CULTURE AND SPORT

A number of well-known opera songs and musical works from world-famous films will be introduced to the public during the Vietnam-United States friendship music night, which is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Operate House in Ho Chi

UK orchestra to play at Hanoi Opera House

The UK’s Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will play at the Hanoi Opera House on November 4, treating local music lovers to a night of romance and drama.

International Watercolor Biennale set for Hanoi

More than 200 watercolor paintings by 216 artists from 45 different countries will be on display at the International Watercolor Biennale in Hanoi from October 23 to November 15.

Vietnamese jazz pioneer to host live performance

Jazz saxophonist and musician Quyền Văn Minh will host a jazz night on October 27 in Hanoi to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his jazz club in the city and the 50th anniversary of his engagement with jazz.

Fashionology Festival 2017 showcases latest designs

The Fashionology Festival 2017 was opened in HCM City on Friday evening, showcasing the latest work by designers from Vietnamese and Southeast Asian designers.

Huế halts night tour due to rain

The night sight-seeing tour “Citadel by night” at the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre will be temporarily stopped due to heavy rain.

Japanese Film Festival to screen 11 films

The 2017 Japanese Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 27, 2017 to January 14, 2018 in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, featuring eleven films from various genres.

Vietnam international autumn-winter fashion week slated for late October

The Vietnam International Autumn-Winter Fashion Week (VIFW) 2017 will take place in Hanoi from October 31 to November 3, reported the organiser Multimedia Joint Stock Company.

Vietnam Open to begin on Saturday

The annual Vietnam Open tennis tournament will be held from October 21 to 29 in HCM City.

Do My Linh targets top five at Miss World 2017

Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh has targeted to be listed in the top five at Miss World 2017 scheduled to take place in China in November this year.

Vietnamese piano talent to perform with RPCO

Young Vietnamese piano talent Luu Hong Quang will perform with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) in the Toyota Classical Concert 2017 at the Hanoi Opera House, on November 4.

First national mountain bike tournament held in the north

More than 200 domestic and foreign cyclists are set to participate in the Vinh Phuc Cross Country 2017 on October 22, the fifth stage of the National Vietnam MTB Series.

Vietnamese actress named Face of Asia

HCM City-based actress Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc was named the Face of Asia at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival in Busan, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Indonesia on track for 2018 Asian Games: OCA

Indonesia is on track to host next year's Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said Monday, easing fears the country may not be ready for the tournament.

Tuấn wins 56kg category at national weightlifting event

Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Thạch Kim Tuấn defeated Trần Lê Quốc Toàn to win three gold medals at the men’s 56kg category of the National Weightlifting Championship.

UNESCO selects France's Azoulay as new chief

The United Nations' cultural agency selected former French culture minister Audrey Azoulay as its new chief on Friday, handing her the keys to revive UNESCO's fortunes after the United States pulled out.

Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2017 to open in HCM City

The fourth Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2017, to be held in HCM City from October 13 to 15, will feature clothes for boys and girls by domestic fashion houses and garment companies. - Photo courtesy of the event organizer