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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)

The US’s renowned fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar has chosen Ninh Binh as the stunning backdrop for its latest photo set, called “Spirited Away”, aiming to honour the serene and untouched beauty of Vietnam. Model Awar Odhiang in Tam Coc - Bich Dong.

Ninh Binh Football Club has announced its new coach Gerard Albadajelo to prepare for V. League 2025-2026.New coach Gerard Albadajelo makes his first appearance.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province, a biodiversity conservation area home to many rare migratory bird species, has been recognised as Viet Nam’s first Ramsar site and is part of the World Biosphere Reserve. It is currently being nominated as an ASEAN Heritage Park.Many rare bird species have chosen Xuan Thuy National Park as a stopover on their migratory journey.

The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF 2025) officially opened at the Ariyana Convention Centre on the evening of June 29, drawing renowned filmmakers, actors, and officials from Viet Nam and across Asia.Politburo member Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang speaking at the ceremony (Photo: NDO)

Once the provinces of Ha Nam, Ninh Binh and Nam Dinh are merged into one from July 1, the new province will form a new region with more diverse and sustainable tourism linkages. The newly established province of Ninh Binh expects to develop tourism based on rich potential of natural resources and culture.Tam Coc landscape.

Archaeologists have unearthed stone working tools and mollusc shells dating back 3,800 to 4,000 years at the Man Bac archaeological site in Yen Mo district of Ninh Binh province.Working tools dating back over 3,500 years unearthed in Man Bac archaeological site.

Vietnam’s 50-athlete delegation delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships, securing 46 medals: 14 golds, 16 silvers and 16 bronzes.Vietnam claims first place overall at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships. (Photo: VNA)

The 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championship officially kicked off on June 21 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, marking the first time Viet Nam has hosted this continental sporting event.Athletes compete in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories (Photo: VNA)

These days, the stunning nature of Ninh Binh has become more capitvating as it is embellished with varieties of lotuses, attracting more visitors to Ninh Binh to enjoy the charming flower and take photos.

Phu Dong Ninh Binh Football Club were officially crowned the champions of the 2024/25 V.League 2, earning the right to compete in V.League 1.Leaders of Ninh Binh province, the Vietnam Football Federation VFF) and Vietnam Football JSC handed over the trophy to Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club.

With the home advantage and a clear gap in physicality, Malaysia's new-and-improved national side scored four in this match.João Figueiredo (yellow) and teammates pull off a commanding performance to win at home. (Photo: VNA)

Viet Nam reaps first win at 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s ChampionshipVietnamese players celebrate a goal at the match against Myanmar on June 9 (Photo: VNA)

The final round of the Vietnam Robot Innovation Contest – Robocon 2025 officially started in Ninh Binh province on June 8, with the participation of 32 teams from universities, academies, and technical colleges from across the country.The final round of the Vietnam Robot Innovation Contest – Robocon 2025.