CULTURE AND SPORT

Over 100 paragliders from Vietnam and other foreign countries showed off their skills at a paragliding festival which opened in Khau Pha mountain pass in Mu Cang Chai district, northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on May 13.

Đà Nẵng geared toward being world’s next top golf destination

The growing interest in central Việt Nam’s potential to become the world’s next great golf destination was on display earlier this week, when the first of two major golf conferences scheduled for Đà Nẵng this year took place.

Phan Thanh Liem modifies traditional puppetry

In recent years, a model of mini water puppet stages has become popular with domestic and foreign audiences.

Soft interest in Vietnamese waxworks museum

The first wax statue museum of Vietnamese celebrities has received few visitors, with the owners facing huge losses.

Exhibition on women during the wars opens

More than 50 sketches of women during the wars by 29 noted painters will be displayed between May 14 and 28 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

Nha Trang to host sea festival in June

The 2017 Nha Trang Sea Festival themed ‘Extending the Circle of Friendship’ will be held in Khanh Hoa province from June 10 to 13 with 50 arts, cultural and sporting activities, the provincial People’s Committee announced.

Top shooter wins gold at SEA Championships

Vietnam’s 2016 Olympic champion, Hoang Xuan Vinh, won a gold medal in his favourite 10m air pistol event at the ongoing 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Shooting Championships in Malaysia on May 9.

HCM City's pedestrian street hosts performances

The authorities of HCM City announced a new street show that will be organised on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street on the weekends.

West Lake boat racing club given go-ahead

The Hanoi People’s Committee has decided to set up a boat racing club at West Lake, as part of plans to promote tourism in the area in particular and the capital in general.

Paedophile comedian Minh Beo delivers public apology

Convicted paedophile comedian Minh Beo has offered a public apology for the first time in a clip posted online.

Vietnam announces 21 players for U20 World Cup mission

Vietnamese coach Hoang Anh Tuan on May 7 announced the official list of 21 players who will represent Vietnam at the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup, taking place in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 20 to June 11.

Nearly 1,400 ironmen compete in Da Nang

Almost 1,400 contestants from 59 countries and territories worldwide took part in the multisport Ironman competition in the central city of Da Nang on May 7.

Photographer Nick Ut presents his iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo to Women’s Museum

Associated Press (AP) photographer Nick Ut presented his iconic photo 'Napalm Girl' to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on May 6.

HCM City to host billiards world cup

HCM City will host the Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup for the third time in a row on May 22-28.

Paedophile comedian faces boycott

Vietnam Television has cut all scenes featuring convicted paedophile Minh Beo.

Vietnam Motorcycle Show 2017 opens in HCM City

Ten motorcycle brands in Vietnam including Honda, Piaggio, Suzuki, SYM, and Yamaha are participating at the Vietnam Motorcycle Show 2017, the largest of its kind held in the country.

Dai Nam racecourse inaugurated in Binh Duong province

The Dai Nam Joint Stock Company has just opened an international standard racecourse invested at more than 2 trillion VND (87.9 million USD) in the southern province of Binh Duong.

Danang International Fireworks Festival kicks off

Danang International Fireworks Festival opened with impressive performances on Monday night.

Minh sticks at No. 52 in BWF world rankings

Vietnamese top badminton star Nguyen Tien Minh remains at world No. 52 for the second month in a row in the latest rankings, reports the Badminton World Federation.

Red-hot Nadal wins 'dream' 10th Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal hailed a "dream start" to his clay court season after romping to his 10th Barcelona Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Austria's Dominic Thiem.

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