CULTURE AND SPORT

Former coach of Vietnamese national football team Park Hang-seo is set to be named as a consultant of newly-established Bac Ninh football club who will play in Vietnamese Football League Second Division for the 2024 season.

Vietnamese artist attracts attention at Paris exhibition

Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen's exhibition Sparkle in the Vastness has become one of the highlights of the Almine Rech Gallery in Paris when it opened to the public in January.

Local female referees to take charge of 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers

The global football governing body FIFA has appointed two Vietnamese referees to officiate the third qualifying round of the 2024 Paris Olympics, announced the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

1,000 Overseas Vietnamese to gather at Homeland Spring 2024

The annual “Xuân Quê Hương” (Homeland Spring) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on February 1 - 2 with the participation of about 1,000 Vietnamese expatriates.

Japan defeats Vietnam 4-2 after spectacular score chase

Asian powerhouse Japan had a good start in their opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup as they defeated Vietnam 4-2 in a thrilling match on January 14 in Qatar.

Nearly 1,500 runners join Dien Bien Phu Marathon 2024

The Dien Bien Phu Marathon 2024 unfolded amidst the picturesque landscapes in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on January 14, with 1,500 athletes at home and abroad taking part.

National costume for Miss Global 2023 revealed

Vietnamese representative Doan Thu Thuy has officially unveiled the outfit that she will wear during the semifinals of Miss Global 2023, which is scheduled to take place on January 13 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Coach Troussier names 26 official players for Asian Cup campaign

Vietnamese national team head coach Philippe Troussier removed four names on January 12 to name a final list of 26 players to register with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

Vietnamese grandmaster wins Bullet Brawl chess tournament

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Tuan Minh has emerged victorious in this year’s first weekly Bullet Brawl arena, an online tournament where titled players competed for a piece of the 1,000 USD prize fund.

HCM City Night Run opens registration, expects to see more runners in third season

The third running of the HCM City Night Run Eximbank 2024 will be held on May 18-19 with an expectation of more excitement and records by marathoners.

Da Nang int’l fireworks festival 2024 to take place in early June

The 12th Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2024) will take place in the central city of Da Nang in early June with a series of events and five competition nights.

HBSO to host New Year Concert 2024

Soloists of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform a concert at the Opera House on January 6 to welcome the New Year.

No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam misses Asian Cup 2023 due to injury

Three Vietnamese football players, including No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam, will not be able to play at the coming AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar early next year due to their injuries.

Anh Vien honoured as most successful Vietnamese swimmer of all time

Prestigious international sports website Metro League recently announced its list of the Top 28 most successful local swimmers of all time, with the top position going to Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.

Local model to represent Vietnam at Miss Global 2023

Doan Thu Thuy, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Global 2023, is set to attend the 10th edition of the global pageant which is due to take place in Vietnam and Cambodia in January, 2024.

Hanoi to host cultural activities to welcome New Year 2024

A string of cultural and art activities will be held in the capital city of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2024.

Hanoi concert to welcome in 2024

The Opera House in the capital is set to host the Hanoi concert on January 1 in celebration of the New Year.

Local model to vie for Mister Grand International 2023

Model Nguyen Hoang Tung is set to represent the nation to compete in the Mister Grand International (MGI) 2023 pageant which is scheduled to take place in Spain in January, 2024.

EU Christmas market held in Ho Chi Minh City for first time

Various fun-filled activities and workshops were put on at the EU Christmas market, the first of its kind held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23.

Hanoi K-pop show cancelled after organiser contact failures

The Open Air #2 X-mas Festival scheduled to take place in Hanoi on December 23 and 24 was cancelled at the last minute after some artists announced they would not perform.

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