CULTURE AND SPORT

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

Two gold medals for HCM City River Festival at IBA 2025

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.

Russian ballet Anna Karenina adds extra shows in Vietnam

The organisers of the renowned Russian ballet Anna Karenina have decided to add two extra performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon to draw nearly 2,000 global runners to Sapa

The 12th Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM), set for September 20, will see nearly 2,000 runners from 47 countries ready to tackle the grueling 50km and 100km ultra-marathons, organisers announced.

Vietnamese Paralympic powerlifter honoured with French Gold Medal

Vietnamese Paralympic powerlifter Le Van Cong will be awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for Youth, Sports, and Dedication by the Embassy of France in Vietnam on November 22 in HCM City.

First Vietnamese artist nominated at Golden Bell Awards

Actor Lien Binh Phat has made history as the first Vietnamese artist to be nominated at the Golden Bell Awards for his role in the TV series The Outlaw Doctor.

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