Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese sports team is due tocompete in 32 out of 38 evens at the 29th SEA Games (SEA Games 29) in KualaLumpur, Malaysia in August.
It was unveiled by deputy head of the Vietnam SportsAdministration (VSA) Tran Duc Phan during a press conference in Hanoi on June19 to review the VSA’s performance in the first half and major tasks for theremaining months this year.
Phan said it is hard for the Vietnamese team to achieve thegoal of being in the top 3 at the biggest regional sport event due to strongcompetitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.
In the first half of this year, Vietnam won 335 medals atinternational tournaments, including 136 golds, 104 silvers, 95 bronzes. TheVietnamese women football team won a ticket to enter the final round of the AsianCup 2018 in Jordan while the women volleyball team pocketed a bronze medal forthe first time at the Asia U23 tournament.
In the near future, the sports sector will refine and submitthe draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law onPhysical Training and Sports to relevant authorities, as well as continuepopularising the campaign “The entire people take physical exercise followingthe example of the great Uncle Ho”.
Apart from making thorough preparations for SEA Games 29 andthe ninth ASEAN Para Games in Malaysia, the Vietnamese sports team will alsocompete in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan, the third JuniorChampionship in Indonesia, the 10th World Games in Poland, the Asia-Pacific JuniorChampionship in Russia, and regional, continental and world tournaments.-VNA
A relay will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on April 9 in response to the 29th Southeast Asian Games and the 9th Southeast Asian Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities hosted by Malaysia later this year.
Vietnam is targeting between 49 and 62 gold medals at the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 29), which will take place in Malaysia from August 19 to 31.
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.
The Vietnamese football team (Source: VNA) 
