CULTURE AND SPORT

Quang Tri will host its first international marathon and swim-run event from August 2 to 3, drawing more than 3,500 athletes, including over 70 foreigners.

More than 20,000 domestic and international runners are expected to take part in the My Vietnam 2025 Race, set to take place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on August 24.

129BPM, a contemporary local hip hop performance, will make its debut at George Town Festival 2025, Asia’s leading arts event, set to take place in Malaysia from August 4 to 5.

The Vietnamese men’s volleyball team has been lauded by Southeast Asian sports media following an impressive silver-medal finish at the second leg of the SEA V.League 2025.

The O Du ethnic people's ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.

Vietnamese singer Phuong My Chi has advanced to the final of Sing! Asia 2025, a regional talent show spotlighting emerging vocalists from across Asia, after defeating a strong contestant from China.

Hoi An City is hosting a visual art camp at Cui Lu Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.

Vietnam will send five cueists to vie for the World Nine-ball Championship 2025, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from July 21 to 26.

Vietnamese athlete Trinh Linh Giang has claimed the top spot in the PPA Tour Asia men's singles rankings following his championship win at the Malaysia Open 2025.

The Vietnamese women’s volleyball team convincingly defeated U21 Canada 3-0 in the quarterfinals of Shanghai Future Stars 2025 on July 17, advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially opened in Dak Lak on July 16, welcoming 110 outstanding young Vietnamese from 31 countries and territories.

Vietnamese shuttler Nguyen Hai Dang has entered the world’s Top 60 for the first time, according to the latest update from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Vietnam will host its first-ever Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour event as part of the PPA Tour Asia 2025 circuit.

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially began in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, bringing together young overseas Vietnamese for a journey across numerous localities nationwide.

Vietnam have secured two gold medals and one bronze medal at the second Jujitsu Championship Southeast Asia held in Manila, the Philippines.

Vietnam are given five slots to compete in the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025, which will be held in August in France.

Vietnam’s weightlifting team have wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Kazakhstan.

The Vietnamese men's national football team have dropped four places to 113th in the latest FIFA rankings announced on July 10, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Trinh My Anh, the third runner-up of Miss Earth Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam to compete in the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.