CULTURE AND SPORT

The "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018" exhibition will take place in Hanoi from November 23 to 25, as one of the cultural events to honour and promote the values of national cultural heritages of various regions, especially the Vietnamese heritages

Fans scramble for Vietnam-Malaysia match tickets

Vietnamese football fans scrambled to buy tickets for a match between Vietnam and Malaysia in the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2018.

Miss Earth 2018 welcomed home

Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh was warmly welcomed back home when she landed at the Tan Son Nhat Airport on Sunday.

Dutch Days Event marks 45 years of Vietnam-Netherlands ties

The Dutch Days event with a vast array of cultural activities from the Netherlands, opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 10 to mark 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Festival showcases the creativity and dynamism of the UK to Hanoians

The first-ever United Kingdom (UK) Inspire Me Festival opened in Hanoi on November 9 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties (1993-2018).

Olympic winners to receive cash prize

A recent decision issued by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has established a prize pot for Olympics champions. Olympic winners will be awarded VNĐ350 million (US$15,200) from the State budget.

Miss Earth winner says she found safe at the event

The winner of Miss Earth 2018, Vietnamese representative Nguyen Phuong Khanh, confirmed that she had never heard about sexual harassment during the time she participated in the event.

Vietnam beat Laos 3-0 in AFF Suzuki Cup opening match

Vietnam produced a perfect start to their 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign as Park Hang-seo’s side made light work of Laos 3-0 in their Group A opener at the Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on November 8.

Exhibition on war remnants opens in Da Nang

An exhibition featuring over 200 objects and photos related to the past war in Vietnam and the country’s efforts towards overcoming the consequences of bombs and mines and residues of toxic chemicals leftover from the wartime kicked off in

PM Phuc receives Formula 1 boss as Hanoi chosen to host first Grand Prix

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Wednesday received Formula One Chairman and Chief Executive Chase Carey after Hanoi was officially chosen to host the 2020 Formula Grand Prix.

Vietnam’s Laos embassy pays out USD4,000 before AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam’s national football team has been granted with USD4,000 by the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos before their first match of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

Photos, documents on French architecture in HCMC on exhibit

Some 300 photos and documents on the construction and design of French-style buildings in Ho Chi Minh City are being exhibited in the city until November 24.

YouTube Kids comes to Vietnam

YouTube last week announced the launch of YouTube Kids in Vietnam, an application built from the ground up that brings an unparalleled library of content from all over the world to families.

Miss World Vietnam contest to be held next year

Miss World Vietnam will be held for the first time in 2019, aiming to select the country’s representative to attend the Miss World beauty contest.

Asia, Europe to harmonise in new music festival

The Asia-Europe New Music Festival will take place from November 24-27 in Hanoi and the northern province of Ninh Binh.

New association to promote skating in Vietnam

The Vietnam Skating Federation has just been established.

Italian lifestyle program underway in Hanoi

A series of activities exhibiting Italy’s rich culture are taking place in Hanoi from November 2 to 11.

Vietnamese beauty crowned as Miss Earth 2018

Nguyễn Phương Khánh bested 86 other aspirants for the 2018 Miss Earth crown, making her the first woman from Vietnam to win the title since the pageant began in 2001.