The Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the flagship international series of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing, kicked off in Quy Nhon city, the south central province of Binh Dinh on March 30.
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (C) attends opening ceremony of Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O WorldChampionship, the flagship international series of single-seater inshorecircuit powerboat racing, kicked off in Quy Nhon city, the south central provinceof Binh Dinh on March 30.
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and several leaders of ministries and BinhDinh province joined thousands of locals and visitors at the opening ceremony.
Atthe event, the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over a decision on theestablishment of the Vietnam powerboat federation to Tran Viet Anh, Chairman ofthe Board of Binh Dinh F1 Company who heads the campaign for the federation's establishment.
Highly competitive, intensely challenging, risky andentertaining, the F1H2O World Championship is the ultimate adrenalin rush andregarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world.
As many as 295 Grand Prix tournaments have been held in more than 33 countriesand territories across the globe.
This is the first time that the prestigious contest held by the governing bodyUnion Internationale Motonautique (UIM) is hosted by Vietnam, with 18 leadingdrivers from China, Finland, France, Norway, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Vietnam competing at Thi Nai lagoon, the largest saltwater one in thecentral region.
Right after theopening ceremony, contestants joined the Sprint Race. On March 31, they willrace in the Final Race./.
Binh Dinh province meets international requirements to host the Powerboat Race F1H2O Grand Prix. The tournament is expected to be a highlight in the province’s smokeless industry in 2024.
Vietnamese racers will compete in the Formula 1 powerboat race F1H20 Grand Prix and Aquabike Grand Prix 2024, which are scheduled to be held in the south-central province of Binh Dinh in late March, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan.
The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship 2024 wrapped up in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on March 24 after three days of competitions with impressive results.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (C) attends opening ceremony of Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship (Photo: VNA) 
