Culture - Sports

The World Games has become the second-most important global multi-sport event in the world, holding disciplines that are not in the programme of the Olympic Games.

Striker Nguyen Tien Linh and midfielder Tran Thi Thuy Trang have won the Golden Ball award for player of the year.

The bustling sound of festival drums, the vibrant colors of flags, traditional Vietnamese dresses and bright smiles are the most easily found things at the early-year festivals.

Da Lat should strengthen public-private partnerships to create a favourable environment for cultural industries, while engaging youth participation and applying digital transformation in music to foster innovation.

After 11 days of competitions at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025, in total Vietnam secured three golds, three silvers and five bronzes to rank fourth in the medal tally.

With an Elo rating of 2739, Liem will attend the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 as the third seed, behind Wei Yi of China and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India.

Vietnam has sent an 18-member squad to the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025, taking place in Thailand from February 9-22.

The Ngu Hanh Long Thuong Lady Festival in Can Giuoc District, Long An Province attracts tens of thousands of people from near and far coming to worship and pray for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Vietnam Athletics has set clear objectives, including remaining in the top three at the SEA Games for the next five editions, with a consistent ranking in the top two.

After 8 rounds, Long An football team ranked 7th on the National First Division rankings with 6 points. Through each match, the team showed positive signs, attracting fans to the stadium.

On the night of February 13, the most anticipated activity at the Lam Chay Festival is the ritual of destroying the altar and burning Mr. Tieu statue, which took place at midnight to send off wandering souls.

The Lam Chay Festival in Tam Vu town, Chau Thanh district is a major event of the province, held to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the resistance wars against French colonialism in the late 19th century.