CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnamese director Phung Dinh Dung and his animated short Painted Flower made the final round for the China's KingBonn Award, propelling him into the Top 41 best directors of the International New Media Short Film Festival 2016.

"Tape Art Collective Berlin" to tour Vietnam

"Tape Art Collective Berlin", a group of young German artists based in Berlin, will visit Vietnam and introduce, exchange their art performances in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from December 11 to 18.

Asia backs 48-team World Cup, says FIFA boss

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Asian countries backed his plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams - and added that up to three countries should be allowed to co-host the tournament.

International football tournament to kick off

The International U21 Football Tournament is scheduled to kick off on December 18 in HCM City’s Thống Nhất Stadium.

Vietnam say good-bye to AFF Suzuki Cup 2016

Mistakes by the defensive line forced Vietnam to leave the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)’s Suzuki Cup 2016 after a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in the semi-finals’ second leg at home on December 7.

Vietnamese swimmer disqualified from FINA world champs

Vietnamese top swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien on December 7 was ousted from the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), which is taking place in Ontario, Canada.

Nguyen Dynasty treasures on display in Hue

An exhibition featuring the royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) has just been opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Le Hang represents Vietnam at Miss Universe 2016

The second runner-up of Miss Universe 2015 Dang Thi Le Hang will represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2016 beauty pageant scheduled for January 13-30, 2017 in the Philippines.

Danang International Fireworks Festival 2017 to last for two months

The Danang International Fireworks Festival 2017 (DIFF 2017) will take place from April 29 to June 24, 2017, according to the organiser.

Four Vietnamese swimmers to compete in world champs

Four Vietnamese swimmers will take part in the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), which is scheduled to be held from December 6-11 in Ontario, Canada.

Vietnam seeks UNESCO recognition for traditional lacquer

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is preparing a multinational dossier to seek UNESCO heritage status for traditional lacquer.

Piano prodigy to play in HCM City

A five-year-old American Vietnamese boy, Evan Le, who have thrilled American audience with his amazing piano skills will perform in HCM City later this month.

Vietnam movie wins Best Asian Project award

Vietnamese documentary movie Singing from behind the Bars won the Best Asian Project award at Docs Port Incheon 2016, which was held in South Korea from November 4th to 6th.

Stylised national dress wins best costume at Miss Supranational

Supermodel Kha Trang has won the best national costume at the 2016 Miss Supranational beauty pageant held in Poland.

Vietnam lose first match at AFF Suzuki Cup 2016

Vietnam’s national football team lost 1-2 to hosts Indonesia in the first leg of the first semi-finals at the ASEAN Football Federation’s 2016 Suzuki Cup in Bogor, Indonesia.

HCM City, RoK begin preparations for world culture festival

Authorities from HCM City and Gyoengsangbuk province of the Republic of Korea met on December 2 to discuss preparations for the World Culture Festival, which will be organised by Gyoengsangbuk in the Vietnamese city.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to host internatonal kite festival

The International Kite Festival will take place in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria –Vung Tau from December 6-11, expecting to draw 67 artisans from 23 countries and territories, according to the organising board.

Notable Overseas Vietnamese singer returns for first live show in HCM City

Vietnamese-American singer Khánh Ly will stage her first live show in HCM City this Friday, after leaving Vietnam 41 years ago to settle in the US.

Vietnam to play Indonesia in AFF Cup semifinal

Vietnam will take on Indonesia in one of the two semifinals at the AFF Cup after three straight wins in the group stage put them in the first position of Group B.

Ice in the heart of HCM City

With daytime temperatures almost always above 30 degrees, and lows never below 20, the site of ice in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City is an understandable draw.

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