CULTURE AND SPORT

A pagoda in Quang Ngai Province has constructed a 60-square-metre prayer hall using around 70,000 recycled plastic bottles, highlighting a community effort to tackle coastal plastic waste.

Three new FIFA-standard stadiums signal Vietnam’s most ambitious sports infrastructure upgrade in decades.

More than 10,000 people joined Vietnam National Health Day 2026 in Hanoi on April 5, promoting preventive healthcare through mass participation and community based medical services.

Vietnam's futsal team secured third place at the 2026 Southeast Asian Championship in Thailand, after a decisive 4-0 victory over Australia.

An exhibition in Hanoi showcases the Soyuz 37 mission as a symbol of Vietnam-Russia space cooperation, marking 65 years since humanity’s first spaceflight.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has sent New Year greetings to the Khmer community, affirming their vital role in Vietnam’s unity and development.

Vietnamese athlete Le Van Cong claimed silver in the men’s under 49 kilogrammes category at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships in Bangkok.

The first ever Super24 Vietnam 2026 dance competition will be held in HCM City on April 18, opening a space for creative exchange between dance and music.

Pickleball court operators in Hanoi are struggling with falling customer numbers as rapid expansion has left supply outpacing demand in early 2026.

Hanoi will host the 2026 International Martial Arts Festival this August, bringing together up to 2,000 martial artists, coaches and performers from Vietnam and abroad.

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has extended the contract of goalkeeping coach Lee Woon Jae until 2027, citing his key role in recent team successes.

Vietnam’s GAM Esports has been selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Programme, joining 40 organisations in a global initiative.

Vietnam’s top player Ly Hoang Nam secured the men’s singles title at the PPA Tour Asia-Hanoi Cup 2026 after a convincing straight-sets victory over compatriot Truong Vinh Hien in the final on April 5.

Vietnam's national football team has returned to the world’s top 100, rising to the 99th place in the latest FIFA rankings following the March 2026 FIFA Days.

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Vietnam with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

FIFA has confirmed that Vietnam Television has secured the broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam.

The 2026 ‘Spring Colours’ photo contest showcased diverse works capturing the spirit of spring, offering fresh, warm and deeply humanistic perspectives.

Hue is rolling out cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April under Hue Festival 2026, as the city looks to draw visitors during the peak holiday period.

Vietnam climbed five places to 99th in the FIFA rankings after a 3-1 victory over Malaysia in the final round of Asian Cup 2027 qualifying.