Hanoi (VNS/VNA) ⭕- Vietnam will play Myanmar in a friendly match on March 20 as part of their warm up ahead of their 2027 Asian Cup qualification.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has invited the regular Southeast Asian rival to play at Binh Duong province's Go Dau Stadium during the FIFA Days time.
Under coach Myo Hlaing Win, Myanmar has played Vietnam many times, in both regional championships and SEA Games. In their latest game, in the group round of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2025, Vietnam won 5-0.
In the Asian Cup, Vietnam are drawn in Group F with Laos, Malaysia and Nepal. Myanmar are in Group E with Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Teams will compete in a two-leg round robin format with the strongest advancing to the finals. Vietnam successfully secured a place in the finals of this cup in 2019 and 2023.
Coach Kim Sang-sik of Vietnam cut short his time off after helping his squad win Vietnam's third regional championship title and his first trophy with a national team early this month.
After spending few days with family in the Republic of Korea, Kim was back to Vietnam and attended several national league matches to check on his players' performance.
He said he wanted to make the most of his time and grab out at success as many times as possible with the Vietnamese team, not just leave it as a one off.
Players will have ten days rest for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday before they are back in competitions, while Kim and his family will enjoy the Vietnamese holiday atmosphere.
The national team will be summoned back to training in early March for their continental contest./.
Vietnam’s U17 team grabbed a ticket to the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Finals after a 1-1 draw against Yemen in the last match of Group I which took place at Viet Tri stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 27.
After two draws, Guam U20 coach Dominic Tacadina is determined to secure a win against Vietnam in their third match of Group A for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, set to take place at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city on September 25.
Head coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang has officially announced the 14-player roster for the Vietnam women's futsal team ahead of their departure to Myanmar for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers.
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.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
