CULTURE AND SPORT

Nearly 900 domestic and international athletes raced SUP boards and dragon boats on West Lake ahead of the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day.

Dong Thap Province will host the seventh Dong Hoa Hiep Ancient Village Culture and Tourism Festival from November 19-22 under the theme 'Colours of Heritage'.

Vietnam finished 20th at Asiad 20 with three gold, three silver and 19 bronze medals as the Games officially closed in Nagoya, Japan, on October 4.

Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 in the women's quadrant final to successfully defend their Asiad gold medal in Japan.

Vietnam scored four second-half goals to beat Pakistan 4-2 in the FIFA ASEAN Cup and will face Malaysia in the third-place play-off.

Lam Dong Province has urged local authorities to step up flower and tree planting to improve public spaces ahead of the 2026 Dalat Flower Festival.

The Hanoi Techcombank International Marathon 2026 has officially opened, with more than 14,500 runners from 57 countries and territories set to take part.

A ribbon-shaped elevated walkway with lighting and mirrored installations is taking shape beside Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, offering a new space for visitors to explore and take photographs.

Lam Dong Province will hold a series of cultural, arts, sports and tourism events through early December to promote its heritage and tourism.

Thai Nguyen Province will host the 2026 International Tea Festival from October 30 to November 7, showcasing its renowned tea culture while promoting tourism, trade and international cooperation.

Hue City plans to carry out 27 heritage restoration and conservation projects between 2026 and 2030, with total investment of more than VND 1.59 trillion (USD 60.5 million).

Khanh Hoa Province is considering a year-round format for its 2027 sea festival, with events planned across all four seasons instead of being concentrated over several days.

Vietnam have dropped one place in the FIFA rankings after losing 2-0 to Thailand, who climbed four places following the match on September 29.

Xa Phin Village in Tuyen Quang Province will host a harvest festival on October 10, showcasing its golden rice terraces, traditional moss-covered houses and the culture of the Dao ethnic community.

Tam Hai, a whale-shaped island fishing community in Danang City, is home to 400-million-year-old rock formations, more than 500 whale graves and ancient freshwater wells that never run dry.

Vietnam's women's sepak takraw team beat the Philippines 2-0 in the women's doubles final to secure the country's second gold medal at Asiad 20.