Events

Indonesian newspapers have highlighted Viet Nam’s strong advantage in the race to defend their ASEAN Cup title in 2026 after a 2-0 away win over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

The first Viet Nam Ethnic Minority Women’s Football Tournament – VTV Cup 2026 opened on the afternoon of August 23 at Nghia Lo Ward Stadium in Lao Cai Province. The tournament is organised by Viet Nam Television, the Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee and the Viet Nam Football Federation.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in coordination with Vietnamese representative agencies and the Vietnamese community in the country, organised a pickleball competition in Vientiane on August 21 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

The two sides will meet again in the second leg of the final at Ha Noi’s My Dinh National Stadium on August 26.

After four years, table tennis medals at the National Sports Games have begun to change hands, with new champions emerging in the singles events and young players making their mark.

Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Viet Nam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.

Viet Nam 1 captured the title at the 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament after edging Thailand 1 in a thrilling final at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province on August 16.

Viet Nam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.

The 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament opened at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Tien Thanh ward, Lam Dong province, on August 14, bringing together 16 teams from seven countries.

Building on the success of the nationwide walking programme “Cung Viet Nam Tien Buoc” (Marching Forward with Viet Nam) in 2025, the 2026 edition has officially relaunched with the message “10 billion green steps – For a sustainable Viet Nam,” aiming to champion regular exercise, green lifestyles, and a spirit of solidarity across communities.

Following Viet Nam’s 3–1 win over Cambodia on August 7 to advance to the semifinals of the ASEAN Cup 2026, Asian media outlets have expressed admiration for the national team’s impressive campaign as they seek to defend their title.

The 2026 Ha Noi International Martial Arts Festival opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on August 7, featuring spectacular performances by martial artists and kungfu masters from different countries and regions.

Viet Nam wrapped up their 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage campaign with a 3–1 victory over Cambodia at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on the evening of August 7, securing the top spot in Group A and a place in the semi-finals.

Viet Nam’s 3-0 victory not only stunned fans across Southeast Asia but also sparked widespread commentary from regional media. While Indonesian newspapers conceded their team’s comprehensive defeat, ASEAN and Thai media described it as a performance bearing all the hallmarks of champions.

Viet Nam secured a convincing 3-0 victory over hosts Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor on the evening of August 3, moving to the top of Group A at the ASEAN Championship 2026 and taking control of their race for a place in the semi-finals.

The opening ceremony for the 9th International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts commenced at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province on August 2.

The 2026 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is expected to draw around 18,000 domestic and international runners when it takes place from November 20–22, with race day scheduled for November 22, organisers announced on August 2.

The 44th Nhan Dan Newspaper National Table Tennis Championships for the Ca Mau Fertiliser Cup 2026 will take place in Hai Phong from August 8 to 16, bringing together the country's leading players in what is expected to be one of Viet Nam's most competitive domestic tournaments.

The Viet Nam national football team will compete in Division 1 of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 and has been drawn in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan, according to the group-stage draw announced by FIFA on July 29.

Viet Nam opened its 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign with a commanding 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste in Group A on July 24.