Sponsors promise awards for gold medalists at SEA Games 29
As many as 100 43-inch smart TVs, worth over 1.6 billion VND in total, will be awarded to Vietnamese gold medalists at the 29th Southeast Asian Games to take place in Malaysia, from August 19-30.
Hoang Xuan Vinh, Vietnam's high hope at SEA Games 29 (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 100 43-inchsmart TVs, worth over 1.6 billion VND (70,400 USD) in total, will be awarded toVietnamese gold medalists at the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEAGames 29) to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from August 19-30.
The sponsorship programme was signed by NguyenKim Trading Joint Stock Company and Samsung Vietnam in Hanoi on August 11.
Tran Duc Phan, head of Vietnam’s SEA Games delegation,said Vietnamese athletes are expected to win between 49-59 gold medals, addingthat the gifts will create a great motivation for the athletes.
Meanwhile, Tran Van Manh, Secretary General ofthe Vietnam Olympics Committee (VOC), lauded the timely sponsorship andencouragement of sponsors, saying that Vietnamese athletes had promised to dotheir best to earn gold medals and bring glory home.
VOChas so far received support from 11 sponsors for the Vietnamese sportdelegation to SEA Games 29, he added.
According to the organizers of SEA Games 29, theevent will draw around 6,000 athletes from 11 nations in Southeast Asia,competing in 38 sports with 405 categories.
Vietnam’s delegation includes 476 athletescompeting in 32 sports, and aims to rank among the top nations at the games.-VNA
Vietnam’s key sports like athletics, swimming, shooting and gymnastics are expected to help its sport delegation secure the third place at the SEA Games 29.
Malaysia’s sports minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged the Indonesian government to ensure that haze from raging forest fires will not affect the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 29) which will take place in Malaysia next week.
The national men’s hockey team set a goal to win a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia to heighten the sport’s position in Vietnam.
Overcoming psychological barrier when encountering the Thai team in the opening match would allow the Vietnamese national women’s futsal team to dream of a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asia Games.
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.
Hoang Xuan Vinh, Vietnam's high hope at SEA Games 29 (Source: VNA) 
