CULTURE AND SPORT

The UN Women in Vietnam, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), and the Vietnamese Women’s Museum launched a mobile exhibition themed “The safe journey” on March 6 to raise public awareness of ensuring safety for women and children.

Deputy PM approves project to develop Vietnam sports

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam recently approved a project to develop sports in Vietnam towards 2035.

Applied fine arts to be showcased in September

Fine arts works will be displayed at an exhibition slated for mid-September at the Hanoi Museum.

H’Hen Nie named among Vietnam’s 50 most influential women

Miss Vietnam Universe 2017 H’Hen Nie has been listed among Vietnam’s 50 most influential women in 2019.

Over 3,000 people join mass performance in 6th Ao Dai festival

More than 3,000 people wearing ao dai (traditional long dress) joined in a mass performance in Nguyen Hue pedestrian street on March 3, part of the ongoing sixth Ao Dai Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam aim for SEA Games gold

Newly-appointed U22 football coach Lee Young-jin has been tasked with securing gold at the South Asian Games later this year in the Philippines.

Korean stars to enthrall HCM City audience

Well-known K-pop band Super Junior and singer Chungha will amaze audience in Ho Chi Minh City with their wonderful performances at V-Heartbeat concert, set to take place at Hoa Binh Theater on March 29.

Famous weightlifter tested positive for doping

Famous Vietnamese weightlifter Tran Van Vinh has been found to have tested positive for doping and is liable to face serious punishment from International World Federation.

Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival on the horizon

The third Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from April 27-29 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

South Korean artist joins film project for Hue cultural promotion

South Korea's singer and actress Ham Eun-jung (T-ara) has joined a TV series aimed for promoting the culture and tourism of the central city of Hue.

Vietnam win bronze at regional U22 football champ with narrow win over hosts Cambodia

The late goal by substitute Le Xuan Tu helped Vietnam U22s overcome hosts Cambodia by a narrow margin 1-0 to finish third at the 2019 AFF U22 Youth Championship on February 26.

Vietnam to compete at Miss International Queen 2019

Vietnamese candidate Do Nhat Ha will represent the country to compete at Miss International Queen 2019 in Thailand.

Wood block exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s feudal names, capitals

An exhibition on names and capitals of Vietnam through the feudal age until 1945 as carved on printing wood blocks of the Nguyen dynasty opened in Hanoi on February 25.

Vietnam claims second win at Mr International

Model Trịnh Bảo, 24, won the top prize at Mr International on February 24, 2019, in Manila, the Philippines.

Vietnam miss out on AFF U22 final berth

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.

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