The VinaCapital Hongkong-Vietnam 2010 International Yatch Race will be held in Nha Trang City from October 20-24.
This year’s event is expected to attract over 200 yachtsmen and guests from Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and America.
The 656km race will start in Hong Kong and finish in Nha Trang.
The competition is a qualifying round for the Rolex Sydney-Hobart race which is one of the most challenging yacht races in the world, and is held annually in Australia in December.
Vietnam previously held three successful international yatch races in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
This year’s race is organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yatch Club in coordination with Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa and Saigontourist Travel Services.
More news
Ho Chi Minh City cracks down on sidewalk dining on Pham Van Dong
Police in Ho Chi Minh City fined multiple bars and eateries for occupying pavements along Pham Van Dong Street during inspections on the evening of...
Phuoc An Port allowed to pilot international cruise arrivals
The Ministry of Construction has approved a one-year pilot allowing Phuoc An Port in Dong Nai Province to receive international passenger ships.
Lam Dong residents hand over long-tailed macaques to police
Residents in Lam Dong Province have handed over two long-tailed macaques to police after the animals entered homes and gardens in search of food,...
Vietnam's top 500 largest enterprises announced
Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company, in coordination with VietNamNet e-newspaper, on January 8 announced the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam...
U16 PVF to face Barcelona and PSG at World Cup venues
Vietnam’s U16 PVF will meet youth teams from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Aspire Academy in Qatar, a venue cluster set to host the FIFA U-17...
Work speeds up on tunnel of Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway
Phuong Hoang Tunnel, the most technically complex section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway, has been broken through after nearly two years,...
Two pangolins found in Thanh Hoa house
Two pangolins that strayed into house in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa have been released back into the wild.
Petrol prices fall for fifth straight adjustment
Petrol prices in Vietnam fell for a fifth consecutive adjustment on January 8, with RON 95 down VND 350 per litre at the start of the year.
Two killed in fire at seven-storey house in Hanoi
Two people died after a major fire swept through a seven-storey house in Ha Dong Ward, Hanoi, on the morning of January 8.
Supermarkets pull Ha Long canned pork after diseased meat discovery
Major supermarket chains have urgently withdrawn Ha Long canned pork products after police uncovered large volumes of diseased pork linked to the...
Overloaded waste site threatens lives of Ha Tinh residents
An overloaded waste treatment site in Ha Tinh Province is polluting surrounding communities after continuing to receive rubbish despite its operating...
Sapa listed fastest-growing destination in Asia: Agoda
Agoda has reported that Sapa was the fastest-growing destination in Asia in 2025, reflecting the rising level of interest among international...
Hanoi taxi driver hands lost backpack to police
A taxi driver in Hanoi turned in a backpack containing valuables and documents after discovering it had been left behind by a Chinese tourist.
Luxury yacht burned out and half sunk in Sai Gon River
A luxury tourist yacht was destroyed by fire and partially sank in the Sai Gon River after a blaze broke out on the afternoon of January 7.
Young woman receives emergency support for heart surgery
A young woman in critical condition has received urgent financial support for heart surgery after a surge of public donations.
Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers ahead of National Party Congress
Hanoi has been decorated with flags, flowers, billboards and banners across major streets and public spaces ahead of the 14th National Congress of...
Seafood sector targets USD 11.5 billion in exports in 2026
Vietnam’s seafood sector aims for USD 11.5 billion in export earnings in 2026, shifting towards sustainable aquaculture and a fisheries economy amid...
School on HCM City’s former largest cemetery site nears completion
A primary school built on the site of Ho Chi Minh City’s former largest cemetery is nearing completion, reflecting efforts to redevelop burial land...
Nghe An eel cuisine recognised as national intangible heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has added traditional knowledge of eel dish preparation in the central province of Nghe An to the...
Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026 to run from May to July
The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 is expected to take place from May 30 to July 11 under the theme Danang-United Horizons,...
Loading...
Most Read