CULTURE AND SPORT

The Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam is introducing Japanese traditional dolls at an exhibition that opened at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts on January 8.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has stopped playing for Thailand’s Muangthong United and will join Japanese club Cerezo Osaka.

The 2020 National Super Cup match between reigning V.League 1 champions Viettel FC and National Cup holders Hanoi FC will take place at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi on January 9, marking the beginning of a new football season

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a project on developing and promoting the national brand of Vietnamese lacquer art during 2020-2030.

An online music project developed by the Vietnamese community based in Malaysia officially launched the song “Hello Vietnam” as its first product, with the track expressing hope that bright a 2021 lies ahead in the New Year.

The Vietnamese U22 national football team, the national women’s football team, and the country’s athletics team, have all been tasked with defending their leading position in the region during the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be

Visitors have the chance to shop for common and unique items alike at the Hoi An Farmers Market which will last from December 28 to 31.

A Winter Carnival is scheduled to be held at the Tuan Chau tourism complex, Ha Long City, in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 1.

The Flamingo Contemporary Art Museum (FCAM), the first of its kind in Vietnam, officially made its debut and commenced operations on December 26, open to visitors from 9am to 5pm every day.

A new animated film featuring historical events in Việt Nam by young filmmakers from the Đuốc Mồi Group has premiered in cinemas in HCM City.

The world football governing body FIFA on Thursday confirmed allocation of slots for the Women’s World Cup.

Le Thi Bich Tram, a native of Dong Nai province, has been chosen to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss Global 2021 pageant which is set to be held in the Indonesian city of Bali next year.

The Open Putaleng Paragliding Tournament is currently under way between December 24 to 27 along with the hot air balloon activities in Lai Chau Province to boost local tourism.

A total of 13 local designers are set to introduce their latest collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is scheduled to run in Ho Chi Minh City between December 25 and 29.

HCM City's annual countdown music party to welcome the New Year will be held virtually on December 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

V.League 1 runners-up Hanoi FC are set to gain an advantage when participating in next year’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2021 following organisers moving to change the competition format.

The International Friendship Art Festival (IFAF) 2020 is poised to get underway on the pedestrian streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the capital, with the event set to run from December 18 to 20.

Japanese movies will be introduced to audiences during the 12th Japanese Film Festival (JFF) in Vietnam from December 25 this year until January 22, 2021.

Ao dai Festival and Hue Gastronomy Festival 2020 will be held in the central city of Hue on December 18.