Head coach of the women's national football team Mai Duc Chung (third from left), head coach of the men's national football team Philippe Troussier (second from left) and FIFA representatives pose for a photo besides the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy on March 4. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Football Federation held aceremony in Hanoi on March 4 to welcome the trophy of the prestigious 2023 FIFA Women's WorldCup.
The event marked a historic milestone when the Vietnamesewomen's football team have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time.
The capital city is the fourth stop of the trophy on aglobal tour ahead of the highly anticipated competition set to takeplace this July.
The tour serves as a crucial prelude to the internationalsporting event, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The tourbegan in Japan on February 25, going to the Republic of Korea and thePhilippines before Vietnam. It will leave for China on March 9-11.
In all, the trophy will travel to all 32 countries competingat the World Cup before touring the nine Women’s World Cup host cities in thefinal weeks before the start of the tournament on July 20.
Following the draw last October, Vietnam will be in Group E with defendingchampions USA, last time's runners-up the Netherlands and a playoff matchwinner.
They will play all three group matches in New Zealand./.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy is scheduled to make a stopover in Vietnam for the first time on March 4 and 5 as part of its tour around the globe ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in July.
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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.
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For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
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.
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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.
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In just the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed over 1 million Korean visitors, reinforcing its position as the most favourite destination of Korean tourists in Vietnam.
VinH Nghiem Pagoda, also known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history, draws visitors who seek both exploration and worship. It is part of the massive Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex that has recently been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Head coach of the women's national football team Mai Duc Chung (third from left), head coach of the men's national football team Philippe Troussier (second from left) and FIFA representatives pose for a photo besides the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy on March 4. (Photo: VNA) 
