Vietnam will send 64 athletes to the upcoming 17th Asian Games (ASIAD) to be held in Incheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 19 to October 4.
Vietnam will send 64 athletes tothe upcoming 17th Asian Games (ASIAD) to be held in Incheon, theRepublic of Korea (RoK), from September 19 to October 4.
Thecountry will compete in 20 of the 36 events. Hopes are pinned on shooterHoang Xuan Vinh, gymnast Phan Thi Ha Thanh, weightlifter Thach KimTuan, swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, karate artist Nguyen Hoang Ngan,walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc, and chess master Le Quang Liem.
Amongthem, Vinh and Thanh are the most successful. Veteran shooter Vinhrocked the shooting world by taking top honours and setting a new worldrecord in the men's 10m air pistol event with 202.8 points at the recentISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in the US.
He also won a goldmedal at the 2012 Asian Shooting Championships in Doha, Qatar, andsnatched three more gold medals at the 27th Southeast Asian Games inIndonesia as well as a World Cup gold medal in Changwon, RoK, lastApril.
Similarly, Thanh won a gold medal in the women's vaultevent at the Grand Prix Osijek in Croatia, and topped the same event atthe Artistic&Rhythmic Gymnastics World Top Competition in Incheonlast month.
Vien has become the first Vietnamese swimmer to rank in the world's top 10 in the women's 400m medley.
Shewas voted the No 1 athlete at the March's NASA Junior NationalChampionship Cup held in Florida, the US, where the invited athlete wonfour gold and two silver medals in the girls' 17-18 year-old group.
Theteenager was the most successful swimmer at the 27th Games. Taking partin eight finals, she won three medals and set two records.
DuongThi Viet Anh (high jump), Tran Thi Hue Hoa (triple jump) and Vu ThiHuong (100m and 4x100m) are also prepared to compete for top honours.
🐻 HoangVinh Giang, Deputy Chairman of Asian Olympic Council and VietnamOlympic Committee, said Vietnam's goal of winning two gold medals in theRoK was feasible. At the 16th ASIAD in China, the nation gained onegold, 17 silvers and 15 bronzes.-VNA
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.
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.
