CULTURE AND SPORT

Lang Van Parish Church in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been inaugurated after a decade of construction, becoming the largest Catholic church in Vietnam.

Vietnamese pickleballer Ly Hoang Nam jumped to second place in the PPA Tour Asia men’s singles rankings after clinching the PPA Asia Open 2025 title in Hangzhou, China, on December 6.

Vietnam will send 141 para athletes to compete in 11 sports at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15 to 26, aiming to secure 40-50 gold medals and finish in the top four overall.

This is Vietnam’s 17th intangible cultural heritage element recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Screenings of "Red Rain" have attracted large numbers of overseas Vietnamese, cinema professionals, and French audiences at the “Vietnam Film Week-The Journey of Light”.

HCM City will stage New Year 2026 fireworks at four locations, alongside countdown events and cultural performances across central districts.

Vietnam’s national sports delegation departed for Thailand on December 7 to compete at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), pledging to reinforce the country’s position in regional sports.

Nghe An, a central province with a deep cultural legacy, is seizing new opportunities to preserve and promote its heritage through digital technology.

The Thai Government is using the the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as an opportunity to boost the domestic economy and promote Thai culture.

A total of 1,111 women performed a ceremonial tea-brewing display on December 5 as part of the 2025 World Tea Fest in Lam Dong Province.

Midfielder Thai Thi Thao scored a hat-trick to guide Vietnam to a commanding 7-0 win over Malaysia in their opening women’s football match at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand on December 5.

UNESCO has announced 72 cities from 46 countries as members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, including the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.

The second painting contest “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Through Art” in 2025 has received 1,320 entries from 990 artists.

U22 Vietnam on December 3 began their SEA Games 33 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over U22 Laos at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand, in a match marked by a controversial refereeing decision.

The annual EU Christmas market is set to return, with Ho Chi Minh City hosting on December 6 and Hanoi on December 14, featuring a variety of fun-filled activities and live performances.

Vietnam has kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, drawing more than 100 ethnic minorities nationwide.

Photo Hanoi’25, the second International Photography Biennale, has attracted more than 200,000 in-person and online visitors, along with coverage from over 100 media outlets worldwide.

The Asia Creative Forum 2025 opened in Hanoi on November 28, exploring how culture can serve as a strategic resource for sustainable growth across the region.

Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 will offer cultural events and interactive experiences that invite visitors to explore modern, humanistic ideas of happiness.