Entertainment

With favourable government policies and an increase in audience numbers, foreign and local investors have been more willing to spend more money in the entertainment field.

Hanoi’s first Classical Guitar Contest was closed with many prize slots unfilled.

The German-based organisation Interkultur is working with the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to prepare for an international choir competition to take place from December 12 to 15.

Veteran composer Duong Thu has blamed sections of the media for the proliferation of Vietnamese showbiz scandals.

A concert series opened in Hanoi on October 27 to mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Do Hoang Anh, the second runner-up at this year's Miss Vietnam pageant, will represent the nation in the Miss Earth 2012 competition, which will begin in the Philippines on November 4.

Four Vietnamese records, among 20 recommended by the Vietnam Book of Records, have officially won Asian titles by the Asia Book of Records.

Vietnamese violinist Le Hoai Nam is to perform with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra at the Toyota Classics 2012 in Hanoi early November.

Ancient lime pots, lime tubes, spittoons of royal families and the unique betel chewing sets of ordinary people are currently exhibited at the Vietnam National History Museum.

The Japanese Film Festival titled ‘Comedy 2012’ will be held in Hanoi, Phan Thiet City and Ho Chi Minh City from October 25-December 1.

Katsura Utazo will perform Rakugo, a traditional Japanese one-man show, in Hanoi on October 24 and HCM City on October 27.

An exhibition depicting one of the most beautiful seasons in Hanoi and the vibrant life of women is going to be showcased later this month.

A Xam folk music performance will be held in Vietnam Women's Museum on October 26-28.

First Hanoi Open Classical Guitar Competition will begin on Monday with thirty-two contestant set to participate at the event.

Nearly 100 circus artists will perform original gravity-defying acrobatic feats at the National Circus Gala 2012 in HCMC from October 19-21.

Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Quoc Huy won a gold medal at the 9th ‘Bucovina Mileniul 2012’ international photographic contest in Romania.

A Government decree banning lip syncing and skimpy performing outfits at art and fashion shows will take effect from January next year.

Several prominent names from the world of international cinema have been announced as jurors for the second Hanoi International Film Festival which comes to the capital next month.

Japan’s leading comedian Utazo Katsura will perform for free in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in late October.