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Troussier arrives in Hanoi, ready to sign contract
Frenchman Philippe Troussier arrived in Hanoi on February 26, ready to take the hot seat of the national football team.
Troussier becomes Vietnam national football team’s head coach
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced Philippe Troussier as the head coach of Vietnam's national and U23 men’s squads at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 27.
Coach Troussier names initial 41-man squad for SEA Games
Philippe Troussier, the newly appointed head coach of Vietnam’s national and U23 football teams, has announced an initial squad of 41 players for the upcoming SEA Games which will be held in Cambodia in May.
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Vietnam to host FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers
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.
Vietnam seeks first ever SEA Games volleyball gold
Targeting a gold medal at the SEA Games has an additional incentive, with the team now having a sponsor.
China Walk joint media tour launched in Wuhan city
Initiatives like “China Walk” joint media tour serve as a crucial catalyst for nurturing people-to-people connections between Vietnam and China.
"Hanoi oi" – Nine perspectives, one love for the capital
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 advance to quarterfinals of AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025
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.
Over 3,500 athletes compete at IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang 2025
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.
Vietnam's record set for White Thai stilt houses in Muong Lay
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.
Vietnam calls up 30 U-16 players for CFA int’l tournament in China
The team will train at the VFF Youth Football Center from May 10 and depart for Hohhot, China, on May 23.
Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1
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.
Four Vietnamese players join ASEAN All-Stars Team for friendly against Manchester United
The players consist of Do Duy Manh and Nguyen Hai Long (Hanoi FC), Nguyen Hoang Duc (Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club), and Nguyen Van Vi (Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC).
Traditional Vietnamese martial art to be taught in Venezuela
Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo on May 7 expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of sports, particularly by introducing Vovinam, the Vietnamese traditional martial arts, into official training programmes in Venezuela, thereby making it the first country in Latin America to have a Vovinam martial arts school.
Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia
Initial analyses revealed the vessel was constructed using Lagerstroemia (mountain crape myrtle), Hopea spp. (giam), and Pinus spp. (pine), types of wood commonly found in traditional Southeast Asian shipbuilding.
Int’l Buddhist art exchange marks Vesak 2025
The programme seamlessly blended symphonic, traditional, and contemporary music with modern stage effects, lighting, and visual art, delivering a multi-sensory spiritual experience.
Nhat Binh long dress – Vietnam's cultural ambassador in US
Inspired by the elegance ao dai Nhat Binh, a type of court dress from the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), designer Cao Minh Tien infused the royal motifs and patterns of the Nhat Binh with a youthful, modern arrangement, offering a refreshed perspective on Vietnamese heritage.
Hanoi calls for participation in creative cultural space network
Since officially joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019 under the design category, the capital has demonstrated a strong commitment to cultural industry development. With a clear strategic vision and firm foundations, Hanoi is poised to remain a source of creativity, community connection, and international cultural integration.
Phu Tho harnesses digital technology to preserve cultural heritage
The digitisation of historical and cultural relics is helping to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Phu Tho.
Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel
From March 25 to the end of April, scientists conducted archaeological excavations at the western wall of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh, with a total area of about 76sq.m, aiming to explore the historical and cultural values hidden in the citadel.
AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers: Vietnam placed in Pot 1 seed group
Vietnam currently ranks fifth among Asian U23 teams, following Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq, and the Republic of Korea.
Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025 in HCM City
For the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country are on display.
Vietnam offers one of kindest cultures: New Zealand journalist
The New Zealand Herald has run an article by journalist Cath Johnsen affirming that Vietnam offers one of the kindest cultures in the world.
