Runners Nguyen Thi Oanh (right) and Pham Thi Hong Le won the gold and silver medals in the women’s 5,000m event at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – As of 9pm on May 14, Vietnam had topped the medal tally at SEA Games 31 with 93 medals, including 38 golds, 2𒈔7silvers and 28 bronzes.
Thailand ranked second with 14 gold, 14 silver and29 bronze medals, followed by Indonesia with 13 golds, 17 silvers and 7 bronzes.
Also on May 14, Bruneiwon its first gold medal at SEA Games 31 in the men's taolu nanquan (southernboxing style) event. Meanwhile Laos and Timor Leste are still lookingfor the first gold medal.
The Vietnamesesports delegation had great successes on the second official competition day at SEAGames 31 when they secured 15 gold, 15 silver and three bronze medals.
Rowing isthe most impressive team with four gold medals on the last day of competition. This result helped the Vietnamese team overtake Indonesia to take the first place at the Games, with eight golds, six silvers and two bronzes.
Vietnam's track and field team also won four gold medals, of which Nguyen Thi Oanh pocketed two golds.
Vietnamesewushu athletes bagged three gold and five bronze medals after two days of wushutaolu competition at the Games on May 13 and 14.
Duong Thuy Vi brought home two gold medals in the women’s jianshu and qiangshu.Meanwhile Pham Quoc Khanh won a gold in the men’s namdao.
The bronze medalists are Ngong Van Huu (two medals), Dang Tieu Binh (twomedals) and Hoang Thi Phuong Giang (one medal).
Kickboxing competitionswrapped up on May 13 evening with finals of 12 weight categories.
Vietnam topped♏ the kickboxing tally with five gold and six bronzemedals, followed by Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. The country has successfullyretained the "throne" in the regional arena./.
Runner Nguyen Thi Oanh on May 14 won the first gold in athletics at the 31st SEA Games on May 14, the second official day of competition, at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium.
The Vietnamese men’s futsal team crushed their Malaysian rivals 7-1 in their second match at SEA Games 31, which took place in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 14.
Vietnamese wushu athletes bagged three gold and five bronze medals after two days of wushu taolu competitions at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 13-14.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Runners Nguyen Thi Oanh (right) and Pham Thi Hong Le won the gold and silver medals in the women’s 5,000m event at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) 
