Tadayuki Sasa, AXCR director and founder, has recently revealed the information to the Vietnamese media in Hanoi.

Sasa said Vietnam had suitable terrain, great supporters and excitement to welcome international-level sports, making it ideal for the event.

Map of the Asia Cross Country Rally 2019.

He also revealed that for the first time a team from Vietnam, Racing AKA, will compete in this year's season.

The crew is working hard in practice to upgrade their cars to reach International Automobile Federation (FIA) standards.

The AXCR was first held in 1996. It is the continental biggest rally across up to 4,000km off-road. It is held every year in August starting from Thailand.

This year, it will begin on August 10 in Pattaya and close on August 16 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

Int’l women’s cycling race to be held in south

The International Women’s Cycling Tournament, the An Giang Television Cup, will be held from July 13-18.

Bac Giang seeks to improve traceability of farm produce

(BGO)- In order to heighten competitiveness of the products, stamping traceability is considered the evidence for origin and quality of the products. However, it has not been paid due attention by consumers and enterprises in Bac Giang province.  

Bac Ha horse race attracts huge number of spectators

The traditional horse race on the Bac Ha Plain of Lao Cai province took place on June 8 with the participation of 87 jockeys and their horses from mountainous villages in Lao Cai and the neighbouring provinces of Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang.

Lychee gardens stamped with origin traceability

(BGO)-With an aim to meet the demands for export and provide qualified products to consumers, the gardeners, cooperatives and enterprises in Luc Ngan district, BacGiang province took initiatives to innovate the lychee production methods ensuring quality and food safety while undertaking traceability and responsibilities for their products.

Vietnamese models grace Vogue pages

Two Vietnamese models are featured in Vogue magazine's highlights of Sydney Fashion Week street styles.

Source: VNA