CULTURE AND SPORT

A cultural programme entitled "Mua xuan ton vinh van hoa dan toc 2014", or ‘Spring Honours National Culture 2014" will take place from April 5-9 as part of activities to honour the country’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

VFF to invest more in female football: New chairman

The new chairman of the Vietnamese Football Federation said that they would increase investment for the female team so that they can have best chance at the World Cup 2015.

Nguyen Tien Minh claims first international Badminton crown in Hanoi

The only world top 10 athlete Nguyen Tien Minh had no rival at the Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge.

Film industry in the north inhibited by non-competitive attitude

There has been an ongoing discussion within the Vietnamese film industry as to why the South seems to produce so many more prestigious film stars than the North.

Tien Minh defeats strong Indonesian rival at Yonex Sunrise

Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh on March 28 handily defeated Indonesian Jonatan Christieat 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the 5th Ciputra Hanoi Yonex Sunrise Vietnam Challenge 2014.

X Factor hunk to perform at first picnic music festival

Eighty local singers, together with English singer Shayne Ward and international DJ Scott Kirby will perform in the first picnic music festival in Vietnam, called YAN Beatfest, to be held at Phu Tho Stadium in HCM City on April 12.

Vietnam runner-up at Mister Global 2014 Pageant

Vietnamese model Nguyen Huu Vi was named third runner-up at the Mister Global 2014 pageant. He also received the Mister Photogenic award.

'The Grandmaster' sweeps Asian Film Awards, crew mourn lost stuntman

Martial arts fantasy "The Grandmaster" dominated the Asian Film Awards on Thursday with seven wins including best movie, as its emotional director mourned the film's stuntman who was on the missing Malaysian jetliner.

Spanish coach to lead national futsal squad

Spanish coach, Bruno Garcia, chosen by Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Le Hung Dung on March 27 to officially train the national futsal team.

Delta music genre confronts a paradox

Music researchers are worried about the profusion of new tai tu (amateur) music clubs in HCM City and southern provinces after the music was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible world heritage.

Nguyen Tien Minh drops in world rankings

Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has dropped to 10th in the world badminton rankings, the sport's governing body has announced.

Russian, Vietnamese painters join brushes

Twelve Russian painters and three Vietnamese painters are showcasing 110 paintings at a joint exhibition called Handshake Again, at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Hue Festival to promote global solidarity

Cultural heritage with integration and development will lie at the heart of the 2014 Hue Festival, which is slated to take place in the former imperial city from April 12-20.

Asian Games financial problem for Vietnam

The former head of the Elite Sport Department of the National Sports Administration, shared in an interview about the financial problems of hosting the coming 18th Asian Games.

Outdoor concert to honour iconic songwriter

Dozens of singers and musicians will perform the works of late songwriter Trinh Cong Son at a free outdoor concert in praise of love and friendship in HCM City on April 5.

European tour: U19 Vietnam 2 – 4 U19 Birmingham

Vietnam lost 2-4 to Birmingham in their last friendly match in the UK as part of their European tour on March 20.

Father-son duo to regale piano fans

Master pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and his son Vovka Ashkenazy will play at a concert tonight at the Hanoi Opera House.

U19 Tottenham stun U19 Vietnam in London

U19 Vietnam admitted their first bitter defeat during their European tour after losing 9-0 to U10 Tottenham Hotspur in a friendly on March 18.

Vietnam to launch first Book Day

Vietnam's first Book Day will be organised throughout the country on April 21.

HCM City hosts Asia U14 tennis champs

HCM City hosts Asia U14 tennis champsAs many as 78 athletes from 16 countries and territories around the globe are competing at the Asia U14 Tennis Championships 2014, which got underway in HCM City on March 17.

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