for Vietnam after a great build-up play with captain Huynh Nhu. Vietnam (R) play against Cambodia in the last group game to secure the top spot. Since Indonesia dropped out of women’s football, there were only three teams left in group A. … [Read more...] about Indomitable: Vietnamese women’s journey to SEA Games football gold
Vietnam triumph in SEA Games 31 three-cushion carom
Tran Quyet Chien claims a SEA Games gold medal in three-cushion carom on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Tran Quyet Chien proved why he’s the world No. 3 in three-cushion carom after beating Nguyen Duc Anh Chien in an all-Vietnamese final of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 22. Despite being one of the best carom players, this is the first SEA Games gold medal for Quyet Chien as this category is rarely held at the SEA Games. The final got off to a very even start with both players closely following each other on every point. However, against one of the world’s best, Anh Chien couldn’t keep his momentum and missed a few tough shots when the match was getting more intense. And that Quyet Chien left his compatriot far behind as the 38-year-old showed his class, scoring consecutive points to take a big 31 -16 lead. Anh Chien’s massive late effort helped the world top 20 player to narrow the gap to 35-24 before Quyet Chien sealed … [Read more...] about Vietnam triumph in SEA Games 31 three-cushion carom
Việt Nam triumph in three-cushion carom
HOÀNG HỒ HÀ NỘI — Trần Quyết Chiến proved why he’s the world number 3 in three-cushion carom after bettering Nguyễn Đức Anh Chiến in an all-Vietnamese final at Hà Đông Gymnasium on May 22. Despite being one of the best carom players, this is the first SEA Games gold medal for Chiến as this category is rarely held at the SEA Games. The final got off to a very even start with both players closely following each other on every point. However, against one of the world’s best, Anh Chiến couldn’t keep his momentum and missed a few tough shots when the match was getting more intense. And that Quyết Chiến left his compatriot far behind as the 38-year-old showed his class, scoring consecutive points to take a big 31-16 lead. Anh Chiến’s massive late effort helped the world top 20 player to narrow the gap to 35-24 before Quyết Chiến sealed the final with five world-class shots to be crowned the champion. With his first SEA Games title, Trần Quyết Chiến became the second Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Việt Nam triumph in three-cushion carom