It was the first final match of the year for Minh who lost 11-21, 12-21 in 53 minutes to China ’s Chen Jin, the No. 1 seed.
It was Minh’s fourth loss to Jin, ranked fifth in the world.-VNA
The “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) worshipping ritual, held on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on January 22 this year, is also considered the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival – the biggest and most important traditional holiday of Vietnamese people.
The 2025 New Year Book Street Festival will take place in Le Loi street of Ho Chi Minh City from January 27 to February 2, showcasing nearly 68,000 book titles, according to the municipal Department of Information and Communications.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria hosted the “Homeland Spring 2025” programme in Algiers on January 20, bringing the vibrant atmosphere of traditional Tet to the Vietnamese community in the country.
The Department of Culture and Sports of the northern city of Hai Phong launched an exhibition on January 20, highlighting the 95 years of trust in the Communist Party of Vietnam.
A series of activities celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) is being held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hanoi.
A light show featuring 2,025 drones will brighten Hanoi's sky at My Dinh National Stadium on the Lunar New Year's Eve that falls on January 28.
Vietnam ranks third in Southeast Asia for the number of FIFA-accredited referees, following Thailand and Malaysia, according to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)'s official website.
The 12th annual banh Chung (square glutinous rice cakes) festival in Phan Thiet city, the south-central province of Binh Thuan, gave international visitors an engaging glimpse into Vietnam’s Lunar New Year or Tet traditions.
A vibrant cultural exchange took place in the northern border province of Lao Cai on January 16, celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year and highlighting the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and China.
A documentary film featuring the Vietnam - China friendship was released in Nanning city, China's Guangxi province, on January 15 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties (January 18, 1950 - 2025) and the “Year of Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange.
On January 16, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Dak Lak Province distributed numerous sets of gongs, musical instruments and traditional attire of ethnic groups to 33 cultural clubs and art teams across 14 districts, towns, and cities.
A festival to mark the 236th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory over Chinese invaders will take place at the Dong Da Culture Park in Hanoi from February 2-4 (the fifth day to the seventh day of the first lunar month), the Dong Da district People’s Committee announced on January 15.
A New Year celebration event featuring a breathtaking performance by 2,025 drones harmonised with traditional Vietnamese music is set to take place in Hanoi’s West Lake at 8 p.m. on January 18, marking the opening of the Hanoi International Light Festival 2025.
More than 600 photos, documents, and objects, and 95 posters are being displayed in the northern province of Thai Nguyen to celebrate the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930-2025) and the upcoming Lunar New Year 2025 (the Year of the Snake).
More than 150 documents, items, and photos will be on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in an exhibition celebrating the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 - 2025) and toward the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.
In a move to bolster cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), the former head coach of the Vietnamese national football team, Park Hang-seo, has been appointed as an honorary public relations ambassador for the southwestern province of Jeollabuk.
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.
A film about the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam has been recently introduced in Beijing by the Film Art Center of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC).
The seventh International Open Kylin - Lion - Dragon Championship of District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, concluded on January 12 after four days of vibrant competition.
The Vietnamese communities in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and New Zealand are ushering in the 2025 Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations that showcase the homeland’s cultural heritage while strengthening bonds with the host nations.