In single male categories, Nguyen Tien Minh, top world No.60 of BWF (Badminton World Federation) will start from the first main round, playing Jason Anthony Ho-Shue of Canada.
While Tien Minh’s teammates Pham Cao Cuong and Le Duc Phat have to complete for their slots from the qualification round, Cuong is No.1 seed at the qualifier.
The first tournament of the year has total prizes worth up to US$ 150,000.
