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Painting exhibition on Vietnamese AO/dioxin victims opens in Hanoi

An exhibition on Vietnamese Agent Orange/dioxin victims kicked off in Hanoi as part of charity activities to raise public awareness of the impact caused by Agent Orange on people and the environment.

Kim Sang-sik sets goal for Vietnam to advance to 2024 ASEAN Cup final

Coach Kim Sang-sik hopes his Vietnamese players will flex their muscle to reach the finals of the coming 2024 ASEAN Cup following their progress during recent training camp in the Republic of Korea.

Street performances launched in Da Lat

A special music programme offering street performances has been launched in Da Lat City as part of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival which opens on December 5 and lasts until December 31.

Vietnam and China co-host international cycling race

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai and the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan jointly kicked off an annual international cycling race

Thousands prepare for international defence expo

More than 1,600 army officers and 80 military dogs have been busy preparing for the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 opening ceremony in Hanoi next month.

Transfermarkt names Filip Nguyen as highest valued player of Vietnam

Vietnamese goalkeeper Filip Nguyen has topped the list of Vietnamese footballers with the highest market value at EUR550,000, according to renowned German football site Transfermarkt.

Vietnamese movie honoured at Sharjah Film Platform

Cu Li Never Cries directed by Pham Ngoc Lan won the Best Feature Film award at the annual film festival Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) which was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 25.

Khanh Hoa to welcome New Year with festive celebrations

The southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa will offer multiple tourism activities to celebrate New Year 2025.

International food festival to thrill gastronomy lovers in Hanoi

An international food festival organised by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps will take place on December 7 in Hanoi, offering dishes from various different cultures.

Hanoi to host Asia Dance Festival 2024

Hundreds of artists from the Republic of Korea, India, Japan, Mongolia, and the host Vietnam will gather in Hanoi from December 2 to December 4 to participate in the Asia Dance Festival 2024.

Vietnam among top 13 in international beauty ranking

Vietnam has been listed among the Top 13 of the "Country of the Year 2024" ranking, as announced by international beauty site All For The Crowns.

Khanh Linh departs for Miss Intercontinental 2024 in Egypt

Vietnamese representative Bui Khanh Linh left Ho Chi Minh City on November 18 to head to Egypt to compete for a title at Miss Intercontinental 2024.

Run for zero violence against women and girls in Vietnam 2024 launched

The 3rd Run Race entitled Run for Zero Violence Against Women and Girls in Vietnam will take place on December 8, 2024 at Tran Nhan Tong Pedestrian Street in Hanoi.

Danish beauty crowned Miss Universe 2024, Vietnamese rep finishes in Top 30

Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024 in the finale held in Mexico on November 16 (local time), while Vietnamese contestant Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen reached the top 30.

27 countries to join Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024

As many as 140 delegations from 27 countries, including the US, the UK, Russia, and China, have registered to participate in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, held next month in Hanoi.

Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi

The ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in the capital from November 15 to December 8 in Hanoi to introduce Italian culture and history.

Vietnamese contestant Thanh Thuy crowned Miss International 2024 in Japan

Contestant Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy surpassed 70 opponents to secure the Miss International 2024 crown in Japan on November 12, becoming the first Vietnamese beauty to win this pageant.

Gong performances attract visitors to Gia Lai

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are organising gong performances during weekends to preserve and promote local traditional cultures.

Vietnam secures first place at 15th world bodybuilding championships

Bagging 10 gold medals, Vietnam secured the first place on the overall medal tally at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships.

Foreign contestants land in Vietnam for Mr World 2024

As many as 80 contestants from across the world are arriving in Vietnam for the Mr World 2024 pageant which will be held in the country for the first time in late November.

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