Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will be among 23 artists from 23 countries participating in Intervision 2025, an international music competition often described as the “Eurovision of Eurasia", in Russia.
Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will compete at Intervision 2025 (Photo: Intervision)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will be among 23 artists from 23 countries participating in Intervision 2025, an international music competition often described as the “Eurovision of Eurasia", in Russia.
Composer Trong Dai, also from Vietnam, will serve as a member of the competition’s jury.
According to the draw held on September 12, Duc Phuc will perform 20th with the song Phu Dong Thien Vuong, which tells the story of Saint Giong, a mythical folk hero of Vietnam and one of the four immortals in the nation’s spiritual tradition. The work is noted for its strong Vietnamese cultural identity.
The first five performers will be Zulema Iglesias Salazar (Cuba), Nomad trio (Kyrgyzstan), Wang Xi (China), Mustafa Saad (Egypt), and Brandon Howard (the US). Russia’s representative, singer Shaman, is scheduled to perform ninth with the song Right in the Heart.
Ahead of the contest, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underscored that Intervision is “a festival of music and a platform for dialogue between civilisations,” contributing to the enrichment of national traditions and identities.
He further stated that one of the contest’s goals is to showcase global diversity through music – “the universal language that needs no translation.”
The winner will be the contestant receiving the highest score from the jury through secret ballot, earning the Intervision crystal trophy and a prize of 30 million RUB (nearly 360,000 USD). All participating artists will receive certificates from the organising board.
ꦿ Intervision 2025 is expected to serve as an international forum where musical traditions – from Eastern Europe to Latin America – converge, fostering cultural bridges and enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, according to the board./.
Choosing the Dolby Theatre as the next stop in his Sketch A Rose tour reflects Tuan’s bold artistic vision and his continued efforts to bring Vietnamese contemporary music to the global stage – with deep cultural roots and meticulous production values.
Popular singer Duc Phuc has been selected to represent Vietnam at Intervision 2025, a prestigious international music contest bringing together artists from more than 20 countries taking place this September in Moscow.
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Held on September 13-14, ManiFiesta – the annual festival of solidarity organised by the Workers' Party of Belgium – drew tens of thousands of participants from across Belgium and neighbouring countries. Alongside music, debates and cultural exchanges, Vietnam made a strong impression with a booth rich in national identity.
Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, ranked 18th in the world, was unable to defend her title after losing 0-2 to Cai Yan Yan of China (world No. 107) in the women’s singles final of Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025.
At Nhan Dan’s pavilion, visitors encountered a vivid chronicle of Vietnam’s milestones under the Communist Party of Vietnam and the late President Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, from the struggle for independence and reunification to modern development and global integration. Special publications marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, coupled with performances by Vietnamese artists, intricate handicrafts, and fragrant dishes, had foreign visitors lining up in droves.
The event aims to promote solidarity among ethnic minorities, particularly the Cham people, in southern and south-central Vietnam, following the recent merger of provincial-level administrative units.
The animated feature Buffalo Kids, hitting Vietnamese theatres on September 12, is developed from the record-breaking short Strings (2024), which holds the Guinness World Record for the most awarded short film in history.
The national achievement exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” is the largest of its kind held in Vietnam so far, bringing together 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, 16 state-owned economic corporations, and 94 leading private enterprises.
Victory Vietnam by Swedish film director Bo Öhlén is a deeply moving and authentic documentary, officially premiered in April 2025 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat, who will square off against Irish fighter Aaron Clarke in the 61kg MMA Striking category.
The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along with images capturing coal mining, colonial architecture, miners’ lives, and the local community. These materials not only carry historical value but also offer vivid insights into Quang Ninh’s socio-economic landscape before 1955.
Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes are taking centre stage at the third photo exhibition “Vietnam Through the Lens of International Photographers”, which opened in Hue city on September 10.
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On the opening day, Vietnam’s Vu Thi Trang played the first match for the host country, defeating Indonesia’s Aashi Rawat 2-1, marking an encouraging start for the home team.
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Now in its second year, the event has grown into a dazzling cultural, culinary, and artistic extravaganza in the heart of London, celebrating the identity, diversity, and unity of the Southeast Asian region.
This year’s festival will offer audiences the chance to discover seven outstanding documentaries from seven foreign countries, along with 11 works from host Vietnam.
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