Việt Nam News

Việt Nam celebrate ASEAN Cup triumph

Việt Nam were crowned ASEAN Cup champions after beating Thailand in the second-legged final, sparking jubilant celebrations across the country. In Hà Nội and HCM City, thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate the national team’s victory.

HCM City to host regional pensak silat tournament

The 2026 Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship will be held from September 22 to 29 in HCM City.

Việt Nam successfully defend ASEAN Championship after draw against Thailand

Việt Nam, with a 2-0 lead in the first leg, was behind twice at home in the second leg, but two own goals by Thailand kept the cup in Hà Nội, and preserved the Golden Star Warriors' international unbeaten streak, which now stands at 26 matches.

Việt Nam's Army win ASEAN Armies’ Open, women's national team advance to Asian championship’s last eight

Việt Nam defended their title at the ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026 on August 25 in Hà Nội, while the national women’s team entered the quarter-finals of the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in China.

FIFA President Infantino to visit Việt Nam and present ASEAN Cup

This is Infantino's second visit to Việt Nam as FIFA President, eight years after his first meeting in 2018.

'Nothing is guaranteed': Vietnamese players asked to focus on defending ASEAN Hyundai Cup title

Back from their first leg success in Bangkok, Việt Nam are completely focused on their training and are determined to take another win to convince the entire region of their power.

Vietnamese swimmers sweep regional junior championships

Vietnamese athletes have won six gold medals at the 2026 Southeast Asian Open Water Swimming Championship on August 23 in the Philippines.

Nearly 300 athletes compete at national swimming, finswimming championships

The tournament provides an opportunity for clubs, localities and sports units from across the country to assess their athletes after training, while identifying promising competitors for the national team.

New faces head to China to defend Nomura Cup

The Việt Nam Golf Association (VGA) said their absence would not change Việt Nam's target but open opportunities for other talented players.

LPBank, FPT Play pledge to support national V.League 1

Lộc Phát Việt Nam Bank (LPBank) continues being main sponsor of the V.League 1 2026-27 after a signing ceremony announced on August 24 in Hà Nội.

Sơn adds two medals in Việt Nam’s gold haul at regional jujitsu champs

After three days of competitions, Việt Nam took 120 golds, 113 silvers and 112 bronzes, a combination result of both seniors and age groups athletes, to lead the Southeast Asian Jujitsu Championships 2026's medal tally.

Patrik Lê Giang: the long road to number one

From an unheralded arrival in the V.League to the wall Thailand could not breach, the goalkeeper's journey is a story of patience rewarded.

US champion to challenge Vietnamese swimmers

Watson Nguyễn is a favourite in the men's breaststroke events of the southern province of An Giang after his breakthrough performance at the US championship in July.

Việt Nam beat Thailand 2-0 in ASEAN Cup final first leg

Việt Nam moved closer to defending their ASEAN Cup title after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the final in Bangkok on August 22, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam bag five titles at regional open-water swimming championships

Việt Nam have won five gold medals from the ongoing Southeast Asian Open Water Swimming Championships 2026 on August 22 in Boracay,  the Philippines.

City Wings one step closer to the playoff after the derby

The third HCM City derby of the season was crucial for both sides, with Saigon Heat looking to secure second place in the playoffs race, while the City Wings needed a win to keep their hopes of claiming the final playoff spot alive.

Kim targets win for Việt Nam, Hudson believes in Thailand’s improving squad

Vietnamese players were thirsty for the SEAN Hyundai Cup title when playing final's first leg match against Thailand in Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

Son shares top scoring spot, becomes one of Việt Nam’s best striker

The Brazilian-born striker has netted five goals after six matches, as many as his young teammates Nguyễn Đình Bắc.