CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has extended the contract of goalkeeping coach Lee Woon Jae until 2027, citing his key role in recent team successes.

Vietnam’s GAM Esports has been selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Programme, joining 40 organisations in a global initiative.

Vietnam’s top player Ly Hoang Nam secured the men’s singles title at the PPA Tour Asia-Hanoi Cup 2026 after a convincing straight-sets victory over compatriot Truong Vinh Hien in the final on April 5.

Vietnam's national football team has returned to the world’s top 100, rising to the 99th place in the latest FIFA rankings following the March 2026 FIFA Days.

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Vietnam with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

FIFA has confirmed that Vietnam Television has secured the broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam.

The 2026 ‘Spring Colours’ photo contest showcased diverse works capturing the spirit of spring, offering fresh, warm and deeply humanistic perspectives.

Hue is rolling out cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April under Hue Festival 2026, as the city looks to draw visitors during the peak holiday period.

Vietnam climbed five places to 99th in the FIFA rankings after a 3-1 victory over Malaysia in the final round of Asian Cup 2027 qualifying.

Quang Tri authorities have approved a VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) museum project aimed at preserving wartime artefacts and promoting reconciliation and peace.

Danang will host the pickleball world cup from August 30 to September 9, expecting around 4,000 players from 80 countries in a major boost for the city’s sporting profile.

Vietnam secured a 3-1 victory over Malaysia in Ninh Binh Province on Tuesday evening, finishing top of their Asian Cup 2027 qualifying group with a perfect record.

Ha Long Carnival 2026 will return on April 30 with a revamped format, turning the coastal city into a sprawling night-time stage of light, music and interactive performance.

Vietnam are aiming for a convincing victory over Malaysia in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier on March 31, despite already securing a place in the finals.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

Phan Thanh Nhien set a record as the youngest Vietnamese man to climb Mount Everest and the first Vietnamese person to twice carry the national flag to the summit.

Danang will open its 2026 beach season with a nine-day festival from April 25 to May 3, featuring cultural, sporting and culinary events across key coastal sites.

Vietnam delivered a dominant performance to defeat Bangladesh 3-0 in an international friendly in Hanoi on March 26.

An exhibition featuring paintings created by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi during his years of living in exile will be showcased in Hanoi this April.