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Hai Duong-born midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc invited to watch Manchester City match

European giant Manchester City FC has invited Hai Duong-born midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc to the Etihad to meet with its players and watch an English Premier League match.
Phu Quoc - Top 10 most beautiful islands in Asia 2025

Phu Quoc is the only representative from Vietnam to be honoured in the Best Island category. Ranked 5th among the Top 10 islands in Asia, Phu Quoc moved up one place compared to 2024.
Hung Kings’ Commemoration and Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week 2025

The Hung Kings’ Commemoration and Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week 2025 take place from March 29 to April 7 at Hung Kings Temple historical site in Viet Tri city (Phu Tho province) and various provincial-level locations. This event offers a meaningful opportunity for people across Vietnam and international visitors to connect with the nation’s ancestral heritage.
Exhibition spotlights Hue's history, development achievements

In addition to showcasing the significant contributions and sacrifices of Hue’s soldiers and citizens during the two resistance wars, the exhibition also highlights the city's potential, resources, and strengths over the past 50 years.
Myriad activities for Vietnamese diaspora during upcoming national events

A variety of activities for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) will take place in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) during a press briefing on March 24.
How one reality show rekindles Vietnam’s cultural pride and identity in Vietnamese communities worldwide?

Since its debut in June 2024, the reality show 'Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai' has captivated Vietnamese audiences both within Vietnam and across its diaspora, creating an unprecedented bridge between generations and geographic divides.
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC advance to AFC Champions League semifinals

Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC won 5-4 over Abu Dhabi Country (UAE) on March 22 to advance to the semifinals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women’s Champions League.
Vietnam win historic World Cup sepak takraw title

Vietnam secured its first-ever World Cup sepak takraw title in the women's quadrant category after defeating arch-rival Thailand on March 21.
Exhibition, film screenings to mark 50 years of national reunification

Film screenings will begin on April 7 in Ho Chi Minh City and April 21 in Hanoi, featuring selections that revisit key historical events and the sacrifices of past generations in the fight for independence.
Vietnam finishes second at 2025 World Championship Three-Cushion for National Teams

Vietnamese billiards duo Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh secured the second position at the 2025 World Championship Three-Cushion for National Teams.
Vietnamese player pockets three-cushion carom World Cup title

Tran Thanh Luc emerged as the champion of the three-cushion carom World Cup, becoming the third Vietnamese player - after Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh - to claim this prestigious title.
Vietnamese contestant triumphs at Miss Global pageant

Vietnam’s representative at Miss Global 2024 Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van surpassed 60 other contestants from around the world to win the beauty pageant finals held in Bangkok on the evening of March 9.
Top travel trends favoured by Asian tourists in 2025

Digital travel platform Agoda has recently updated the latest travel trends through its 2025 Travel Trends Survey. The results reveal that in 2025, Asian travellers are placing greater emphasis on relaxation-focused trips, family experiences, and exploring unique destinations.
Vietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 16 countries

Vietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 16 countries from March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as part of the country's tourism development stimulus programme.
Ha Noi – One of the most beloved destinations of all time

As part of the Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations announced by the world’s leading travel platform, TripAdvisor, in January 2025, Ha Noi was honoured among the top 25 most beloved destinations of all time, securing 14th place. Additionally, the city ranked 2nd among the top 25 leading cultural destinations worldwide.