Cham ethnic people living in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang are enjoying some of the happiest days of the year, as Ramadan has arrived, lasting a whole month from the last week of June.
Cham ethnic people living in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang areenjoying some of the happiest days of the year, as Ramadan has arrived,lasting a whole month from the last week of June.
The festival, which falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,has special meaning for the ethnic group. On these days, Islamicfollowers from 15 years of age abstain from food and drink during thedaytime in order to understand the lives led by poor people, teachingthem patience and humility.
Ramadan also presentsMuslims in the province an opportunity to review their rights andwrongs and work towards becoming better followers of Islam and bettercitizens to society.
The Cham ethnic community inAn Giang was established 200 years ago and is now made up of nearly15,000 people, whose livelihoods are mainly based on traditional brocadeweaving, cattle farming and agricultural production.
The Cham are one of the province’s four largest ethnic groups, alongwith the Kinh, the Hoa and the Khmer, and have greatly contributed toits socio-economic development.-VNA
As Vietnam prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), a series of grand art programmess are taking centre stage across the nation, connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts.
The music video “Nguyen the vi binh yen” (Oath for Peace), composed by famous Nguyen Van Chung and presented by young singer Nguyen Duyen Quynh, would strike a deep chord with viewers, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the People’s Public Security force and all those dedicated themselves to Vietnam’s peace.
The work is the product of French writer-photographer Dominique de Miscault and Vietnamese cultural scholar Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha. More than a conventional album, it weaves three decades of images into an emotional journey through Vietnam’s Northern, Central, and Southern regions.
With the victory, Vietnam finished the group stage with a perfect score of nine points, overtaking Thailand to claim the top spot in Group A and set up a semifinal clash as group leaders.
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and his Korean counterpart Chae Hwi Young co-chaired a Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) dialogue on cultural industry cooperation in Seoul on August 11, as part of the ongoing state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse.
Thailand led the game first with two sets 25 – 17 and 26–24. But Vietnam, fueled by smart tactics and home support, roared back to win the next three sets 25 – 17, 25 – 22, and 16–14, sealing a dramatic 3–2 victory.
Vietnam claimed a dominant 7-0 victory over Indonesia in their second Group A match at the 2025 AFF Women’s Championship at Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong on August 9, moving one step closer to a spot in the semifinals.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam attended the event in Hanoi, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man were present the event in Hue and in Ho Chi Minh City, respectively.
The World Police Band Concert - Vietnam 2025 is an important opportunity to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam’s public security force and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
