Vietnam-Thailand exhibition of modern art opens

An exhibition showcasing almost 80 modern works of art made from
different materials commonly found in Vietnam and Thailand has
opened at Thailand ’s National Gallery in the capital Bangkok .

The event is organised under the 2010 Memorandum of
understanding on cooperation in organising exhibitions for artists from
11 universities in Vietnam and Thailand .

The
Vietnamese universities include the Vietnam Fine Arts
University , the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts University and Hue
’s Arts University . Thailand is represented by Thammasat
University , Silpakorn University , Chiang Mai University ,
Ragiamagala Technology University and Khon Kaen University .

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Associate
Professor and Dean of the painting, sculpture and graphic arts
department at Silpakorn University , Parinya Tantisuk said that the
exhibition will strengthen relations and mutual understanding between
the two nations as well as artists from the universities taking part.

According to Truong Cong Nguyen, Dean of the painting
theory and history department at the Vietnam Fine Arts University, many
of the Vietnamese artists had won national awards, ASEAN awards and
several international awards./.

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Vietnam U21 beat Thailand 3-1 at Thanh Nien Cup

Vietnam U21 players celebrate their goal during their Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup football match against Thailand U21 in HCMC on Wednesday - Photo: Ba Chau

HCMC –Vietnam U21 beat archrivals Thailand 3-1 in their last group stage match in the fourth International U-21 Football Tournament 2010, or Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, on Wednesday. 

Before the game, both Vietnam and Thailand were drawn at three points as they had both thrashed their opponents in their openers, with the Thai’s 4-0 win over Myanmar on Monday and Vietnam’s thrashing of Myanmar 5-1 on Saturday.

Because of the goal difference, a draw would have been enough for the hosts to stay on top, while the Thais needed a victory to be group A leaders.

Vietnam, who began with nine changes from coach Dinh Van Dung after their win over Myanmar, showed great determination.

Heavy rain dampened the player’s attacks early in the first half leaving the Vietnamese crowd waiting till the 35th minute to celebrate, when Xuan Hieu took a kick in the penalty box beating Thai goalie, Yen Arom.

After the break, Vietnam kept possession and Duy Lam doubled for his team with a free kick from outside the penalty area just minutes in.

Duc Nhan scored for the Vietnamese side in the 65th minute before Pattana Sokjoho finalized the score at 3-1 in the 68th minute. 

With the victory, Vietnam U21 finished their group competition as group A leaders with six points from two wins, while runners-up Thailand stayed at three points from one win and one loss. Bottom-placed Singapore, who exited from the tournament, gained no points from two losses.  

In the earlier match on Wednesday, Vietnam U19 started the game with substitutes, but dominated against Malaysia U21. The visitors secured a late victory, to finish top of Group B, when striker Ravindran scored the only goal in the 86th minute. Despite the loss the Vietnam U19 will still go through to the semis.

Malaysia had four points from one win and one draw, while Vietnam U19 were runners-up with three points.

On Friday’s semifinal games, Vietnam U21 will meet Vietnam U19 at 3:30 p.m. and Thailand will play Malaysia at 6:00 p.m. The final and third place games will be on Sunday.

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