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
Highlighting the importance of integrating naturalised and overseas Vietnamese players amid a generational shift in the sport, coach Kim Sang-sik said: "I am committed to seeking dual-nationality players. This is not just a global trend but a common practice in Asian football, which will significantly boost our competitiveness on the international stage."
Vietnam are aiming to secure second place in Group B at the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup, which would guarantee them a spot in the 2025 U17 World Cup finals.
The marathon aims to grow into a major event comparable to Standard Chartered races in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong, which attract tens of thousands of participants.
Princess Takamado appreciated the Vietnamese Embassy’s efforts in organising the Ikebana International Fair 2024, as well as its contributions to popularising the cultures of and strengthening the friendship between the two countries.
Local leaders and citizens offered incense, flowers, and tributes to express their gratitude to Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co for laying the foundations of the nation. They also prayed for national prosperity, peace, and unity.
The 2025 Vietnam-China youth hip-hop cultural exchange festival has recently taken place at the Huu Nghi Quan square, a border area between the two countries, as part of the ongoing Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange.
A national-level celebration celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 will feature a 30-minute art performance, flag-saluting, speeches by top leaders and representatives of war veterans and young people. It will be followed by a military-civilian parade and a symbolic release of balloons and doves.
Guided by traditional bamboo lanterns, visitors make their way up hundreds of stone steps to the revered temples, immersing themselves in the solemn and ancient atmosphere of Nghia Linh Mountain.
Featuring over 60 artworks and traditional calligraphy pieces by artists from Phu Yen and Chungbuk, the exhibition highlights the landscapes and people of both provinces.
The event aimed to mark the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam – China diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950–2025) and the Year of Vietnam – China Humanistic Exchange 2025.
The third futsal tournament for the VIetnamese community in Malaysia served as a platform to strengthen solidarity as well as promote physical activities among Vietnamese expatriates.
Saudi Arabian Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy underscored the festival’s global significance for Muslims, calling it a time of forgiveness, compassion, and unity.
According to the site management board, over 32,000 visitors came to the Hung Kings Temple, with more than 20,000 arriving on March 30 and 12,000 on March 29.
The annual event created an opportunity for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender or sporting ability, to come together and share their passion for the French language and Francophone culture.
Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh reiterated the Party and State’s constant policy of considering the Vietnamese community abroad as an inseparable part and an important resource of the nation. The diplomat expressed his hope that the community will continue to accompany and join hands with their fellows at home in striving towards a prosperous and powerful future for the country.
The Vietnam Culture Festival 2025 in Japan's Sakai city is not only an opportunity to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture but also serves as a bridge to bring the image of Vietnam and its people closer to Japanese friends.
The painting "Le Trois Femmes" (1934) reached the highest price at the event with its selling price being four times higher than the initial estimate of about 4-6 million HKD.
Diverse and distinctive cultural values of Vietnam are promoted at the "Vietnam Culture Day" event held from March 29-30 in Mexico City, attracting representatives from diplomatic corps and local authorities, international friends, and local residents.
At the Thai Festival, from March 28 night to March 30 morning in Hanoi, visitors explored typical Thai dishes, along with health care and beauty care products and traditional handicrafts. They also enjoyed traditional dances from many regions of Thailand, tried making Khanom Krok coconut cakes and painting patterns on silk, among other activities.
Vu Thi Quynh Lien, Deputy Director of Kim Dong Publishing House, said: “The UK Children's Picture Book Week brings a fresh and creative reading space, helping young children access famous picture book works. Through this, they not only explore but also develop a love for reading from an early age.”
