CULTURE AND SPORT

Museums and other cultural spaces in Hanoi and in Ho Chi Minh City will open for free from September 1 to 3 in celebration of National Day (September 2) and other holidays.

As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.

Twelve Vietnamese archers will compete at the 2025 World Archery Championships in the Republic of Korea slated for September 5 - 12.

Dozens of Vietnamese and international artists are set to perform at the Arts Festival Autumn Melodies 2025 which is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from August 15 to 24.

Images and videos of foreign male travellers wearing H’mong skirts have stirred controversy.

Vietnamese players departed for Surabaya city, Indonesia, on August 5 to compete in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship for the first time.

The preliminary round of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 is set to begin in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11, kicking off a series of vibrant activities in the journey to crown this year’s winner.

Hundreds of young athletes took part in swimming and running events at the Aqua Warriors Quang Tri 2025 on August 2, marking the opening of the multi-sport event co-organised by Dantri and Bolt Event.

A vibrant celebration of traditional culture will run from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hoa Lac Commune, Hanoi.

Athletes participating in the Quang Tri Aqua Warriors 2025 and Quang Tri International Marathon 2025-Camel Cup will race through breathtaking coastal routes in the central province of Quang Tri.

Thousands of football fans across Vietnam poured into the streets to celebrate after the national U23 team defeated Indonesia 1-0 in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship on Tuesday night.

Vietnam defeated hosts Indonesia 1-0 in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on the evening of July 29, securing their third consecutive regional title.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the host countries for the qualifiers of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, with Vietnam among seven member confederations selected to stage the matches.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province held a requiem ceremony on July 28 to honor the 39 victims who lost their lives in the capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat in Ha Long Bay.

In a dramatic comeback, Vietnam’s Sepak Takraw team defeated hosts Thailand 2-1 in the final of the women’s quadrant regu on July 27 to claim the World Championship title.

The Vietnamese U23 team will meet host Indonesia in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship.

The first bowling club for people with disabilities has been established in Vietnam, sparking new inspiration for the para sports movement.

Vietnam’s U23 squad won the Philippines 2-1 in the semifinal on July 25 and secure their third consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Vietnamese women in Europe will participate in a traditional costume parade taking place simultaneously across various European countries on Sunday, August 31.