(To Quoc) - Minister Nguyen Van Hung: Expanding film cooperation with the United States; U22 Vietnam is ready for the 2025 CFA Team China International Tournament; Tourism industry has the opportunity to accelerate strongly are the highlights in today's newspaper.
1. Cultural Field
- Culture and Fatherland Newspaper reported:
On the afternoon of March 10 in Hanoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung had a meeting and worked with a delegation of Hollywood film directors led by Ms. Rose Lam, Global Production Director of Riot Studios (a branch of Riot Games) who visited and surveyed the filming scene in Vietnam. At the meeting, the Minister affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are ready to continue to cooperate with US partners to develop cinema and tourism, contributing to the common development of the two countries.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung received and worked with a delegation of Hollywood film directors and producers. (Photo: To Quoc Newspaper)
Also on the afternoon of March 10, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phan Tam chaired a working session with the Department of Publishing, Printing and Distribution. According to the Deputy Minister, publishing is not only an economic activity but also a cultural activity, contributing to building an ideological foundation, disseminating knowledge and preserving national cultural values. Publishing is one of 12 important cultural industries with great development potential; converging all the elements of a cultural industry: creativity, technology, market. Therefore, the Deputy Minister suggested that the Department should proactively review difficulties and obstacles, propose solutions to the Ministry's leaders so that the publishing sector can effectively participate in the cultural industry. At the same time, urgently complete the Draft Law amending and supplementing the Law on Publishing to submit to competent authorities for consideration; with the spirit of ensuring progress, so that work is not interrupted but always promotes efficiency, and completes tasks well.
- Nhan Dan, Tin Tuc, Tien Phong, Thanh Nien, Lao Dong, Quan Doi Nhan Dan, Phap Luat TP. HCM and many other newspapers reported:
On the evening of March 10, at 10/3 Square in Buon Ma Thuot city, the People's Committee of Dak Lak province coordinated with central ministries and branches to organize the opening ceremony of the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in 2025 with the theme "Buon Ma Thuot - Destination of world coffee". The festival takes place from March 9 to 13, 2025 with 17 main activities, which is an outstanding economic and cultural event of the province. At the opening ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate "Knowledge of growing and processing coffee" to Dak Lak province. This is the joy and excitement of coffee farmers in particular and the honor and pride of the coffee industry and Dak Lak province in general.
With the consent of the Standing Committee of the Hue City Party Committee and the Hue City People's Committee, on March 10 (February 11, At Ty year), at the Xa Tac Altar (Thuan Hoa ward, Phu Xuan district, Hue city), the Hue Monuments Conservation Center solemnly held the Xa Tac Sacrificial Ceremony in 2025. The Xa Tac Sacrificial Ceremony is a royal ritual of the Nguyen Dynasty, held to pray for world peace, national prosperity, favorable weather, and bountiful crops.
- The Culture and Arts Magazine (March 10) has an article 'Merging administrative units and opportunities for the country's cultural development', the article emphasizes: Merging administrative units is not only a step to streamline the management apparatus, but also opens up great opportunities to promote sustainable cultural development. When administrative boundaries are rearranged, investment resources for culture and arts can be optimized, creating conditions for the construction of larger cultural centers, improving the quality of heritage conservation, and encouraging cultural exchanges between localities. If implemented in the right direction, this is not only a management problem, but also a driving force for Vietnamese culture to develop strongly in the integration period.
- 'Developing the art market - a boost for artists' is the title of an article published in the People's Representative newspaper (March 11). The article states: Developing the art market not only creates opportunities for collectors but is also an important boost to help artists affirm their talents and find a place in the creative industry.
- VietNamNet newspaper (March 10) has an article 'Meaningful program of Vietnam Fine Arts Museum'. Vietnam Fine Arts Museum organized the launching ceremony of the program "Learning about Vietnamese Fine Arts online" to create a healthy learning environment, helping the public understand more deeply about the works of art displayed at the Museum, spreading love for Vietnamese painting and culture. Currently, more than 100,000 people have accessed the contest, many high schools also participated, contributing to providing students and young people with valuable information about Vietnamese fine arts and painting". The contest took place from March 11 to May 31.
2. Sports Field
- Van Hoa, Nhan Dan, Tuoi Tre and many other newspapers reported: To strengthen the coaching staff of the national team and the national U23 team, aiming for important goals in the coming time, on the morning of March 10, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially signed contracts with two Korean assistant coaches. Specifically, coach Lee Jung Soo (born January 8, 1980) will take on the role of assistant coach of the national team and the national U23 team. Meanwhile, goalkeeper coach Lee Woon Jae (born April 26, 1973) will continue to be associated with the Vietnamese team in the role of goalkeeper coach of the national team and the national U23 team. This addition is expected to bring positive changes, helping the Vietnamese team and the national U23 team to have the best preparation for important tournaments, first of all the third qualifying round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the 33rd SEA Games.
