CULTURE AND SPORT

Authorities in Spain are investigating FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his father over suspicions they used offshore havens to avoid paying some €4 million in taxes on income from some of the star footballer's endorsement deals.

Singers to be fined for illegal whiskey promotion video

Several Vietnamese singers will be fined for participating in an online music video which advertised whiskey.

Vietnamese artist ranks third in British fine arts competition “Bright light big city”

The artwork “My Hanoi city” by Vietnamese artist Tran Tuan was ranked Third in the online art competition “Bright light Big city” by London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery in May 2013.

Then singing hopes to win UNESCO recognition

The National Academy of Music in Hanoi has revealed that traditional Then singing will be submitted to UNESCO in a bid to be recognised as a piece of intangible cultural world heritage.

Police involved in referee bribery case

The Criminal Police Department has begun an investigation into the most recent bribery case, involving four VFF referees.

Liem wins world blitz champs

Vietnamese player Le Quang Liem outclassed most of his leading players at the World Blitz Chess Championship in Russia on June 10, securing top place for the first time.

SEA Youth Chamber Orchestra to perform in Hanoi

The Southeast Asian Youth Chamber Orchestra, including six Vietnamese players, will perform at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on June 16.

Referees suspended after bribery scandal

Top chiefs from the VFF's referee department have been suspended after four referees were accused of receiving bribes.

UNESCO Culture Week to be held in Vietnam

The second UNESCO Culture and Development Week will be held as part of the Quang Nam Heritage Festival from June 19-26.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal Wins 8th French Open Title

Rafael Nadal became the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam tournament when he beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final Sunday, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

Serena defeats Sharapova to win French Open crown

Top-seeded Williams beat No. 2 Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to secure her second French Open title, 11 years to the day after she beat her older sister Venus to win her first in 2002.

Ministry bans ‘Chinatown' movie

The movie Bui Doi Cho Lon (Chinatown) by Vietnamese-American director Charlie Nguyen has been banned from distribution and screening in Vietnam because the film is "too violent" and misrepresented HCM City's Chinatown.

Dang Chau Anh on International Choir Competition jury

Dang Chau Anh has been invited to judge at the third International Choir Competition held in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province from June 19-22.

Replicating “Football for All” model

The Vietnam Football Federation is committed to promoting the “Football for All in Vietnam” initiative to discover talents for national football.

Pursuit of profits ruins Vietnamese films

A local director has slammed his Vietnamese peers for producing poor quality films, claiming they are more interested in quick cash returns.

Talented German pianist to perform in Hanoi

German piano prodigy Mona Asuka Ott will join the Hennessy Concert at Hanoi Opera House on June 12.

Draconian work permit scheme mooted for performing artists

Singers and models in Vietnam would have to get a work permit beginning from January 2014 according to a new regulation.

Arsenal star arrives in Vietnam

Former Arsenal F.C winger Freddie Ljungberg arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on June 3 as the club’s global ambassador.

Nha Trang beauty contest has license revoked before semifinals

A beauty contest which was part of the 2013 Nha Trang Sea Festival was forced to cancel their final night for violating government regulations.

Film on Vietnam’s AO victims nominated at NYCIFF

A documentary film on Vietnamese Agent Orange/dioxin victims will compete for a prize at the New York City International Film Festival 2013, scheduled for June 13-20.

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