Entertainment

Stars land in Venice for art-house film festival

The Venice film festival kicks off on Wednesday with the arrival of stars on water taxis for an art-house dominated line-up dealing with issues from religious extremism to economic crisis.

Vietnam’s representative at Miss Supranational 2012 announced

Lai Huong Thao, who was crowned at the Miss Sports 2012 beauty pageant, will represent Vietnam at this year’s Miss Supranational in Warsaw.

Grammy winner to perform in Vietnam

Famous singer Monica Denise Brown will perform at the Hennessy Concert, scheduled to take place at My Dinh National Convention Centre in Hanoi on September 7.

First ever Hanoi Carnival features diverse cultures

The first ever Hanoi Carnival 2012 is underway in Cau Giay district, offering inspiring things for young Hanoians and foreigners, who want to know more about Vietnam.

Can Tho beauty crowned Miss Vietnam 2012

Dang Thu Thao from Can Tho won the Miss Vietnam 2012 title in the final round of the beauty pageant held in Da Nang.

Hanoi to taste ethnic flavour

The most attractive cultural features of ethnic groups in Tay Nguyen will be presented during the second Central Highlands Cultural Days event organised in Hanoi this month.

TV station accused of violating music copyright

The Vietnam Center for Protection of Music Copyright has recently accused Vietnam television of using foreign songs without purchasing copyright.

Hanoians prepare for cosplay contest

Young Hanoians have adopted the cosplay hobby and are preparing for an upcoming contest on August 25-26.

Central highlands culture to be promoted in Hanoi

The second “Central Highlands Cultural Days in Hanoi ” will be held in the capital city soon, featuring a wide range of activities that provide an insight into the region.

'Top Gun' director Tony Scott commits suicide

Prominent Hollywood film director Tony Scott, whose signature works included "Top Gun," jumped to his death from a bridge in San Pedro, California, city officials announced.

Stations asked to cut down on Chinese and S.Korean films

Hoang Huu Luong, Director General of the Press Department, has recently made a statement on cutting down the broadcasting time of Chinese and South Korean movies.

Vietnam wins second prize at a photo contest

The photo, “My balloon”, by photographer Vo Anh Kiet, has won the second prize at the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2012.

Miss China crowned Miss World 2012, in China

Miss China won the coveted title of Miss World on Saturday, triumphing on home soil during a glitzy final held in a mining city on the edge of the Gobi desert.

“Vietnam now” exhibition in Hong Kong

An exhibition called “Vietnam now” by the country’s most six outstanding artists will be held at The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Hong Kong from August 24 to September 9.

Painting contest on traffic safety for children

A contest called “Children painting for traffic safety” was launched in Hanoi to mark the National Traffic Safety Year 2012.

Violinist Bui Cong Duy to perform in Denmark

Bui Cong Duy and five other artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music will join the Hafnia Chamber Orchestra at the 2012 Danish-East Meets West music project on August 21-22.