CULTURE AND SPORT

The Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association has launched an Italian language publication themed “Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos: integral part of Vietnam’s territory” on the occasion of the 20 th publishing anniversary of its Mekong Magazine.

Old Quarter exhibit recalls Hanoi's rich past

An exhibition is highlighting daily life of the past in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Racers prepare for climb at Hanoi vertical run

The Hanoi Vertical Run, Vietnam's highest stair climbing race, will step off on April 18 at Landmark 72, Vietnam's tallest building.

Football academy aims for game revival goal

Vietnam football looks set for a revival with the spread of training academies to boost the country's fortunes in future contests by recruiting and cultivating young players for the professional field.

Vietnam: First runner-up at Supermodel International

Phan Ha Phuong, representing Vietnam at the 2014 Supermodel International modelling contest, placed second on January 31 at the competition’s finale in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

Fierce contest among calligraphers for Tet honours

Twelve calligraphers have survived a tough test ahead of Tet to reach the shortlist in a competition to find the nation's best.

Festival spotlights ethnic cultural colours

The crème de la crème of traditional culture of ethnic minority groups as well as the unique features of spring from every corner of the country will be gathered together in a festival to be held in Hanoi.

Painting exhibition celebrates Year of Goat

Ten painters and sculptors are displaying their artworks at an exhibition to feature the image of the Goat in celebration of the upcoming lunar New Year Festival 2015 - (Tet Ky Mui - the Year of the Goat).

French-VN artist's abstracts on display in HCM City

Warm tones and distinctive techniques mark the abstract oil paintings by French-Vietnamese artist Robert Mihagui that are displayed at an exhibition in HCM City.

Nearly 1,000 OVs to attend 'Homeland Spring'

Around 1,000 Overseas Vietnamese will join the programme 'Xuan Que Huong' (Homeland Spring) 2015 which is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on February 7-8.

Taekwondo faces uncertain future

National Taekwondo player Le Huynh Chau recently announced a surprise retirement, which has left Viet Nam's fate during upcoming tournaments hanging in the balance.

Festival to light up Danang skies

The city of Danang will be hosting a light festival, which is free to everyone, as a way of providing a cultural experience and an opportunity to connect with the culture and heritage of the region.

Food festival promotes cultural exchange

The Foreign Ministry and 30 foreign embassies in Hanoi hosted a food festival on January 24 in a bid to promote cultural exchange among nations and raise funds for orphans and the disabled.

Photo exhibition features Vietnamese rare birds

A photo exhibition entitled – Wild Birds in Mating Season – by photographer Tang A Pau will be held on January 24th - 28th at the city Youth Cultural House in HCM City aiming to promote wild bird conservation.

Vietnam hot pan painter goes viral

A video clip of a Vietnamese artist painting on a hot pan has gone viral on YouTube.

Hanoi book fair to showcase international bestsellers

A special book fair that offers good books at cheap prices will be held at Hanoi's Quan Ngua Gymnasium.

Comedian Thuy Nga's husband to sue for defamation

Vietnamese American comedian Thuy Nga's husband has said he will sue her for defamation, alleging lies she has told about him and their marriage have seriously damaged his livelihood.

Hanoi to host craft villages’ exhibition

Hanoi’s traditional craft villages, with their centuries old cultural values and techniques passed down from generation to generation, have become increasingly popular with tourists.

VTV fined VND40m for false reality show

Vietnam Television has been fined VND40m for broadcasting the reality programmed "The 7th Wish" about a street singer couple, which contained falsehoods.