After excellently winning three gold medals in the women’s 1,500m and 3,000m steeplechase, on May 12 runner Nguyen Thi Oanh won another gold in the women's 10,000m event.
Nguyen Thanh Loc wins a gold medal for the Vietnamese finswimming team. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – After excellently winning three gold medals in the women’s 1,500m and 3,000m steeplechase, on May 12 runner Nguyen Thi Oanh won another gold in the women's 10,000m event.
Following the success of Oanh, her teammates continued to bring home the 12th gold medal in track-and-field at this year's Games.
Nguyen Thi Huyen wins her third medal at the Games, and her 13th gold medal at the SEA Games arena - a record of Vietnamese sports. (Photo: VNA)
Accordingly, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Nguyen Thi Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thi Ngoc and Nguyen Thi Hang excellently finished first in the 4x400m relay race, with a record of 3 minutes 33 seconds 05. This was Huyen's third medal at the Games, and her 13th gold medal at the SEA Games arena - a record of Vietnamese sports.
The Vietnamese athletics team earned a total of 12 gold medals, failing to fulfil their target of 14-18 gold medals at this Games.
Nguyen Thanh Loc won a gold medal for the Vietnamese finswimming team. He won the 100m surface event with a time of 35.33 seconds. The silver medal in this event came to Do Dinh Toan of Vietnam.
Le Thi Thanh Van also won a gold medal in women's 100m freestyle bifins with a time of 49.54 seconds. The Vietnamese finswimming team also pocketed golds in the men's and women's 4x200m surface relays.
Meanwhile, three Taekwondo artists, Pham Quoc Viet, Nguyen Thien Phung and Nguyen Trong Phuc, brought home a gold medal in the men's team poomsae (performance).
Nguyen Ngoc Minh Hy, Nguyen Thi Mong Quynh, Hua Van Huy, Chau Tuyet Van, and Tran Dang Khoa secured a gold medal in the mixed freestyle team poomsae event after obtaining 7.040 points./.
Head coach of the Vietnamese women's football team Mai Duc Chung expressed his appreciation for hosts Cambodia, who will play Vietnam in the 32nd SEA Games women's football semi-final match on May 12 in Phnom Penh.
After the victory of Duong Thuy Vi, Nguyen Thi Lan and Nong Van Huu, the Vietnamese wushu team went on to grab three more gold medals on May 12 afternoon.
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.
Nguyen Thanh Loc wins a gold medal for the Vietnamese finswimming team. (Photo: VNA) 
Nguyen Thi Huyen wins her third medal at the Games, and her 13th gold medal at the SEA Games arena - a record of Vietnamese sports. (Photo: VNA) 
