CULTURE AND SPORT

The 13th ASEAN Schools Games due to take place in the central city of Da Nang from May 29 to June 9 is expected to draw the participation of 1,300 athletes and coaches from 10 Southeast Asian countries.

Danang fireworks festival slated for June

Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2024) is scheduled to start on June 8.

Vietnam to play archrivals Indonesia at ASEAN Cup 2024

Vietnam will take on Indonesia alongside the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos in Group B of the 2024 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup also known as AFF Cup, following a draw ceremony in Hanoi on May 21.

Huynh Nhu officially ends contract with Lank FC

Huynh Nhu, captain of the Vietnamese national women’s football team, has decided not to extend her contract with Lank FC of Portugal after the 2023/24 season concludes.

Overseas Vietnamese artist displays President Hồ Chí Minh pictures at national museum

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has opened an exhibition displaying President Hồ Chí Minh paintings by overseas Vietnamese artist Đào Trọng Lý.

Short film project attracts young filmmakers

Young filmmakers are encouraged to join the CJ Short Film Making Project 2024, a national contest that targets young Vietnamese film talents by the CJ Cultural Foundation and CGV Vietnam.

Miss National Vietnam 2024 launches

The first Miss National Vietnam 2024 competition was launched this week.

Whale worshipping festival held in central province

The Nhuong Ban Whale Worshipping Festival was held on Wednesday in the central province of Ha Tinh's Cam Xuyen District, attracting thousands of visitors.

New head coach of U19 national team announced

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced on May 14 that Hua Hien Vinh will be the head coach of the Vietnamese U19 men’s national team.

5,000 runners expected for HCM City night race

HCM City has prepared for around 5,000 runners to join a night run this weekend.

Vietnamese gymnasts to compete at Asian Gymnastics Championships

10 athletes from the Vietnamese gymnastics team have departed Vietnam for Tashkent in Uzbekistan to compete at Asian Gymnastics Championships which is scheduled to be held from May 16 to May 19.

Vung Tau Sea and island festival to be held

The Vietnam Sea and Island Festival 2024 is scheduled to be organised in Vung Tau City in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Nearly 3,000 athletes compete at IRONMAN triathlon

Nearly 3,000 triathletes from 52 countries and territories, including a record of 1,532 Vietnamese, are competing in the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang from May 10 to 12.

Four Vietnamese footballers detained for using banned substances

The police have detained four players of Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC, a V-League football team, for investigations after the four players used banned substances in a hotel in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam.

European Literature Days 2024 in Vietnam focuses on gender diversity

Gender diversity is the main theme of European Literature Days 2024 which is getting underway in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City throughout May to introduce a vibrant trend in European literature.

Hoàng stuns the world with Scottish Open title

Dương Quốc Hoàng made earthquake after winning the Billiards Scottish Open 2024 on May 6 in Glasgow.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik signs contract, introduces winning philosophy

Head coach Kim Sang-sik of the Republic of Korea penned a two-year contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and made his debut appearance at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 6.

20 foreign countries to join Hanoi international puppetry festival

Puppet troupes from 20 foreign countries are set to perform alongside Vietnamese artists at the international puppetry festival 2024, due to take place in Hanoi in October.

Vietnam wins three gold medals at Hong Kong Athletics Championship

Vietnamese athletes bagged three gold and two bronze medals at the Hong Kong Athletics Championship which took place from May 4-5 at the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground, Hong Kong (China).