CULTURE AND SPORT

Authorities in Hue are clearing land, including a large cemetery area, for a new coastal cultural park and infrastructure project near Thuan An sea gate bridge.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium project, set to be among Vietnam's leading venues.

Vietnam's national football team has secured close to VND 30 billion (USD 1.15 million) in bonuses after defeating Thailand to win the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Fans poured onto the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and other loclaities on Wednesday night to celebrate Vietnam's ASEAN Cup 2026 title, waving national flags and chanting 'Vietnam'.

Vietnam retained the ASEAN Cup after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final in Hanoi on Wednesday, sealing a 4-2 aggregate victory following their 2-0 win in the first leg.

Tens of thousands of people across Vietnam are expected to join a simultaneous environmental walking event aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record.

Danang's Dragon Bridge will stage nightly fire and water shows for six consecutive nights during the September 2 National Day holiday.

Hanoi will offer free admission to fee-charging historical sites, cultural venues and tourist attractions across the capital on September 2 to mark Vietnam's National Day.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom will visit Vietnam and attend the second leg of the ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Vung Tau Ward in HCM City is set to draw holiday crowds with three nights of fireworks and discounted water park tickets during the five-day National Day break.

After a 2-0 win over Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, the Vietnamese football team returned to a jubilant welcome at Noi Bai Airport.

Vietnam gained 2.60 FIFA ranking points after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the ASEAN Cup final first leg and are closing in on the world's top 97.places.

Hundreds of fans took to the streets of Hanoi despite heavy rain late on Saturday after Vietnam beat Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

Several major gym chains have closed or suspended facilities in Vietnam despite rising demand for fitness and health services, highlighting pressure on traditional business models.

Airfares from Hanoi to Bangkok have surged to nearly VND 20 million (USD 760) return as Vietnamese fans rush to Thailand for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final on Saturday.

Can Tho will host the second Vietnam International Rice Industry Festival from November 23-26, with more than 500 booths showcasing greener, higher-value rice production.