CULTURE AND SPORT

For the first time this year, the Vietnamese football team have climbed up in the FIFA rankings to occupy No. 93 position in the world, while continuing to maintain the 14th place in Asia and No. 1 in Southeast Asia.

Top runners brave pollution, pandemic in Delhi half marathon

Elite runners brushed off poor air quality and a surge in coronavirus cases Sunday in India's capital for the Delhi Half Marathon, one of the country's first major sporting events since the pandemic started.

Striker Nguyen Van Quyet dreams of Golden Ball award

After being named the best player of the 2020 V.League 1 season, forward Nguyen Van Quyet is favourite to take the Vietnamese Golden Ball award for the first time in his career.

Two Vietnamese buildings win Dezeen Awards 2020

Two Vietnamese buildings have won Dezeen Awards 2020, which attracted 4,300 entries from 80 countries and territories competing in 12 different categories.

Run for the Heart race comes back virtually

The 8th Run for the Heart race, an annual event to support disadvantaged children with congenital heart diseases, is taking place virtually, meaning it can reach runners from across the nation.

Dong Thap Museum receives large artefact donation

More than 500 artefacts and antiques have been presented to Dong Thap Museum in the southern province of Dong Thap by Nguyen Ngoc An, a collector from the central province of Binh Thuan.

Death of 'eternal' Maradona plunges football world into mourning

The football world united to pay tribute to one of the game's greatest-ever players after Argentine legend Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.

Photo exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture and people

The diverse culture and vibrant life of Vietnam were spotlighted through 28 photos at an exhibition entitled “Spreading concerns and visions of cultural diversity”, which officially opened in Hanoi on November 25.

Second chance: faded K-pop star competes for comeback

When Ryu Sera made her debut with K-pop girlband Nine Muses, the years of intense training and ruthless competition seemed worthwhile, her dreams of stardom finally coming true.

Vietnamese player beat former world champion in Chess Olympiad for people with disabilities

Vietnamese chess player Nguyen Van Quan defeated former world champion Indian Shashikant Kutwal in the first Online Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities on November 23.

Vietnamese chess star Le Quang Liem competes against 15 top players at Skilling Open

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem is joining 15 other leading players in the Skilling Open rapid chess tournament being played on Chess24 between November 22 and 30.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2020 opens in Hanoi

This year's World Press Photo Exhibition has opened on the walking street by Hoàn Kiếm Lake in the centre of Hanoi, giving residents the change to see award-winning pieces of visual journalism.

Vietnam starts countdown to SEA Games 31

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hanoi People’s Committee on November 21 jointly held a ceremony to mark. Vietnam’s hosting the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) next year.

Thai legend coach Kiatisuk Senamuang to return to Vietnam

Thai legend coach Kiatisuk Senamuang is returning to Vietnam to take the position of head coach at Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club in the 2021 season.

Do Thi Ha crowned Miss Vietnam 2020

Do Thi Ha beat 34 other finalists to take the crown of Miss Viet Nam 2020 in the grand finale of the pageant held in HCM City.

Ultra mountain battle to start in Sa Pa

More than 2,200 runners will race up to 100km in Vietnam’s highest mountains at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2020 in Sa Pa, Lào Cai Province this weekend.

Saola becomes official mascot of 2021 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games

The saola, a rare animal first found in Vietnam in 1992, has been chosen as the official mascot of the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 11th ASEAN Para Games, to be hosted in Vietnam next year.

Exhibition offers interpretation ‘Tale of Kieu’ epic through contemporary paintings

An exhibition entitled ‘Tale of Kieu through paintings’ opened at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on November 18 to celebrate the 200th death anniversary of great poet Nguyen Du.

Hanoi concert to raise awareness on gender equality

A Symphony Concert “Girls Deserve to Shine” will be held in Hanoi next week with an aim to raise public awareness and increase the value of the girl child in Vietnam.

European Film Festival 2020 to kick off next week

The European Film Festival 2020 will take place in Vietnam from November 20 to December 3 to showcase Europe’s rich cinema heritage, diverse culture and contemporary creativity.

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