CULTURE AND SPORT

Four Vietnamese kids have been selected to visit English Premier League Chelsea FC and meet their three football stars in May.

The Hue Festival, a biannual cultural event to be held next month, will feature contemporary pop, rock and flamenco music in order to attract young audiences.

The Vietnamese swimmer, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, is the first Vietnamese to be ranked in the world's top 10 best swimmers by the FINA.

“Dien Bien Phu Victory – the Strength of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh era” is the theme of a conference that will take place in Dien Bien province to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory (May 7, 1954-2014).

The 2014 Ha Long Carnival will take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on April 30 night, announced the provincial People’s Committee.

Coach Guillaume Graechen’s players delivered another impressive performance in the second friendly in the UK during their European tour, drawing their hosts U19 Wimbledon 2-2 on March 10.

Vietnam’s 18-year-old badminton player Pham Cao Cuong has leaped four places to fifth in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings.

The hustle and bustle that is typical of a traditional market in Vietnam has been re-created at an unusual exhibition at the Vietnam Women Museum in downtown Hanoi.

The Southern Vietnam Women Museum is showcasing 80 photos and other items related to women who made a contribution to diplomacy during the wars in Vietnam.

As many as 200 Japanese cherry blossom trees are in full bloom at a festival that is open to the public on March 8-9.

The Department of Performing Art has banned Luu Thi Diem Huong from performing within Vietnam after she was found to have lied about her marital status before competing in Miss Universe 2012.

Unicorp has denied receiving a letter from the organisers of Miss Universe, regarding Diem Huong's marital status, saying that it was a fake letter leaked to the media.

More than 60 art troupes from home and abroad have registered to take part in the biennial Hue Festival 2014, which is slated to take place on April 12-20 in the imperial city.

Vietnam’s U19 squad convincingly defeated U19 Arsenal in London 3-0 during their first excursion to Europe.

The opening of 3D cinemas with free viewings in remote city districts has proved a hit among kids and parents, especially those living in suburban areas.

The Department of Performing Art said they may consider a ban on Diem Huong from performing if found to have lied about her marital status before competing in Miss Universe 2012.

The Vietnamese Football Federation has vowed to strictly punish any players and referees who are caught committing or ignoring violent acts on field.

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has announced Vietnam will play host to the 2014 AFF U19 Youth Championship due to take place at Hanoi’s National My Dinh stadium from September 5-13.

The fourth International Women’s Cycling Tournament (Biwase Cup 2014) from March 7 to 14 will take place in the southern province of Binh Duong.