Floating season turns fields in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into swimming destination
Travel 13:01 07/09/2026As the annual floating season arrives, fields in the upstream area of Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta region are turning into an unusual outdoor attraction, drawing both local residents and tourists eager to swim and play in the floodwaters.
Vietnamese amateur swimmer conquers 60.6km overnight river challenge
Vietnam News 14:24 29/08/2026Duong Minh Quang, a 32-year-old swimming instructor in Hanoi, has earned a reputation as one of Vietnam’s most adventurous amateur endurance swimmers after completing a solo 60.6km overnight swim from Hoa Binh to Hanoi in 10 hours and 36 minutes, with plans for even bigger challenges ahead.
Ho Chi Minh City education authority proposes $27 swimming subsidy for each student
Education 14:17 05/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has proposed a subsidy of VND700,000 (US$27) per student to cover swimming lessons, aiming to improve water safety skills among children and teenagers.
Free swimming classes in Ho Chi Minh City equip children with safety skills, ease parents’ worries
Ho Chi Minh City 18:21 28/07/2026For many parents in Ho Chi Minh City, free summer swimming classes not only offer a chance for children to learn a new skill, but also provide essential water safety training, help prevent drowning, and bring greater peace of mind to families.
Seniors eagerly join free swimming classes in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:48 21/11/2025Despite being in their 60s and 70s, many seniors are enthusiastically joining the free swimming classes organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Sports Center under the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.
Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang wins 2nd gold at Asian Aquatics Championships
Vietnam News 15:19 02/10/2025Vietnam’s Nguyen Huy Hoang won his second gold medal at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships on Wednesday, claiming victory in the men’s 800m freestyle.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Huy Hoang wins men’s 1,500m freestyle gold at Asian Championships
Vietnam News 09:51 30/09/2025Nguyen Huy Hoang of Vietnam won the men’s 1,500 meters freestyle at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships on Monday, securing his first gold at the event with a time of 15 minutes 15.01 seconds.
Vietnam wins 3 medals on opening day of Asian aquatics championships
Vietnam News 11:54 29/09/2025Vietnam won two silver medals and one bronze on the opening day of the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships in India on Sunday, including a historic result for Ho Chi Minh City’s swimming team.
Vietnam’s education ministry determined to prevent drowning in children
Vietnam News 10:30 11/06/2022About 2,000 children and students die from drowning in Vietnam every year
Vietnamese swimmers defeat Singapore's Olympic champion and teammates at SEA Games
Vietnam News 11:54 18/05/2022The Vietnamese swimmers also set a new record
Only over 3% of children can swim in Vietnam’s Nghe An Province
Vietnam News 13:43 13/05/2022Local authorities plan to organize swimming lessons to minimize drowning
Vietnamese swimming to count losses as No. 1 female swimmer announces retirement
Vietnam News 18:04 12/10/2021She devoted her youth to the sport, but has been in a slump since 2017
