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Hanoi: The Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi is hosting a photo exhibition on the Dien Bien Phu battle to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024). On display are more than 300 photos, document and exhibits divided into three parts. The first part, themed 'Path to Dien Bien', highlights the military victories after 8 years of waging the resistance war against the French colonialists. It also reveals the Party's policies in the Winter-Spring 1953-1954 war situation, and the strategic location of Dien Bien Phu, along with plots, plans and arrangements of French colonial forces in Dien Bien Phu which was dubbed an "impregnable fortress". The second part, titled "Determined to fight, determined to win", demonstrates the strategic determination of the Party Central Committee to open the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the preparation in all aspects, the spirit of determination to win of the entire Party, people, and army in the campaign. This part reveals the undaunted, brave, and creative fighting of the Vietnamese army and people on all fronts resulted in a glorious victory that 'resounded across the five continents and shook the globe'. The last part of the exhibition introduced present-day Dien Bien as a locality that is developing strongly, a strategic location in terms of economy, defence and security, and an attractive cultural and tourist destination. Historical relic sites associated with the Dien Bien Phu Victory is well preserved and promoted, becoming a red address for traditional education for young generations. Speaking at the opening of the event, Colonel Dinh Xuan Hoa, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Military History Museum, said the exhibition introduces a lot of photos, exhibits and precious documents for the first time, notably the Conclusion of Commander-in-Chief General Vo Nguyen Giap at the Dien Bien Phu Campaign staff conference on February 7, 1954. The exhibition, which lasts until the end of May, aims to pay tribute to the sacrifice of heroic martyrs in the s truggle for national liberation as well as contribute to educating patriotic and revolutionary traditions for young generations./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The Vietnam Film Institute said on April 24 that it will coordinate with relevant agencies to organise exhibitions and film screenings in Dien Bien Phu city of the northwestern province of Dien Bien, and Ho Chi Minh City. The activities aim to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024), according to the institute. An exhibition will be held in Dien Bien Phu from May 3-8, showing about 250 photos on the campaign 70 years ago and present Dien Bien, which have been preserved by the institute itself, the Vietnam Military History Museum and the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Some documentaries produced in 1954, 1964 and 1994 will also be screened from May 3-5. Meanwhile, in the southern metropolis, such activities will take place from May 15-23./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: Three Vietnamese female referees have been invited to officiate at the 2024 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup finals, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced. The tournament will take place from May 6 - 19 in Bali of Indonesia. Accordingly, Mai Hoang Trang from Ho Chi Minh City will work as a referee supervisor, while Bui Thi Thu Trang from Hai Phong city and Nguyen Thi Hang Nga from Ho Chi Minh City will serve as a referee and an assistant referee, respectively. After completing their tasks at the continental championship, Trang will attend the FIFA Referee Instructor Course 2024, which will be held from May 21 - 25 in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

HCM City: State-owned museums will offer free entry to the public in HCM City as part of the city's activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30. The museums will also be free on the International Labour Day, May 1. Local residents and students from colleges and universities will be encouraged to visit the HCM City Museum of History in Nguyen Binh Khiem street and HCM City Museum in Ly Tu Trong street of District 1. The HCM City War Remnants Museum in Vo Van Tan street and HCM City Southern Women's Museum of District 3 are also included. These museums were also opened free to the public on April 18 to celebrate Hung Kings' Day, the anniversary of the death of the legendary founders of the nation on the 10th day of the third lunar month. The city is home to 17 museums and 185 historical and cultural heritage sites. Museums attracted more than 3 million visitors last year, double the amount compared to the same period of 2022, reported the city's Department of Culture and Information. The number of foreign visitors was around 250,000. Museums organised 105 exhibitions and showcases, including many online displays featuring the country's history and culture in different periods. The HCM City Museum of History, one of the city's seven biggest museums, offers exhibitions and showcases featuring Vietnamese history and culture. Many ancient artefacts, paintings and sculptures dating from the prehistoric era to the end of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the country's last royal family, are displayed. Antiques of the Oc Eo Culture - a rich culture of the ancient kingdom of Phu Nam which was discovered in 1944 via artefacts found at sites near Ba The Mountain, now Oc Eo town in An Giang province - are also featured. The HCM City Southern Women's Museum offers a smart museum mobile app, providing guests with information about well-known historical figures, historical background and video clips. This app acts as an electronic guide in different languages. According to Vo Trong Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Information, local authorities have supported museums to upgrade and improve their business, especially online activities, which help guests to view the exhibitions through websites, fanpages and YouTube./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam on April 21 held an event to help Vietnamese people learn more about sushi - a Japanese typical dish and how to make it. The event is within the framework of the exhibition "I Love Sushi" taking place from April 12 to May 5, at the centre. Professor Hibino Terutoshi, a sushi expert and the exhibition curator, said that sushi is the most famous dish in Japanese cuisine. It originated in Southeast Asia. With a history of more than 1,200 years, Japanese sushi has continuously changed its form and still exists today as a specialty dish of localities. Sushi is not only a common dish but also a cultural symbol, associated with Japanese history, he said, adding that the event is expected to help the Vietnamese public gain more understanding about sushi as well as Japanese culinary culture. Visitors have a chance to explore the activities of a sushi shop in Japan and types of sushi, and learn how to make some popular sushi dishes./. Source: Vi etnam News Agency

