CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam retained the ASEAN Cup after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final in Hanoi on Wednesday, sealing a 4-2 aggregate victory following their 2-0 win in the first leg.

Tens of thousands of people across Vietnam are expected to join a simultaneous environmental walking event aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record.

Danang's Dragon Bridge will stage nightly fire and water shows for six consecutive nights during the September 2 National Day holiday.

Hanoi will offer free admission to fee-charging historical sites, cultural venues and tourist attractions across the capital on September 2 to mark Vietnam's National Day.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom will visit Vietnam and attend the second leg of the ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Vung Tau Ward in HCM City is set to draw holiday crowds with three nights of fireworks and discounted water park tickets during the five-day National Day break.

After a 2-0 win over Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, the Vietnamese football team returned to a jubilant welcome at Noi Bai Airport.

Vietnam gained 2.60 FIFA ranking points after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the ASEAN Cup final first leg and are closing in on the world's top 97.places.

Hundreds of fans took to the streets of Hanoi despite heavy rain late on Saturday after Vietnam beat Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

Several major gym chains have closed or suspended facilities in Vietnam despite rising demand for fitness and health services, highlighting pressure on traditional business models.

Airfares from Hanoi to Bangkok have surged to nearly VND 20 million (USD 760) return as Vietnamese fans rush to Thailand for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final on Saturday.

Can Tho will host the second Vietnam International Rice Industry Festival from November 23-26, with more than 500 booths showcasing greener, higher-value rice production.

Moc Chau National Tourist Area in Son La Province will host its 2026 Culture and Tourism Week from August 27 to September 5, featuring cultural and tourism activities for the National Day holiday.

Forty Vietnamese football fans have travelled by coach and train to Bangkok to support the national team in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

The first Brocade Festival at Sun World Fansipan Legend in Sapa, Lao Cai Province, will run from August 22 to September 6, showcasing traditional crafts, highland culture and the golden rice season.

Hanoi will hold the second Thang Long-Hanoi Festival from September 11 to 20, combining traditional arts, technology, fashion and craft experiences across five cultural venues.

Lam Dong Province plans around 70 cultural, sports and tourism events after Lien Khuong International Airport reopened on August 19, aiming to revive visitor demand ahead of the Dalat Flower Festival.

Bac Ha Commune in Lao Cai Province will hold its 2026 Autumn Festival from August 28 to September 6, featuring cultural performances, sports, local cuisine and community experiences.

The section reserved for Malaysia supporters at My Dinh Stadium remained empty as Vietnam defeated Malaysia to reach the ASEAN Cup 2026 final on August 19.