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VFF, Bundesliga extend partnership to elevate Vietnamese football

The Vietnam Football Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the governing body of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, extending their partnership until 2028.

Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival

Transgender activists often shunned by society say they have found rare acceptance at India's Hindu Kumbh Mela festival by giving blessings to pilgrims attending the large religious gathering.

Thanh Thuy among Top 50 of Miss Global Beauties 2024

Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, the first Vietnamese representative to win the Miss International title, has been named on the list of the leading 50 candidates for Miss Global Beauties 2024.

Three players to vie for titles in World Junior Chess Championships

The Vietnamese chess team have departed for Montenegro to compete in the FIDE World Junior Chess Championships 2025, scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 8.

Workshop encourages youth to preserve traditional cultural values

A workshop entitled “Tre Truyen Tre” is set to take place in HCM City on February 25 inspiring young individuals to actively engage with, protect, and further develop traditional cultural values.

Vietnam’s top player seeded No 6 at Yonex German Open 2025

Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will compete in the Yonex German Open 2025 aiming to go one place further this time around.

FIFA honours head coach of Vietnamese women's team

The official Facebook page of the FIFA Women’s World Cup recently posted a photo of head coach of Vietnamese women's team Mai Duc Chung with the Vietnamese caption “Anh hùng Lao động” (Labor Hero).

Two Dutch men cycle 20,000 km to Vietnam

Two Dutch men have just arrived in Vietnam after cycling nearly 20,000 km from the Netherlands through 24 countries in 343 days.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes UNESCO recognition as a creative hub for cinema

In 2024, Ho Chi Minh City’s film industry recorded US$500 million in box office earnings, accounting for 40% of Vietnam’s cinema market.

Vietnam sets hard targets to maintain leading position in athletics

Vietnam Athletics has set clear objectives, including remaining in the top three at the SEA Games for the next five editions, with a consistent ranking in the top two.

Vietnam, Germany celebrate 50 years of diplomacy

A press conference was held in Hanoi on February 14 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties.

VFF appoints Japanese expert to boost U17 World Cup bid

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has appointed Japanese former star Yutaka Ikeuchi as the technical advisor for the Vietnamese U17 team, which will participate in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025.

People rush to buy fish for First Full Moon Festival

Many people in Vietnam have flocked to buy fish for release on the First Full Moon Festival, which falls on February 12.

Art project launched to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy

The German Embassy in Vietnam has launched a unique art project to transform its outer wall into an open-air canvas.

Bac Lieu to host salt festival in March

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will host a VND15 billion (USD591,715) salt festival this March.

Thousands flock to Bac Ninh festival

Despite the freezing weather, thousands of people rushed to the Lim Festival in the northern province of Bac Ninh on Sunday evening.

First gold for Vietnam at 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships

Vietnam on February 8 secured the first gold medal at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships which is getting underway in Thailand.

Works by Indochina School of Fine Arts' first students displayed in Paris

An exhibition is being held at the Cernuschi Museum in Paris showing 150 works by three pioneers of modern Vietnamese art, some of the first students at Indochina School of Fine Arts.

Party leader To Lam launches tree planting festival in Hung Yen

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 5 attended the launching ceremony of the Tree Planting Festival 2025 in My Hao town of Hung Yen province, a bout 40km away from Hanoi capital.

Singer Jisoo of Blackpink to hold fan meeting in Hanoi

Jisoo, a member of the renowned K-pop group Blackpink, has announced a meet-and-greet event with fans in Hanoi as part of her "2025 Jisoo Asia Tour: LIGHTS, LOVE, ACTION!".

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