Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam - ASEAN Friendship Golf Open Tournament 2025 will be one of key events in the series of activities to celebrate Vietnam's 30 years of ASEAN membership (1995 - 2025).
The tournament will be held on April 19-20 at the Tam Dao Golf Course in Vinh Phuc province with a huge bonus of up to 10 billion VND (390,000 USD) for the high-ranking players and the Hole-in-One winner, according to the organisers in a press conference on March 28 in Hanoi.
The tournament is an effort to push the good cooperation relationship between regional countries and create a playing ground connecting independent golfers, local and international bussinessmen, ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic agencies.
This is also an opportunity to exchange, enhance mutual understanding, and expand their cooperation in many fields.
At the press conference, journalist Luu Quang Dinh, head of the organising committee, said that this year's tournament will include many attractive activities, notably the Photo Tour - a filming and photography activity to promote golf with businessmen and the beautiful scenery of the host locality.
Another notable highlight is the Miss Vietnam - ASEAN Friendship Golf beauty contest to vote the most beautiful female golfer to represent the event.
In addition, the award ceremony gala combined with cultural and artistic performances will create a space for interaction between golfers, businessmen, diplomats and guests.
Along with the tournament, seminars to promote culture, tourism and connect businesses will also be held, Dinh, geeneral secretary of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Information Associations, said.
"This is not just a sport event it contributes to affirming the solidarity, cooperation and development of the business community in the region. Over the past three decades since Vietnam officially became a member of ASEAN in 1995, we have witnessed strong changes in economics, politics, among other," he said.
"In particular, during that process, the business community has always played a pioneering role, contributing greatly to the regional economy. An important part of the business community is golfers - those who are not only successful in their business careers but also have a passion for sports."
"This golf tournament is a meaningful event marking the beginning of a series of cultural and artistic activities celebrating 30 years since Vietnam officially became a member of ASEAN," said Nguyen Phuong Hoa, director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
"It is not only a sports playground but also an opportunity to strengthen solidarity, friendship, mutual understanding as well as between Vietnam and partners. It would help open up many opportunities including trade promotion cooperation.
"This is also a forum for connecting trade and investment, promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam and calling for investment and trade promotion for Vinh Phuc Province, a province with great potential, ready to welcome international friends," she said.
The tournament is held under the support of the local authorities and sponsored by the Department of International Cooperation and the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association as well as many sponsors such as BES Group, DIC Star Hotel, Vietnam's craft beer 1689 Beckent Bauer.
The organisers open the registration from March 28 to April 10. It is expected that 144 golfers including eight ambassadors and diplomats./.
VNA
