CULTURE AND SPORT

Hit by a coronavirus-sparked match freeze and huge pay cuts, Indonesia's out-of-work footballers have been forced to take up menial jobs like selling street food or working as security guards, with little end in sight.

Renowned Vietnamese singer and songwriter Trinh Tran Phuong Tuan (alias Jack) claimed the title of Best Southeast Asia Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) 2020 on November 9 during an awards ceremony held online.

Music, horse racing and food will all be featured at the Bac Ha Winter Festival from November 20-22 as the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai attempts to attract tourists back to the district.

The judging panel of Miss Vietnam Tourism 2020 have selected 35 outstanding contestants from across the country who will progress to the pageant’s semi-finals which are due to be held in Dak Nong province between November 18 and November 30.

The annual Vietnam Festival in Japan opened in Tokyo on November 7, making it the first large-scale event here since the city was included in the Japanese Government’s Go To Travel campaign.

The third ASEAN Graphic Art Competition and Exhibition opened in Hanoi on November 6, displaying 117 artworks by 84 artists from ASEAN countries.

Famous local designer Nguyen Cong Tri is poised to debut his latest collection during Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020, which is scheduled to run from December 3 to December 6 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The European Film Festival 2020 will take place from November 20 to December 3, introducing Vietnamese cinemagoers to 13 fascinating movies highlighting Europe's rich cinematic heritage, diverse culture and contemporary creativity.

Great national unity will be the main theme of cultural activities held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the town of Son Tay on the outskirts of Hanoi from November 16 to 23.

The third ASEAN Graphic Arts Exhibition will take place in Hanoi from November 6-25.

The Longbien Marathon 2020 took place at Viet Hung New Urban Area in Hanoi on November 1, attracting nearly 6,000 runners from 21 countries and territories worldwide.

The 5th “Bridging the Gap” Music Festival will be organised in Hanoi on October 31.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Algeria and the National Archives Centre of the African country on October 28 held a photo exhibition marking the 58th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties (October 28).

A countdown event for the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is scheduled to be held by the General Department of Sports and Physical Training in Hanoi on November 15.

The Vietnamese men’s national football team have remained in 94th position following the release of the world rankings for October by FIFA.

Kim Hyun-tae from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take up the position of goalkeeper coach with Vietnam’s young national football teams, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) revealed on October 23.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has refused to allow the U22 team to take part in the Toulon Tournament in France.

An exhibition featuring ASEAN traditional costumes is being held in Hanoi, which is among activities to mark the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN Community and Vietnam’s Chair of ASEAN in 2020.

The organiser of Vietnam's first Formula One grand prix has decided to officially cancel the race due to the Covid-19 pandemic.