Entertainment

J.K. Rowling puts magic in PlayStation interactive book

Harry Potter author is putting the magic in a "Book of Spells" that uses augmented reality to make ink-and-paper works interactive using PlayStation 3 videogame consoles.

Vietnamese honoured as 21st century architect

Vo Trong Nghia has been awarded as one among the world's 21st century architects for his well-known bamboo designs.

Life along the Mekong to be on TV

A filmmaking team from Thailand began to shot a documentary featuring the daily life of Vietnamese people living on the banks of Mekong River.

Third cartoons festival opens

The third cartoon festival will be held in Hanoi from today, June 1, until June 8 at the Hanoi Library.

Actor opens kung fu school

Vietnamese-American actor Johnny Tri Nguyen recently opened a martial arts school in Ho Chi Minh City.

Pop star to perform free concert

Pop star Siu Black will stage a solo in HCM City on this Friday featuring new performances in pop, dance and rock in a free concert tour for students.

Vietnamese, foreign singers heat MTV Exit 2012

Tens of thousands of fans were enthusiastic with the MTV EXIT 2012 show at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on May 26.

Minh Hang impresses with Chicago theme dance

Singer Minh Hang and her partner Atanas excelled at the eighth night of the Dancing with the Stars competition on May 27.

'Love' conquers all in Cannes

"Love", the wrenching tale of an elderly man caring for his dying wife, scooped top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Hanoi hip-hoppers to attend Indonesian dance fest

A group of Hanoi hip-hoppers will attend the International Dance Festival in Jakarta which will be held from June 2 to 8.

Gala Italiano Concert to be held in Hanoi

Leading Italian artists will perform at the Gala Italiano Concert, to be held in the Hanoi Opera House to mark the Italian National Day (June 2).

National theatre merge canceled

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to cancel the planned merging of two popular theatres in the north.

Famous Chinese circus goes on tour in Vietnam

A circus from Yunnan province in China will go on tour in Vietnam , giving 23 performances across the country from May 26 to June 30.

Concert spotlights German, Vietnamese artists

German pianist Andreas Boyde and conductor Khac Uyen, will appear at a concert themed “From the new world” at the Hanoi Opera House.

Iranian film noir casts spell in Cannes

An Iranian film noir about an academic who returns home to a family and country he no longer recognises made a splash at the Cannes festival.

Kites add colour to Hoi An’s sky

The 8th kite competition on Cua Dai beach in the world cultural heritage town of Hoi An proved a popular event.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies aged 62: family

Robin Gibb, singer with the legendary British band the Bee Gees, died aged 62 after a lengthy battle against cancer, his family said.

Contestants prepare for Next Top Model 2012

Contestants for Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012 will have the opportunity to undergo a real-life experience during an upcoming trip to the US as part of the show.