CULTURE AND SPORT

Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Vi Kien Thanh has just asked the Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report on the controversial Mystery of the Human Body exhibition.

Hue Citadel to host nightly royal music shows

Performances of Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music), a UNESCO intangible heritage, will begin on July 1 at Hue Imperial Citadel in the central city of Hue and then be held every evening thereafter.

Football: Vietnam in No 3 seed group of ASIAD

The Vietnam Olympic football team are in the No 3 seed group to prepare for the draw of the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced.

Hue ambitious to be Vietnam’s gastronomy capital

Local authorities in Hue have the ambitious plan of developing the city into the gastronomy capital of Vietnam to boost tourism.

Tiger equals best comeback score, hunts National title

Tiger Woods roared into contention for his first victory since 2013, matching the best round of his injury comeback with a five-under par 65 Friday at the US PGA Quicken Loans National.

Saudi Arabia, Oman sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO added Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahsa Oasis and Oman's ancient city of Qalhat to its World Heritage List on Friday, the world cultural body said.

Vietnamese, Czech legislatures look to boost ties

Authorities in northern Bac Ninh Province are planning to compile a dossier on the Vietnamese folk art of Dong Ho painting in a bid to secure UNESCO recognition.

Pop singer Hong Nhung announces separation from US husband

Vietnamese pop icon Hong Nhung has announced she is separating from her American husband after eight years of marriage.

Colourful Chem Temple Festival celebrates lengendary hero

The annual Chem Temple Festival in Chem Village, Hanoi, is held on June 27 this year to remember Ly Ong Trong, a mythic warrior during legendary Hung Kings dynasty.

Cao Bang to host 2018 National Dance and Music Festival

This year’s National Dance and Music Festival is scheduled for the northern province of Cao Bang from June 29 to July 7.

Hue to host Lotus Festival

The Lotus Festival will take place from June 29 to July 1 at Hue High School in the central city of Hue.

Vietnamese representative crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018

Vietnamese representative, Duong Thuy Linh, has surpassed 24 contestants to be crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018.

Ha Tinh Museum of Agricultural Equipment

A museum of agriculture devices in Ha Tinh Province houses old water tanks and millstones which are preserved as witnesses of Vietnam's past.

Concert provides a unique combination of folk music and beatboxing

A concert entitled ‘Nam Nhi’ (Macho) will take place in Hanoi on June 30, entertaining audiences with an interesting music experience by blending folk music and beatboxing.

VAPA launches photo contest on environment

Invitations are open for a photo competition among Vietnamese and expatriate photographers to showcase their work on environment and life.

Festival to honour Vietnam’s brocade culture

The first festival to honour the Vietnamese brocade culture will be held from December 27 to 30 in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông.

Vietnam to compete at Mrs Worldwide 2018

Duong Thuy Linh, Miss Friendly of Miss Vietnam Universe 2008, will represent Vietnam to compete at Mrs Worldwide 2018.

Dong Nhi to represent Vietnam at Japan-ASEAN Music Festival

Pop star Dong Nhi will represent Vietnam at the second Japan-ASEAN Music Festival 2018 in Tokyo in October.

Hanoi International Marathon 2019 to help promote capital city

The first ever Hanoi International Marathon will take place on April 14 next year.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 opens in Hanoi

The World Press Photo Exhibition mark its first arrival back in Hanoi after 15 years when it opened on June 16 evening, showcasing 130 most memorable press photographs from around the globe.

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