CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnamese naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son’s stellar performance in 2024 has positioned him as one of the world’s top 10 scorer.

After enduring a difficult year, the Vietnamese men’s national football is set to bounce back by competing in many tournaments which are due to be held in 2025.

The Thailand national football team landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 31 evening, staying ready for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final against hosts Vietnam.

Vietnamese athletes have achieved remarkable successes in 2024 with Vietnam News highlighting the five standout events of the year.

Vietnamese representative Bui Thu Thuy left Hanoi on December 29 to head to China as she prepares to compete in the Miss Tourism World 2024 pageant.

Vietnam defeated Singapore 3-1 in the second leg match of the ASEAN Cup 2024 semifinals on December 29, and with an aggregate score of 5-1 across both legs, Vietnam advanced confidently to the final.

Hanoi is gearing up for its annual “Welcome 2025” cultural and sports extravaganza, promising an electrifying showcase of music and athleticism at iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Thien Quang Lake

Ho Chi Minh City, boasting a vibrant cultural landscape and dynamic film industry, stands at a crossroads to transform itself into a regional and international film hub.

The Hot Air Balloon Festival is being held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, drawing both residents and tourists.

Thousands of people queued overnight on December 26 to buy tickets for the Vietnam-Singapore match in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-final.

Vietnam pulled off a convincing 2-0 victory against Singapore in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-final.

Three Vietnamese male golfers have been selected to attend a training course at the AAC Academy to prepare for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship 2025.

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading anti-piracy coalition, has announced the shutdown of a notorious live sports piracy ring based in Vietnam.

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) will perform two Christmas concerts in Hanoi on December 26 and 27 to raise funds for underprivileged children.

Vietnam clinched an impressive 5-0 victory over Myanmar on December 21, retaining their top spot in Group B and securing a place in the 2024 ASEAN Cup semi-finals, where they will take on Singapore.

More than 600 Santa took the streets in Danang on Friday evening as the city officially launched the Danang X'mas – New Year Festival 2025.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik has expressed high expectations for a newly naturalized player of Brazilian origin when Vietnam play Myanmar on December 21.

More than 200 delegations from over 30 countries, including the US, the UK, Russia, and China, participated in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, which opened on Thursday morning in Hanoi.

Ngoc Tan’s header in extratime helped Vietnam secure a point in a dramatic match against hosts Philippines on December 18 and retain their top position in Group B of the ongoing ASEAN Cup 2024.