CULTURE AND SPORT

Thailand has officially introduced its plans for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) and the 13th ASEAN Para Games at a broadcaster meeting and press briefing held in Bangkok on September 8.

U17 women’s team head to Germany for two-week training camp

The coaching staff of the Vietnam U17 women’s national team has finalised a 23-player squad set to depart for a two-week training camp at Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, Germany.

20 films to compete at 2025 Europe-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival

The 15th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will take place from September 12 to 18 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing 20 exceptional documentary works from 7 countries.

Exhibition showcases southern Vietnam’s wartime cuisine

A special exhibition at the War Remnants Museum in HCM City is offering visitors an insight into the cuisine that sustained soldiers and civilians in southern Vietnam during the resistance years.

International fine arts exhibition opens at Temple of Literature

An international fine arts exhibition has opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, contributing to the promotion of the capital’s international exchange and image as a UNESCO Creative City.

Guinness world record given to Vietnamese lacquer painting

Vietnam have owned one more Guinness world record of a largest size painting recorgnised on September 4 in Hanoi.

Badminton legend Tien Minh makes comeback at Vietnam Open 2025

Badminton legend Nguyen Tien Minh will make his long-awaited return at the Vietnam Open 2025 slated for Sept. 9 – 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Dinh Sy Tu showcases Vietnamese costume at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025

Contestant Dinh Sy Tu has turned heads at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 in Thailand with a stunning national costume inspired by Vietnam’s legendary origins.

80th National Day exhibition attracts nearly 4 million visitors

The Vietnam Exposition Centre welcomed nearly 4 million visitors in the first six days of the National Achievements Exhibition, held to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day.

Karate athletes head to China for 23rd Asian Cadet

A team of 11 Vietnamese karate athletes departed for Guangdong, China to compete in the 23rd Asian Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships, scheduled from September 5 to 7.

Bollywood film "Love in Vietnam" to be screened in 10,000 Chinese cinemas

Zee Studios‘ upcoming Bollywood romantic drama “Love in Vietnam” has secured a 10,000-screen theatrical release in China.

Exhibition on Vietnam's achievements extended until September 15

PM Pham Minh Chinh has decided to extend the exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s achievements over the past 80 years by 10 days, giving the public more time to visit and experience the event.

Southeast Asian teams ready for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Vietnam will join 10 other Southeast Asian teams to compete in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, starting in early September.

Vietnam, Cuba premiere documentary to mark 80th National Day

The one-hour documentary titled “Seeds of Happiness” will be broadcast simultaneously in both countries at 20:10 on September 2.

National achievements exhibition draws millions of visitors

The exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s achievements over the past 80 years has attracted nearly 2 million visitors in just five days, according to the organisers.

Vietnam festival in Latvia showcases culture, cooperation opportunities

The Vietnam Festival in Latvia 2025 not only introduced Vietnam’s culture, people, and products to Latvian friends but also contributed to fostering mutual understanding, friendship.

Vietnamese futsal team climbs five places in FIFA world rankings

The Vietnamese men’s futsal team has jumped five spots to 26th in the world, marking their highest position ever, as announced by FIFA, the global governing body of football

Russian, Lao and Cambodian troops visit Vietnam’s military equipment

Troops from Russia, Laos and Cambodia, visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Vietnam People’s Army’s weapons and equipment exhibition in Hanoi on August 31.

Mekong Delta launches cultural activities celebrating National Day

Can Tho city will host special music and dance shows at 7 pm on September 2 at Tay Do Park in Cai Rang ward, Xa No Park in Vị Thanh ward, and 5A Urban Area in Phu Loi ward.

Vietnam showcases achievements in largest-ever exhibition

An exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s 80-year journey of national construction and development across key sectors opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on the outskirts of Hanoi on August 28.

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