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Vietnam to host its first PPA Tour Asia Pickleball Tournament

The Vietnam Open will be the final leg of the PPA Tour Asia 2025 series, following China’s Hong Kong Open from August 21 to 24 and the Sansan Fukuoka Open in Japan from August 26 to 31.

Hanoi Police FC lands Premier League youth standout Brandon Ly

Brandon Ly has officially joined Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) from Burnley, becoming one of the most high-profile Vietnamese-origin signings in recent years.

Vietnam to have six athletes at world badminton championships

Vietnam are given five slots to compete in the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025, which will be held in August in France.

Vietnam’s top badminton star reaches career-high global rank

Vietnam’s top-ranked female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, has achieved a historic career milestone, reaching world No.18 in the latest BWF women’s singles rankings.

Njabulo Blom becomes V-League’s most valuable player

The South African midfielder surpasses Nguyen Xuan Son in market value, leading Nam Dinh’s star-studded squad.

Quang Nam FC speaks out amid rumors of V-League exit

Quang Nam FC addresses speculation of a merger and confirms ongoing discussions about the club’s direction amid financial concerns.

Ha Tinh hosts 2025 Asian Pencak Silat Championship this July

Athletes from 11 countries will compete in Ha Tinh from July 24–31 in a tournament that highlights Vietnam’s rising regional sports profile.

Late goal lifts Vietnam over Cambodia in AFF U23 thriller

A late goal from substitute Dinh Bac gave U23 Vietnam a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cambodia and a place in the semifinals.

Diego Forlan inspires Hanoi fans during first Vietnam visit

The Uruguayan football legend greeted Vietnamese fans in a passionate meetup hosted by FC Online.

Quang Nam FC drops out of V-League, VFF and VPF scramble for solution

The unexpected withdrawal of Quang Nam FC disrupts the 2025/26 season just as schedules are finalized.

Nearly 11,000 runners participate in VnExpress Marathon Da Nang 2025

Nearly 11,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad participated in the VnExpress Marathon Da Nang 2025 on July 20.

Vietnamese places first in Asian pickleball tournament

Trinh Linh Giang of Vietnam has placed first in Asia after winning part of the PPA Tour Asia earlier this month.

Coach Kim praises U23 team's performance in opening match at ASEAN Championship

Coach Kim Sang Sik expressed his satisfaction with both the performance and the result of his team at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia.

Five Vietnamese players to compete at World Nine-ball Championship

Vietnam will send five cueists to vie for the World Nine-ball Championship 2025, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from July 21 to 26.

Vietnam men’s volleyball defeats Philippines 3-1 at SEA V.League

With a standout performance by Ngoc Thuan and strong team cohesion, Vietnam overcame the Philippines to close the second leg on a high note.

Vietnam women's volleyball wraps up Shanghai 2025 in fourth place

Vietnam women's volleyball team loses 0-3 to China U21, placing fourth in Shanghai.

U23 Vietnam cruise past Laos, but questions linger

U23 Vietnam secured an expected 3-0 victory over U23 Laos in their opening match of the 2025 AFF U23 Championship, but the performance left observers with lingering doubts.

Two Vietnamese players listed as potential stars at U23 Mandiri Cup

The ASEAN U23 Mandiri Cup 2025 is ongoing, and organisers have listed a number of players, including two from the Vietnamese team, as among those who could make a big impact at the tournament taking place in Bekasi, Indonesia from July 15 - 29.

Women in sport defy bias and shape a more equal future

Female athletes are challenging outdated norms and reshaping the role of women in Vietnamese sports.

Vietnam falls to Indonesia again in SEA V.League 2025

Despite a determined effort, Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team suffered a 1-3 defeat to hosts Indonesia in the second leg of the 2025 SEA V.League.