The U23 Vietnam team. (Photo: Vietnam Football Federation)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam’s U23 team has arrived inTajikistan to prepare for friendly matches against the host squad.
The games are scheduled to take place on March 20 and March 23.
These friendlies serve as a crucial warm-up for both teams aheadof the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in Qatar fromApril 15 to May 3.
In Group D, Vietnam will be face Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Malaysia,while Tajikistan will face Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Thailand in Group C.
Due to the commitments of head coach Philippe Troussier, who iscurrently leading the Vietnamese senior team in two matches against Indonesiafor the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, assistant coach Moulay Lahsen will assumethe role of acting head coach for the U23 Vietnamese team during the matches.
The first leg of the World Cup qualifiers will take place on March21 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Indonesia, followed by the second leg onMarch 26 at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium./.
Many of Vietnam's national team stars have fully recovered and returned to training and competition at their clubs, preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.
The Vietnam U20 women's football team defeated the host Uzbekistan 4-1 in a friendly match before the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Finals on February 27.
Vietnam’s national U20 women's football team was handed a 10-0 drubbing the leading female football powerhouse Japan in their first match of Group B in the 2020 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on March 4.
Philippe Troussier, head coach of the Vietnamese national men’s football team, on March 11 announced a 33-player squad in preparation for two matchs against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month, according to Vietnam Football Federation.
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.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 Vietnam team. (Photo: Vietnam Football Federation) 
