CULTURE AND SPORT

Preparations for the Vesak Festival 2025 are now in their final stages at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy’s campus in Bình Chánh District, HCM City, Vietnamese Buddhist authorities announced on Thursday.

Vietnamese players join Asean Team for match against Manchester United

Three Vietnamese players have officially been selected by the ASEAN Football Federation to the ASEAN All-Stars Team which will have a friendly match against Manchester United next month.

Vietjet offers ritual kits for travellers to Con Dao

Vietjet has resumed its direct flights between Hanoi and Con Dao, reopening the route on April 15 after a year-long suspension.

Wedding couple travel by metro and bus for HCM City marriage

In a delightful twist on Vietnamese wedding traditions, a Spanish groom and his Vietnamese bride turned heads by choosing to travel by metro and double-decker bus on their big day.

Tchaikovsky night concert to enthrall music lovers in Hanoi

Music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy masterpieces by Russian composer Tchaikovsky at a night concert due to take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on April 19.

Vietnamese artist’ paintings displayed at ASEAN exhibition

The exhibition is held in Malaysia at its Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) within the framework of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting.

Mystical folk legends inspire new historical film project

The film, entitled Ho Linh Trang Si - Bi An Mo Vua Dinh (The Guardian Heroes: Mystery of King Dinh’s Tomb) tells the story of seven heroes endowed with extraordinary strength and indomitable spirit.

Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave

Crunching popcorn and screaming, Indonesians are flocking to watch homegrown horror films in cinemas that draw on the country's penchant for ghost and monster stories.

Vietnamese chess star attends SJC Cup 2025

After seven rounds on April 12, Vietnamese Grandmaster Hoang Thi Bao Tram held second place.

Aqua Warriors Halong Bay 2025 kicks off

The Aqua Warriors Halong Bay 2025 officially kicks off today, April 12. It is co-hosted by Dantri Newspaper and Bolt Events and features a wide range of exciting competitions.

Flowers in their hair: Shan boys ordained into Buddhist monkhood

Dressed in flowers, finery and makeup, scores of boys were paraded around a temple in Thailand before having their heads shaved -- a symbolic start to a centuries-old Shan monkhood ordination.

Vietnamese music collection recognised as world heritage

A collection of over 700 musical works by composer Hoang Van has been officially inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

Danish beauty arrives in Vietnam for Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Kick-off

Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig arrived in HCM City on April 10, marking the start of a string of activities for the Kick-off event of Miss Universe Vietnam 2025.

Vietnam Military History Museum to start charging admission

Following a long period of free admission for locals and tourists, the Vietnam Military History Museum will begin collecting entrance fees this week.

Kim Sang Sik to lead ASEAN All-Stars in match against Manchester United

The ASEAN Football Federation has announced the appointment of Kim Sang Sik as head coach of the ASEAN All-Stars for a high-profile friendly against English Premier League giants Manchester United.

Vietnamese PM praises U17 football team ahead of World Cup qualifier

PM Pham Minh Chinh has sent an official letter of encouragement to the Vietnam U17 national football team ahead of their decisive match against the UAE U17 team.

South Korea lays out 'strong will' to host 2036 Olympics

South Korean officials expressed the country's "strong will" to host the 2036 Summer Games during a visit to International Olympic Committee headquarters this week, sports chiefs said Wednesday.

Taiwan tourism ends collaboration with Thuy Tien following violation

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (China) has confirmed it will not renew its tourism ambassador contract with Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien following her involvement in a recent false advertising controversy.

Vietnam’s wushu team secures full berth in World Cup 2025 finals

All six Vietnamese martial artists competing at the 10th Sanda World Cup, held by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) in Jiangyin, China, have advanced to the final round of the tournament.

Dong Ho folk paintings, Quan ho singing introduced in Paris

A cultural event showcasing the heritage of Vietnam’s northern region of Kinh Bac - a land with long history and ancient culture in the country was held in Paris on April 7.

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