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Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers
Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers

The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Vietnamese players among the best at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Vietnamese players among the best at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The World Football Federation (FIFA) on August 23 announced the best players, by position, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Three members of the Vietnamese team - Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Tran Thi Thu, and Le Thi Diem My - were named.

FIFA highlights influential Vietnamese players ahead of Women's World Cup
FIFA highlights influential Vietnamese players ahead of Women's World Cup

FIFA has highlighted five influential Vietnamese players as the nation prepares for a historic first Women's World Cup appearance.

Vietnam’s women’s football team wins fourth consecutive SEA Games gold
Vietnam’s women’s football team wins fourth consecutive SEA Games gold

Vietnam beat Myanmar 2-0 in the women’s football final at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on May 15, becoming the first team in history to win the gold for the fourth time in a row.

Mascots, logo, and motto of SEA Games 32
Mascots, logo, and motto of SEA Games 32

Two rabbits dressed in outfits from Cambodia’s traditional martial art of Bokator are the mascots at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32), which takes place in the country from May 5-17.

Vietnam eyes top-three finish at SEA Games 32
Vietnam eyes top-three finish at SEA Games 32

The Vietnamese sport delegation is targeting a top-three finish at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will take place in Cambodia from May 5 -17.

Vietnam women’s football team enters top Asian rankings for first time
Vietnam women’s football team enters top Asian rankings for first time

Vietnam’s national women’s football team has appeared in the top 5 of the Asian Football Confederation for the first time.

“White witch doctor” Philippe Troussier to coach Vietnam football team
“White witch doctor” Philippe Troussier to coach Vietnam football team

French manager Philippe Troussier has reached an agreement with the Vietnam Football Federation to become the new head coach of the national football team from March 1.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in 2022
Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in 2022

Vietnam welcomed more than 3.36 million foreign visitors in 2022, which is 23.3 times higher than in 2021 but down by 79.9% compared to the figure in 2019, prior to COVID-19.

Vietnamese woman triumphs at “world’s toughest” triathlon
Vietnamese woman triumphs at “world’s toughest” triathlon

Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first Vietnamese to win Swiss Ultra Deca Continuous Triathlon World Championship - the toughest triathlon competition in the world.

The SEA Games summary
The SEA Games summary

For over half a century, the SEA Games have enthralled sports fans and helped promote solidarity and friendship among countries in the region.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam has the largest contingent of athletes
SEA Games 31: Vietnam has the largest contingent of athletes

Vietnam sends a 1,341-strong delegation to the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) with 1,341 members, of whom about 950 are athletes, together with coaches, doctors and experts.

Achievements of the Vietnamese team in 16 appearances at the SEA Games
Achievements of the Vietnamese team in 16 appearances at the SEA Games

Let’s take a look at the achievements of the host country at this largest sports event in Southeast Asia.

SEA Games 31 in numbers
SEA Games 31 in numbers

The 31st edition of the Southeast Asian Games features 40 sports across 523 events and counts on the participation of 5,100 athletes from 11 different nations.

SEA Games 31: Competition venues
SEA Games 31: Competition venues

List of venues for sport competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Vietnam target 140 golds, top place at 31st SEA Games
Vietnam target 140 golds, top place at 31st SEA Games

Vietnam's athletes are ready to compete at the coming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and will bring home the best results.