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The inaugural AFL Asia Cup was hosted at the Thanh Long Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Chanh District from December 6 to 8, 2024. AFL, the governing body for Australian rules football, introduced this unique and dynamic sport to Asia, with the first tournament taking place in Vietnam. This historic event was exclusively for Asian citizens, featuring 15 teams and approximately 300 players from across ten countries and territories: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Laos, Pakistan, and Thailand. The tournament was a free-of-charge event, welcoming spectators to witness the exciting matches and celebrate the growth of this sport in the region. The Japanese Men’s team, champions of the 2024 AFL Asia Cup, held from December 6 to 8, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo : AFL Asia Facebook page The competition was fierce, with ten men’s teams and five women’s teams from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand participating. The fin...

In 2014, the VFF and JFA embarked on a journey of mutual growth and cultural exchange by signing their first cooperation agreement. This decade-long partnership has yielded significant fruits, with the JFA providing invaluable support to its Vietnamese counterpart. One of the key strengths of this collaboration has been the introduction of seasoned experts. Notable figures include Miura Toshiya, who led the U23 and national teams with prowess; Tanabe Kazuyoshi, the executive director of the V.League, brought invaluable insights to the table. Yusuke Adachi and Takeshi Koshida, as technical directors, left a lasting impact on the VFF, and Ijiri Akira’s guidance of the U19 and U20 women’s teams was exceptional. The JFA has also facilitated numerous training and competition opportunities for Vietnamese teams in Japan, fostering growth and exposure. Additionally, their initiatives to develop grassroots football in Vietnam have sown the seeds for a brighter future. Building on this strong...

Japan Cruise to Victory Over China in World Cup Qualifier Wataru Endo and Kaoru Mitoma gave Japan a comfortable lead in their Group C clash against China, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Endo opened the scoring in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a corner opportunity after Chinese goalkeeper Wang Dalei denied Ritsu Doan’s header moments earlier. The Liverpool midfielder, unmarked on the play, made no mistake with a clinical header off a well-placed ball from Takefusa Kubo. Japan continued to press and create chances. Doan came close to adding a second in the 33rd minute, and Hidemasa Morita hit the side-netting just before halftime. Kaoru Mitoma, just before the break, doubled the lead with a clever header, meeting Doan’s curling center and leaving Wang helpless. The second half saw Japan continue to assert their dominance. Takumi Minamino, set free by Mitoma’s pass, extended their lead in the 52nd minute with a beautiful strike that beat Wang. Minamino secured his brac...

Vietnam Headlines Today (Sep. 4) Vietnam’s top leader engages in online talks with Japanese Prime Minister Cuc Phuong National Park wins prestigious award Chinese airline selects Hanoi as its first international destination Guinea-Bissau President to visit Vietnam this week Meteorologists issue warnings about potential Super Typhoon Yagi in the East Sea Localities attract a large number of holidaymakers during the National Day break Slanderous allegations against Vietnamese development achievements are refuted More opportunities for Vietnamese citizens to work in the Republic of Korea Vietnam actively participates in the ASEAN Film Festival in Prague Party General Secretary and State President To Lam engages in online discussions with the President of the Liberal Democratic Party and Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on September 3. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam’s Top Leader Holds Online Talks with Japanese Prime Minister On September 3, Party General Secre...