Hanoi: Canoeing and rowing have secured the eighth and ninth spots for Vietnam at the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Competing in the women's C1 200m event at the 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships in Japan on April 21, Huong finished second with a time of 49.351 seconds, earning one of the two spots available for Olympic qualification. She was just behind Nilufar Zokirova of Uzbekistan. In this event, the two top spots win tickets to the Paris Games. This marks the first time a Vietnamese canoeist will compete at the Olympics, representing a significant milestone for Vietnam's sports. Also on April 21, Pham Thi Hue finished in the top 5 to secure the ninth Olympic spot for Vietnam at the women's singles sculls final in the World Rowing Asian and Oceanian Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in the Republic of Korea. With Huong and Hue's qualification, Vietnam now boasts nine athletes set to compete in Paris. They include Nguyen Thi That (cycling), Tr?nh Thu Vinh and Le Thi Mong Tuyen (shooting), Vo Thì Kim Anh (boxing), Nguyen Huy Hoang (swimming), Trinh Van Vinh (weightlifting), Nguyen Thuy Linh (badminton), Nguyen Thi Huong (canoeing) and Pham Thi Hue (rowing)./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: Coach Hoang Anh Tuan of Vietnam's U23 football team has affirmed that he and his students will perform with a 'to fight, to win' spirit in the final group stage match against Uzbekistan on April 23. The 2-0 victory over Malaysia and Uzbekistan defeating Kuwait 5-0 helped the Vietnamese national football team advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup. At a press conference held on April 20 after the match, Tuan expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance against Malaysia. He praised the players' technical skills, saying they seemed to play better match after match. The match reflected the quality of the Vietnamese team and this victory deserves their efforts, he continued. The upcoming match against Uzbekistan on April 23 promises to be a decisive battle for the top spot, he noted./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The Vietnamese national football team are closer to the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup, after a 2-0 victory against Malaysia on April 20. A marvellous free kick from Khuat Van Khang and a confident penalty from Vo Hoang Minh Khoa were enough to grant Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's team the necessary three points and the upper hand in the race for the quarterfinals. Two changes were made by coach Tuan, with Nguyen Manh Hung and Nguyen Van Truong replacing the suspended Nguyen Ngoc Thang and the injured Nguyen Dinh Bac. Malaysia, needing a victory to keep qualification hopes alive, went all out in the opening minutes. Scotland-born striker Fergus Tierney had the first dangerous chance of the game, firing a shot that went centimetres wide. Tierney's teammate, Mukhairi Ajmal had a similar chance, but this time his effort was on target and forced a save from keeper-captain Quan Van Chuan. Vietnam slowly reclaimed their control, and Minh Khoa almost scored the opener for Vietnam in the 18th minute, but keeper Amin saved his point-blank header. Malaysia then retaliated with two attempts on goal, after clumsy mistakes in the Vietnamese defence. The breakthrough for the Golden Star Warriors came in the 37th minute, after Vo Nguyen Hoang had his shirt pulled by Ubaidullah near Malaysia's six-yard box. From around twenty metres, Van Khang fired a wonderful free kick into the top corner with his left foot and opened the score for Vietnam. Fans on social media went wild and even made comparisons to goals from Nguyen Quang Hai and Lionel Messi. In the final minutes of the first half, Malaysia piled up the pressure, but Vietnam's defence stayed strong and protected the one goal lead. After the break, Tuan directed his team to slow down play and tighten up the defence. He subbed off two strikers in Nguyen Van Tung and Nguyen Hoang, and brought on Bui Vi Hao and defender Nguyen Hong Phuc. And just like the previous match against Kuwait, Tuan's substitutions were splendidly on point. In the 58th minute, Vi Hao was brought down inside the penalty area after a menacing dribble, and Iranian referee Mooud Bonyadifard pointed directly to the spot. Minh Khoa, who had a goal disallowed in the last match, took the penalty confidently and doubled Vietnam's lead. With nothing left to lose, Malaysia put all their men forward in the final fifteen minutes. Their best effort came in the first minute of added time, with a vicious volley from Luqman Hakim, but Van Chuan pulled off a perfect save to deny the Malaysian winger. The match ended with a crucial 2-0 victory for Vietnam. "I am very happy to score a goal that helped my team take a step closer to qualification," said goal scorer Khuat Van Khang, "You can't be sure of anything in football, and we will look to take it one game at a time." Vi?t Nam awaits the late match between Uzbekistan and Jordan; a win or draw for Uzbekistan would confirm Vietnam's third consecutive advancement to the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Hoang Anh Tuan's team will face Uzbekistan in the final match of Group D on April 23./. Source: Vietnam News Agency