V.League 1 rises to top 3 most valuable tournaments in Southeast Asia (Thursday, August 21,2025)

V.League 1, comprising 14 teams, ranks third with a market value of 53.74 million EUR (62.63 million USD).

  Nearly 19,000 in national flag shirts set Vietnam marathon record (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Nearly 19,000 runners, both professional and amateur from Vietnam and abroad, had registered for the “My Vietnam 2025” marathon as of early August 17, setting a Vietnam record for the largest number of participants wearing the national “Red Flag with Yellow Star” shirt at a marathon.

  Hanoi: Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam reading space launched (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Housing nearly 1,000 book titles donated by sponsors and circulated from the Hanoi cultural centre and library, the area at Van Lake offers readers a wide range of knowledge, including Thang Long – Hanoi history and culture, Vietnam’s Confucian scholars and academic traditions, literature and arts, as well as life skills.

  Exhibition of large-scale lacquer paintings marks 80th National Day (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

The largest painting in the exhibition, measuring 7.2 metres long and 2.4 metres high, is painted on both sides. One side, entitled “President Ho reads the Declaration of Independence”, recreates Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, while the other, “Spring of the Nation”, captures the jubilant celebrations of the Vietnamese people on Independence Day.

  Vietnam beat Thailand 3-1 to take bronze at ASEAN Women’s Championship (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

  Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championships kick off in Khanh Hoa province (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Vietnam leads the field with 115 participants, underlining its strength as one of Asia’s Taekwondo powerhouses.

  Hanoi boosts rail tourism with seasonal, event-based tours (Friday, August 15,2025)

The tourism and railway sectors are suggested to jointly develop new products such as charter tourist trains, themed carriages showcasing regional culture and cuisine, and routes connecting heritage sites, festivals, and interregional destinations.

  Foreign Ministry vows to boost promotion of Vietnamese language abroad (Friday, August 15,2025)

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese reported that so far this year, ministries and localities have hosted numerous events honouring the Vietnamese language, while overseas communities have actively contributed to initiatives to promote its teaching and learning.

  LION Championship 25 to feature title showdowns in Khanh Hoa (Thursday, August 14,2025)

LION Championship 25 will take place at Cam Ranh Square in south-central Khanh Hoa province, at 20:00 on August 16, featuring two of the most anticipated title fights of the 2025 season.

  Bai Dinh Pagoda named outstanding destination with green-tick honour by TripAdvisor (Monday, August 11,2025)

Bai Dinh Pagoda is the only in the list to be granted the green-tick status, indicating the site's remarkable credibility among international visitors.

  Party chief attends special political–art programme “Under the Glorious Flag” (Monday, August 11,2025)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam attended the event in Hanoi, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man were present the event in Hue and in Ho Chi Minh City, respectively.

  Vietnam crush Indonesia 7–0, edge toward ASEAN Women’s Football Championship semifinal (Monday, August 11,2025)

Vietnam claimed a dominant 7-0 victory over Indonesia in their second Group A match at the 2025 AFF Women’s Championship at Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong on August 9, moving one step closer to a spot in the semifinals.

  Vietnam’s largest lacquer exhibition opens in Russia (Friday, August 1,2025)

The showcase featured 80 paintings and 27 furniture pieces, representing the finest works by Vietnam's most renowned artists.

  Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival (Friday, August 1,2025)

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.

  An Giang conference discusses world heritage site nomination criteria for Oc Eo – Ba The (Thursday, July 31,2025)

Oc Eo is widely recognised as a hallmark archaeological culture of southern Vietnam, dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era. The culture was first identified in 1944 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret, who named it after Go Oc Eo, the location in present-day Oc Eo commune, An Giang province.

  Vietnam dominates 2025 Asian Pencak Silat Championship (Thursday, July 31,2025)

Taking place from July 24–30, the championship drew athletes from 10 Asian nations, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Laos, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Athletes battled it out in two main disciplines - tanding (combat) and seni (artistic performance) across 32 medal events.

  PM praises Vietnam U23 for third regional title (Wednesday, July 30,2025)

The 2025 AFF U23 Championship title further cements Vietnam’s dominance in Southeast Asian youth football and showcases the firmness, talent, solidarity, and aspiration to rise of the young players donning the national jersey.

  Vietnamese women’s Sepak Takraw team wins world championship in quadrant event (Tuesday, July 29,2025)

Vietnamese women's team claimed the championship title in the quadrant event after a comeback 2-1 victory over Thailand at the World Sepak Takraw Championship Thai King’s Cup 2025 on July 27.

  Vietnam among seven hosts of AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers (Tuesday, July 29,2025)

Vietnam will be one of seven host nations of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, alongside Bhutan, China, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar.

  Ten nations compete in ninth Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Vietnam (Monday, July 28,2025)

This year’s tournament brings together nearly 400 athletes and coaches from 10 Asian countries. Competitors will vie for 32 sets of medals across the two main categories of combat and performance.

  Vietnam to face Indonesia in ASEAN U23 Final (Monday, July 28,2025)

The match is scheduled for 8pm on July 29 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  Vietnamese women’s Sepak Takraw team wins world championship in quadrant event (Monday, July 28,2025)

Vietnamese women's team claimed the championship title in the quadrant event after a comeback 2-1 victory over Thailand at the World Sepak Takraw Championship Thai King’s Cup 2025 on July 27.

  Hanoi to host two special art performances to celebrate National Day (Friday, July 25,2025)

The performances aim to promote patriotism, revolutionary traditions, and the national development vision as Vietnam enters a new era. They will also serve as highlights within the broader national socio-economic achievements exhibition to be held at the National Exhibition Centre.

  Contemporary Vietnamese hip-hop troupe to perform in Malaysia (Friday, July 25,2025)

The performance will be publicly presented on August 4 and 5 at the Dewan Sri Pinang Historical Theatre in George Town, Penang island, Malaysia.

  Singer Ha Anh Tuan to perform at iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (Friday, July 25,2025)

Choosing the Dolby Theatre as the next stop in his Sketch A Rose tour reflects Tuan’s bold artistic vision and his continued efforts to bring Vietnamese contemporary music to the global stage – with deep cultural roots and meticulous production values.

  Vietnam triumphs at Battle of the Pastry & Bakery Chefs 2025 in Malaysia (Wednesday, July 23,2025)

The Vietnamese delegation outperformed more than 400 contestants from various countries and territories at the Battle of the Pastry & Bakery Chefs 2025, taking home a total of 16 gold, five silver, and 11 bronze medals.

  Film screening helps strengthen Vietnam–Sri Lanka relationship (Wednesday, July 23,2025)

The three-day event, which began July 22, serves as a meaningful cultural activity to deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 21, 1970–2025).

  75th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia ties marked with cultural day in Ufa (Tuesday, July 22,2025)

Attendees had the chance to view a photo exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s scenic landscapes, explore a space dedicated to the art of Dong Ho folk printing, and enjoy a traditional Ao Dai fashion show.

  Coach Kim praises U23 team's performance in opening match at ASEAN Championship (Tuesday, July 22,2025)

After securing three points in their opening match against Laos, Vietnam will aim for another victory against Cambodia on July 22 in Jakarta to secure a place in the semi-finals.

  Coach Kim praises U23 team's performance in opening match at ASEAN Championship (Tuesday, July 22,2025)

After securing three points in their opening match against Laos, Vietnam will aim for another victory against Cambodia on July 22 in Jakarta to secure a place in the semi-finals.