Minh will face world No 28 Chan Yan Kit from Hong Kong and Hartanto Ari Yuli Wahyu, No 44, of Indonesia.

On the women’s side, Singapore’s Xing Aiying, No 37, is the top seed at the champs.

Chong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah from Malaysia top the men’s doubles while Indonesian Jauhari Meiliana and Irawati Shendy Puspa are No 1 in women’s doubles.

Host Thai Thi Hong Gam and Duong Bao Duc are the second mixed pair following Wiratama Yohan and Hadikusumo and Chau Hoi Wah of Hong Kong.

It was announced at the draw taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 18 that the Vietnam badminton tournament will kick off on December 2-7.