Vietnam beat Sri Lanka 25-12, 25-14, 25-17 in the first match of the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship’s preliminary round in the Philippines on August 9.
Vietnam (in yellow) beat Sri Lanka in their first match at the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in the Philippines (Photo: asianvolleyball.net)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam beat Sri Lanka 25-12, 25-14, 25-17 in thefirst match of the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship’s preliminaryround in the Philippines on August 9.
Also in Pool C, Asian Games winner the Republic of Korea beat New Zealand25-21, 25-14, 25-12 in the Alonte Sports Arena.
Despite not having some of their reliable stars, Japan remained indomitable,thumping Australia 25-19, 25-14, 25-8 in an opening day victory.
Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei under captain Chen Wan-ting, defeated Iran 25-15,25-27, 25-17, 25-20.
Two-time winner Thailand spent only 53 minutes thrashing the inexperiencedMaldives 25-5, 25-12, 25-9.
The noisy, proud crowds in the Alonte Sports Complex were also rewarded with thePhilippines’ sensational 25-21, 25-16, 25-17 win over Hong Kong.
In the next match, Vietnam, who will take part in the SEA Games later thismonth, will play New Zealand, while the Republic of Korea, who are playingwithout captain Kim Yeon-koung, will meet Sri Lanka.
Fourteen teams are participating in the biennial championship. The poolround-robin preliminaries will run through August 11 before the top two teamsfrom each pool advance to the last eight teams; the third and fourth placeswill be relegated to the 9th-14th classification round.-VNA
Vietnam took its third consecutive victory over Sri Lanka on Sept. 7 to top group A of the 15 th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships which is being held in Hanoi.
The Vietnam women's national volleyball team left on Sept. 13 for Chinese Taipei to take part in the Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championships which runs on September 15-23.
Debutantes Vietnam pulled off a stunning straight-set 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 victory over Chinese Taipei to claim the historic bronze medal at the second Asian Women’s U23 Volleyball Championship at the Mall Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand in on May 21.
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Vietnam (in yellow) beat Sri Lanka in their first match at the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in the Philippines (Photo: asianvolleyball.net) 
