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Hanoi Police FC make history with first AFC Champions League Elite berth

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) have booked a historic place among Asia’s leading clubs after defeating Adelaide United 2-0, a victory coach Mano Polking called a source of pride for Vietnamese football.

Vietnam football mourns former national team coach Phan Thanh Hung

Former Vietnam national team head coach Phan Thanh Hung has died at 66 after a prolonged battle with serious illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across Vietnamese football.

Vietnam bring formidable numbers into ASEAN Cup semifinal with Malaysia

Vietnam enter the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals with 74 shots, 13 goals and just one conceded, but Malaysia promise a tougher test of the defending champions’ credentials.

Vietnam women's volleyball team names squad for 2026 Asian Championship

Head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has officially announced the 14-player Vietnam women's volleyball squad for the 2026 Asian Championship.

Vietnam hold upper hand over Malaysia ahead of ASEAN Cup semifinals

Unbeaten in the group stage and dominant against Malaysia for more than a decade, defending champions Vietnam head into the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals as favorites - but coach Kim Sang Sik still has selection and finishing puzzles to solve.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team slump to three straight regional defeats

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has endured a forgettable run, suffering comprehensive defeats against regional rivals. What has gone wrong?

Vietnam's 22-match unbeaten run draws praise from RoK media

Vietnam's national football team has drawn strong praise from the Republic of Korea (RoK) media for its 22-match unbeaten run under head coach Kim Sang Sik, which has propelled the team into the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Hanoi opens international martial arts festival

The 2026 Hanoi 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.

Vietnam lose to Philippines, SEA V.Cup title hopes all but over

Vietnam’s women suffered a second straight SEA V.Cup defeat as the Philippines came from a set down to win 3-1, leaving Vietnam’s title hopes all but over.

Vietnam beat Cambodia to top Group A and reach semifinals

Vietnam wrapped up the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage in style, beating Cambodia 3-1 to finish top of Group A and stretch their remarkable unbeaten run to 22 matches.

Vietnam women's national football team to begin run-up to ASIAD 2026

The Vietnam women’s national football team will kick off training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi on August 7 as they gear up for the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD), the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced.

Kim Sang Sik vows strong Vietnam lineup despite Cambodia's injury setbacks

Kim Sang Sik targets victory over Cambodia as Vietnam seek momentum before the ASEAN Cup semifinals despite planned squad rotation.

Vietnam's ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule, results and Group A standings

Vietnam are on the verge of reaching the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals after an unbeaten start, with only Cambodia standing between the defending champions and top spot in Group A.

Vietnam salvages thrilling draw against Thailand in futsal

Vietnam produced an inspired second-half comeback from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against host Thailand at the Continental Championship Thailand 2026, completing the tournament unbeaten with three wins and one draw.

Vietnam target top spot as Kim Sang Sik reshapes squad for Cambodia clash

Vietnam head into their final ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A match against Cambodia with qualification for the semifinals firmly within reach, but head coach Kim Sang Sik is aiming for more than simply advancing.

Vietnam strengthens attack for SEA V Cup with rising talent

Vietnam's women's volleyball team will feature what is believed to be Southeast Asia's tallest outside hitter pairing after teenage star Pham Quynh Huong was added to the squad for the second leg of the 2026 SEA V Cup.

Vietnamese cueist stages stunning comeback to win billiards title in RoK

Nguyen Tran Thanh Tao produced a dramatic comeback to defeat legendary Turkish cueist Semih Sayginer and claim the title in stage 3 of the PBA-LPBA Championship 2026/27 in Goyang, the Republic of Korea on August 3.

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 expected to attract 18,000 runners

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.

Vietnam crushes Indonesia to seize ASEAN Cup Group A lead

A commanding victory over Indonesia strengthened Vietnam's title defense as AFC praised the team's composed performance and Indonesia's coach admitted defeat was fully deserved.

Vietnam routs New Zealand 4-1 at Continental Futsal Championship

An impressive second-half performance helped Vietnam secure a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand in Thailand.