CULTURE AND SPORT

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.

Vietnam plays Manchester City friendly in July

Manchester City FC officially will play a friendly match on July 27 at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium.

Ba Na Hills splendid with European festival

A European festival themed “The Colour of Summer” is taking place in Ba Na Hills tourist area in central Da Nang City.

Record prices for Manchester City game

Tickets for the friendly match between Vietnam and English giant Manchester City on July 27 will sell at a record price.

Piano duet highlight of youth concert

Four talented musicians from Vietnam, Poland and Hungary will perform together for the first time in Vietnam this weekend.

Vietnam set to host first Belly Dance competition

The first Vietnam Belly Dance Festival Competition is to take place at the SC VivoCity Shopping Mall in Ho Chi Minh City on July 11-12.

Nicklaus Academy to open in Hanoi

The Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf will open in Hanoi's Soc Son district this autumn.

Musician Phan Huynh Dieu passes away

Musician Phan Huynh Dieu, the author of many revolutionary and love songs, took his last breathe at the age of 91 at the Thong Nhat hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29.

Khanh Hoa win opener of beach football championships

Captain Phung Ngoc Vinh Quy scored twice to help Khanh Hoa beat Thua Thien-Hue 2-1 in the curtain-raiser of the National Beach Football Championship yesterday.

Vietnam win U14 girls’ regional football champs

Vietnam beat defending champions Thailand 2-1 in the final to win the Asian Football Confederation U14 Girls’ Regional Championship in Hanoi on June 28.