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Though Park cannot attend the match and meet Hiddink since he will be with the national team at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, he will decide strategy and is likely to closely follow the match. He is also the U22 coach, but in his absence assistant coach Lee Young-jin will take over. … [Read more...] about Park up against ex-boss Hiddink in Vietnam U22 team’s China friendly

Repeat this process about 200 times per day and you have what archers Đỗ Thị Ánh Nguyệt and Nguyễn Hoàng Phi Vũ are doing to prepare for the biggest moment of their careers, competing in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The pair became the first Vietnamese archers to qualify for the Olympics after their successful performance at the Asian championships last November in Thailand. Destiny Born in 2001 in Hưng Yên Province, Nguyệt started her sporting career as a basketball player and started playing for Hà Nội in 2016. However, after seven months, her coaches saw Nguyệt was more suited to archery and she was advised to move to the new sport in early 2017. Sports coaches in Việt Nam often train athletes in multiple sports. She refused at first and wanted to go home, but eventually agreed to take a tryout after being encouraged by her coaches. “It was really difficult at first because archery is … [Read more...] about Archers Nguyệt, Vũ to make Việt Nam Olympic dream come true

Vietnam’s national team are currently on the top of group G at the World Cup qualification round in Asia, with 11 points, followed by Malaysia (nine points), Thailand (eight points), UAE (six points) and Indonesia with zero. The Golden Dragons have three group games left against Malaysia, Indonesia and UAE. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to miss suspended key defender in World Cup qualifier

It featured classic Aussie dishes prepared by local hotels, restaurants and Australian chefs. Food and beverage partners included the Al Fresco’s Group, Caravelle Saigon, Heart of Darkness, Le Meridien Saigon, Meatworks, Mekong Merchant, Park Hyatt Saigon, Perfetto Coffee, Platinum Beer, RADA Vietnam, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, and Tribe Hospitality Group. … [Read more...] about Australia Day 2020 celebrated with gusto in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City (VNA) – Several flower festivals and markets opened across Ho Chi Minh City on January 17, adding to the festive air in the city as the traditional New Year (Tet) festival is nearing.  A special market named “Green Tet - Vietnamese gifts” is running through January 22 at Phung Khac Khoan street in Da Kao ward, District 1, offering thousands of kinds of farm produce and traditional dishes. Visitors can not only shop for Tet but also relax with entertaining activities such as demonstrations of calligraphy, fruit carving, and making of traditional cakes.  The Binh Dien flower festival, to last until January 24, gathers a great diversity of flowers and ornamental plants. Music shows will be held every night for visitors. Another flower festival in Phu My Hung urban area will run until January 23, with some of its attractions such as the Spring Road, Spring Wharf and Spring Garden to remain open until January 29 (the fifth day of the Lunar New … [Read more...] about HCM City gets busy with flower festivals, markets ahead of Tet