HCM City have been ranked in the best 100 teams of Asia by the AFC. (Photo: plo.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City FC have been rankedamong the best 100 teams in Asia by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The runners-up of V. League 1 currently now top Group F of theAFC Cup 2020 with two wins and one draw after three away matches.
HCM City FC beat Lao Toyota FC of Laos 2-0 and Hougang UnitedFC of Singapore 3-2 and tied with Yangon United of Myanmar 2-2.
With these impressive results, HCM City FC rose up eightsteps in the AFC rankings to the 100th position.
Meanwhile, another representative of Vietnam, Quang Ninh CoalFC are second in Group G of the AFC Cup 2020 with three points, behindCeres-Negros FC of the Philippines who have seven points.
Quang Ninh Coal FC also jumped up 10 steps to the 101stplace, behind HCM City FC.
Quang Ninh Coal FC’s rivals, Ceres-Negros FC have the highestposition in Southeast Asia with the 23rd position. Meanwhile,Buriram United of Thailand rank 25th and Johor Darul Ta'zim of Malaysia are inthird in the region with No 35.
Thanks to the prominence of Ceres-Negros FC at the AFC Cup2020, the Philippines Football League continues to rise to the Asian rankingswith 12th place, surpassing Tajikistan.
While the Vietnamese Premiere League is in the 15th place inAsia, replacing Australia's capacity as last month's ranking. Thailand is stillNo 1 in Southeast Asia on the ranking of tournaments and seventh in Asia.Singapore rank 18th, while Malaysia is in 19th.
Japan leads Asia, followed by Saudi Arabia, China andQatar./.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on March 10 that it has decided to make adjustments to the schedule of professional and non-professional football tournaments in 2020 due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Substitute Nguyen Xuan Nam scored a brace to maintain HCM City FC's top spot in Group F of the Asian Football Confederation Cup in Vientiane, Laos, on March 10.
Following the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)’s announcement that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 schedule will remain unchanged, the national football team seem to have a busy winter after the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc with the football schedule.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced on March 18 that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially postponed all matches and events scheduled to take place in March and April 2020 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
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Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
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In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners.
HCM City have been ranked in the best 100 teams of Asia by the AFC. (Photo: plo.vn) 
