Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo said his team can still progress in the Asian Cup as they prepare to face Jordan. Vietnamese players practise in the UAE. They will play Jordan on Sunday. — Photo courtesy of VFF They claimed the place in the knock-out stages after other results went their way on Thursday, and because of a good disciplinary record. Both Vietnam and Lebanon finished the group stages with equal points and a similar goal difference. However, it was because Vietnam had received five yellow cards while Lebanon accumulated six they went through. Park appreciated Jordan was a tough match, but said Vietnam could hope for a positive result. The two sides met twice in the qualification with both matches finished draws. In their first meet in June 2017, the game ended 0-0 in HCM City. Nine months later they drew 1-1 in Amman. Park asked his players to focus 100 per cent for the match by watching Jordan’s videos and training hard. They moved to Dubai … [Read more...] about Vietnam can go through at Asian Cup, said Park
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Vietnamese water puppetry to participate in Indian theatre festival
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre will participate in the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) which will be held in India from January 20 to 24. Vietnamese water puppetry to participate in Indian theatre festival ITFoK is an annual international theatre festival. This is the first time Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre will participate in a professional festival. Chu Luong, director of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, said they had prepared some of the most outstanding performances for the festival to introduce Vietnamese culture to the world. The audience can also find out more about the puppet making process at the festival. Le Quy Duong, a member of the Executive Council of the International Theatre Institute and chairman of International Festival Forum, said "ITFoK is an international stage. I will do my best to boost the cultural and art co-operation to introduce the uniqueness of Asian countries, including Vietnam." Fifteen theatres from around the world will … [Read more...] about Vietnamese water puppetry to participate in Indian theatre festival
History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
The largest-ever exhibition of 500 artifacts from sunken vessels dating from the 15th to 18th century will take place at the Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. 500 artifacts being exhibited at Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to admire a massive amount of ceramic artifacts taken from ancient ships found in the waters near Binh Thuan, Hon Dam, Cu Lao Cham, Hon Cau, and Ca Mau. Nearly 500 artifacts, mostly goods on ancient merchant boats, have been discovered in the East Sea and their display presents an overview of Vietnam’s underwater archaeological achievements, Vietnamese and Asian ceramics, and the “Silk Road” (207BC-220AD) on the sea. The exhibition is divided into four themes: Vietnamese seas and sea trade; Vietnamese commercial ceramics; The Silk Road on the Sea; and ships excavated from Vietnam’s seabed. According to Mr. Nguyen … [Read more...] about History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
Vietnam qualify for Asian Cup round of 16 in thrilling fashion
Vietnam have officially booked the last berth in the 2019 Asian Cup round of 16 with better disciplinary points against Lebanon, who had to bid farewell to the tournament despite their brilliant 4-1 victory over DPR Korea in their last Group E clash on the night of January 17 (local time). Vietnamese captain Que Ngoc Hai and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai celebrate a goal in the match against Yemen on January 16 Lebanon needed to win by four clear goals to advance but despite a valiant effort, they fell just short. Pak Kwang-ryong converted his free-kick in the ninth minute to give DPR Korea an early advantage, only to see his attempt cancelled out as Lebanon fought back strongly to score three additional goals thanks to Felix Melki (27’), Alhelwe (65’), Maatouk (80’) and Hilal Alhelwe (90+7) to bag the full three points. The resounding triumph, however, was not enough to send Miodrag Radulovic’s side through to the knockout stage, with Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam qualify for Asian Cup round of 16 in thrilling fashion
Vietnam Trail Marathon to start in Mộc Châu
More than 1,900 runners will take part in the inaugural Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Mộc Châu District, Sơn La Province on January 19. Cao Ngọc Hà, winner of the inaugural Vietnam Jungle Marathon in 2017, will compete in the upcoming Vietnam Trail Marathon. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Participants from 39 nations will race distances ranging from 10km to 70km. Two of Vietnam’s best ultra runners, Trần Duy Quang and Cao Ngọc Hà, will be racing together with top flight international runners including Jo Meek of the United Kingdom and Moritz auf der Heide of Germany. Alongside them will be Triple7Quest finisher 72-year-old Châu Smith, Miss Vietnam 1994 Nguyễn Thu Thủy and musician Huy Tuấn. This is the third race in the Vietnam Trail Series held by Topas, the organiser of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM), one of the biggest ultra-running events in Asia. Founder and Race Director, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Trail Marathon to start in Mộc Châu