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Vietnam cracks down on piracy, prosecutes 44 intellectual property cases

Vietnamese authorities have launched 44 criminal cases involving intellectual property violations and dismantled several illegal football streaming platforms, including CakhiaTV and Rakhoi TV.

Vietnam drawn into tough group in AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese cueist falls short in Billiards World Cup final

Vietnam charges 23 over illegal football streaming websites

Hung Yen Province police charged 23 people over illegal football streaming sites such as CakhiaTV, RakhoiTV and CaheoTV, used to promote gambling.

UK embassy thanks Vietnam after Xoi Lac TV crackdown

The British embassy in Vietnam has praised Vietnamese authorities following the dismantling of the Xoi Lac TV piracy network linked to illegal football streaming and online gambling.

Vietnam U17 exit Asian Cup after defeat by Australia

Vietnam national under-17 football team were eliminated from the AFC U17 Asian Cup after a 3-0 quarter-final defeat to Australia national under-17 football team on May 16.

Vietnamese duo reach PPA Tour Asia semi-finals

Truong Vinh Hien and Nguyen Hung Anh advanced to the men’s singles semi-finals at the PPA Asia Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 after impressive victories in Malaysia.

Vietnam U17 beat UAE to secure World Cup place

Vietnam national under-17 football team came from behind to defeat United Arab Emirates team 3-2 and book a place at the FIFA U17 World Cup after topping their Asian Cup group.

VFF reacts after Vietnam U17 collapse against South Korea

Vietnam’s U17 team suffered a painful 4-1 defeat to South Korea after leading for most of the match on May 10, leaving their hopes of an early World Cup qualification on hold.

Vietnam secure first AFC U17 Asian Cup win in a decade

Vietnam claimed their first victory at the AFC U17 Asian Cup finals in 10 years after defeating Yemen 1-0 in their Group C opener in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

60,000-seat stand emerges at Vietnam’s second largest stadium

The 60,000-seat stand at PVF Stadium, set to become Vietnam’s second largest, is taking shape in Hung Yen Province as work continues around the clock to accelerate progress.

15-year-old Vietnamese badminton talent targets Youth Olympic success

Vietnamese shuttler Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen is emerging as one of the country’s brightest prospects, aiming to make her mark at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games 2026 later this year.

Prime Minister commends Kim Sang Sik and three Korean aides

U22 men’s football head coach Kim Sang Sik and three assistants have received prime ministerial commendations after guiding the team to SEA Games 33 gold.

Ninh Binh suspends flyboard performances after lake accident

Authorities in Ninh Binh Province have suspended all flyboard performances and tourist experience activities following an accident during a performance at Nui Lo Lake.

Vietnam U17 arrive in Saudi Arabia for Asian Cup

Vietnam’s U17 team have arrived in Jeddah to begin final preparations for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, where they face a challenging group stage.

Vietnam U17 beat Malaysia to win fourth Southeast Asian title

Vietnam U17 made history on April 24 by defeating Malaysia U17 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship and secure their fourth regional title.

Vietnam swim star draws attention swimming with sharks

Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has captured attention after sharing moments swimming with sharks during a trip to the Maldives for an international open water competition.

Anh Vien wins four golds at Oceanman Maldives 2026

Former Vietnam swimming star Nguyen Thi Anh Vien claimed four gold medals at the Oceanman Maldives 2026 open water championship, delivering a standout performance in her first 10km sea race.

PPA Tour Asia 2026 returns to Vietnam in August

The PPA Tour Asia 2026 will return to Vietnam in August with a stop in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam finish third at Kickboxing World Cup 2026

Vietnam secured third place at the Kickboxing World Cup 2026 with 32 gold, 33 silver and 30 bronze medals, marking a major improvement in performance on the international stage.

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