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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that Italian coach Roberto Mancini will be appointed as the new head coach of the national team. Mancini, who had previously managed the Italian national team, will sign a contract until 2027 worth 25 million euros ($27 million) net per year. He will begin his tenure on September 8th, with his first match being against Costa Rica. Mancini expressed his excitement about the new opportunity, stating, “I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi.” The appointment comes after Mancini resigned as Italy’s coach on August 13th, and Luciano Spalletti was named as his replacement. Saudi Arabia, who recently participated in the World Cup in Qatar, will aim to win their fourth Asian Cup title at the upcoming continental championship in Qatar. The country has been heavily investing in its soccer league, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund leading a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project involving top clubs...

The Vietnamese Buddhist Culture Centre in the Republic of Korea (RoK) recently held a grand ceremony to celebrate the Vu Lan Festival (Parents’ Day) in Incheon city, according to a report from VNA. The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to RoK Nguyen Vu Tung, Vice Chairwoman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Tran Thi Minh Nga, Mayor of Incheon city Yoo Jeong Bok, Korean officials, and Buddhist followers in the RoK. The ceremony to mark the Vu Lan Festival in Incheon City on September 3. Photo: Vietnamese Buddhist Culture Centre in the RoK The event was attended by Korean local government officials, Korean Buddhist sects, businesses, Vietnamese Buddhists, Korean Buddhists, and a large number of Vietnamese expatriates in the RoK. After the ceremony of saluting the Vietnamese and Korean national flags and Buddhist songs, the organizing committee of the Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center in Korea chanted the Vu Lan sutra to express gratitude and pr...

A Tradition of Growth and Empowerment Rooted in the year 2000, the International Sikh Youth Symposium has evolved into a beloved tradition. Led by Kuldeep Singh, the national convener of the Symposium and SYANA, this event serves as a catalyst for the growth of Sikh youth in North America. The symposium’s primary objective is to enhance the communication skills of young Sikhs, focusing on public speaking, oral articulation, and written expression. Additionally, the symposium fosters a deep exploration of Sikh history and philosophy, creating a connection to the essence of the Sikh faith. From Local Engagement to Global Impact Kuldeep Singh explained that the symposium provides a platform for individuals aged 6 to 22 to showcase their eloquence and insights. The event unfolds through three progressive tiers: local, regional, and international. It begins with local competitions held in various cities across North America, followed by state-level competitions involving 13 regions sp...

The event was attended by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, and NA Vice Chairmen Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Duc Hai, and Tran Quang Phuong, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, among others. In her opening remarks, Pham Thi Thanh Huyen, Editor-in-Chief of the Dai bieu nhan dan newspaper, highlighted the significance of the August Revolution in 1945 and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. She emphasized that it was a pivotal moment in the nation’s history, ushering in a new era of national independence and socialism. The art programme showcased songs and musical works that celebrated the country, the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and the great victories of the Vietnamese people. Its purpose was to evoke a sense of unity among the nation, foster patriotism, and instill confidence in the leadership of the Party and State in building a prosperous Vietnam. T...

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi is pleased to present “Moon,” an exquisite lacquer painting exhibition by the distinguished Japanese artist, Ando Saeko. The exhibition will be open to the public from September 10 to October 1, offering free admission to all visitors. Japanese artist Saeko Ando has a great love for Vietnam. Photo courtesy of the artist Saeko Ando, a Japanese artist, has been based in Vietnam since 1995. She has dedicated her time to studying Son Mai, which is Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art. Throughout her journey, she has received guidance from prominent artists such as Trinh Tuan, lacquer master Doan Chi Trung, and lacquer craftsman Lam Huu Chinh. Renowned as the “Lacquer Ambassador of Vietnam,” Ando’s exceptional expertise in this revered art technique resulted in her historic induction as the inaugural foreign member of the esteemed Hanoi Art Association in 2000. Saeko’s illustrious career spans nearly three decades,...