CULTURE AND SPORT

Italian dance group Artemis Danza are due to perform "Traviata", a unique contemporary dance show inspired by the opera of the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, in several major cities across the country this September.

Vietnamese film to compete at Tallinn Black Nights

“578 Phat dan cua ke dien”, known as “578 Magnum” in English, has become the first Vietnamese film selected to compete in the Official Selection Competition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

Oktoberfest Vietnam to be held in Hanoi

Oktoberfest Vietnam – one of the most exciting cultural events that has been held in HCM City for the 16th year, will be brought to Hanoi.

Football: Vietnam beat Hong Kong 5-1 in U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese footballers had a great start in the U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, as they defeated Hong Kong 5-1 in their opening match in Indonesia on September 14.

Vietnam competes at Asia Star Challengers Invitational 2022

Two local youth e-sports teams, Flash and MGN Box Esports, are currently competing at the Asia Star Challengers Invitational (ASCI 2022) which is taking place in an online format.

Footballers depart for Indonesia for AFC U20 Asian Cup’s qualifiers

Vietnamese footballers departed for Indonesia on September 12 for the qualifiers of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 hosted by Indonesia.

Can Gio fishermen hold whale worshipping festival

Fishermen in Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying district of Can Gio held their annual Nghinh Ong (Whale Worshipping) Festival on September 9.

Binh Duong to host international three-cushion billiards tournament 2022

A total of 64 local and three foreign players are set to compete in an international three-cushion billiards tournament which is scheduled to run from September 15 to 18 in the southern province of Binh Duong.

Full-moon festival celebrated nationwide

Many localities nationwide have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Full-moon Festival with colourful decorations and joyful lion dances.

Hanoi singer fined for unlicensed live shows

Singer Tuan Hung has been fined VND12.5 million (USD538.79) for organising unlicensed live music shows.

Vietnam’s first multi-nationality youth orchestra makes debut

The Vietnam Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYO) has made its debut at the Hanoi Opera House with a concert “ VYO Grand Concert”.

2,022 people to perform Xoe dance in Yen Bai

A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.

5,300 global athletes to compete in Sa Pa mountain marathon

As many as 5,300 runners from 48 countries and territories globally are set to compete in the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM 2022) which will be held from September 9 - 11 in the northern highlands town of Sa Pa

Quynh Hoa set to compete at Supermodel International 2022

Bui Quynh Hoa has been selected as the Vietnamese representative to the upcoming Supermodel International 2022 which is scheduled to take place on September 15 in Thailand.

HCM City issues fine on Miss Vietnam Peace 2022 organiser

The organiser of the Miss Vietnam Peace 2022 pageant has just been fined VND55 million for holding the competition without license.

Striker Huynh Nhu eligible to play in Portugal

The Portuguese Football Federation on September 6 granted an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) to Vietnamese striker Huynh Nhu, thereby now making her eligible to play for Länk FC.

Hanoi singer holds unlicensed live shows

Authorities of Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District have considered fining singer Tuan Hung for holding unlicensed live music shows.

Vietnam ranks first at Finswimming World Cup Round Swimming Pool 2022

Vietnam topped the Finswimming World Cup Round Swimming Pool 2022 in Thailand after securing 26 gold, 11 silver, and five bronze medals.

Vietnamese pair win gold at Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships

Vietnamese duo Trinh Quang Manh and Phan Thi Uyen Nhi bagged a gold medal at the seventh Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2022 which concluded on September 5 in Thailand.

First Vietnamese Children’s “Ao Dai” Festival held in Phu Tho

The first Vietnamese Children’s “Ao Dai” Festival has just been held in Viet Tri City along side with the final round of a contest entitled “Vietnamese Children’s Ao Dai Ambassador 2022.”

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