CULTURE AND SPORT

Wakuwaku Japan channel was officially launched in Hanoi on December 12 as part of a cooperation programme between the Japanese channel and the pay-TV cable broadcaster VTVcab.

Vietnam drew Malaysia in the first-leg final of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, which took place at the Bukit Jalil national stadium in Kuala Lumpur on December 11.

A painting featuring a horse by noted poet Bui Giang (1926-1998) has been sold for US$11,000 at auction to raise funds for the Live to Love Vietnam charity.

A Banh Mi or Vietnamese bread inspired outfit worn by Vietnamese representative H'Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018 has been named among the top four most impressive national costumes.

Thousands of Vietnamese football fans have flown to Malaysia to cheer on the national team in the first-leg of AFF Suzuki cup final.

Nguyen Quang Hai, Vietnam’s midfielder maestro, has been nominated for the Best Footballer in Asia Award, held by Titan Sports and Fox Sports Asia.

A photo exhibition about the elegance and lifestyles of the Hanoi capital is being held in the city, attracting public attention.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh, the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community on December 7 greeted Vietnam’s national football team at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Representatives of expat communities and individuals living, working or studying in the cities of Đà Nẵng, Huế and Hội An will join the annual ‘Đà Nẵng’s Expats Got Talent 2018’ at the city’s Trưng Vương Theatre on December 8-9.

Vietnam entered the finals of the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 after defeating the Philippines 2-1 in the return leg of the semifinal, which took place at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on December 6.

The Voice of Vietnam (VOV), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has recently launched Vietnam Journey, a TV channel on Vietnam’s tourism and culture.

Over 1,000 police and security guards have been assigned to My Dinh Stadium as Vietnam play the Philippines in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday evening.

Malaysia moved into the final of the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup on Wednesday (Dec 5) in dramatic fashion, eliminating defending champions Thailand courtesy of away goals after drawing the second leg of the semi-final in Bangkok 2-2.

Vietnamese gymnasts, the Giang brothers have officially set a new world record with their head-balancing act in Italy.

Swiss conductor Emmanuel Siffert will conduct the classical ballet The Nutcracker on December 7, 8 and 9 at the HCM City Opera House.

The Vietnam- France Festival will be held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5 as part of the city’s cultural activities to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy has found herself among the top 5 in the Beauty With A Purpose competition held at the Miss World 2018 beauty pageant.

Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will co-operate with Australia Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in fields of trainning, performance and music exchange.

Vietnam beat the Philippines 2-1 in the first leg of the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 semifinal, which took place at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod of the Philippines on December 2.