Entertainment

Hanoi to host German Oktoberfest

The 2012 Oktoberfest will be held in Hanoi on October 19-20, offering visitors the chance to wear traditional German clothes and drink draught beer imported from the EU nation.

Veteran singer Khanh Ly to perform in Vietnam

The Department for Performing Arts has licensed Overseas singers Khanh Ly and Bang Kieu to perform in Vietnam again.

2012: 'Homeland' wins outstanding drama series

"Homeland" ended "Mad Men"s' dominance, scoring Showtime its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series on Sunday night.

Hanoi hosts “Europe meets Vietnam”

The contemporary dance programme called ‘Europe meets Vietnam’ will be held for the second time at Hanoi Youth Theatre later this month.

Millions to raise a glass for Munich's Oktoberfest

More than six million revellers from around the globe are set to descend on Munich from Saturday for the world's biggest beer fest.

Photo exhibit raises funds for disadvantaged women

A photo exhibition featuring life of single disabled women will be open from September 20-21 in Hanoi, with all proceeds going to help the plight of the exhibit's subjects.

Disgraced musical director resigns from hit TV show

The musical director of The Voice has resigned as following accusations that she was involved in fixing the show's results.

Lan Khue to compete at Asian Super Model Contest

Tran Ngoc Lan Khue, a promising contestant for the 2012 Vietnam Supermodel, will join models from 10 Asian countries to take part in the Asian Super Model Contest in China.

Rapper Nicki Minaj, country's Keith Urban pump up "American Idol"

Controversial rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban joined the "American Idol" judging panel on Sunday, as the ageing Fox show seeks to boost its star power.

Vietnamese puppeteers fly high at International Marionette Festival

‘Giai Dieu Ky Uc’ (Melodies of Time) by the Hai Phong City Puppetry Art Troupe won one of three gold prizes of the third International Marionette Festival at Au Co Arts Centre.

Restored painting of King Tran Nhan Tong sold for USD1.8 million

A restored version of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong was auctioned at USD1.8 million.

Indian classical dancing art introduced

Twenty students from Vietnam Dance College enjoyed a rare chance to learn about Indian classical dancing art in Hanoi on September 12.

Fewer awards for Vietnam at int’l piano competition

Vietnam picked up both 1st and 2nd category A awards at the closure of the second International Piano Competition while key category B and C awards went to foreign contestants.

Leading talent show rocked after fixed result scandal

A press conference held to explain the fixed result scandal of the top-TV singing talent show The Voice disappointed fans.

Ao dai set to shine in France

Designer Minh Hanh has introduced the national Ao Dai costume at the International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles.

South Korea's 'Pieta' wins Golden Lion award in Venice

South Korean director Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta" won the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival.

Vietnam wins regional e-sport contest at home

Vietnam has won a Southeast Asian e-sport competition on home soil after beating Singapore in the final hosted by the central city of Da Nang on the weekend.

Piano, flute duet to perform in Hanoi

A special performance by French musicians Clement Dufour and Tristan Pfaff will take place at the French Cultural Centre in Hanoi on September 18.

VTV accused of not paying for foreign songs

The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright accused VTV of not getting permission or paying royalties for foreign songs broadcast on the channel.