Traditional Vietnamese martial art to be taught in Venezuela (Friday, May 9,2025)

Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo on May 7 expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of sports, particularly by introducing Vovinam, the Vietnamese traditional martial arts, into official training programmes in Venezuela, thereby making it the first country in Latin America to have a Vovinam martial arts school.

  Four Vietnamese players join ASEAN All-Stars Team for friendly against Manchester United (Friday, May 9,2025)

The players consist of Do Duy Manh and Nguyen Hai Long (Hanoi FC), Nguyen Hoang Duc (Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club), and Nguyen Van Vi (Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC).

  Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1 (Friday, May 9,2025)

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, who is co-chair of the organising committee, noted that with 17 editions to date, the Vietnam Festival at the Yoyogi Park has become a hallmark of cultural exchange, eagerly anticipated each year by Japanese friends and the Vietnamese community living in Japan.

  Vietnam calls up 30 U-16 players for CFA int’l tournament in China (Friday, May 9,2025)

The team will train at the VFF Youth Football Center from May 10 and depart for Hohhot, China, on May 23.

  Vietnam's record set for White Thai stilt houses in Muong Lay (Friday, May 9,2025)

Currently, Muong Lay has 1,192 households living in traditional stilt houses out of a total of 3,198 families, with a stilt house density of approximately 10.58 houses per square kilometre, significantly higher than in other areas with White Thai populations.

  Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia (Thursday, May 8,2025)

Initial analyses revealed the vessel was constructed using Lagerstroemia (mountain crape myrtle), Hopea spp. (giam), and Pinus spp. (pine), types of wood commonly found in traditional Southeast Asian shipbuilding.

  Traditional Vietnamese martial art to be taught in Venezuela (Thursday, May 8,2025)

Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo on May 7 expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of sports, particularly by introducing Vovinam, the Vietnamese traditional martial arts, into official training programmes in Venezuela, thereby making it the first country in Latin America to have a Vovinam martial arts school.

  Vietnamese writing contest wraps up in Hungary (Wednesday, May 7,2025)

The contest, held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam–Hungary diplomatic ties, aimed to strengthen connections between young overseas Vietnamese in Hungary and their cultural roots.

  Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025 in HCM City (Wednesday, May 7,2025)

For the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country are on display.

  AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers: Vietnam placed in Pot 1 seed group (Wednesday, May 7,2025)

Vietnam currently ranks fifth among Asian U23 teams, following Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq, and the Republic of Korea.

  Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel (Wednesday, May 7,2025)

From March 25 to the end of April, scientists conducted archaeological excavations at the western wall of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh, with a total area of about 76sq.m, aiming to explore the historical and cultural values hidden in the citadel.

  Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025 in HCM City (Tuesday, May 6,2025)

For the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country are on display.

  AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers: Vietnam placed in Pot 1 seed group (Tuesday, May 6,2025)

Vietnam currently ranks fifth among Asian U23 teams, following Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq, and the Republic of Korea.

  Venezuelan artists to perform songs praising President Ho Chi Minh on his 135th birthday (Monday, May 5,2025)

Deputy Minister of Culture of Venezuela Alí Alejandro Primera will perform renowned songs praising President Ho Chi Minh, along with other artists, during an art programme titled “Forever Ho Chi Minh” on the occasion of his 135th birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

  Vietnamese writing contest wraps up in Hungary (Monday, May 5,2025)

The contest, held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam–Hungary diplomatic ties, aimed to strengthen connections between young overseas Vietnamese in Hungary and their cultural roots.

  Vietnam, Senegal strengthen ties at 40th Vovinam anniversary celebration (Monday, May 5,2025)

The International Martial Arts Tournament welcomed participants from 11 African countries that are part of the African Vovinam – Viet Vo Dao Confederation, alongside representatives from several European nations and Vietnam.

  Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi (Monday, May 5,2025)

The exhibition features a dome made from do (poonah paper), a traditional Vietnamese material, combined with recycled plastic and steel to create a space that is both soft and strong, symbolising the harmony between nature, humanity and technology.

  Vietnam drawn in group B of 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers (Tuesday, April 29,2025)

The qualifiers will run from August 2-10, featuring 33 teams competing for 11 spots in the finals in Thailand in 2026. The teams are divided into eight groups, seven with four teams and one with five.

  HCM City rehearses record-breaking 10,500-drone show (Tuesday, April 29,2025)

The drone show is a highlight of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

  Da Nang launches direct air route to Uzbekistan (Monday, April 28,2025)

Nguyen Thi Phuong, President of Prestige DMC Vietnam, noted that the charter service from Tashkent to Da Nang is being operated through a partnership between Prestige DMC Vietnam, Red Island Company, Centrium-Air Airways, and Prestige Travel Uzbekistan.

  UNESCO Vietnam pays tribute to composer Hoang Van (Monday, April 28,2025)

Deputy Minister Vu extended warm congratulations to the family of the late musician, and emphasised that the recognition of "Musician Hoang Van’s Collection" by UNESCO is not only a tribute to the musician and his family but also an affirmation of the enduring stature and value of Vietnam’s revolutionary music.

  Vietnam war-themed films to take centre stage at Da Nang Asian Film Festival (Monday, April 28,2025)

Audiences will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and meet filmmakers and artists behind these powerful works.

  Ngon Garden, Quan An Ngon restaurants receive top ASEAN award (Monday, April 28,2025)

These two restaurants beat hundreds of candidates to meet all the strict evaluation criteria from the Appraisal Council such as quality of service products, sustainable business and contributions to social development.

  Swiss photographer shows deep empathy for AO victims (Saturday, April 26,2025)

Swiss photographer Roland Schmid plans to continue collaborating with organisations such as Green Cross Switzerland and the Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association on projects that aim to address the lingering consequences of AO/dioxin exposure.

  Books on Vietnam, Vietnamese people presented to Indian library (Saturday, April 26,2025)

The ambassador said that the Vietnam corner at this prestigious library is a cultural bridge that brings Vietnam closer to Indian readers, researchers and policymakers.

  Ha Long city gears up for festival-filled holidays (Saturday, April 26,2025)

Ahead of the main celebration, the city will host various events starting April 29, including temple festivals, a lion dance showcase, culinary events such as the Beer and Grilled Squid Festival, and the 2025 Quang Ninh OCOP Summer Fair.

  Ukrainian cyclist wins stage 19 of national cycling tournament (Friday, April 25,2025)

The 37th edition of the HCM City TV Cup began on April 3 in the northern province of Tuyen Quang, covering over 3,000km across 25 stages. It is expected to end on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

  Vietnam Street Dance 2025 to gather 500 dancers for national showdown (Friday, April 25,2025)

Competitors will battle it out in 14 categories across professional, student, and junior divisions, both solo and group performances, featuring styles such as Hiphop, Breaking, Popping, and Allstyle.

  Vietnam’s U16 team to compete in int’l youth tournament in China (Friday, April 25,2025)

To prepare for the tournament, the U16 Vietnam squad is scheduled to gather in mid-May in Hanoi for training in two weeks before departing for China.

  Major prehistoric findings in Nghe An reveals ancient rituals (Thursday, April 24,2025)

Within two excavation pits covering nearly 20 square metres, the team discovered valuable prehistoric artifacts including stone axes, grinding pestles, earth ovens, and animal bone fragments. They were the belongings of ancient coastal inhabitants who lived in central Vietnam thousands of years ago.