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Vietnam’s midfielder star, Nguyen Quang Hai, delivered a moment of genius to secure a hard-fought victory against a resilient Indonesia side. The Indonesian coach, Shin Tae Yong, implemented a defensive strategy, opting for a five-man defense and leaving their star attackers on the bench. This cautious approach limited Vietnam’s offensive opportunities, despite their dominance in possession and number of attempts. Vietnamese and Indonesian players battle for possession in a tightly contested match. Viet Tri Stadium played host to an exciting Group B fixture. Photo: Nguyen Khoi / Tuoi Tre Vietnam struggled to convert their possession into clear-cut chances, with many of their efforts coming from difficult angles. The first half saw the home team’s attacks repeatedly thwarted by Indonesia’s sturdy defense, forcing them to rely on crosses. An aerial duel between Vietnamese and Indonesian players. The visitors’ tall and organized defense posed a challenge for Vietna...

The Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association’s chapter in Ho Chi Minh City (VCFA HCMC) will continue to promote people-to-people diplomacy activities to increase understanding between the people of Vietnam and Cuba as well as between HCM City and Cuban localities in particular, contributing to further intensifying the special relations between the two countries. This orientation was approved at the third congress of the association for the 2023-2028 tenure held in HCM City on December 28, VNA reported. Truong Thi Hien, chair of the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2023 – 2028 term, spoke at the congress. Photo: HUFO Accordingly, the VCFA HCMC will focus on promoting communication activities, including setting up a YouTube channel named “Cuba – The Beautiful Island”, to introduce the country and people of Cuba to people from all walks of life, especially young people, and the importance of the Vietnam-Cuba relations in the new situation. A...

The approaching New Year holiday brings with it a flurry of tourist activities. Due to the current economic conditions, many people are opting for destinations near Hanoi that offer shorter travel times and are not too expensive for the three-day holiday. In addition to well-known attractions such as heritage sites, handicraft villages, resorts, tourist attractions, eco-tourism destinations, and entertainment areas, there are also options for capital residents and tourists to explore. Nguyen Ha Thanh from Bac Tu Liem District plans to take her children to places on the outskirts of Hanoi. A day trip allows them to have a fun-filled day, save money, and still enjoy their vacation without feeling exhausted. Foreign tourists visit Quang Phu Cau, an incense-making village in Ung Hoa District. Photo: Le Giang/The Hanoi Times “As usual, tourist sites can get too crowded during holidays, and since our income is not great, we have decided to cut down on travel expenses,” she sa...