SEA Games 32: Vietnam win nine more golds on May 7
Vietnamese athletes won a total of nine gold, seven silver and five bronze medals on May 7 – the second official competition day of the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia.
Women’s basketball team win gold medal (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese athletes won a total of nine gold, sevensilver and five bronze medals on May 7 – the second official competition day ofthe ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia.
Notably, in the women’s 3x3 basketball, Vietnam beat thePhilippines 21-16 to get the regional gold for the first time, putting an endto the prolonged domination of the Philippines and Thailand in this sport.
Swimmer Pham Thanh Bao (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Pham Thanh Bao set a record in the men's 100mbreaststroke, finishing first with a time of 1min and 0.97sec. His time was a new record of the competition, beating the 1min 1.17seche set at the last Games in Hanoi.
Also in swimming, the men's relay team came from behind tosecure gold for the country in the 4x200m freestyle event, clocking 7 min 18.51 sec.
In jujitsu, Dao Hong Son gets the gold in the men's 56kg pool (Photo: VNA)
In jujitsu, Dao Hong Son grabbed the gold in the men's 56kgpool in which rivals competed in a round-robin format. Son had the same points afterthree wins and one loss with fighters from Singapore and the Philippines buthis outstanding performance pushed him to the gold.
As of 9:30pm on May 7, Vietnam ranked fourth in the medaltally, with 15 golds, while host Cambodia topped the table with 29./.
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.
Vietnamese basketball players have freshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal in the women's 3x3 event at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
Vietnam trounced Myanmar 3-1 in their second Group A match in the 32nd SEA Games women’s football event in Cambodia on May 6, topping Group A after two wins.
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.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Women’s basketball team win gold medal (Photo: VNA) 
Swimmer Pham Thanh Bao (Photo: VNA) 
In jujitsu, Dao Hong Son gets the gold in the men's 56kg pool (Photo: VNA) 
