The 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games torch was carried along several streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in the downtown of Hanoi, the first stop outside the host Cambodia in its tour of the10 ASEAN countries, on March 24 morning.
Vietnamese runner Nguyen Thi Huyen, who is multi-time SEA Games winner, and outstanding Vietnamese athletes carry the torch around the Hoan Kiem Lake area. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) — The 32nd Southeastꦕ Asian (SEA) Gamestorch was carried along several streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in thedowntown of Hanoi, the first stoꦅp outside the host Cambodia in its tour of the10 ASEAN countries, on March24 morning.
Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chea Kimtha said the torchrelay shows a well-developed Cambodia – Vietnam relationship as wellas the friendship and solidarity that the two countries have built andcultivated. She thanked the Government of Vietnam, the Vietnam OlympicCommittee, and relevant units for supporting, coordinating, and creatingfavourable conditions for the relay in Vietnam to proceed smoothly. Vietnamese runner Nguyen Thi Huyen, who is multi-time SEA Gameswinner, and 200 Vietnamese athletes carried the torch around the Hoan Kiem Lakearea. Theu started from the Cambodian Embassy and marched throughdifferent streets in Hanoi before returning to the embassy.
The 32nd SEA Games torch tours Quang Trung street in Hanoi on March 24 morning.(Photo: VNA)
The next stop of the torch will be the Philippines, to be followed byBrunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Laos, beforereturning to Cambodia on April 27. The torch is 75cm tall and weighs 1kg. It is designed followingthe shape of the Romdoul, Cambodia's national flower. The torch relay standsfor solidarity, friendship, and good cooperation among nations in the region. Earlier, King Norodom Sihamoni presided over a torch-lightingceremony on March 21 at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, marking the start of the relay. The torch arrived in the capital city on March 22. The SEA Games will beheld on May 5-17 in Phnom Penh and four localities of Siem Reap, PreahSihanouk, Kampot, and Kep. It will be followed by the 12th ASEAN Para Games onJune 3-9./.
The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) said it has been preparing to host the 2023 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) for more than 10 years, with the goal of winning medals at the biennial multi-sports event.
Host Cambodia will hold a broadcast and media conference on March 16 and 17 to introduce the coming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the 12th ASEAN Para Games.
Athletics is still the strongest sport of Vietnam, and at the SEA Games, track-and-field stars are hoping to bring home at least 14 gold medals from the Cambodian meet.
The torch relay for the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA Games) and the 12th ASEAN Para Games began in Cambodia on March 21, with 45 days to go to the events.
As many as 11,453 sport delegates from the ten ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste will compete in the upcoming 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 in Cambodia, according to a local official.
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.
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.
Vietnamese runner Nguyen Thi Huyen, who is multi-time SEA Games winner, and outstanding Vietnamese athletes carry the torch around the Hoan Kiem Lake area. (Photo: VNA) 
The 32nd SEA Games torch tours Quang Trung street in Hanoi on March 24 morning.(Photo: VNA) 
