CULTURE AND SPORT

A key US government report spreads the blame for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, citing a bad cement job, poor management by BP and its subcontractors.

Vietnamese martial artists have won three gold medals, three silvers and six bronzes at the pre-Southeast Asian Games Kempo Shorinji Tournament.

The US poverty rate rose in 2010 to 15.1 percent, the highest since 1993, according to census data.

Asia's developing economies will post slower-than-expected growth this year and in 2012 as key trading partners reduce orders amid worries about the global economy.

The world's population will surge to seven billion next month and the challenge is not a lack of living space but how to empower disenfranchised women and girls.

Vietnam Fashion Fair 2011 will be held at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre in Hanoi from December 19-25.

Al-Qaeda has released a video marking the anniversary of 9/11, monitoring group SITE Intelligence said Tuesday.

Vietnam’s U19 football squad is leading Group B of the ASEAN Football Federation U19 Youth Championships in Myanmar.

Vietnam's top football division is facing a major crisis as clubs have come out in support of a proposal to establish a break-away.

The Director and Deputy Director of Vietnam Department of Cinema want to resign after VND42 billion went missing.

Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if could.

For the sixth time in a row Djokovic beat Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1, in 4 hours 10 minutes, and won his first U.S. Open title.

The rising number of Japanese footballers impressing in European leagues reflects the growing strength of the sport in the Asian region, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.

Eurozone nations headed into fresh turbulence on Monday with alarm rising over a potential Greek default.

More than 100 people burned to death in a fire on a fuel pipeline in a slum area in the Kenyan capital, police said Monday.

The world-renowned troupe, English National Ballet, is headed to Vietnam for two performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in September.

The euro slumped in Asian trade Monday on deepening concerns over a possible default by Greece.

The world-renowned English National Ballet is headed to Vietnam and will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Clouds may be gathering over the global economy, but auto makers are revving up to try and dispel any gloom with nearly 90 new models at the world's biggest motor show.