Tourists visit the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in 2019. (Photo:nhandan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Prime Minister has approved a plan to create a newnetwork of cultural and sports facilities over the next ten years.
Museums, libraries, the film industry, performing arts, art and cultureexhibitions, domestic cultural centres and Vietnamese cultural centres overseasare all including in the plans.
Research and training institutions specialising in culture and art, culturaland historic heritage and special national monuments, culture and tourismvillages within ethnic groups, cultural data digitisation bases culturalheadquarters are also being discussed.
The facility network of sports consists of training and coaching centres,sports activity centres, facilities for treatment of injuries andrehabilitation, sports research and training establishments and sports agencyheadquarters.
The plan will cover the entire territory of Vietnam including mainland,islands, archipelagos and sea areas under Vietnam’s sovereignty and Vietnamesecultural centres overseas.
It aims to create an effective tool of the State to manage and administercultural and sports activities, formulate programs, yearly and long term plansas well as conducting projects on cultural and sports development.
Enhancing management, exploitation and rational use of resources for thedevelopment of culture and sport activities is also part of the plan.
Its main goal is to orient the development of a synchronised and modernnational network of cultural and sports facilities, with a number of projectsbuilt to meet international standards and requirements of organising regionaland continental cultural, artistic and sports events.
It’s expected to enhance the high-quality cultural and sports products andservices and raise Vietnam's position in the world’s tourism and sports map.
The development of facilities will also help raise the level of some keysports, ensuring the conditions to be ready to host successful internationalsporting events.
The national network of cultural and sports facilities have importantpositions, scales and roles in connecting the region, forming the"dynamic" centre of cultural and sports development.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is responsible for ensuring theimplementation./.
France wants to cooperate with Vietnam in sports, especially football, in the context of Vietnam aiming for a place at the World Cup in 2022, French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery said on August 25.
A programme to honour outstanding athletes, coaches, and disabled athletes and coaches for disabled athletes was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) on March 27 in Hanoi on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
Tourists visit the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in 2019. (Photo:nhandan.vn) 
