CULTURE AND SPORT

U22 Vietnam on December 3 began their SEA Games 33 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over U22 Laos at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand, in a match marked by a controversial refereeing decision.

The annual EU Christmas market is set to return, with Ho Chi Minh City hosting on December 6 and Hanoi on December 14, featuring a variety of fun-filled activities and live performances.

Vietnam has kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, drawing more than 100 ethnic minorities nationwide.

Photo Hanoi’25, the second International Photography Biennale, has attracted more than 200,000 in-person and online visitors, along with coverage from over 100 media outlets worldwide.

The Asia Creative Forum 2025 opened in Hanoi on November 28, exploring how culture can serve as a strategic resource for sustainable growth across the region.

Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 will offer cultural events and interactive experiences that invite visitors to explore modern, humanistic ideas of happiness.

Vietnam has named a 1,165-member delegation for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, including 841 athletes competing in 47 sports and sub-disciplines.

The third edition of Ho Chi Minh City River Festival will be postponed till 2026 to allow more time for preparations, the municipal Department of Tourism announced.

As many as 80 couples will partake in a mass wedding ceremony as part of Vietnam Happy Fest 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City will host the Nguyen Hue flower street for eight days in February 2026 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, featuring horse-themed displays, cultural exhibitions and festive activities.

Famous French pianist Dana Ciocarlie will go on a special concert tour in Vietnam from November 29 to December 7.

A Hanoi alleyway has come alive with festive colours more than a month before Christmas, drawing young visitors looking to enjoy an early holiday mood.

Vuon Chuoi (Banana Garden) vividly reflects the continuous habitation of ancient residents on Thang Long-Hanoi land over nearly 4,000 years

The French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports has awarded the Medal of Honour for Youth, Sports and Associative Engagement (Gold) to Vietnamese Paralympic powerlifter Le Van Cong.

Former Vietnamese-French rugby player François Trinh-Duc, and other former French national team players, will join a charity rugby match in HCM City to raise funds for disadvantaged children.

Vietnam dominated the 2025 CMAS Southeast Asia Championship Finswimming Indoor in Indonesia, finishing at the top of the overall medal table with 31 gold, 22 silver, and 6 bronze medals.

The third Hanoi Autumn Festival is scheduled to take place at Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street and Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park from November 21 to 23 with many activities.

Vietnam secured a 2-0 victory over Laos in the second-leg match of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at Chao Anouvong Stadium in Vientiane on the evening of November 19.

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra and La Philharmonica are set to perform a special three-night concert series titled “The Vienna Concert” at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on November 27, 28, and 29.