Tran Xuan Hiep won the second gold medal of the day for Vietnamafter he delivered an excellent performance to score 9.72 points in themen’s optional broadsword event in Wushu.
His teammate Nguyen Manh Quyen came in third with 9.70 points.
Hulaefi Achmad of Indonesia took silver with 9.71 points.
Vietnam now have 23 gold medals to temporarily be placed second place.-VNA
Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam toured a painting exhibition featuring works by Vietnamese and Russian artists and engaged with painters from both countries
The annual event, aimed at strengthening ties between the Vietnamese community and German friends, gathered over 100 golfers, including the Vietnamese Embassy staff, Lao Ambassador Mayboua Xayavong, representatives from the Japanese Embassy, German friends, sponsors, and others from golf clubs across the country.
As a honorary guest at the event for the first time, Vietnam presented a unique cultural and art performance programme, bringing overseas Vietnamese closer to their homeland. Each note stirred memories of vast rice fields, winding rivers, ancient village temples, and sweet lullabies.
The tournament offers not only a sport playground but also an opportunity to honour the values of martial arts, friendship and international cooperation.
In the women’s race, Ireland’s Michelle Nagle topped the podium, while Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong and Nguyen Thi Tra My secured second and third, respectively.
Vietnam won its first World Cup gold in artistic gymnastics in seven years after Dang Ngoc Xuan Thien bagged a gold in the men's pommel horse event at the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Bulgaria on May 11.
The match is part of the Maybank Challenge Cup which aims to raise funds for Al-Sultan Abdullah (YASA), a prestigious charity organisation in Malaysia, and an activity of the former EPL champions' summer tour.
On May 8, accompanied by Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh, Tin met with Algerian Minister of Sports Walid Sadi, who affirmed Algeria’s continued support for expanding Vovinam’s presence in the country.
Fifty years post-reunification, Vietnamese football has made a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to international recognition.
The gold medal came in the mixed men’s and women’s C4 event, where four Vietnamese paddlers outperformed strong competitors from China and Kazakhstan to claim a decisive victory.
The performances made many Swiss leave their seats to capture the distinctive presentations embodying Hue’s cultural essence.
The event will feature five teams: Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The teams will compete in a round-robin format to determine the winners, with two places up for grabs for the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup.
Targeting a gold medal at the SEA Games has an additional incentive, with the team now having a sponsor.
Initiatives like “China Walk” joint media tour serve as a crucial catalyst for nurturing people-to-people connections between Vietnam and China.
It will showcase 35 photos by nine foreign and domestic photographers, featuring the 1,000-year-old capital city’s iconic scenes and hidden corners.
Vietnam will face Iran in their final group stage match on May 11, and the result of this match will determine Vietnam's opponent in the quarterfinals.
The IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam 2025, combining a 1.9km swim, 90km of cycling, and a run of 21.1km, allows competitors to compete for 30 slots in the IRONMAN Championship in Marbella, Spain.
Currently, Muong Lay has 1,192 households living in traditional stilt houses out of a total of 3,198 families, with a stilt house density of approximately 10.58 houses per square kilometre, significantly higher than in other areas with White Thai populations.
The team will train at the VFF Youth Football Center from May 10 and depart for Hohhot, China, on May 23.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, who is co-chair of the organising committee, noted that with 17 editions to date, the Vietnam Festival at the Yoyogi Park has become a hallmark of cultural exchange, eagerly anticipated each year by Japanese friends and the Vietnamese community living in Japan.
