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Halloween atmosphere in HCM City remains subdued

With just days to go until Halloween, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, HCM City’s usually-bustling hub for Halloween decorations, has fallen quiet, with sparse crowds and sluggish trade.

Autumn Fair 2025 expected to welcome half a million visitors daily

International, Vietnamese artists exchange art creations

Le Khanh Duy wins first weightlifting gold for Vietnam

Seventeen-year-old weightlifter Le Khanh Duy broke the Asian youth record in the clean and jerk (65kg) and secured Vietnam’s first gold medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Games on October 27 in Bahrain.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan has been announced as Vietnam’s representative to the Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant.

Vietnamese golfers claim two silver medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games

Vietnamese golfers on October 25 secured two silver medals on the third competition day of the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain.

First medals for Vietnam at 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Taekwondo martial artists brought home one silver and two bronze medals for Vietnam at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (ASIAD Youth 2025) in Bahrain, on October 24.

Vietnam’s U22 team to join friendly tournament in China

Vietnam’s U22 national team will participate in the CFA Team China Panda Cup 2025, which will take place in China from November 12 to 18, as part of the preparation plan for the 33rd SEA Games.

Photo Hanoi’25 to gather artists, experts from 21 countries

Photo Hanoi’25, an international photography biennale, is set to take place in Hanoi throughout November, gathering over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and experts from 21 countries.

Swiss tourists invited to a meal at Hue funeral

A local family warmly invited two Swiss tourists cycling through Hue to share a vegetarian meal after they stopped outside the house to rest, as the family was holding a funeral.

Vietnam to send 39 fighters to 2025 Vovinam World Championships

Vietnam will send 39 Vovinam fighters to compete at the 2025 Vovinam World Championships, scheduled to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from November 1-8.

Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 slated for October 23 in HCM City

A Grand Final Gala and Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 are set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23.

Hong Kong film icons head to HCM City for Gala Presentation this November

Two major film stars from Hong Kong (China), Sammo Hung and actor Louis Koo, are scheduled to visit HCM City for the upcoming Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Vietnam this November.

Construction of 60,000-seat stadium starts in Hung Yen

The Ministry of Public Security on October 19 broke ground on the PVF Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility featuring a state-of-the-art retractable roof, in Hung Yen Province.

Vietnam Pho Festival 2025 in Singapore serves as cultural ambassador

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2025 officially opened on October 18 at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore, drawing large crowds of visitors eager to experience the iconic Vietnamese dish.

Vietnam voted among best national costumes at Miss Grand International

Vietnam’s Thang Long Festival costume, worn by beauty queen Yen Nhi, has been voted one of the Top 10 Best National Costumes at the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2025 pageant

Vietnam’s U17 women’s football team advance to 2026 U17 Asian Cup finals

The Vietnam U17 women’s football team on October 17 clinched a 1-0 victory over Hong Kong (China), securing their place in the finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.