CULTURE AND SPORT

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.

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).