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With this victory, Vietnam finished at the top of Group C with nine points, officially securing a place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Finals, scheduled for January 2026.

A human skeleton dating back around 13,000 years has been found in the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hoa Lu was among 10 outstanding cities to receive the ESC Awards, which recognises its notable initiatives in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and awareness-raising in schools. The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), the northern province of Ninh Binh will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities, including fireworks displays and art performances.

Located by Day River, Quyet Thanh pottery village - now in Kim Bang ward of Ninh Binh province - is an ancient craft village with a history of more than 500 years.

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

On the morning of August 16, the Ninh Binh Department of Public security in coordination with representative offices of Nhan Dan Newspaper held a ceremony to respond to the “national walking programme” one billion steps into a new era”, with the participation of people and armed forces across 34 provinces and cities, covering 3,321 communes, wards, and special zones nationwide.

The traditional Nha Xa silk weaving craft, based in Duy Tan Ward, Ninh Binh Province, was formed in the late 13th century and early 14th century.

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.

The final match and award ceremony of the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Volleyball League (SEA V.League) took place at Ninh Binh province’s gymnasium on August 10 evening.

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.

The victory provides Vietnam with crucial psychological momentum ahead of their upcoming group stage encounters against Indonesia and Thailand.

Ninh Binh is still preserving ancient bridges which are hundreds of years old, with unique architectures such as Luong market tile bridge, Thuong market tile bridge, Kenh village tile bridge and Phat Diem tile bridge.

Rach village, or Ban Thach hamlet, in Hong Quang ward of Ninh Binh province is famous for water puppet performance that dates back over 250 years ago.

With a solitary goal from Cong Phuong, Viet Nam’s U23 squad made history by winning the ASEAN U23 Championship for the third consecutive time after a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Viet Nam’s U23 squad continued their impressive run at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship, staging a thrilling comeback to edge the Philippines 2-1 in the semifinal on July 25 and secure their third consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Vietnam's U23 national football team defeated U23 Cambodia 2-1 in their final Group B match on the evening of July 22 to secure a place in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship semifinals.

They embody a unique intersection of sculpture and literature, deeply reflecting the nation’s cultural, religious, and historical heritage.

The win places Viet Nam at the top of Group E with nine points after three matches. Under the guidance of head coach Mai Duc Chung, the team delivered a dominant performance throughout the qualifiers, scoring 17 goals and conceding none. Members of the Vietnamese women's national football team (Photo: VNA)