CULTURE AND SPORT

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to cancel the planned merging of two popular theatres in the north.

A circus from Yunnan province in China will go on tour in Vietnam , giving 23 performances across the country from May 26 to June 30.

Usain Bolt opens his European track season full of confidence, in top shape and eyeing the ultimate prize - more Olympic medals.

VFF will invite Vietnamese nationals abroad to play for the national U22 squad in preparation for the Asian U22 qualifiers.

Australian men's field hockey team head coach says his world number one side have been disadvantaged by an unfair draw at the London Olympics.

Manchester City’s captain Vincent Kompany will stay in Ho Chi Minh City with the Barclays Premier League Trophy from June 7-9 at the invitation of Eximbank.

German pianist Andreas Boyde and conductor Khac Uyen, will appear at a concert themed “From the new world” at the Hanoi Opera House.

An Iranian film noir about an academic who returns home to a family and country he no longer recognises made a splash at the Cannes festival.

The 8th kite competition on Cua Dai beach in the world cultural heritage town of Hoi An proved a popular event.

Robin Gibb, singer with the legendary British band the Bee Gees, died aged 62 after a lengthy battle against cancer, his family said.

Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich's Champions League dream with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.

Contestants for Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012 will have the opportunity to undergo a real-life experience during an upcoming trip to the US as part of the show.

Twelve teams will take part in the 2012 Hanoi International Judo Tournament being held from May 19-21, announced the organising board.

Because of the cheap price and wide range of selections, 3D cinema cafes have been attracting many young people.

MTV Exit is organising a free concert to promote human rights with the participation of famous artists like Simple Plan, Brown Eyed Girls and My Tam.

The Cannes Film Festival opened with a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson.

HCM City authorities imposed VND3.5 million each on supermodel Thanh Hang for using screen-smoke on catwalk and singer Thu Minh for wearing scanty clothes in a music show.

The Vietnam Football Federation announced the selection of Phan Thanh Hung as the coach for the national football team.

Ngo Thanh Van was announced as Queen at the sixth Night of Beauty awards ceremony for famous artists and models in HCM City.