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Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp

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.

Five Vietnamese players to compete at World Nine-ball Championship

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.

Pickleball player Trinh Linh Giang takes No. 1 position in Asia

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.

Vietnam secure semifinal spot at Shanghai Future Stars 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.

Over 100 overseas Vietnamese youths join summer camp

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially opened in Dak Lak on July 16, welcoming 110 outstanding young Vietnamese from 31 countries and territories.

Nguyen Hai Dang breaks into world’s Top 60 in badminton rankings

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).

Vietnam to host PPA Tour Asia Pickleball tournament for first time

Vietnam will host its first-ever Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour event as part of the PPA Tour Asia 2025 circuit.

Overseas youth begin journey of heritage at Vietnam Summer Camp 2025

The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp officially began in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, bringing together young overseas Vietnamese for a journey across numerous localities nationwide.

Two golds for Vietnam at Jujitsu Championship Southeast Asia 2025

Vietnam have secured two gold medals and one bronze medal at the second Jujitsu Championship Southeast Asia held in Manila, the Philippines.

Vietnam to have six athletes at world badminton championships

Vietnam are given five slots to compete in the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025, which will be held in August in France.

Third place for Vietnam at Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships

Vietnam’s weightlifting team have wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Kazakhstan.

Vietnam drops four places to 113th in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese men's national football team have dropped four places to 113th in the latest FIFA rankings announced on July 10, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

My Anh to vie for Miss Earth 2025 crown

Trinh My Anh, the third runner-up of Miss Earth Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam to compete in the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

Paragliding services suspended in Danang after tourist death

Authorities in Danang City have temporarily suspended all paragliding activities at Son Tra Peninsula starting July 9 to review flight safety procedures following the death of a tourist.

Photo of Vietnam sedge harvest honoured at international photo contest

A photo of sedge harvesters at work in central Vietnam has won acclaim at the International Aerial Photography Contest, which spotlights exceptional images taken from above.

Toyota Concert 2025 to hit Hanoi stage in late July

The 2025 Toyota Concert is set to return to the capital in late July, offering the public a captivating evening of classical music.

Thousands pay tribute to late Party General Secretary on death anniversary

Large numbers of people gathered in Hanoi’s Dong Anh Commune and at Mai Dich Cemetery to mark the first anniversary of the passing of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Tuesday.

Vietnamese film festival in UK spreads culture through cinema

The Star Nha (Home) Ease: Vietnamese Cinema, the only Vietnamese film event in the UK, has just opened its second season at Rich Mix Theatre in London.

Swiss diplomat proposes Hanoi jazz festival to mark 55 years of diplomacy

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass has proposed holding a jazz festival in Hanoi to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Switzerland diplomatic relations (October 11, 1971 – 2026).

Thuy Linh finishes runner-up at Canada Open 2025

Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh fell short of the Canada Open 2025 title after losing to Manami Suizu of Japan (world No. 35) in the women’s singles final on July 7.

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