The Vietnam U22 team officially started their first training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. (Photo: VFF)
- Also related to football, VFF, Nhan Dan newspaper, VietnamPlus and many other newspapers reported: On the afternoon of March 10, the Vietnam U22 team officially entered the first training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, starting the preparation process for the CFA Team China 2025 International U22 Tournament. According to the plan, the Vietnam U22 team will practice with an intensity of 1 to 2 sessions per day, depending on the training plan of the coaching staff. The team will leave for China on March 17, officially entering the tournament taking place from March 20 to March 25 in Jiangsu province. With careful preparation and determination, the Vietnam U22 team promises to bring an impressive performance at this important international tournament.
- Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper, Journalists and Public Opinion reported: On March 10, VFF officially signed a contract to appoint Mr. Okiyama Masahiko, an experienced coach, as head coach of the U17 and U20 Vietnam women's youth teams. Mr. Okiyama Masahiko will be responsible for training and developing the Vietnamese women's teams during the preparation for international tournaments. Using a foreign coach from a country with the world's leading women's football like Japan is reasonable, helping the succession of the Vietnamese women's team to always have stability as Coach Akira has done in the past.
- Van Hoa, Nhan Dan, Tien Phong, Lao Dong and many other newspapers reported: On the afternoon of March 10, Vietnam Television (VTV), the Department of Culture and Sports of Kien Giang province, the Vietnam Athletics Federation, Lions Entertainment JSC and Vietcontent Company announced the VTV Phu Quoc marathon 2025 event. This is an attractive marathon, taking place on April 6 in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, expected to attract 5,000 domestic and international athletes with prizes up to 650 million VND. Participating in the race, athletes will compete in 4 distances of 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, 5 km with the route assessed as airy, wide, with little slope and flat, passing through high-class resorts such as Vinpearl, Corona Phu Quoc, helping athletes fully experience the beauty of Ngoc Island - one of the most beautiful islands in Southeast Asia.
- Sports & Culture Newspaper, Tien Phong, Tuoi Tre, VietnamNet, Ha Noi Moi and many other newspapers reported: On March 10 in Hanoi, a cooperation signing ceremony took place between the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America) and JG Golf Vietnam (the official product distribution partner of PGA in Vietnam). Through the event, the representative of the Professional Golfers Association of America affirmed that this will be an important stepping stone in the next development journey of Vietnamese golf. "Vietnam has become a country with the world's leading golf industry, I am proud to contribute to the development of golf here," Mr. Sean D. Thornberry, global development director of the Professional Golfers Association of America, shared at the event.
3. Tourism Sector
- VietnamPlus newspaper on March 11 published an article titled 'What are the opportunities for Vietnam's tourism industry to break through and improve its position in 2025?', the article stated: With positive signals from international search volume in early 2025, as well as the effects of promotional campaigns, Vietnam's tourism industry is facing the opportunity to break through this year. Experts say that great opportunities are opening up for the country's smokeless industry in 2025. Therefore, Vietnam's tourism needs to quickly implement breakthrough solutions to attract more international visitors and improve its position on the global tourism map.
- 'Tourism industry faces strong growth opportunity' is the title of an article in Saigon Giai Phong newspaper on March 10. The article said: To boost the tourism industry, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently directed the establishment of free trade zones (FTZ) in Da Nang and Can Gio (HCMC), while a few days ago, the People's Committee of Long Thanh district (Dong Nai) proposed to establish FTZ near Long Thanh airport and Phuoc An port. In the near future, the North-South expressway will also be an opportunity for tourists to experience by road. The tourism industry is facing a strong development opportunity, the important issue is how to exploit it effectively and sustainably.
- Local tourism news on Thanh Nien, Kinh te va Do thi, VietnamPlus, Vietnam Television on March 10 and 11:
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province, the province is implementing programs to attract tourists by rail with the aim of organizing activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Binh Dinh Province's Liberation Day (March 31, 1975 - March 31, 2025), as well as promoting Binh Dinh tourism brand with the theme "Safe destination, unique, civilized, friendly and attractive" to domestic and foreign tourists, thereby stimulating tourism demand, attracting tourists and investors to Binh Dinh.
Hanoi, with its potential strengths in natural resources and culture, has promoted the development of green tourism, attracting domestic and international tourists.
Tay Ninh Tourism Industry is facing an opportunity to make a stronger breakthrough when it can expand the promotion of the image of tourism, nature and people of Tay Ninh through a series of upcoming major events.
In the era of technological development, digital transformation is opening up many opportunities for people in the highlands to promote culture and develop tourism. Recently, many people in highland villages have also begun to share the beauty of their ethnic culture through social networking sites. Through simple, rustic films, they tell stories about their villages, traditional crafts, and unique cultural pieces of the Central Highlands people.
4. Family Field
- Tin Tuc Newspaper reported on March 10: In the spirit of Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country towards the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the 2025 Online Ao Dai Photo Contest with the theme "Ao Dai with historical relics April 30" was held, in addition to honoring the beauty of Vietnamese Ao Dai, it also contributes to promoting and educating patriotism, affirming gratitude and pride for the heroic history of the nation. Within the framework of the 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, the Vietnam Women's Union of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism awarded the 2025 Online Ao Dai Photo Contest to the groups and individuals with the most beautiful photos.
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