CULTURE AND SPORT

Huy Hoang clinches second gold at Asian Aquatics Championships

Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vietnam’s top swimmer, won the men’s 800-metre freestyle on October 1 at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 in India, claiming his second gold medal of the tournament.

Vietnamese man recognised with world record for 6-metre fingernails

World Cultural Festival in Hanoi rescheduled amid severe storms and floods

Teatro Massimo Orchestra brings Italian musical mastery to Hanoi

Hanoi audiences will experience the artistry of the Teatro Massimo Orchestra, one of Italy’s most distinguished ensembles, in two performances at the Ho Guom Opera House on September 30 and October 1.

Thousands of athletes compete in Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025

Thousands of domestic and international athletes joined the Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025-Camel Cup at Van Don Beach in Quang Ninh Province on September 28.

Two gold medals for HCM City River Festival at IBA 2025

The 2024 Ho Chi Minh City River Festival will receive two awards in the event category at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025 ceremony.

Xiangqi grandmaster Huynh makes history for Vietnam at world championship

Grandmaster Lai Ly Huynh took gold after defeating Chinese Yin Sheng in the men's final of the 2025 World Xiangqi Championship in China on September 27, making the history for Vietnamese xiangqi.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter to host vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebrations

A range of activities is being held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter from September 22 to October 12 to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

Hanoi to host World Culture Festival for first time

The first Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi will be held from October 3-5 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, heard a press conference in the city on September 26.

Two Vietnamese grandmasters to compete at FIDE World Cup 2025 in India

Grandmasters Le Quang Liem and Banh Gia Huy will represent Vietnam at the FIDE World Cup 2025 in India from October 31 to November 27.

Vietnam to host first-ever full distance IRONMAN in 2026

Central Danang City will host Vietnam’s first-ever full-distance IRONMAN triathlon on May 10, 2026, alongside the annual IRONMAN 70.3 race that has taken place in the city since 2015.

Mac Minh to represent Vietnam at Mrs Tourism 2025 in Dubai

Miss Vietnam Entrepreneur 2022 Mac Thi Minh of Haiphong City has been selected to represent Vietnam at the Mrs Tourism 2025 beauty pageant set to be held in Dubai from September 27 to October 3.

Exploring 153-year-old French Consulate mansion in HCM City

The French Consulate General in HCM City opened its mansion to visitors on September 20 to mark European Heritage Days.

17-year-old Vietnamese driver wins 2025 F4 South East Asia Championship

Vietnamese racer Alex Sawer Hoang Dat has been crowned champion of the 2025 F4 South East Asia Championship, becoming the first Vietnamese to claim an overall title in a Formula racing series.

Vietnamese runners shine at Vietnam Mountain Marathon

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sapa, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

Vietnamese players advance to WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship final

Vietnamese billiards players Nguyen Van Huynh and Nguyen Bao Chau have earned qualification for the final round of the 2025 WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship.

Secret Garden to stun Hanoi with soulful tunes for first time this October

Norwegian-Irish musical duo Secret Garden will perform in Vietnam for the first time on October 18 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, organisers have announced.

Pham Tien San to represent Vietnam at Berlin Marathon 2025

Vietnamese track-and-field athlete Pham Tien San has arrived in Germany to compete in the Berlin Marathon 2025 on September 21.

Danang hosts LCP 2025 eSports Finals Weekend

The 2025 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP 2025) Finals Weekend will take place on September 20-21 at the Tien Son Sports Arena in the central coastal city of Danang.