CULTURE AND SPORT

The end-of-year celebrations came a day early as United saw out 2009 with a flourish, disposing of Wigan Athletic with ease and panache.

A US Airways jet has landed safely at San Antonio International Airport after blowing a tire during takeoff and circling.

The British government condemned China's execution of a British national on drug smuggling charges.

Crowds attended prayers and other ceremonies across Asia to mark the anniversary of the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami five years ago.

Senior Obama administration officials say they are starting to see an al Qaeda connection to the attempted terror attack on a U.S.-bound airliner.

Music makes the soul go 'round, writes David Cornish.

A flower festival to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake from Dec 30, 2009 to Jan 3, 2010.

Many young famous singers attended the “My Music” performance held December 28 in HCMC.

Nguyen Mai Anh, 18-year-old student of a Prague high school, became the winner of the Miss Vietnam of the Czech Republic contest.

Solo exhibition by American artist Hap Tivey – an artist fascinated with the nature of light.

Singer Minh Tuyet’s first live show in Vietnam in over 12 years was warmly welcome by Vietnamese fans.

With a photo set themed “Concern of the Environment”, Hoang Quoc Tuan has been granted the title Master Photographer.

Thousands of young people are expected to attend a huge fashion and music gala to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

Defender Xuan Hop’s own goal destroyed Vietnam’s hopes of winning the men’s football championship at the 25th SEA Games.

Vietnam surged clear at the top of SEA Games medals table on Thursday.

From DJ Goldie to 1940s American films, there is something for everyone in the coming days.

Vietnam drew level with Thailand in the gold medal tally at SEA Games.

Over 170 items left by famous foreign rock and roll artists are being displayed at the Kumho Asiana Plaza in HCM City.

Vietnam’s U23 football team defeated Singapore with an overwhelming score of 4-1 in the semi-final match Monday night.