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Vietnam overcome Malaysia to secure semifinal berth in 2023 SEA Games men’s football

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The outcome of the Group B match held at Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia was decided as soon as Malaysia were left with only nine players on the field following two red cards. The referee awarded Vietnam a penalty when a Malaysia defender handled the ball with their arm inside the box.  Although Nguyen Van Tung’s initial penalty kick was saved by goalkeeper Sikh Izhan, he was able to score on his second attempt, resulting in the opener for Vietnam. Following their concession, Malaysia were compelled to push forward in search of an equalizer, but they ended up seeing Van Tung complete his double and fourth goal at the 2023 SEA Games by heading in a cross from Vo Minh Trong on the left flank in the 32nd minute. Muhammad Aliff took advantage of Vietnamese goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan’s inability to catch the ball cleanly during a free kick and scored a goal in the 42nd minute to reduce Malaysia’s deficit. Vietnamese player Nguyen Van Tung celebrates his goal against Mala

Vietnam’s Delegation Organizes ASEAN Friendship Run in New York

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The ASEAN Fun Run is the opening event for a series of sports and cultural exchanges towards the “ASEAN Family Day” 2023 in New York. Source: TG&VN The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations on May 14 organised a friendship run “ASEAN Fun Run” in Roosevelt Island, New York City, VNA reported Monday. The run, initiated and organised by the mission for the first time, is the opening event for a series of the sports and cultural exchange activities towards the “ ASEAN Family Day” 2023 in New York. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN. Ambassadors, Heads of Delegations, and nearly 300 officials and their family members of the ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste joined the run. Speaking at the opening of the event, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, said that the run aims to mark the success of the recent 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia and the ongoing 32nd Southea

Hanoi to host Europe Village event in mid-May

The three-day event is expected to provide audiences with a diverse range of activities, including cultural performances put on by both European and Vietnamese artists, sports activities, dance shows, and activities for children, amongst others. Visitors will also have the opportunity to sample European food or experience cutting-edge technologies and products showcased by European businesses based in Vietnam. A number of exhibitions will also be held during the event such as the European Fashion Photography Exhibition and a painting exhibition featuring European landscapes, to help Hanoians gain greater insights into the European culture.  The post Hanoi to host Europe Village event in mid-May appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam – Japan Festival postponed due to Covid-19 Hoang Lien Son peak at dawn Covid-19 cases in Vietnam exceed 200 30 more COVID-19 patients in Vietnam successfully treated Vietnamese architect honoured with Turg

Asian Film Festival 2023 opens in Da Nang

Twenty selected films will vie for the Asian Film Award and Vietnamese Film Award categories. Local people will have the chance to watch 89 films, including the 20 nominees, free of charge at all cinema theatres, including Le Do, CGV, Galaxy, and the APEC Park. It will also feature a series of workshops on the development and cooperation of the cinema industry. DANAFF 2023 aims to select and honor excellent Vietnamese and Asia-pacific cinematographic works, introduce them to the public, and encourage the growth of emerging talents in the region. In his opening speech, Le Trung Chinh, head of the Da Nang administration, noted by hosting the festival, Da Nang wishes to create a regional and international brand in the field of cinema, contributing to promoting the integration and cooperation of the cinema industry. This is also a forum for domestic and foreign professional cinematographers to exchange ideas, seek cooperation opportunities and expand the film market, said Chinh.