CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam Days in France 2023 opened in Paris as part of activities being held to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties and 10 years of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.

Vietnamese referee called to manage World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been selected by FIFA, the global governing body of football, to officiate in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

Hanoi to host debut graffiti arts exhibition

The first-ever graffiti arts exhibition is scheduled to take place from November 24 to November 25 in the capital city as part of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023.

Vietnamese representative wins first runner-up at Miss Eco Teen International

Anna Hoang, 14, was awarded the first runner-up title at the Miss Eco Teen International 2023 pageant, with the grand finale of the competition held on November 3 in Egypt.

New version of jazz festival to enchant enthusiasts

Jazz lovers in Hanoi can't afford to miss the chance to enjoy the complex harmony, syncopated and improvised rhythms at a jazz festival on Saturday.

Halloween atmosphere covers HCM City pedestrian street

Many young people have flocked to celebrate Halloween on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in HCM City since the evening of October 30.

Halloween toys sell well in HCM City

Many people in HCM City have been shopping for Halloween decorations over the past few days to prepare for a frightening Halloween celebration.

Vietnam wraps up Asian Para Games 2023 with one gold, 10 silvers, 9 bronzes

Vietnamese athletes won two silver and three bronze medals on the last day of the 4th Asian Para Games that took place in Hangzhou, China, from October 22-28.

VN-US Friendship Concert to be held in HCM City

Compositions by Vietnamese and American composers will be featured at the Vietnam – US Friendship Concert in HCM City on October 28.

Vietnam climbs one notch in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese national men’s football team rose one place to reach 94th position in the world, according to the latest rankings released by football’s global governing body FIFA on October 26.

Peruvian beauty crowned Miss Grand International 2023

Luciana Fuster from Peru was crowned Miss Grand International 2023 at the grand final held in HCM City on Wednesday evening.

Vietnam’s top female badminton player enters world’s top 20

Vietnam's top female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, earned a historic milestone on October 24 by entering the top 20 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings for the first time.

Vietnam voted among Top 10 best national costumes at Miss Grand International

An outfit named "Vũ khúc Thiên Long" (Rising dragon) worn by Vietnamese beauty Le Hoang Phuong has been voted the best among the Top 10 national costumes at the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant.

National track-and-field tournament to be held in Hanoi next week

The 47th national track-and-field tournament will take place at Mieu Mon National Military Training Centre on the outskirts of Hanoi from October 24-28.

International clubs keep eye on Vietnamese midfielder Hoang Duc

National team midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc is being chased by several different clubs in other countries following his recent outstanding performances.

Vietnam - Japan street food programme to take place next month

Vietnamese and Japanese chefs are set to serve a unique fusion of street food of the two countries within the framework of the Japanese Culture Festival which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.

Peruvian culinary week in Vietnam set to begin on October 24

The Embassy of Peru in Vietnam is scheduled to host a Peruvian culinary week in Hanoi from October 24 to 29.

Ho Chi Minh City holds mass wedding for 82 couples on Women’s Day

The Youth Workers Support Center of Ho Chi Minh City organised a mass wedding ceremony for 82 couples of workers on October 20 in celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day.

Well-known Dutch DJ to perform in Ho Chi Minh City

World-renowned DJ Don Diablo of the Netherlands will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to perform at the “Ho Do” International Music Festival 2023, which is scheduled to take place on December 24.

Philippe Troussier named among greatest AFC Asian Cup coaches

Head coach of the Vietnamese national football team Philippe Troussier has been named among the greatest coaches in the history of the Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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