CULTURE AND SPORT

Four actors and actresses in the Indian soap opera Balika Vadhu (Child Bride) – inspector Shiv, groom Jagdish, nurse Ganga and Saanchi are due to visit Vietnam and join numerous activities in July, according to a film publishing company

Ministry proposes to host ASEAN Tourism Forum

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has submitted a request to the Prime Minister to host the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum in either Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Danang.

France wins in peaceful Paris, but more trouble in Marseille

France made a perfect start to the European Championship on Friday, with its national team beating Romania and its security forces ensuring that everyone stayed safe at the Stade de France.

World-class ballet artists to perform in Hanoi

Well-known dancers from around the world are expected to wow audiences at a one-night performance of Parisian Ballet in Hanoi on June 11.

Regulations issued for shipment of national treasures abroad

The Prime Minister has issued a decision regulating the shipment of national treasures abroad for exhibition, research or conservation purposes on a temporary basis.

Miss Ao Dai 2016 to compete in Miss World 2016

Truong Dieu Ngoc from the central city of Da Nang was crowned Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2016 on the final night of the pageant which concluded in Ho Chi Minh City.

Marathon to be held on Phú Quốc island

An international marathon event will be held shortly in the southern island district of Phú Quốc in Kiên Giang Province.

UN to screen film on Agent Orange victim

A documentary featuring a young victim of Agent Orange, by director Courtney Marsh, will be screened shortly at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

An Giang: Cham ethnic people celebrate Ramadan month

The Islamic Cham ethnic community in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang are celebrating Ramadan festival, beginning one month of fasting from June 6.

Vietnamese swimmer sets record, wins gold in Indianapolis

Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên set a new Southeast Asian Games record in the women’s 400m freestyle event, with a time of 4min 7.96sec.

Nghe An holds exhibition on Paracel and Spratly islands

150 maps, documents and clips related to the establishment of Vietnam sovereignty on the Spratly and Paracel Islands since the 17th Century are on display at a three-day exhibition in Nghe An Province.

Vietnam ready for Futsal World Cup: coach

Bruno Garcia said Vietnam find themselves in a difficult group for the upcoming Futsal World Cup but his team are 99 percent ready to spring another surprise.

Angels of Italy returns to Hanoi to mark Italian Republic Day

The Angels of Italy event held on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi on the evening of June 2 celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

Asian Beach Games in Da Nang to welcome 3,100 athletes

About 3,100 athletes will take part in the 5th Asian Beach Games, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3 in the central city of Da Nang.

The best of French ballet to be presented in Vietnam

Quintessential French ballet will be presented to audiences in Hanoi when some of the best ballet dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris) perform in the capital city in June.

Vietnamese American model to join Miss Vietnam Global Heritage 2016

Vietnamese American model Mindy Ngoc Minh Tran will take part in Miss Vietnam Global Heritage 2016 with the aim of earning money to help orphaned children.

Italian culture takes centre stage in Hanoi

The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi has announced it will present a joyous (and delicious) celebration of Italian culture on June 2 at the Casa Italia Cultural Centre located at 18 Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi.