CULTURE AND SPORT

The fastest man in the world will be crowned on day three of athletics events at the London Olympics, which starts with the women's marathon through the city's streets.

Though some artists want to build the popularity of the traditional art of cheo by updating it for contemporary audiences, some experts think it would cause cheo to lose its traditional and unique features.

US great Michael Phelps closed his Olympic individual career in breathtaking style as America ruled the pool.

Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem has dropped two places from 51st to 53rd in the world rankings, according to the World Chess Federation.

Michael Phelps stormed to a 20th Olympic Games medal while British cyclist Chris Hoy claimed his fifth career gold.

The fourth International Vovinam (traditional Vietnamese martial arts) Festival has opened with an impressive show in the central province of Binh Dinh.

Well-known pop singer My Tam has recently become the first Vietnamese artist to be chosen as Youtube partner.

One of the star Chinese badminton players disqualified from the Olympics for throwing a match has said she is quitting the sport.

Vietnamese photographer An Le has won the New Exposure fashion photography contest, held jointly by Vogue magazine, RED Digital Cinema and Bottega Veneta in New York.

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh could not make his Olympic journey further than the group stage after his 0 – 2 defeat at Group D second game.

Popular British football team Manchester United announced Monday that it hopes to earn over $300 million in its proposed IPO on Wall Street.

A young star of American journalism has acknowledged he concocted quotes from Bob Dylan in his best-selling book of creativity featuring the American folk legend.

Vietnamese hopeful Tran Le Quoc Toan failed to bring home a bronze medal in his 56kg event.

Batman flick "The Dark Knight Rises" held on to the top spot at North American box offices this weekend despite last week's mass shooting in Colorado, figures released Sunday showed.

Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh narrowly defeated underdogs Tan Yuhan from Belgium in his first match of the London 2012 Olympics qualifying round.

Vietnam’s gymnasts, shooters, and weightlifters have ended their dream at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

American swimmer Ryan Lochte sunk record-chasing Michael Phelps in a pulsating start to the Olympics while China's Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen wrote their name in the record books.

Swimming legend Michael Phelps suffered a nervy start in his bid to become the greatest Olympian in history on Saturday while Chinese shooter Yi Siling claimed the first gold of the Games.

Britain welcomed the world to the Olympics in an opening ceremony showcasing the country's rich history and sense of fun.