CULTURE AND SPORT

Netflix is making necessary procedures in order to establish its legal entity in Vietnam, said Josephine Choy, vice president and general counsel Asia Pacific at Netflix, during a recent meeting in Hanoi with Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and

Yonex Sunrise attracts badminton players from 17 countries

The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 kicks off in Hanoi on March 22, attracting 309 local and foreign players from 17 countries and territories around the world.

SEA Games 32 torch set to arrive in Hanoi

The torch of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) is scheduled to land in Hanoi on March 22 as part of its ongoing tour to the 10 ASEAN member states.

Vietnam grabs 17 golds at SEA Karate Federation Championships

The nation won 17 gold medals during the Southeast Asia Karate Federation (SEAKF) Championships 2023’s first day of competition, with the event currently underway in the Philippines.

Nearly 10,000 to compete in VPBank Hanoi International Marathon

The Hanoi VPBank International Marathon 2023, an annual international sporting event held in the capital, is scheduled to take place on October 8 and attract the participation of around 10,000 local and foreign runners.

Saigon Heat awarded runner-up title at ASEAN Basketball League 2023

Vietnamese representative Saigon Heat won the runner-up title of the ASEAN Basketball League 2023 after losing to Hong Kong Eastern of China in the final round held on March 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam set to host Mister Grand International 2023

The nation has been named as the host of the upcoming Mister Grand International (MGI) male pageant, with the prestigious event scheduled to take place in the country this November.

India 'elated and proud' of Oscar wins, PM Modi says

India was "elated and proud" after scoring two Oscar wins on a historic night for Asian films, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday.

Miss International 2022 to visit Vietnam in late May

Jasmin Selberg, the winner of the Miss International 2022 pageant, is set to go on a working trip to Vietnam in late May, according to global beauty website Pageantry News International.

More than 6,000 join Happy Run to raise funds for needy people

More than 6,000 people on March 12 took part in Happy Run 2023 in Binh Dinh and Da Nang simultaneously to raise funds for needy students and orphans.

Over 4,000 runners to take part in Tien Phong Newspaper Marathon

More than 4,000 amateur and professional athletes are expected to join in the 64th Tien Phong Newspaper Marathon, to be held on March 26 in the mountainous province of Lai Chau.

Hanoi from 1967 to 1975 seen through lens of German photographer exhibited

Snapshots of life in the capital in the 1967 to 1975 period taken by the world-renowned German photographer Thomas Billhardt will be put on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives in Vietnam

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy touched down in Vietnam as part of a promotional tour being held in the buildup to the tournament which is scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand later this year.

Hue Festival 2023 to get underway from late April

The Hue Festival 2023 is set to take place from April 28 to May 5, with the cultural event featuring a diverse range of activities to introduce Vietnamese culture to the world, according to the organising board.

Nearly 2,000 runners register for Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2023

Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2023 is scheduled to be held at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park on March 11 – 12, attracting nearly 2,000 domestic and foreign amateur athletes.

7,000 runners to join Dalat Ultra Trail 2023

Some 7,000 runners, including 300 international marathoners, will participate in the 5th Dalat Ultra Trail (DUT) 2023 which will take place in Da Lat city and Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from March 3-5.

Danang fireworks festival returns in June

The Danang International Fireworks Festival will be resumed in June after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coach Troussier names initial 41-man squad for SEA Games

Philippe Troussier, the newly appointed head coach of Vietnam’s national and U23 football teams, has announced an initial squad of 41 players for the upcoming SEA Games which will be held in Cambodia in May.

Troussier officially becomes Vietnamese national football team’s head coach

The Vietnam Football Federation officially announced Philippe Troussier as the head coach of Vietnam's national and U23 men’s squads at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 27.

Japan-Vietnam Festival attracts people in HCM City

Many people in HCM City participated in the eighth Japan-Vietnam Festival which featured many cultural activities and 150 booths of trade, cuisine, and tourism exhibitions on Sunday.

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