CULTURE AND SPORT

Two global icons - Ricardo Kaka and Luis Figo - arrived in HCM City on November 7 for a Legends Match, a special game held as part of the FC Pro Festival 2025 organised by EA Sports FC Online Vietnam.

Torrential rain floods Hue's ancient Cham tower

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded the thousand-year-old Phu Dien Cham Tower in Hue, threatening the culturally significant site.

Vietnam to face RoK and China at 2025 international football tournament

The K-League Asian Youth Championship Jeju 2025 will take place from November 18 to 22 in Seogwipo, Jeju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), with Vietnam represented by U18 PVF.

Namaste Vietnam 2025 to welcome Bollywood artists to Ninh Binh

The fourth edition of the Namaste Vietnam Festival is set to take place in northern Ninh Binh Province from November 17 to 20, and is expected to feature many Bollywood artists.

Award-winning works from Dantri/Dtinews photo contest

Eleven photographers were honoured on November 5 at Dantri/Dtinews headquarters for outstanding entries selected from more than 1,500 submissions to the “Colours of the flag I love” photo contest.

Vietnam to face Thailand in continental futsal clash

Vietnam’s national futsal team will meet Thailand at the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, after being drawn into Group B alongside Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon on November 5.

Work accelerates on Hanoi Opera House project by West Lake

Work on the Hanoi Opera House project by West Lake has moved forward, with the first structures taking shape about one month after groundbreaking.

61 teams compete at Can Tho boat race festival

The annual boat race opened in Can Tho city on November 4, featuring 61 teams.

Masterpieces of Slavic Romanticism to captivate music lovers in Hanoi

Music lovers in Hanoi will enjoy works by Slavic composers at a November 8 concert themed “Dvorak & Rachmaninov: The Masterpieces of Slavic Romanticism” at Ho Guom Opera.

Judo fighters to vie for titles at Paris World Championships Kata 2025

Six Vietnamese judokas are set to represent their country at the Paris World Championships Kata 2025, scheduled in France from November 4 to 11.

Vietnam’s Mother Goddess worship rituals going digital

Through YouTube and TikTok channels, a researcher has produced videos on the legend of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh.

Vietnamese athletes undergo training in France to prepare for Olympics

The training since October 2 is part of a sports cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Francophone Association for Sport (AFS).

Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025 celebrates Vietnamese heritage, creativity

The “Heritage Convergence” programme, a highlight of the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025, officially opened at the Temple of Literature on November 1.

HCM City joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network in film category

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

Record medal tally for Vietnam at Asian Youth Games 2025

Vietnamese athletes brought home a record 19 medals, including one gold, seven silvers, and 11 bronzes at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, which wrapped up in Bahrain on October 30.

Specialties from across Vietnam showcased at Autumn Fair in Hanoi

One of the liveliest areas at the Autumn Fair 2025 currently running at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi is the domestic and international food zone.

VIFW Fall/Winter 2025 marks 20 years, highlights unique fashion style

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 will mark its 20th edition and take place November 11-15 in Hanoi under the theme #PureStyleShines.

Halloween atmosphere in HCM City remains subdued

With just days to go until Halloween, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, HCM City’s usually-bustling hub for Halloween decorations, has fallen quiet, with sparse crowds and sluggish trade.

Autumn Fair 2025 expected to welcome half a million visitors daily

The Autumn Fair 2025, open to the public at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi's Dong Anh Commune until November 4, is expected to become the season's largest cultural and trade event.

International, Vietnamese artists exchange art creations

The heartbeat of creativity pulses through the central coast as Heartbeat of Heritage opens at the Danang Museum of Fine Arts from October 27 to November 10.

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