CULTURE AND SPORT

With a desire to experiment with technology and explore the capability of the human voice, two artists have developed a surreal art-technology project Voice Gems – a generative system and voice archive that transforms human voices into digital gems.

Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament 2023 opens in Lai Chau

The Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament 2023 officially kicked off on November 24 at Tam Duong District Stadium in the northern province of Lai Chau.

"Flavours of Hanoi" cultural week opens at Noi Bai International Airport

A cultural week titled “Flavours of Hanoi” officially kicked off at Noi Bai International Airport, with with a view introducing unique cultural characteristics of the capital city to visitors.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Iraq beat Vietnam 1-0 in injury time

Muhammad Ali’s only goal in injury time helped Iraq stun Vietnam 1-0 in a Group F match of the second qualification round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hanoi’s My DInh National Stadium on November 21 evening.

Over 100 foreign beauties to vie for Miss Earth 2023 title in Vietnam

More than 100 beauties from across the world are set to arrive in Vietnam for the upcoming Miss Earth 2023 pageant which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City this December.

Westlife members arrive in Vietnam

Westlife were warmly welcomed by Vietnamese fans after arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on Monday evening.

Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen's new exhibition opens in France

Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen has created works by reusing objects and giving them new abilities, or a new life through restructuring through a ton of welding rods for her Flower of Life exhibition which opened in France on November 18.

Vietnam athlete wins gold at World Wushu Championships

Dang Tran Phuong Nhi on November 19 won the first gold medal for Vietnam in the women's nangun taolu (performance) event at the HYX 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) held in Texas, the US.

K-pop boy band to perform at HCM City international music festival

K-pop group TEMPEST will perform at the HOZO Super Fest 2023, which is scheduled to take place along Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Pedestrian Streets on December 22-24.

Nguyen Dynasty documents being displayed in Hanoi

An exhibition featuring documents selected from the collection of the Nguyen Dynasty's Imperial Archives - World Documentary Heritage is taking place in Hanoi as part of activities in celebration of the Vietnam Culture Heritage Day (November 23).

Quảng Ninh runners to shine at Hạ Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2023

The Hạ Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2023, Vietnam's oldest heritage race, is set to make a significant breakthrough with over 2,000 runners from Quảng Ninh Province joining the competition.

Phu Quoc triathlon event attracts nearly 2,000 athletes

Multi-sport festival BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc was kicked off in the island resort city of Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang on November 17, drawing nearly 2,000 athletes from 47 countries and territories.

Vietnam stun Philippines 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

Vietnam got off to a good start in the second qualifying round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian region, by beating hosts Philippines 2-0 on November 16 evening.

Italian Food Week kicks off in Hanoi

Italian Food Week in Vietnam 2023 is currently taking place in Hanoi, offering visitors the chance to sample a range of authentic Italian cuisine.

Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences for one more night in November

Irish pop group Westlife have decided to add an additional concert to their November 2023 performance schedule in Ho Chi Minh City as part of their ongoing world tour “The Wild Dreams Tour”.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 12 at Miss Universe

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnamese representative Bui Quynh Hoa among its third hot picks of the leading 15 beauties participating in Miss Universe 2023.

Vietnamese representative crowned Little Miss World Tourism 2023

Local teen model Tran Ngoc Gia Han was awarded the title of Little Miss World Tourism 2023 during the grand final of the World Tourism Festival for Beauty Friendship and Fashion which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Exhibition featuring development of Australian partner NGOs in Vietnam

An exhibition, Development Achievements of Australian Partner NGOs in Vietnam, was opened on Thursday at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology by the Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations.

Vietnam Days in France 2023 to get underway in Paris

Vietnam Days in France 2023 opened in Paris as part of activities being held to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties and 10 years of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.

Vietnamese referee called to manage World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been selected by FIFA, the global governing body of football, to officiate in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

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