CULTURE AND SPORT

2018 can be considered a successful year for Vietnamese football. A year after the resounding victory in the AFC U23 Championships, Vietnamese football is about to enter another major tournament at the continental level - Asian Cup 2019. This

Vietnamese outstanding footballers in 2018 honoured

Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung won the Vietnam Golden Ball award during a ceremony honouring Vietnam’s Best Players in 2018 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22.

Prime Minister: Football inspires patriotism, national pride

Football has inspired patriotism and national pride, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 21 when hosting the national football team and head coach Park Hang-seo who have just won the trophy of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)

Track-and-field events removed from 30th SEA Games

The Philippines will not hold several key track-and-field events at the 30th Southeast Asian Gamesr, a decision that will likely affect Vietnam’s achievement level as one of the leading athletics teams in the region.

"From Indonesia to Vietnam with Love" set for Hanoi

Indonesian Embassy holding cultural event on December 25 to promote Indonesian arts and culture and strengthen ties.

Flying Clef Quintet to perform in Hanoi

The Flying Clef Quintet will perform at the JF Garage Concert No.18, organised by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in Hanoi, on December 28.

Fashion show to celebrate Dalat’s 125th anniversary

The Central Highlands city of Dalat will hold a fashion show next week as part of activities to mark its 125th anniversary.

Vietnamese team convene training for 2019 Asian Cup campaign

Coach Park Hang-seo and his Vietnamese squad convened their first training session after the 2018 AFF Cup triumph in Hanoi on the morning of December 21, to prepare for their upcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup campaign.

Mrs Vietnam Tran Thi Hien to vie for Mrs Worldwide 2019

Mrs Vietnam 2018 Tran Thi Hien will represent Vietnam at Mrs Worldwide 2019, while two runners-up Hai Yen and Thi Khuyen will compete at Mrs International and Mrs Globe next year.

Music alliance may be sued for copyright infringement

The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright is intending to take legal action against SkyMusic JS Company for copyright violation.

Vietnam Drama Theatre director dies at 56

Director of the Vietnam Drama Theatre, People's Artist Anh Tu died on December 20 at 56.

International Junior Fashion Week to open in Hanoi

Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week 2018 will open in Hanoi tomorrow, December 21, attracting the participation of 300 child models.

Agent Orange film to be screened in America

The documentary Inside This Peace featuring a forgotten victim of Agent Orange living in Vietnam will be available on Vimeo On Demand across America this Christmas.

Korean Air to raise refund fees after K-pop fans board plane just to take pictures of boyband

Korean Air Lines said on Tuesday (Dec 18) it will raise refund penalties after K-pop fans got on a plane only to take pictures of a boyband on the flight, then demanded to get off before it departed and

Five Vietnamese players named in AFF Cup team of tournament

Five Vietnamese players made their names in the AFF Suzuki Cup team of the tournament, according to FOX Sports Asia.

Forward Quang Hai among top 10 anticipated youngsters at Asian Cup 2019

Vietnamese forward Nguyen Quang Hai has been named among the 10 most anticipated young stars at the 2019 Asian Cup, which is set to run from January 5 to February 1 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Huong Tram wins Best Asian Artist in Vietnam title

Vietnamese singer Huong Tram has won the Best Asian Artist in Vietnam title at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2018 in Hong Kong.

Vietnam named in Miss Universe’s top 5

Vietnamese representative H'Hen Nie had made the top 5 of Miss Universe 2018 this morning, December 17, in Thailand.

National team coach donates USD100,000 for Vietnamese football development

Vietnam national football team coach Park Hang Seo has given USD100,000 to develop Vietnamese football and charity activities.

Festival dedicated to Central Highlands brocade to take place

Designer Đỗ Trịnh Hoài Nam will present a collection of áo dài (traditional Vietnamese dress) with brocade patterns during a festival dedicated to brocade held in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông on January 5-7.

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