Việt Nam News

Danang Dragons’ playoff hopes were left hanging after a 72-86 defeat to the hosts Nha Trang Dolphins in the first-ever central derby of this season.

Among the teams making waves is Ninh Bình FC, a rookie club that have garnered attention for their ambitious approach and substantial investments.

In a coastal twist for Vietnam’s premier mixed martial arts series, the LION Championship 25 is set to storm Cam Ranh Square with a vengeance. On August 16, the usually tranquil shores of Khánh Hòa Province will witness Vietnam’s fiercest fighters enter the cage looking for gold.

Hanoi Buffaloes overturned a first-half deficit to beat Cantho Catfish 86-77 at Tân Bình Gymnasium, maintaining their perfect record.

Hà Nội is home to eight professional volleyball teams, four men's teams and four women's, which have made remarkable progress as amateur volleyball tournaments are organised in every corner of the city. This is considered a solid foundation for the development of the sport.

The National Tennis Championship VTF Pro Tour 200 – AP Sports Club  Cup 2025 – opened on August 14 with the participation of nearly 100 players in HCM City.

Lê Kiên Thành has been re-elected as President of the Việt Nam Golf Association (VGA) for a five-year term during the National Congress on August 14 in Hà Nội.

Tickets for the semi-final matches of the 2025 ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup will be available in two price tiers, VNĐ100,000 and VNĐ200,000, according to the organisers.

Việt Nam is competing in seven sports with a team of 25 athletes at the World Games, including beach handball, wushu, aerobic gymnastics, billiards, pétanque, kickboxing and Muay.

The third International Seven-a-side Football Tournament will be held in HCM City for the first time featuring three sides of the ASEAN region.

TV360, Viettel Telecom's online TV platform, has announced its exclusive broadcasting rights for the German Bundesliga football tournament in Việt Nam from 2025 to 2028.

Coach Mai Đức Chung could not hide his happiness when his side once again beat Thailand in an official tournament, lengthening their domination of the 10-year rivalry on August 12.

Hà Nội FC targets titles in both two domestic tournaments -- V.League 1 and National Cup -- ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trân won a silver medal for Việt Nam at the Asian Boxing U19 and U22 Championships 2025, which ended on August 12 in Thailand.

Việt Nam rank on top of the table after beating Thailand 1-0, recording all three wins in Group A of the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025.

In the early morning of August 13 (Vietnamese time), FIVB announced an investigation into the Vietnamese team regarding the inclusion of an ineligible athlete in their roster for the tournament in Indonesia. As a result, FIVB has cancelled all match results involving the violating player, leading to a 0-3 loss in those games.

Early finals are set up in the National Cup 2025-26 after a draw conducted on August 11 in Hà Nội.

In Asia, Thúy claimed second place behind China’s Wu Mengjie. She also ranked fourth in the world among outside hitters, with teammate Vi Thị Như Quỳnh coming in at 29th overall.