CULTURE AND SPORT

A mobile film projection scheme aiming to screen free short films to the public is officially launched today in Hanoi by the The Vietnam Cinema Association's Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) and Vietnam New Media Group.

Vietnam take first gold at world champs

Vietnamese trio Nguyen Thu Ngan, Chau Tuyet Van and Nguyen Thi Le Kim snatched a gold medal at the first day of the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Bali, Indonesia.

First sci-fi film contest opens in Vietnam

The first-ever sci-fi short film contest titled "Project: Sci-Fi" is open to film makers of all ages throughout the country till December 1.

U23 coach Phuc suspended at BTV Cup

National Under-23 coach Hoang Van Phuc yesterday was suspended from working at the ongoing Binh Duong Television International Football (BTV) Cup in Binh Duong Province.

Hair show to highlight new, nostalgic trends

The Davines Hair Show 2013, titled Happiness, will present the latest hairstyle trends in the fashion world next Thursday in HCM City.

U19s expected to play European youth teams

Vietnam's Under-19 team will have chance to play youth teams from Europe during a friendly tournament which will be organised next year.

Eager students revive cheo opera

As many as 60 students at three junior high schools in the northern province of Ninh Binh have been taught how to perform four excerpts of cheo (traditional opera) and the five ancient melodies.

Vietnam eyes gold at Taekwondo worlds

Vietnam has its sights on winning up to four gold medals at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, to be held in Bali at the end of this month.

Return home for Vietnamese paintings attributed to one man

A Vietnamese man has acquired many Vietnamese paintings at auction, bringing them back to the nation in which they were painted.

My Tam nominated World Best Female Artist

Vietnamese pop star My Tam has been listed among 145 nominees in the World Best Female Artist category of the World Music Awards.

Week-long culture event introduces ethnic traditions

The National Great Solidarity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week will take centre stage at the Culture-Tourism Village of Dong Mo, in Hanoi's Son Tay town from November 18-24.

Vietnamese comic book on sovereignty stirs up Chinese concerns

The Chinese press has given many pages recently on Vietnam’s first comic book affirming sovereignty over the Spratly and Paracels archipelagos.

Singers and bands from 15 countries to perform in Hanoi

Well-known bands and singers from 15 nations and territories in the Asia-Pacific region will get together for the ABU TV Song Festival on Saturday night.

Miss Universe contestants model traditional scarves

Vietnamese representative Truong Thi May, the 2007 Miss Ethnic Vietnam runner-up, has presented traditional scarves to this year’s Miss Universe pageant contestants.

Vietnam’s U21 on cloud nine over Sky Blues

Vietnamese players has beaten Australian Sydney FC 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the U21 International Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan.

Thought-provoking picture puts Mong in the spotlight

A feature film on the culture and lifestyle of the ethnic Mong people living in Vietnam's northwest region will be screened next week.

U21s face Australians in final

Vietnam will face Sydney U21 FC in the final of the international U21 football championship, which is taking place in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan today.

VFF says it doesn't waste the State Budget

After being accused of wasting the State Budget, VFF's chairman, Nguyen Trong Hy, has denied this charge and said they always follow correct procedures.

U23 Vietnam to meet Thailand at Mekong football tourney

The Vietnamese squad is scheduled to meet Thailand at the 2013 Mekong Region U23 International Football Tournament (BIDC Cup), according to a draw held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on October 21.