CULTURE AND SPORT

Hundreds of drones will light up the skies over central Lang Son on September 19 as the northern border province opens its first Border Light Festival.

Vietnam Television has secured the broadcasting rights for Asiad 20 in Vietnam, allowing domestic fans to follow the continental sporting event on television and VTVGo.

Visitors will enjoy free entry to the Lam Kinh Special National Site in Thanh Hoa Province during this year's festival, featuring traditional rituals, folk performances and a highland market.

Vietnam U23 have arrived in Japan and begun preparations for Asiad 2026, targeting a place in the quarter-finals despite late squad changes and player absences.

Hanoi's Hang Ma Street is drawing crowds of young people, families and tourists for shopping and photos as the capital gets into the Mid-Autumn Festival spirit two weeks early.

France has formally returned a rare Dong Son bronze drum dating back more than 2,000 years, marking a significant cultural restitution between the two countries.

An exhibition celebrating Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival has attracted residents and tourists to Hanoi's Old Quarter, showcasing traditional toys and folk craftsmanship.

The remains of a man and a woman dating back 2,500 years have been preserved remarkably intact after being discovered in a rare double burial on Ly Son Island.

Vietnam officially launched its national sports delegation for Asiad 20 on September 9, with officials urging athletes to surpass their limits and bring glory to the nation.

Authorities in Hue City are dismantling an old military bunker built over the Tay Thanh Thuy Quan water gate, part of efforts to restore the historic Hue Imperial Citadel to its original appearance.

Lao Cai Province will hold the 2026 Shan Tuyet Tea Festival from September 25-27 to promote its centuries-old tea trees, local culture and tourism while expanding markets for the highland speciality.

Hanoi will take over 127 railway arches along Phung Hung Street for urban redevelopment aimed at preserving and promoting the historic and cultural value of the city centre.

After a 3-1 defeat to Iran U20, Vietnam U20 captain Nguyen Quoc Khanh apologised to fans on behalf of the team.

A national flag covering over 2,000 square metres has been recognised as Vietnam's largest fabric national flag during a National Day ceremony in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

Nearly 1,000 years after they were built, four brick Cham towers still dominate a hilltop in Gia Lai Province, forming a distinctive architectural complex named after a local speciality cake.

Ca Mau has launched construction of a new public park featuring a landmark sculpture of three rice grains, celebrating the region's agricultural heritage.

Authorities in Hue are clearing land, including a large cemetery area, for a new coastal cultural park and infrastructure project near Thuan An sea gate bridge.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium project, set to be among Vietnam's leading venues.

Vietnam's national football team has secured close to VND 30 billion (USD 1.15 million) in bonuses after defeating Thailand to win the 2026 ASEAN Cup.