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Akram Afif scored three penalties in the 3-1 victory over Jordan, earning him three individual awards: player of the match, most valuable player of the tournament, and top scorer with eight goals. Opposition coaches who have faced him have praised his skills, with Tajikistan’s Petar Segrt saying that it was only a matter of time and whether the 27-year-old Al-Sadd forward wanted to return to Europe. Since leading Qatar to the 2019 title with a tournament record of 10 assists, Afif has become one of Asia’s most feared players. At the beginning of this tournament, he expressed his dreams of returning to Europe, having previously played for Eupen in the Belgian Pro League. Soccer Football – AFC Asian Cup – Final – Jordan v Qatar – Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar – February 10, 2024 Qatar’s Akram Afif with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photo: Reuters He later became the first Qatari player to be signed by a LaLiga club when he...

The event, organized by the Dong Ha City Women’s Union, was held to commemorate the 114th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 1,984th anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) Uprising. A dance ensemble featuring the participation of over 1,000 women in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam on March 3, 2024. Photo: Hoang Tao / Tuoi Tre In addition, the program aimed to honor the value of ao dai and encourage the preservation and promotion of Vietnamese cultural heritage. Pham Thi Thu Ha, chairwoman of the Dong Ha City Women’s Union, stated that through this event, a house worth VND60 million (US$2,400), 20 bicycles, and 1,000 ao dai were donated to disadvantaged women in the city. “The event fostered a love for ao dai among women in Quang Tri Province, especially in Dong Ha City,” she emphasized. “The fondness for ao dai reflects a strong sense of patriotism.” Furthermore, the inclusion of folk dances depicting daily life serve...

The Kimono – Ao dai Fashion Show will serve as the opening event for a string of cultural exchange ahead of the 50th anniversary of both nations’ diplomatic relations this month. How would you evaluate the Vietnam – Japan relationship over the last 50 years, especially in the field of culture? Japan-Vietnam relations are at the best stage ever, reflected in the political and economic fields through specific examples such as Vietnam becoming an attractive investment destination for Japanese enterprises. The number of Vietnamese in Japan is currently about 500,000, increasing 10-fold in the last nine years and making positive contributions to the development of Japan. We want to create an opportunity for the people of the two countries to better understand the similarity and closeness in culture and history. Many cultural exchange programmes will be organised with the aim of conveying this message, further tightening the friendship of the two peoples and affirming that cooper...

The 16 paintings have an impressive total area of 192m2. They are attached to the walls of four towers within the pagoda, including Phuoc Hue, Thai Hoa, Thanh Tuu, and Vien Man towers. Each painting is unique due to having its own meaning and features many of the nation’s famous landscapes. The paintings have been carefully assembled using small pieces of porcelain by artisans from Hanoi’s Bat Trang ancient pottery village for two years. Phuoc Hue tower features porcelain paintings detailing sightseeing spots in Da Nang, such as the Han river and Ngu Hanh Son (Marble) mountains. Thai Hoa tower includes paintings of the Central Highlands region. An image of Ben Thanh market is depicted within a porcelain painting. A porcelain painting features the epic landscape of Hue. Quan The Am Pagoda, or Lady Buddha Da Nang, is located at the foot of Kim Son Mountain, one of the five mountains which makes up the Ngu Hanh Son (Marble...

Pet funerals begin with a ritual that takes place in front of the altar. The owner of the deceased pet will have to prepare offerings of fruits, votive papers, and flowers, just as they would do during a human burial. The pet’s body is then placed in a small coffin before being cremated or buried. The whole process can take up to three to four hours, depending on the animal’s size. The cemetery has been meticulously built. Nguyen Bao Sinh, 83, owner of the pet cemetery, believes that pets have the right to be treated just like humans. He said that it was one of the main reasons for him to build the pet cemetery. Tuyet Phuong of Hoai Duc district gives her dog Milu, who she thought of as a family member, a proper burial. Being able to go to the pet cemetery has given her peace of mind. A pet owner pays between VND6 million and VND10 million to arrange a funeral and a little gravestone for their lost friend....

On 6 March, India’s Luxebook magazine published an article highlighting Vietnam’s robust tourism. It painted Vietnam as a diverse and unforgettable destination with dynamic cities, natural beauty, and some of the best food in the world. While most tourists flock to popular spots like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, the highlands, rivers, rice terraces, and paddy fields provide culturally rich experiences. A screenshot of the article on Luxebook. Here are 7 destinations worth visiting as recommended by Luxebook: Hanoi Hanoi is the second largest city in Vietnam. Being a city of great historical significance, Hanoi offers ample architecture to explore in the Old Quarter, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Bach Ma Temple, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, and Hoan Kiem Lake. The city also boasts countless temples, galleries, and French colonial architecture. Tourists are advised to walk along the train street and blend in at Phung Hung Mural Street which has around 20 murals...

World Book Capital is an initiative by the UN body to recognise cities around the world for promoting books and fostering reading, Lam Dinh Thang, director of the city Department of Information and Communications, said. HCM City hopes to achieve that title by 2025, he said. For that, it needs to foster reading, especially in rural and other underprivileged areas, and do surveys on reading habits to make policies supporting publishers, he said. HCM City Book Street in District 1 is popular among book readers, and it received more than three million visitors, held 400 book-themed events and sold over 660,000 books last year. Le Hoang, director of Book Street Ltd., said revenues increased by 113.7% from 2021. Other book venues such as Phu Lam and District 5 book parks are also very popular. The city organises events meant to foster reading, such as the annual Book Festival during the Lunar New Year holidays. It is home to 39 domestic and foreign publishers and 1,500 local libr...

The event saw Hieu perform “Dare to Be Different”, a hit written by himself as a nu-disco song with the support of Vietnamese music producer Kent Tran and an international team, including The Companions of Netherlands, Elsa Søllesvik of Norway, and Michael Choi of the UK. The lyrics of the song serve as an inspiring message from Hieu, encouraging viewers to embrace their true selves and live with confidence. With a historic performance showcasing Vietnamese culture coupled with greater music and visuals, the talented Vietnamese singer ranked third in the top eight with 71 points. Hieu shared that he was very proud to be the first Vietnamese and Asian in the history to reach the final round of the ESC. This comes after he registered for the contest back in 2014 and preserved through five failed attempts over eight years. Hieu, a Vietnamese expatriate in Germany, first rose to fame in 2015 after winning the Vietnam Idol singing contest.  He made history as the first Vietnam...