Vietnam hosts various regional festivals and sporting events

Various regional events and community initiatives are taking place across Vietnam. In Hai Phong, the Games ON 2026 festival, organized by VNGGames and local authorities, has launched as a large-scale outdoor esports and cultural event to promote the city's night economy.

In Dong Thap, the VPBank Dat Sen Hong Music Marathon 2026 attracted over 15,000 athletes from 16 countries, combining international sports competition with local cultural and culinary experiences. Similarly, the Global Gate Ha Long ESG++ Marathon drew 15,000 runners to the coastal urban area.

Other notable activities include the 10th Quang Ninh Sports Festival, which saw nearly 5,000 participants in its opening ceremony, and a digital citizenship festival in Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, aimed at enhancing digital skills among residents. Additionally, infrastructure improvements were noted in Quang Ninh with the completion of a new road in Hoanh Bo, and discussions in Ninh Binh focused on improving vocational training for laborers heading to international markets.