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On September 11, the Vietnamese national football team, ranked 95th in the FIFA world rankings, will host Palestine, currently at the 96th position, at Thien Truong Stadium in northern Nam Dinh Province. This upcoming match is seen as a valuable opportunity for the team to improve their skills, given the comparable global ranking of Palestine. In June, Vietnam achieved victories in two friendly matches, defeating both Syria and Hong Kong with a 1-0 scoreline. The players of the Vietnamese national football team are scheduled to regroup at the beginning of next month in preparation for the game. Looking ahead, Vietnam has been placed in Group F alongside Iraq, the Philippines, and the winners of the match between Indonesia and Brunei for the second AFC qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be played from November 16, 2022, to June 11, 2024. Furthermore, in the final round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, taking place from January 12 to February 10, 2024, the Vietnamese team...

The Vietnamese taekwondo team achieved success at the 2023 World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships held in South Korea. Competing in the Freestyle class, the team won a silver in the preliminary round and a bronze in the final, showcasing their high level of difficulty. Out of the 20 teams participating, including 18 from host South Korea, one from Italy, and one from Vietnam, the Vietnamese team outperformed their Italian counterparts to secure a gold in the preliminary round. In the final, they earned a bronze, trailing behind two South Korean teams. The 2023 World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships is a significant event within the larger 2023 Gangwon Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival, scheduled from August 18 to 24. This festival attracts approximately 15,000 athletes, officials, and tourists from around 60 countries and territories. The Vietnamese taekwondo team, consisting of nine athletes, namely Chau Tuyet Van, Nguyen Thi Mong Quynh, Nguyen Thi Kim H...

Six years long central rule is beginning to yield diminishing returns. Largely, because this arrangement, even if run efficiently, lacks legitimate representative character. However, restoration of peace and normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement. It is after a long time that various spheres of public and social life in the state, in general, and the Valley in particular, are back to normal routine without disruption. Sense of relief on that account is palpable. But, at another level, that is not enough nor a substitute for a normal democratic setup at the helm. Denial of popular, representative power structure for too long has its own inherent negative implications. Not only in Kashmir and Jammu regions but also in (separated) UT Ladakh region too law of diminishing returns is becoming more palpable with each passing day. Whenever the assembly polls are held, its outcome would essentially be the first popular v...

When it comes to street food, Vietnam offers a wide range of flavorful dishes. According to the Australian website delicious.com.au, here are the top 10 things to eat and drink in Vietnam. First on the list is Banh mi. While the French introduced baguettes to Vietnam, banh mi is a unique Vietnamese creation. Roasted Pork Banh Mi. “Different vendors have their own take on this globally loved sandwich, but the general concept includes a fresh baguette stuffed with pate, pork floss, pork belly, cucumber, and pickled vegetables. It’s crunchy, soft, and incredibly tasty,” wrote the article on the website. Second on the list is Pho (rice noodle soup with beef or chicken), a must-try dish. Pho was developed in the north of Vietnam during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The obsession with pho spread to the south in the 1950s when millions of north Vietnamese brought their soup recipe with them. December 12 is celebrated as the Day of Pho in Vietnam. A bowl ...

Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. Photo: Le Viet Khanh Vietnam may not possess a single majestic mountain that rivals the iconic Mount Fuji of Japan or the Matterhorn of Switzerland. Nevertheless, if there is a mountain that the Vietnamese people can wholeheartedly take pride in, it unquestionably is Mount Fansipan – the loftiest summit throughout the former French Indochina, comprising Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It is certainly no coincidence that the Vietnamese culture embraces the proverbial expression, ‘Everyone has their own Fansipan to climb,’ metaphorically representing one’s most cherished aspirations in life. The Allure of Fansipan: A Familiar Stranger Fansipan, also known as Hủa Xi Pan in the local language, is a mountain in the northwestern region of Vietnam. It is named after its meaning in the local language, which translates to ‘the tottering giant rock.’ This majestic granite rock rose from deep within the earth over 250 million years ago, as documented ...