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THE HANOI TIMES — The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2025 commenced with the prestigious VITA Awards, honoring an impressive number of organizations and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the country’s tourism industry in 2024. A total of 155 organizations and 69 individuals were recognized, serving as a trusted benchmark of excellence for travelers seeking unique and high-quality experiences in Vietnam. The awards celebrated a diverse range of achievements, including 10 standout tourism events, 22 exemplary leaders of local tourism associations, 11 top travel company directors, and 10 outstanding hotel and resort managers. In addition, the awards acknowledged excellence in international and domestic travel services, resorts, culinary arts, training institutions, and MICE tourism providers. The opening of Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2025. Photo: VITM Cao Thi Ngoc Lan, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, emphasiz...

Major General Nguyen Trong Binh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, greets the locals with a warm smile and a wave. A spectacular military parade showcasing Vietnam’s armed forces, militia members, combatants, officers, and peacekeepers. Female peacekeepers proudly march in the parade, representing the strength and diversity of Vietnam’s military. Armed forces in perfect formation parade down Vo Nguyen Giap Street, a testament to their discipline and training. Female military medical officers, an integral part of the Vietnamese military, participate in the event with dedication and pride. A heartwarming moment as a soldier shakes hands with a child, bridging the gap between the military and the community. A powerful image capturing the spirit of unity and camaraderie among the troops. Female guerrillas from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the northwest region showcase their resilience and contribution to Vietnam’s defense. ...

Sport Center I, powered by the Vietnamese national team, finished the match in four sets thanks to X-factor Ly Thi Luyen and an impressive performance by captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy. They claimed the first set at 25-20, but coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet’s adjustments in the second fell short and allowed the Japanese side to make a strong comeback and win the set at 17-25. Spectators at the Vinh Phuc indoor stadium in the namesake northern Vietnamese province were then treated to a point race in the third set before the host won the set at 25-21. The 2-1 lead gave Sport Center I the momentum to topple Hisamitsu Springs 25-15 in the fourth and final set. With their 3-1 victory, Sport Center I now has a 2-0 win-loss record, while Hisamitsu Springs has a 0-2 record. Sport Center I now leads their group with five points, followed by Taiwan’s King Whale Taipei with two points, and Iran’s Paykan and Hisamitsu Springs with one point each. This ranking means that the Vietnamese representati...

The Vietnamese, who won the gold medal in men’s football at the delayed 2021 SE Asian Games organized in Hanoi in May 2022, were expected to have an easy game, but they faced strong resistance from their Lao opponents and sometimes stayed in a deadlock at Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh. The junior Golden Stars got off to a great start in the second minute when Nguyen Van Tung headed the ball past Lao goalkeeper Solasak Thilavong into the net, following a good cross from Nguyen Thanh Nhan from the right side. With the early lead, coach Philippe Troussier’s team tried to reduce the match’s tempo, but moments of sloppy defending gave Laos some good chances. The remainder of the first half saw interesting back-and-forth attempts between the two teams.  Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Tung celebrates his opening goal in their match against Laos at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, April 30, 2023. Photo: N.K. / Tuoi Tre Despite some good chances created by both sides, no...