40 players nominated for U23 squad consideration

A list of 40 players has been given to national manager Toshyia Miura as a reference for selecting the U23 squad.
A list of 40 players has been given to national manager Toshyia Miura as a reference for selecting the U23 squad.

Most of the former U19 players who performed outstandingly last year are named in this list.

It also includes 16 members of the U23 team who competed at the Incheon Asian Games last October.

Miurawill travel around the country to observe players before preparing ashortlist that is expected to be released on February 14.

Asplanned, the U23 team will be summoned in February to prepare for thequalifying round of the Malaysian Asian championship in March, and theSoutheast Asian Games in Singapore three months later.-VNA

See more

Lee Jung-soo is a former defender for the RoK's national team. — Photo Suwon FC

National football team to welcome new Korean assistant coach

The proposed new assistant is Lee Jung-soo, a former defender for the Korean national team, who played from 2008 to 2013. Lee gained recognition during the 2010 World Cup, scoring two crucial goals that helped the RoK advance to the round of 16.

Director Pham Vinh Khuong (Photo: VNA)

First AI-generated film honours healthcare sector

Vietnam’s first AI-generated theatrical film, Ao trang sau dem trang (White blouses after sleepless nights), highlights the dedication and sacrifices of health workers, featuring real-life inspired stories that celebrate their invaluable contributions.

Bau Truc pottery village - Cultural legacy of Cham ethnic people

Bau Truc pottery village - Cultural legacy of Cham ethnic people

Bau Truc, located in Phuoc Dan town, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province, is known as one of the oldest and most distinctive pottery villages of the Cham ethnic people, where the traditional pottery craft has been preserved and passed down through generations.

3D mapping technology is deployed at the Temple of Literature. (Photo: VNA)

3D technology raises bar on cultural preservation

The cultural sector has embraced this digital revolution, implementing digital technologies to archive, promote, and enhance cultural heritage values. This enables the Vietnamese culture to better integrate and exchange with global cultural communities.