Vietnam, Laos strengthen sports cooperation

Vietnamese women's team claimed the championship title in the quadrant event after a comeback 2-1 victory over Thailand at the World Sepak Takraw Championship Thai King’s Cup 2025 on July 27.

The match is scheduled for 8pm on July 29 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

A vibrant series of cultural diplomacy events is underway across Russia to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation (1950–2025).

This year’s tournament brings together nearly 400 athletes and coaches from 10 Asian countries. Competitors will vie for 32 sets of medals across the two main categories of combat and performance.

The trend of infusing folk culture and traditional arts into contemporary music is not only thriving in Vietnam but is also gaining ground internationally.

The 38-year-old actor is set to participate in a series of promotional activities, including the official premiere, cinetour fan meetings at cinemas across the country and a special fan meeting event dedicated to his Vietnamese supporters.

After training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi, the team have moved to Quang Ninh province for intensive training, focusing on two key areas: sand training to build endurance and resilience and enhancing tactical skills.

The Asian Football Confederation has slotted Vietnam into Pot 2 alongside China and the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled for March 1-21 in Australia, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Vietnam’s U23 squad continued their impressive run at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship, staging a thrilling comeback to edge the Philippines 2-1 in the semifinal on July 25 and secure their third consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Choosing the Dolby Theatre as the next stop in his Sketch A Rose tour reflects Tuan’s bold artistic vision and his continued efforts to bring Vietnamese contemporary music to the global stage – with deep cultural roots and meticulous production values.

The performance will be publicly presented on August 4 and 5 at the Dewan Sri Pinang Historical Theatre in George Town, Penang island, Malaysia.

The team and its coaching staff have made the best preparations for the tournament, and they are determined to achieve the best possible result, Tu said.

A highlight of the exhibition is the display of five works by renowned Vietnamese People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan - father of Ngo Phuong Ly - who was among the first Vietnamese students to study in the Soviet Union in 1962.

The race, jointly organised by Vinhomes JSC and Zaha Vietnam JSC, aims to promote Vietnamese history, culture, and national spirit.

The performances aim to promote patriotism, revolutionary traditions, and the national development vision as Vietnam enters a new era. They will also serve as highlights within the broader national socio-economic achievements exhibition to be held at the National Exhibition Centre.

Vietnam's U23 national football team defeated U23 Cambodia 2-1 in their final Group B match on the evening of July 22 to secure a place in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship semifinals.

The three-day event, which began July 22, serves as a meaningful cultural activity to deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 21, 1970–2025).

The Vietnamese delegation outperformed more than 400 contestants from various countries and territories at the Battle of the Pastry & Bakery Chefs 2025, taking home a total of 16 gold, five silver, and 11 bronze medals.

The U16 team will assemble on the morning of July 23 and hold their first training session on the same day's afternoon at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi.

After securing three points in their opening match against Laos, Vietnam will aim for another victory against Cambodia on July 22 in Jakarta to secure a place in the semi-finals.