Vietnam’s 1-0 victory over Thailand in the SEA Games 31 men’s football final on May 22, helping it to successfully defend its title, has made headlines on the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s news outlets.

Vietnamese weightlifters have established six new SEA Games records and claimed three gold, four silver and four bronze medals at the region's biggest sport event.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 praised the government for its outstanding performance to help the national economy weather the COVID-19 crisis and quickly keep up positive momentum in the post-pandemic period.

Vietnam topped the team’s rankings in judo with nine gold, one silver and three bronze medals after five days of competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

VOV.VN - Players of the U23 Vietnam side that defeated Thai opponents in the SEA Games 31 final match on May 22 evening will undergo COVID-19 tests shortly ahead of their training camp in Dubai, starting on May 24.

ESPN ran a front-page story headlined “Vietnam retain Southeast Asian Games gold medal against Thailand to prove they are still force to be reckoned with,” saying “even at the simplest level, it was a victory with plenty of significance.”

Competing at the ongoing SEA Games 31 with 14 cueists, the Vietnamese team has fulfilled its target of two golds.

The Vietnamese shooting team secured seven gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), surpassing the target of 4-6 golds set out before the tournament.

VOV.VN - Vietnam achieved a magnificent feat by winning 205 gold, 125 silver, and 116 bronze medals to top the SEA Games 31 medal tally, setting a new record in the competition’s history.

VOV.VN - Both the Vietnamese men and women's football teams were given big bonuses for winning golds at SEA Games 31.