CULTURE AND SPORT

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism visited and encouraged Vietnam men’s national team ahead of their departure for Thailand in preparation for the match against the host in the second round of the 2022 World Cup AFC qualifiers.

Vietnam to host F1 race on April 5, 2020

Formula One has released its schedule for 2020, with the first ever Vietnam Grand Prix set to be the third among 22 races of the year, an unprecedented number of yearly races in the event’s history.

Captain Que Ngoc Hai confident ahead of important match against Thailand

Vietnam’s captain Que Ngoc Hai has said that he and his teammates are confident before the important match against arch-rivals Thailand at the upcoming AFC second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.

International volleyball tournament opens in Vinh Long

The seventh version of the International Volleyball Championship – Vinh Long Television Cup kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on August 26.

Israel & Vietnam Folk Harmony delights Hanoi audience

The Israel & Vietnam Folk Harmony concert, an annual art and cultural exchange programme between the two countries, opened at the Tuoi Tre Theater in Hanoi on August 25.

Vietnam joins Summer Diplomatic Games in Russia

Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy and relevant agencies participated in the 21st Summer Diplomatic Games in Russia’s Tver province on August 24.

World famous bubble artist Fan Yang returns to Vietnam

World-renowned bubble maestro Fan Yang will return to Vietnam with unique performances to dazzle spectators on the occasion of the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday.

Australian PM visits F1 circuit in Hanoi

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was given a sneak peak of Hanoi’s Formula One racetrack.

Quang Ninh seeking Vietnamese person for World Yacht Race team

The northern province of Quang Ninh is seeking a Vietnamese team member to compete at the Clipper 2019-20 World Yacht Race.

Vietnam win two golds at Shuttlecock World Championships 2019

Vietnam has claimed two gold medals at the ongoing Shuttlecock World Championships 2019 in France on August 21-24.

International Lion Dance Competition to feature 30 teams

Thirty teams will compete at the International Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Competition which will take place at Sun World Danang Wonders in the central city of Da Nang from August 30 to September 2.

Coach Park summons 26-member preliminary squad for 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has selected 26 players to form a preliminary squad for the upcoming important clash against hosts Thailand in the Group G opener of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup Joint-Qualifiers

Activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son

Many activities will take place in Quang Nam to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the ancient town of Hoi Ann and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites.

Spartan Race in Vietnam to attract over 1,000 athletes

The obstacle course racing Spartan Race will come to Vietnam on February 15 next year, expecting to attract more than 1,000 participants, the organizer said at a press conference on August 21.

Craft beer festival set for Da Nang

The 7 Bridges Brewing Company will hold the biggest craft beer festival in Da Nang, Beer United 3, on August 24.

Tickets sold out for Vietnam-Thailand World Cup qualifier match

2,000 tickets to the 2022 World Cup qualification match between Vietnam and Thailand sold out to Vietnamese fans in five minutes.

Top Vietnamese fighters to compete in Asian martial arts event

Kickboxers Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất and Nguyễn Thanh Tùng will represent Vietnam at the ONE: Immortal Triumph Championship, which will make its highly-anticipated debut in the country on September 6.

Barty reaches Cincy semis, Osaka retires with knee injury

Ashleigh Barty edged closer to a return to the top WTA ranking on Friday, reaching the WTA semi-finals as current number one Naomi Osaka retired with a knee injury.

Piano prodigy Peter Leung set for HCM City performance

Hong Kong’s (China) piano prodigy Peter Leung, a student of the internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang, is set to perform at a concert in Ho Chi Minh City on August 17.