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Vietnam Rises to Asia’s Top 15 in FIFA Rankings After Standstill

The Vietnamese national men’s football team currently has a cumulative score of 1,229.69, as reported by FIFA on Thursday. This includes 8.54 points earned from their recent victories over Hong Kong and Syria during FIFA Days in June. Although the increased score has not been enough to improve Vietnam’s ranking of 95th place, it has narrowed the gap between them and Syria, who hold the 94th position with 1,246.75 points. This improvement has moved Vietnam up to the 15th place in Asia. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam maintains its top spot, while Thailand remains in second place and has climbed one spot to reach the 113th position in the world rankings. The Philippines and Malaysia have also made improvements, ranking 135th and 137th respectively. At the top of the FIFA rankings, Argentina, France, and Brazil continue to hold the top three positions. The next update to the rankings is expected on July 20. For the latest news about Vietnam, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Th...

Spectators Delight in Experimental Motorcycle Race in Southern Vietnam

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The competition attracted more than 80 participants from Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, and nearby areas. It showcased a wide range of categories including Underbone 150cc motorcycles (UB150), sport motorcycles below 155cc (SP155), sport motorcycles between 250cc and 390cc (SP250-399), and motorcycles with a capacity of 400cc (SP400). Safety is a top priority at the Dai Nam racecourse, with organizers taking extensive measures to protect racers. Stringent regulations are in place regarding both vehicles and competition attire, ensuring the utmost safety for all participants. As Vietnam’s largest and most well-regulated racing complex, the Dai Nam racecourse provides an exhilarating experience for both racers and the audience, with each twist and turn captivating spectators. Racers take a turn at the ‘Awakening Road 2023’ experimental motorcycle race held at the Dai Nam racecourse in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam, July 2, 2023. Photo: T.P. / Tuoi Tre Following the ex...

Piloting Audio Exhibit Spaces in Ho Chi Minh City Museums

The concept of audio exhibit spaces, also known as “story cabins,” was first introduced by the Confluences Museum in Lyon, France. Vietnam is the pioneer country where France has implemented this innovative model. Story cabins are sound devices that are accessible to all visitors. Each cabin is equipped with a control screen, allowing users to choose presentations for four remarkable artifacts displayed at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, the Southern Women’s Museum, the History Museum of HCM City, and the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts. According to Doan Thi Trang, Deputy Director of the Museum of HCM City, they have plans to add more artifact presentations to these cabins in the near future in order to attract a wider range of visitors. This initiative is part of the Solidarity Fund for Innovative Projects (FSPI), which is supported by the French Embassy in Vietnam and the Consulate General of France in HCM City. Hélène Lafont-Couturier, Director of the Confluences Museum, expresse...

Celebration of Vietnam-Israel Diplomatic Ties in Ashdod City

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Delegates at the event in a group photo. Photo: VNA Council member Alexander Oberfeld, who proposed the concept, emphasized that fostering exchanges between Israel and Vietnam’s localities is vital for turning the bilateral relationship into a tangible reality. By leveraging the strengths of each side, businesses from both the city and Vietnam can collaborate to boost bilateral trade in the foreseeable future. According to a report from VietnamPlus, he expressed his belief that Ashdod, being one of Israel’s largest seaports, will establish friendly relations with localities in Vietnam. According to Ambassador Ly Duc Trung, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel, Vietnam and Israel have achieved impressive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, and investment over the past 30 years. The two nations have become key partners for each other in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, thanks to their mutual respect and trust. The plate marks the 30th anniversary of the estab...

Sailors from USS Ronald Reagan Spend Time with Orphans in Da Nang

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The sailors visit the children’s play and learning areas in the Da Nang Village of Hope. Students and teachers of the Center for Raising Disadvantaged Children in the central city deliver a musical performance as a means of welcoming the sailors of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. The band from the US Navy ship perform numerous songs especially for the children of Hope Village The band’s lead vocalist is Ashley Jakayla Pollock. She is delighted at having the chance to sing for the children at Hope Village The sailors are interested in the music exchange programme and taking part in folk games with children The sailors join with the representative of the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to take part in a range of interesting activities alongside the children of the Da Nang Village of Hope The children play music and sang with the band of the US navy ship during the exchange. Children of the Da Nang Hope Village hold sport exchange with the ...