CULTURE AND SPORT

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Global urgent issues such as terrorism, pollution and the refugee crisis are reflected through photos displayed at the World Press Photo Exhibition in Hanoi.

Cafes and restaurants which are popular places for football fans in Vietnam were shocked after Vietnam Television announced at a short notice that they must ask permission for broadcasting World Cup.

The National Assembly on Thursday morning passed the Law on Sports and Physical Training, with the majority voting yes to the controversial bill.

Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters on Thursday (Jun 14) with a 5-0 tournament opening win over Saudi Arabia.