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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that Italian coach Roberto Mancini will be appointed as the new head coach of the national team. Mancini, who had previously managed the Italian national team, will sign a contract until 2027 worth 25 million euros ($27 million) net per year. He will begin his tenure on September 8th, with his first match being against Costa Rica. Mancini expressed his excitement about the new opportunity, stating, “I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi.” The appointment comes after Mancini resigned as Italy’s coach on August 13th, and Luciano Spalletti was named as his replacement. Saudi Arabia, who recently participated in the World Cup in Qatar, will aim to win their fourth Asian Cup title at the upcoming continental championship in Qatar. The country has been heavily investing in its soccer league, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund leading a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project involving top clubs...

The Vietnamese Buddhist Culture Centre in the Republic of Korea (RoK) recently held a grand ceremony to celebrate the Vu Lan Festival (Parents’ Day) in Incheon city, according to a report from VNA. The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to RoK Nguyen Vu Tung, Vice Chairwoman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Tran Thi Minh Nga, Mayor of Incheon city Yoo Jeong Bok, Korean officials, and Buddhist followers in the RoK. The ceremony to mark the Vu Lan Festival in Incheon City on September 3. Photo: Vietnamese Buddhist Culture Centre in the RoK The event was attended by Korean local government officials, Korean Buddhist sects, businesses, Vietnamese Buddhists, Korean Buddhists, and a large number of Vietnamese expatriates in the RoK. After the ceremony of saluting the Vietnamese and Korean national flags and Buddhist songs, the organizing committee of the Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center in Korea chanted the Vu Lan sutra to express gratitude and pr...

Ultra-Trail du Mont–Blanc, first established in 2003, is a renowned trail and mountain running event that brings together top athletes from around the world. The race starts in Chamonix, France, traverses the Alps, and crosses the borders of France, Switzerland, and Italy. To qualify, athletes must earn points from races under the UTMB system. Ha Thi Hau – the Vietnamese runner. Photo: Baolaocai Ultra-Trail du Mont – Blanc 2023 took place in Chamonix, France on September 2. Over 2,400 athletes from around the world participated in the race. The challenging course includes three peaks – Courmayeur, Champex, and Chamonix – with a total elevation gain of over 6,100 meters and a distance of 100 kilometers. This race is known as one of the most difficult in the world. One of the challenging sections of Ultra-Trail du Mont – Blanc 2023. Photo: Baolaocai With a strong passion for mountain running and a track record of impressive achievements in domestic and internatio...

India assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1 last year with an opportunity to bring more focus on the issues of critical global importance being the fastest-growing major economy among the leading economies. A leading forum of the world’s major economies, G20 seek to develop global policies to address today’s most pressing challenges. The G20 has 19 member countries and the European Union. The G20 grouping represents 90 per cent of global GDP and 80 per cent of global trade and 2/3rds of global population. An analysis of GDP growth of the G20 Countries indicates that India is the growth leader in all the G20 countries. India’s GDP growth rate for the years 2023 to 2026 (average) would be highest at 6.1 per cent followed by China at 4.4 per cent and Turkey at 3 per cent. Being the fastest-growing economy, India holds a great position to enhance its bilateral economic relations with the G20 countries. The G20 is designated as the premier forum for international economic ...

Chu Van An Primary School (Hanoi) in the opening ceremony. (Photo: Thai Hung) The opening ceremony at the schools was held briefly and solemnly with basic ceremonies including: saluting the flag, singing the national anthem; statement of reasons, introduction of delegates; reading the President’s letter on the new school year, and beating the drum to open the school year. (Photo: Ngoc Chi) The 2023-2024 school year has an important meaning in the roadmap for reforming general education. Moving forward, the education sector plans to learn from experience and continue to implement the 2018 General Education Program with deployed classes; new implementation with 4th grade, 8th grade, 11th grade and prepare the conditions for innovation in the last 3 grades. (Photo: Thai Hung) To start the new school year, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son expressed his hope that students will strive to complete their academic tasks well to become good...

Approximately 4,500 runners from 51 countries and territories are set to participate in the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2023, according to a recent preparatory meeting coordinated by the People’s Committee of Sa Pa township in the northern Lao Cai province. The marathon will see runners from 51 countries and territories around the world, with 20% of them being foreigners. Notably, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, will also be participating in the 21km distance of the event. At the meeting to prepare for the 2023 Vietnam Mountain Marathon. Source: Lao Cai newspaper This year’s race will take place from September 22 to September 24, featuring five distances (10km, 21km, 50km, 70km and 100km) that pass through 12 communes and wards in Sa Pa town. The organizing board has made adjustments to the route and running distances in order to provide a new and challenging experience for the athletes, while also minimizing travel time. For example, the 100km distan...

A Tradition of Growth and Empowerment Rooted in the year 2000, the International Sikh Youth Symposium has evolved into a beloved tradition. Led by Kuldeep Singh, the national convener of the Symposium and SYANA, this event serves as a catalyst for the growth of Sikh youth in North America. The symposium’s primary objective is to enhance the communication skills of young Sikhs, focusing on public speaking, oral articulation, and written expression. Additionally, the symposium fosters a deep exploration of Sikh history and philosophy, creating a connection to the essence of the Sikh faith. From Local Engagement to Global Impact Kuldeep Singh explained that the symposium provides a platform for individuals aged 6 to 22 to showcase their eloquence and insights. The event unfolds through three progressive tiers: local, regional, and international. It begins with local competitions held in various cities across North America, followed by state-level competitions involving 13 regions sp...

The event was attended by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, and NA Vice Chairmen Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Duc Hai, and Tran Quang Phuong, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, among others. In her opening remarks, Pham Thi Thanh Huyen, Editor-in-Chief of the Dai bieu nhan dan newspaper, highlighted the significance of the August Revolution in 1945 and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. She emphasized that it was a pivotal moment in the nation’s history, ushering in a new era of national independence and socialism. The art programme showcased songs and musical works that celebrated the country, the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and the great victories of the Vietnamese people. Its purpose was to evoke a sense of unity among the nation, foster patriotism, and instill confidence in the leadership of the Party and State in building a prosperous Vietnam. T...

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi is pleased to present “Moon,” an exquisite lacquer painting exhibition by the distinguished Japanese artist, Ando Saeko. The exhibition will be open to the public from September 10 to October 1, offering free admission to all visitors. Japanese artist Saeko Ando has a great love for Vietnam. Photo courtesy of the artist Saeko Ando, a Japanese artist, has been based in Vietnam since 1995. She has dedicated her time to studying Son Mai, which is Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art. Throughout her journey, she has received guidance from prominent artists such as Trinh Tuan, lacquer master Doan Chi Trung, and lacquer craftsman Lam Huu Chinh. Renowned as the “Lacquer Ambassador of Vietnam,” Ando’s exceptional expertise in this revered art technique resulted in her historic induction as the inaugural foreign member of the esteemed Hanoi Art Association in 2000. Saeko’s illustrious career spans nearly three decades,...