Dep Director of the Gen Department of Sports Tran Duc Phan had a working session with Yamel Ruiz Barranco, Economic and Trade Counsellor of the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam, to discuss sports cooperation
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Director of the General Department of Sports Tran Duc Phan had a working session with YamelRuiz Barranco, Economic and Trade Counsellor of the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam,to discuss sports cooperation, particularly in boxing.
Phanhighlighted Vietnam – Cuba cooperation in sports, and expressed his hope thetwo sides will increase technical cooperation and delegation exchanges.
Both countriesfacilitate exchanges of information, documents and tools for coaching andlearning sports while encouraging coaches and experts to participate in jointworkshops, seminars and training courses, as well as the organization offriendly competition events.
Vietnam hasfocused on a number of sports that Cuba is strong in, such as boxing,volleyball and marathons.
Vietnam needsconsultation for boxing to compete in the Asian Games to take place inIndonesia in 2018.
The countryalso hopes that Cuba will provide physical therapy for its athletes and train humanresources, share experience and technology.
For her part,Yamel Ruiz Barranco hailed the recent development of Vietnam’s sports,particularly the country’s achievements at the 2016 Rio Olympics and ParalympicsRio, and expressed her wish to promote sports cooperation between the twonations.
She said Cuba nominatedfive specialists in volleyball, boxing and sport medicine to assist Vietnam.
Phan called onCuba to host Vietnamese athletes in Cuba for training.-VNA
Law-makers of Vietnam and Cuba shared legislative experience at a recent conference held during a visit of a Vietnamese National Assembly delegation to the Caribbean island from March 13-19.
Vietnamese Defence Minister, Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich and Minister of Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias signed a 2017-2019 cooperation plan in Hanoi on March 23.
Sen. Lieu. Gen. Luong Cuong, Chairman of the VPA's Gen. Department of Politics of received a delegation from the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces led by Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias
Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Don Tuan Phong received a delegation from the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples in Hanoi on April 17
A meeting to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30) has been jointly held by the Organisation of Solidarity with the People of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba.
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This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
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For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Cuba is strong in boxing (Source: Getty Images) 
