CULTURE AND SPORT

Pop singer Tuan Hung has closed his Facebook account, saying he is under too much pressure from public attacks after he posted a status in which he used coarse words to express his anger towards a show's organiser.

Exhibition on AO/Dioxin victims opens in Ha Long

An information exhibition on AO/Dioxin opened at Quang Ninh museum on July 21 marking the 54th anniversary of AO disaster and day to remember AO victims in Vietnam.

Corruption alleged in People’s Artist title

Several Vietnamese artists have allegedly paid bribes to be awarded the title of People's Artists.

Nguyen Thuy Doan finishes 3rd at Miss Deaf World

Nguyen Thuy Doan, the reigning Miss Deaf Vietnam, was crowned Miss Deaf World 2015 second runner up at the conclusion of the international pageant held on July 18 at the Top Hotel in Prague.

New catwalk test floors many aspiring models

Organisers of the annual fashion TV reality show Viet Nam's Next Top Model 2015 surprised the press and guests while introducing this year's top 14 models in an unusual way during a recent press meeting.

Toyota Classics Concert takes to the stage in central city

The Toyota Classics Concert 2015 will take place at the central city's Trung Vuong Theatre on August 9, the event's organising committee has announced.

Manchester City FC fears flare throwing at Hanoi 'friendly'

Manchester City FC is worried about security at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium, where it will play a friendly match on July 27, its main concern being the throwing of flares by fans during play.

People’s Artist title recognition 'unfair'

Recent state recognition of the contribution of certain artists has stirred a public outcry that the selection process is unfair.

Vietnamese model's show set against solar backdrop

Popular United Kingdom-based Vietnamese model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh will present her historic 10th show inside the award-winning solar power plant Gemasolar in Seville, Spain, this Friday.

Beauty contestants shine in Ao Dai debate

Several Vietnam celebrities have been criticised for wearing modifications of the Ao Dai, but many others have won high praise at international beauty contests.

Hoang Nam wins junior boys Double Wimbledon title

Ly Hoang Nam has become the first Vietnamese tennis player to earn a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the Wimbledon championships with partner Indian Sumit Nagal on July 12.

Vietnam celebrities criticised for Ao Dai changes

Several Vietnam celebrities have been criticised for wearing modifications of the country's traditional long dress, the Ao Dai.

Ly Hoang Nam sets a new record at Wimbledon

Vietnam’s tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam has reached another milestone in his illustrious sports career by reaching the semi-finals of the boys' doubles at Wimbledon.

My Tam wins Big Apple Music Award

Pop star My Tam has won the Best Selling Artist of Asia award on the official Facebook page of the Big Apple Music Awards.

Vietnamese model shines at Paris Haute Couture Week

Well-known model Kha My Van has become the first Vietnamese model to walk down the catwalk at Paris Haute Couture Week.

Nam enters Wimbledon doubles' second round

Vietnam's Ly Hoang Nam and his Indian partner Sumit Nagal advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon boys' doubles event.

Vietnamese jazz saxophonist to play at ASEAN music fest

Vietnam's acclaimed jazz saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan will perform at the coming ASEAN One music festival in Thailand.

Oktoberfest to be held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

Oktoberfest, the largest cultural event of German-speaking communities across Southeast Asia, is due to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in October.

Two Australian FCs hope to recruit Cong Phuong

Nguyen Tan Anh, an official of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club, has confirmed he heard rumours that two Australian football clubs are evaluating recruiting talented player Cong Phuong.

U13 players to play friendly matches in Japan

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced its best players, chosen from the U13 football festival will enjoy an exchange tour of Japan from August 17- 21.

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