CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam placed third overall at the 2025 Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship for Adults, held in Jordan from May 23 to 25, securing a total of seven gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at noon on May 26 in Hanoi for a visit to the Temple of Literature.

Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh has ordered a review and disciplinary action against individuals and organisations responsible for the recent damage to the imperial throne of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City.

Chinese 12-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi could be the brightest young star at this year's world championships after producing a string of eye-popping performances this week.

Near Kita-Sakado station in Saitama prefecture, a small bookstore, run by a young Vietnamese entrepreneur, has become a rendezvous for the Vietnamese community in Japan.

Son Heung-min "showcased the strength" of South Korean football to the world by lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, the country's FA said on Friday.

Vietnamese vocalist Tung Duong has become the first Vietnamese artist to receive recognition at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), the largest international music award of its kind in the country.

The 21st Southern Fruit Festival will take place from June 1 to August 31 in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a range of diverse activities for both domestic and international visitors.

Sen Vang Advertising and Trading Joint Stock Company officially terminated its contract with Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien on the afternoon of May 22.

Many high-rise buildings in Danang City are selling prime fireworks viewing spots, with prices starting from VND 300,000 (USD 11.56).

The Government of India has agreed to extend the display of Lord Buddha’s Sarira, a sacred treasure of India, in Vietnam till June 2.

A 12-year-old Chinese swimmer has been hailed a "sensation" and is on course for the world championships after clocking the fastest time in history in her event at that age.

Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, winner of Miss International 2024, has been named sixth in the Top 10 Timeless Beauty 2024, as announced on May 19 by Missosology.

India's giant movie industry is known for its macho, men-centric storylines, but a wave of women filmmakers is helping to break the mould.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding on communication cooperation with TikTok to promote Vietnamese culture, sports, and tourism through the platform.

Vietnam have earned two more slots to compete in petanque at the World Games 2025 this August.

World Press Photo said it removed photographer Nick Ut's name as the person credited for one of history's most iconic pictures, the Vietnam War image "Napalm Girl", amid doubts over its authorship.

More than 39,000 orchid arrangements have transformed Tao Dan Park in District 1 into a vibrant garden for the third Ho Chi Minh City Orchid Festival, drawing large numbers of visitors.

The first-ever Pickleball Champions League Asia 2025 season, a regional pickleball tournament for semi-professional athletes across Asia, is set to take place on June 7 in three localities in Vietnam.