CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnam failed to book their place in the title match of the 2019 AFF U22 Youth Championship after succumbing to a 0-1 defeat against Indonesia in their semifinal clash at Cambodia’s National Olympic Stadium on February 24.

Artist made 100 paintings for Trump-Kim summit

Tran Lam Binh, a Vietnamese painter has produced more than 100 works featuring US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a message of peace for the world.

New Music show series to be held in Hanoi

Seven events featuring concerts, workshops and festivals on New Music will take place in Hanoi from February 21 to April 27, with the participation of Vietnamese and international composers and musicians.

New art project introduces classical music

The first programme of a special art project to introduce classical music to young people will begin this week in HCM City.

Qatar aims to build $20 bln sports industry

Qatar wants to build a $20 billion sports industry by 2022 as it seeks to develop new markets amid regional political tensions, an economic official in the emirate said Sunday.

Vietnam beat Philippines at AFF U22 champs

Vietnam came from behind to beat the Philippines 2-1 in the first match of Group A of the 2019 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship in Cambodia on Sunday.

Vietnam Culture Festival on horizon

The Vietnam Culture Festival is to take place from March 6 to 10 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Tam Chuc Pagoda festival opens in Ha Nam province

The Tam Chuc Pagoda festival kicked off in Kim Bang district in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 16, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Vietnam’s U22 team arrives in Cambodia for regional champs

Members of Vietnam’s U22 football team arrived at Cambodia’s Phnom Penh capital on February 15 to prepare for their conquer of the trophy of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship.

FIFA president 'optimistic' about 48-team Qatar World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday he was "optimistic" about organising the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with 48 teams instead of 32 but warned that it would be "not easy".

H’Hen Nie reunited with Miss Universe beauty queens in New York

H’Hen Nie socialised alongside a host of beauty queens recently as she joined an event held at the headquarters of Miss Universe in New York.

Vietnamese striker Cong Phuong joins Incheon United FC

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong was unveiled as an Incheon United FC player at a press conference held in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, on February 14.

Exhibition on cultural space of Truc Lam Zen Buddhist sect opens

An exhibition on the cultural space of Truc Lam Zen Buddhist sect in Tay Yen Tu opened in the northern province of Bac Giang on February 14.

Vietnamese action movie to compete at film fest

Hai Phượng (Furie) starring Ngô Thanh Vân will compete at the 14th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) from March 8-17.

Launching of ASEAN Cultural Year 2019

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has presided over an event to launch the ASEAN Cultural Year 2019, coinciding with Thailand serving as the Chair of ASEAN in 2019.

Buffalo painting contest held in Ha Nam

A buffalo painting competition has been held at a ploughing festival in Ha Nam Province.

Festivals kick off at Bai Dinh and Huong pagodas

The opening ceremony of the 2019 Bai Dinh Pagoda festival was held in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, the northern province of Ninh Binh on February 10 (the sixth day of the Lunar New Year).

Contemporary art works from waste exhibited in Da Lat

An exhibition showcasing contemporary art works created from waste opened in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on February 8.

Five 'Hitler' paintings to go under hammer in Nuremberg

Five paintings attributed to Adolf Hitler will be auctioned off Saturday in the German city of Nuremberg, sparking anger that the Nazi memorabilia market is alive and well.