CULTURE AND SPORT

The ongoing Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition 2015, gathering numerous artists from across the country, has been appreciated for bringing prospects to the country’s fine arts thanks to innovations in organisation as well as the rise in the number of

Pham Huong leads top 15 sixth official hot picks: Missosology

Missosology on December 14 chose Vietnamese representative Pham Huong in the first place of its top 15 sixth Official Hot Picks for Miss Universe 2015.

Developing a brand for Vietnamese films

Vietnam is developing a brand for Vietnamese films at home and abroad as a way to promote Vietnam’s image to international friends. But this will not be an easy task as it requires greater investments in cinematography by private

Vietnamese seas, islands showcased

Nearly 200 photos of Viet Nam's sea and islands are on display at the HCM City War Remnants Museum to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Viet Nam People's Army, which falls on December 22.

Vietnam International Fashion Week to be held twice a year

Starting from 2016, the Vietnam International Fashion Week will be held twice a year in HCMC and Hanoi.

U19 tournament begins in January

The National U19 Football Championship 2016 will be organised from January 11.

Miss Universe Vietnam suspected of undergoing plastic surgery

Pham Huong, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss Universe pageant this year, has been accused of having plastic surgery.

Vietnam finishes APG2015 campaign with 48 gold medals

The Vietnamese disability sports contingent staged a successful end to the eighth ASEAN Para Games (APG2015), finishing in fourth place overall with a total of 48 gold, 58 silver and 50 bronze medals, meeting the target of winning 45-50

National exhibition opens to showcase current trends of fine arts

More than 400 artworks of painting, graphics, performance art and video art, representing Vietnam's fine arts field between 2011 and 2015, are on display in downtown Hanoi.

Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass wins Golden Lotus for best feature

Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) won the Golden Lotus Award for best feature film at the biennial 19th Vietnam Film Festival organised by the Ministry of Culture.

Top player enters semi-finals of US badminton event

Vietnamese top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh qualified for the semi-finals in the men's singles at the US Yonex International badminton tournament.

Tale of Kieu sets world record

The World Records Union has released the official certificate announcing the new world record for Vietnamese talented poet Nguyen Du's Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kieu), according to the Vietnam Book of Records.

ASEAN ParaGames: Vietnam claims four golds, setting new records

Vietnamese swimmers on December 4 made a splash at the ongoing ASEAN ParaGames 2015 in Singapore, bringing home three gold medals while setting two new Games records.

ASEAN Para Games kick off in Singapore

The Singapore's ASEAN Para Games, which officially kicked off on December 3, is an exuberant celebration of the mental and physical strengths of people of all abilities.

Dong Nhi wins Vietnam artist of the year at MAMA awards

Vietnamese singer Dong Nhi has just won Vietnam artist of the year at the MAMA awards at Asian Music Awards 2015 which are taking place in Hong Kong.

Nguyen Kings historical records displayed

The moc ban (wood blocks) and chau ban (official administrative papers) Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) used to record history are on display for the first time at an exhibition opened yesterday in Ha Noi.

Lan Khue to perform at Miss World 2015 finale

Tran Ngoc Lan Khue has been selected to perform on December 18 at the opening ceremony of the final round of the Miss World 2015 beauty pageant, the jury selection committee has unveiled.

Beauty queen refuses to pay fine

Ho Thi Oanh Yen, winner of the Mister and Miss PanContinental 2015 has announced that she will refuse to pay a VND30m (USD1,300) fine for appearing without permission in beauty contests abroad.

Circus talent competition set for Dec in Hanoi

More than 200 local artists will compete at the 2015 Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Young Circus Talent Contest, December 8-12, in Hanoi, according to the Department of Performing Arts.

Kiteboard Tour Asia to be held in Ninh Thuan

The central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is making preparations for the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2016 which will be organised at Ninh Chu Bay from February 24-28 next year.

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