Vietnam to host major int’l women's football tournaments in 2025

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).

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.

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.

The programme seamlessly blended symphonic, traditional, and contemporary music with modern stage effects, lighting, and visual art, delivering a multi-sensory spiritual experience.

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.

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.

The digitisation of historical and cultural relics is helping to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Phu Tho.

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.

Vietnam currently ranks fifth among Asian U23 teams, following Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq, and the Republic of Korea.

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.

The New Zealand Herald has run an article by journalist Cath Johnsen affirming that Vietnam offers one of the kindest cultures in the world.

The contest, held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam–Hungary diplomatic ties, aimed to strengthen connections between young overseas Vietnamese in Hungary and their cultural roots.

The exhibition features a dome made from do (poonah paper), a traditional Vietnamese material, combined with recycled plastic and steel to create a space that is both soft and strong, symbolising the harmony between nature, humanity and technology.

The International Martial Arts Tournament welcomed participants from 11 African countries that are part of the African Vovinam – Viet Vo Dao Confederation, alongside representatives from several European nations and Vietnam.

Deputy Minister of Culture of Venezuela Alí Alejandro Primera will perform renowned songs praising President Ho Chi Minh, along with other artists, during an art programme titled “Forever Ho Chi Minh” on the occasion of his 135th birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

The oil on canvas "Property of a Lady of Title" was the top-selling item at Sloane Street Auctions on May 2 and marked the first Vietnamese artwork ever auctioned at the house.

Vietnam will be one of 11 hosts of the AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualification, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Qatar, Tajikistan, Thailand and the UAE.

Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang of Vietnam will bring 14 players, who have practised hard at intensive training courses and friendlies in Vietnam and Japan, to China for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025.

The Berlin exhibition presents a chronological narrative of the war through the eyes of artists and photographers who lived through or deeply studied the war. The works capture the anguish, iron will, and resilience of a nation under siege, from the early days of revolutionary movement to the great victory on April 30, 1975.

Ha Long Carnival 2025 unfolded in three acts, each weaving Quang Ninh’s cultural heritage into a vivid tapestry of performance. The elaborately choreographed performances captured the spirit of local residents, invited attendees to explore the locality's breathtaking natural beauty