CULTURE AND SPORT

Zico was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation and has warned that players are moving to Europe too young, citing his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.

German singer, composer and producer Thomas Anders will return to Hanoi for a performance on October 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations.

Kunlavut Vitidsarn celebrated becoming the first man from Thailand to top the badminton world rankings by winning the Singapore Open in style on Sunday.

Meanwhile, in another class, SEA Games champion Nguyen Trung Cuong set a new national record when he competed in the men's 3,000m steeplechase.

The Vietnam Festival 2025 opened on May 31 at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, featuring a diverse programme designed to offer visitors a full experience of Vietnam’s charm.

Hanoi will install large LED screens at multiple locations to support information dissemination during the upcoming celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the National Day on September 2.

Nguyen Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s leading badminton player, has risen to 11th in the BWF World Tour Rankings with 28,160 points following a strong showing at the Malaysia Masters 2025.

Cueist Tran Quyet Chien is in the second place in the UMB Events Ranking and is third in the World Players Ranking, following his third place in the HCM City World Cup Billiards Carom 3-Cushion 2025.

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and ​h​is spouse Nagy Zsuzsanna took a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and visited several cultural and historical landmarks in the capital on Tuesday evening.

The central city of Danang will spend VND 100 billion (USD 3.9 million) on upgrading the square in the northwestern area.

A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit.

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring–Summer 2025 (AVIFW 2025) will take place in HCM City, from June 5–8, spotlighting innovation, identity, and sustainability in Vietnamese fashion.

Manchester United players received a warm welcome from Southeast Asian fans as they arrived at their hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of a friendly match scheduled for May 28.

Vietnam placed third overall at the 2025 Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship for Adults, held in Jordan from May 23 to 25, securing a total of seven gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at noon on May 26 in Hanoi for a visit to the Temple of Literature.

Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh has ordered a review and disciplinary action against individuals and organisations responsible for the recent damage to the imperial throne of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City.

Chinese 12-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi could be the brightest young star at this year's world championships after producing a string of eye-popping performances this week.

Near Kita-Sakado station in Saitama prefecture, a small bookstore, run by a young Vietnamese entrepreneur, has become a rendezvous for the Vietnamese community in Japan.

Son Heung-min "showcased the strength" of South Korean football to the world by lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, the country's FA said on Friday.