CULTURE AND SPORT

A 2,000-year-old bronze drum and several national treasures are among more than 45,000 historical and cultural artefacts held by the Quang Tri Provincial Museum.

Twenty-six brightly decorated boats lit up the Ha Thanh River in Gia Lai Province, drawing thousands of residents and visitors to a riverside festival ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

With a week to go before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street in HCM City's Cho Lon Ward is already packed with visitors shopping, taking photos and soaking up the festive atmosphere.

Vietnam's national flag was officially raised at the Asiad 20 Athletes' Village on September 18, marking the country's formal presence at the continental sporting event in Japan.

A fisherman in Quang Ngai Province has been awarded nearly VND 93 million after handing over a centuries-old stone statue he discovered off the coast to a local museum.

The APEC Multipurpose Performance Hall in Phu Quoc, with more than 4,000 seats, is taking shape as part of infrastructure being built for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

Haiphong City will pilot a new night-time commercial, cultural and food street in the Lach Tray area from October 15, offering more entertainment options for residents and tourists.

Hundreds of drones will light up the skies over central Lang Son on September 19 as the northern border province opens its first Border Light Festival.

Vietnam Television has secured the broadcasting rights for Asiad 20 in Vietnam, allowing domestic fans to follow the continental sporting event on television and VTVGo.

Visitors will enjoy free entry to the Lam Kinh Special National Site in Thanh Hoa Province during this year's festival, featuring traditional rituals, folk performances and a highland market.

Vietnam U23 have arrived in Japan and begun preparations for Asiad 2026, targeting a place in the quarter-finals despite late squad changes and player absences.

Hanoi's Hang Ma Street is drawing crowds of young people, families and tourists for shopping and photos as the capital gets into the Mid-Autumn Festival spirit two weeks early.

France has formally returned a rare Dong Son bronze drum dating back more than 2,000 years, marking a significant cultural restitution between the two countries.

An exhibition celebrating Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival has attracted residents and tourists to Hanoi's Old Quarter, showcasing traditional toys and folk craftsmanship.

The remains of a man and a woman dating back 2,500 years have been preserved remarkably intact after being discovered in a rare double burial on Ly Son Island.

Vietnam officially launched its national sports delegation for Asiad 20 on September 9, with officials urging athletes to surpass their limits and bring glory to the nation.