The U23 team have written a new page in the history of Vietnamese football after winning a ticket to the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship in China on January 17.
Football players from U23 Vietnam and U23 Syria (Photo VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The U23 team havewritten a new page in the history of Vietnamese football after winning a ticketto the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championshipin China on January 17.
The accomplishment has received a lot ofcompliments from the international media.
The organiser AFC posted a story on its homepage titled “Draw takes Vietnam into quarter-finals”.
It quoted the team head coach Park Hang-seo assaying "I want to thank my players, they played as a team today with anexcellent spirit. We wanted to win (the match), but my players were physicallytired, so our performance dropped a little. I made substitutions at the righttime to fix this issue.”
Meanwhile, the Fox Sports Asia carried anarticle under the title “AFC U-23 Championship: Brave Vietnam reachquarter-finals” by journalist Gabriel Tan who wrote that a resolute display byVietnam has seen them qualify for the knockout round of the 2018 AFC U-23Championship with a 0-0 draw against Syria on January 17.
“Despite coming up against tremendous pressurefrom the Syrians at the Changshu Stadium, a heroic𝔍 defensive showing by Vietnamwas enough🦹 to earn a point,” it wrote.
Thailand’s Siam Sportsdescribed the achievement of the U23 Vietnam as a pride of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam had a strongdefense plan against a rival with outstanding physical strength, it said. The Thai version of FourFour Two newspaper also gave a lot of compliments to the U23 Vietnam, sayingthe team has made history with the second place in Group D after the Republicof Korea. The Thai Rath newspaper saidVietnam’s young football has surpassed Thailand to become the locomotive of theSoutheast Asian region.-VNA
Vietnam beat Australia 2-0 in the semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U15 Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand on July 20.
Vietnam U23 team is expected to write a new page in the history of Vietnamese football when they face U23 Syria in the last Group D qualifying round match at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship finals in China today.
U23 Vietnam tied goalless with U23 Syria in the last qualifying round match at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship in China on January 17, wining a ticket to the quarterfinals.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has congratulated the U23 Vietnam on their success at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship, going through to the quarter-finals.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Football players from U23 Vietnam and U23 Syria (Photo VNA) 
