CULTURE AND SPORT

Vietnamese movie “Bo Gia”, also known as “Dad, I’m Sorry”, has been selected by the Vietnam Cinema Department as the Vietnamese representative to enter the preliminary round of the Best International Film award at the 2022 Oscars.

Two goals by Nguyen Cong Phuong and Phan Van Duc handed Vietnam a sweet start to their 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup journey as the reigning champions comfortably beat Laos 2-0 in their Group B opener at Singapore’s Bishan Stadium.

A coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City is attracting lots of customers who can come to enjoy coffee and play baseball at the same time.

Vietnamese movie Cha cong con (Father and Son) has been selected to be screened in late December at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, which is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a Vietnamese model, outclassed nearly 60 other contestants from around the globe and took home the title of Miss Grand International 2021 at the grand finale held in Thailand.

A street art festival, Saigon Urban Arts: Street Mural Painting (SUA 2021), will be held in HCM City from December 4-18.

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has announced a 30-man squad ahead of the upcoming AFF Cup 2020, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnam’s tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam toppled British player Giles Hussey in two straight sets (6-4, 6-4) on the morning of November 29 to claim the men’s singles title of the M15 Cancun tournament in Mexico, Nhan dan reported.

The Opera Gala Concert “Girls Deserve to Shine” will be held in Hanoi to promote gender equality and empowerment of women.

NDO - An exhibition highlighting the Vietnamese people’s fighting spirit and sacrifice for national construction and defence opened in Hanoi.

The Vietnamese national team will enter the AFF Cup 2020 as defending champions with a strong determination to defend their title.

Vietnamese representative Do Thi Ha has left the country for Puerto Rico to attend Miss World 2021.

Le Quang Liem, Vietnam’s leading chess player, on November 18 recorded an impressive victory over world No. 4 Armenian player Levon Aronian at the ongoing Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament.

For the first time in three years, Vietnam have dropped out of the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings following their 0-1 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss to Saudi Arabia in Hanoi on November 16 evening.

Vietnam have yet to halt their losing run in the final round of the 2022 World Cup Asian Qualifiers after conceding a 1-0 defeat against Saudi Arabia at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on November 16 evening.

Vietnam will continue to work hard to get the first points on their debut in the final round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, head coach Park Hang-seo has reiterated ahead of their home clash against Saudi Arabia

Vietnam Television (VTV) has signed an agreement with Next Media Solutions JSC to air every match of the AFF Cup 2020 live.

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Grand International 2021, is among the pageant’s top three contestants following a vote held on the competition’s official fan page.

An exhibition, themed “Culture lights the way for the nation to forge”, will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi from November 16-27, as part of activities to celebrate the 2021 National Cultural Conference.