CULTURE AND SPORT

Harrison Dillard, who overcame racial prejudice to become the only man to achieve the Olympic double of 100m and 110m hurdles gold, and fought as a Buffalo Solider in the Second World War, was honoured on Friday.

Vietnam’s Asia Next Top Model entrant falls foul of stringent rules

A Vietnamese model may be punished for attending Asia's Next Top Model in Singapore without getting approval.

Vietnamese team take crown in Thai hip-hop dance competition

Vietnamese hip-hop team S.I.N.E have won three champion titles at K-Battle International 2012 held in Thailand.

Many foreign television channels to stop broadcasting in Vietnam

Many foreign channels of pay TV services in Vietnam which are not edited and translated into Vietnamese will not be licensed to broadcast in the near future.

First Vietnamese opera to be revived

Vietnam’s first opera, named Co Sao will be revived by the Vietnam Opera Ballet Theater on November 24 and 25.

Tien Minh wins first badminton match in HK Open

Vietnamese player Nguyen Tien Minh easily defeated host rival Ka Long in straight sets at the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships 2012 on November 21.

U22 Vietnam enters BTV Cup 2012 semi-finals

U22 Vietnam narrowly beat Thailand’s Chonburi FC 2-1 in its final match of Group A to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2012 Binh Duong Television Cup.

Dominant Juve stun Chelsea 3-0

Chelsea's hopes of defending their Champions League title were left hanging by a thread after a 3-0 defeat to Juventus.

Red River Delta shows off culture

The unique traditions and culture Red River Delta will be on display in Hanoi from November 21 to support Vietnam Heritage Day.

Record-breaker Vien swims to silver

Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien earned a silver to add to her bronze at the Asian Swimming Championships in Dubai on November 19.

Vietnamese models pose in New York

The seven finalists of the Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012 had a photo shoot at the Times Square in New York.

Another draw for Liem at UAE Chess Champs

Vietnam’s International Grand Master Le Quang Liem was held to a draw by his Chinese rival Ma Qun at an ongoing chess tournament in the UAE.

Exhibition on Long Bien Bridge

The legend of Long Bien Bridge is the major theme of an exhibition to be held in Hanoi from November 21-24.

Hong Kong Open: Jimenez sets record with triumph aged 48

Miguel Angel Jimenez became the oldest winner on the European Tour by clinching victory in the Hong Kong Open at the age of 48 years and 318 days.

Khoi wins again at World Youth Chess Champs

Nguyen Anh Khoi extended his unbeaten run by beating Abdulla Gadimbayli of Azerbaijan at the World Youth Chess Championships.

'Twilight' stars eye new life after vampire saga

"Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are looking forward to sinking their teeth into new, non-vampire roles, as they ponder life after the "Twilight" saga.

European Music Festival dates announced

The European Music Festival 2012 will take place in Hanoi and HCM City from November 22-December 2.

Lan Khue to attend 2012 Miss Model of the World

Super Model Tran Ngoc Lan Khue will represent Vietnam at the 24th Miss Model of the World in Shenzhen (China) from November 14-December 12.

GM Liem’s first defeat at 2012 Furajha Int’l Chess Champs

Chess Grandmaster Le Quang Liem was shockingly defeated by underdogs Ukrainian Andrey Sumets in the second match of the 2012 Furajha International Chess Championships in UAE on November 15.

3D Cinema halls for children-a waste of money

With Ho Chi Minh City announcing plans to build 3D cinema halls at Children’s Houses in the various districts, the public is questioning the necessity to build such cinemas at this time.

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