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Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 opens in Hanoi

More than 200 delegations from over 30 countries, including the US, the UK, Russia, and China, participated in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, which opened on Thursday morning in Hanoi.

ASEAN Cup 2024: Vietnam and Philippines share point in a dramatic game

Ngoc Tan’s header in extratime helped Vietnam secure a point in a dramatic match against hosts Philippines on December 18 and retain their top position in Group B of the ongoing ASEAN Cup 2024.

Vietnam to play Poland at FIVB Women's World Championship 2025

Vietnam will play Poland alongside other tough opponents in Pool G of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship 2025.

Legendary band Boney M to thrill Vietnamese audiences this Christmas

World renowned disco band Boney M are set to enliven Lam Dong Province alongside celebrated singers and bands from the 1970s and 1980s.

Christmas concert to be staged in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a special concert at the Saigon Opera House on December 21 - 22 to celebrate the Christmas season and New Year 2025.

ASEAN Cup: Vietnam beat Indonesia 1-0, rise to Group B top spot

Midfielder Quang Hai’s only goal helped Vietnam defeat Indonesia 1-0 at Viet Tri stadium on December 15 evening, thus rising to the top of the ASEAN Cup Group B with 6 points.

Homeland Spring 2025 programme to take place from January 18-21

The Homeland Spring 2025 programme is slated to take place in Hanoi from January 18-21, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

Hanoi to host EU Alumni Network’s Christmas market

An annual Christmas market organised by the EU Alumni Network (EAN) is scheduled to take place on December 15 at the Embassy of Czech Republic in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City to host international martial arts festival

An international martial arts festival will kick off on December 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, with the exciting event featuring martial art performances, seminars, and competitions.

Foreign beauties gather in Vietnam for Miss Charm 2024 pageant

Beauties from nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide have arrived in Vietnam to compete in the Miss Charm 2024 pageant.

Vietnamese beauty crowned Mrs Earth International 2024

Vietnamese representative Vu Thi Hoa took home the Mrs Earth International 2024 title in its grand final held on December 9 in the Philippines.

Vietnam starts ASEAN Championship campaign with 4-1 win against Laos

The Vietnam national football team started their journey at the 2024 ASEAN Championship with a 4-1 win against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on Monday.

Khanh Linh wins third runner-up title at Miss Intercontinental 2024

Vietnamese representative Bui Khanh Linh claimed the third runner-up title at the Miss Intercontinental 2024 pageant, which concluded in Egypt on December 8.

Over 2,000 people run for zero violence against women and girls

Over 2,000 runners of all ages, genders, and abilities participated in the 3rd annual Run for Zero Violence Against Women and Girls in Vietnam which was held in Hanoi on Sunday morning.

Swimmers, divers win golds at regional age groups championships

Vietnamese athletes secured nine golds in the first day of competitions in the Southeast Asian Age Groups Swimming Championships on December 6 in Thailand.

Vietnam’s experienced defenders prepare for ASEAN Cup 2024

Vietnam’s defenders are well-prepared for the ASEAN Cup 2024, with the team featuring a squad where most players are 27 years old or older.

Miss Culture International Friendship 2025 launched

The Miss Culture International Friendship 2025 beauty pageant running as part of the annual Xuân Quê Hương (Homeland Spring) programme for overseas Vietnamese has been launched.

Vietnam named as most expensive team at AFF Cup 2024

The Vietnamese national football team have been named as the most expensive team competing at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup 2024.

Five romantic films to be screened at Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival

The seventh Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will be held from December 5 to December 10 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Third gold for Vietnam at Hong Kong 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Champ

Taekwondo athlete Chau Tuyet Van has secured her second gold medal and the third for Vietnam at the ongoing 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Hong Kong (China).

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