CULTURE AND SPORT

Los Angeles — Veteran British rocker Phil Collins said in comments aired Friday that he has started collaborating with compatriot Adele, reported to be working on a follow-up to her hit 2011 album "21."

Beauty contestant goes rogue, gets fined

Model Phan Hoang Thu was fined VND15 million for competing in the Miss World Tourism 2013 pageant without permission.

Arsenal to support U-19's training during European tour

English Premier League club Arsenal has confirmed support for Vietnam's Under-19 (U-19) team during its European tour in March.

Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien voted nation's top athlete

Teenage swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has been voted Vietnam's top athlete in 2013.

Man Utd brings Premier League trophy to Vietnam

The world-renowned Manchester United football club is bringing its Premier League trophy to Vietnam next month.

Swedish band Vocalettes to perform ABBA hits

Swedish band Vocalettes will make their debut performance in Hanoi tonight to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Sweden's and Vietnam's diplomatic relations.

Peach blossom exhibition displays Tet beauty

Paintings of Hanoi's peach blossoms, the symbolic Tet flower of the North, by Nguyen Huu Khoa are being displayed at an exhibition called Dao Xuan.

Russian punk band Pussy Riot miss out on Asian award

Russian punk band Pussy Riot missed out on a prize at the inaugural Prudential Eye Awards in Singapore on Saturday for a video featuring a protest inside a Moscow cathedral that landed members in jail.

Exhibition on Hoang Sa & Truong Sa archipelagos opens

Nearly 150 maps, publications, and artifacts are on display in Da Nang city at an exhibition titled “Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagos are of Vietnam’s sovereignty – historical evidence”.

Serena shocker dashes Grand Slam bid

An injury-hit Serena Williams crashed out of the Australian Open against Ana Ivanovic Sunday, denying her an 18th major title and the chance to win a rare calendar-year Grand Slam.

Japanese trading, art and culture exhibition opens in capital city

The first high-end, large-scale exhibition featuring Japanese history, culture and the long-term trading relations between Japan and Vietnam has opened in downtown Hanoi.

Female footballers receive special support

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) plans to increase its investment in the national women’s football squad to improve their performance at the 2014 Asia finals.

Megastar cinemas renamed CGV

All Megastar cinemas have been renamed CGV as of Wednesday, January 15, announced the CJ CGV Group of South Korea, the new manager of Vietnam's biggest cinema chain.

Hollywood awaits Oscar nominations

Hollywood is holding its breath for the unveiling on Thursday of this year's Oscar nominations, with top Golden Globes winners "12 Years A Slave" and "American Hustle" leading a crowded field of contenders.

Agency announces best selling song of the year

The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright announced the best selling song of 2013, which brought in around USD7,759 in licensing fees.

Hollywood actors in Nepal to shoot Everest film

Hollywood actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin have arrived in Nepal to shoot a new film based on the Everest bestseller "Into Thin Air", a government official said.

Amateur performance club keeps traditional cai luong opera alive

After putting the finish-ing touches to her tied-up hair, and buttoning up her glittering, long silk dress, Doan Thi Thu Huong takes a deep breath and walks onto the stage.

U19 squad to train in Europe, Japan

Vietnam’s U19 national team will attend training camps in the UK, Belgium and Japan in preparation for the upcoming Asian U19 Championships scheduled for Myanmar in October 2014.