A table tennis match at 13th Vietnam Student Sports Festival (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – The 13th Vietnam Student Sports Festival in theRepublic of Korea (RoK) was held in Ansan city on August19-20.
Nearly 1,000 Vietnamese students, graduates and peopleliving in the RoK competed in seven sports.
Nguyen Viet Anh, Minister-Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassyin the RoK, said that this is the biggest and most anticipated annual event ofVietnamese students in the host country.
It helped enhance solidarity among the Vietnamesestudents as well as the Vietnamese community in the RoK, and promote the image ofyoung and dynamic Vietnamese students to international friends, thus contributingto the cohesion among them and the host country’s organisations andbusinesses and to developing the Vietnam-RoK relations, according to theVietnamese Students Association in the RoK (VSAK) – the organiser of thefestival.
On August 20, a football tournament for Vietnamese labourersworking in the RoK under the Employment Permit System (EPS) was also organisedin Ansan city.
It attracted 20 teams from Seoul capital,Gyeonggi province and Incheon city.
Minister-Counsellor Anh said that since 2004, as many as 140,000Vietnamese people have travelled to the RoK to work under the EPS programme,and made contributions to boost the two countries’ relations.
He stated that the Vietnamese Embassy always hopes Vietnamese workers will unite, abide by contracts, comply with regulations on residence and otherprovisions of the Korean law, and together build an image of dynamic, creativeand well integrated Vietnamese workforce./.
The Vietnamese Students Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) on July 16 held its ninth annual conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists (ACVYS) 2023 at Sejong University in Seoul, during which new research achievements by young scientists were shared.
Three times a week, after class, Nguyen Thi Tra My (class 5A, Lac Ve 2 Primary School, Lac Ve commune, Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province) goes to the Vietnam-Republic of Korea Cooperation Centre, also known as the Samsung-Bac Ninh Hope School – to learn subjects not available at her school, such as the Korean language, information technology, along with daily living skills.
Thirty young people, aging from 13 to 25, from the Republic of Korea have joined a global cultural experience programme for multicultural youth in Hanoi.
The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya".
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
A table tennis match at 13th Vietnam Student Sports Festival (Photo: VNA) 
