CULTURE AND SPORT

The preliminary round of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 is set to begin in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11, kicking off a series of vibrant activities in the journey to crown this year’s winner.

Hundreds of young athletes took part in swimming and running events at the Aqua Warriors Quang Tri 2025 on August 2, marking the opening of the multi-sport event co-organised by Dantri and Bolt Event.

A vibrant celebration of traditional culture will run from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hoa Lac Commune, Hanoi.

Athletes participating in the Quang Tri Aqua Warriors 2025 and Quang Tri International Marathon 2025-Camel Cup will race through breathtaking coastal routes in the central province of Quang Tri.

Thousands of football fans across Vietnam poured into the streets to celebrate after the national U23 team defeated Indonesia 1-0 in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship on Tuesday night.

Vietnam defeated hosts Indonesia 1-0 in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on the evening of July 29, securing their third consecutive regional title.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the host countries for the qualifiers of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, with Vietnam among seven member confederations selected to stage the matches.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province held a requiem ceremony on July 28 to honor the 39 victims who lost their lives in the capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat in Ha Long Bay.

In a dramatic comeback, Vietnam’s Sepak Takraw team defeated hosts Thailand 2-1 in the final of the women’s quadrant regu on July 27 to claim the World Championship title.

The Vietnamese U23 team will meet host Indonesia in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship.

The first bowling club for people with disabilities has been established in Vietnam, sparking new inspiration for the para sports movement.

Vietnam’s U23 squad won the Philippines 2-1 in the semifinal on July 25 and secure their third consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Vietnamese women in Europe will participate in a traditional costume parade taking place simultaneously across various European countries on Sunday, August 31.

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.