CULTURE AND SPORT

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre has announced the temporary suspension of the cannon firing show at the Hue Flag Tower–Ngo Mon Square, following a technical incident during a recent performance.

Over 3,500 athletes compete at IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang 2025

IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam 2025 opened in the central coastal city of Da Nang on May 9, drawing over 3,500 athletes from more than 70 countries and territories.

Four players join ASEAN team for friendly against Manchester United

Four Vietnamese players will join the ASEAN All-Stars Team in a friendly against Manchester United in Malaysia on May 28, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced.

12,000 people pray for world peace at Vesak 2025 lantern ceremony

Around 12,000 participants gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening to take part in a lantern-lighting ceremony for world peace, a highlight of the Vesak 2025 celebrations.

Vietnamese athletes among world’s Top 30 Latin dance pairs

Vietnamese dancesport duo athletes Pham Trung Hoa and Nguyen My Trang have made it into the top 30 best Latin dance pairs in the senior age group category.

State President attends UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 in HCM City

The Party and State of Vietnam highly value and create favourable conditions for religions, including Buddhism, to operate within the framework of the law, said State President Luong Cuong.

Exhibition featuring national Buddhist treasures held in HCM City

An exhibition featuring 87 national Buddhist treasures is being hosted at the Vietnam Buddhist University as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 activities.

HCM City to build children's activity centre in Thu Thiem

Authorities in HCM City have approved the construction of a new Children's Cultural Centre in Thu Thiem Urban Area in Thu Duc City. The project will cost VND1.12 trillion (USD43.3 million).

Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025

A series of cultural and spiritual activities are taking place in HCM City to celebrate the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025.

Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi

A public art installation designed with recycled materials has put 30 of the best architectural works on display at Dien Hong Garden in Hanoi.

Vietnamese painting debuts at Sloane Street Auctions with GBP45,000 sale

An oil painting titled Property of a Lady of Title by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential Vietnamese artists of the 20th century, fetched GBP45,000 at Sloane Street Auctions in London on May 2.

Vesak 2025 scheduled to take place at three sites in HCM City

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025) is slated to be held on May 6-8 at three locations in HCM City.

Vietnam to host AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualifier

Vietnam will host a group round of the AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualification, according to the continental football governing body.

Berlin exhibition reflects on Vietnam War’s lasting echoes

The Berlin exhibition presents a chronological narrative of the war through the eyes of artists and photographers who lived through or deeply studied the war.

Buddha’s sacred relics arrive in Vietnam for UN Vesak celebrations

The UN Vesak 2025, themed “Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development,” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8.

Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development

Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year.

Junior boxers bring home four Asian bronze medals

Việt Nam won four bronzes from the 2025 Asian U15 and U17 Boxing Championships which closed on April 30 in Jordan.

Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 takes place in Buon Don

The Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025, themed 'Flying Over the Great Forest', is taking place in Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province from May 1 - 3.

Military history museum announces free entry during holiday

The Vietnam Military History Museum offers free admission to all visitors during the holiday period, from April 30 to the end of May 4.

Nearly 450 Francophone mayors discuss heritage preservation in Hue

Nearly 450 Francophone mayors and officials have gathered in Hue City to seek solutions on heritage preservation, sustainable tourism, and climate change response amid mounting global challenges.

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