Entertainment

First made-in-Vietnam video game uses Dien Bien Phu setting

A 3D-graphic shooting game set in the times of the Dien Bien Phu battle against the French army will be released next February in North America, the game’s developer announced.

In search of a stage

Several projects to build new theatres and art performance venues in HCM City remain on paper due to a lack of funds.

Vietnam to build $10 million theater for Miss Earth 2012

The groundbreaking ceremony of the San Ho Theatre, at the cost of over $10 million, will be held in Ninh Thuan province on December 10.

British singer to perform with Vietnamese artists

World renowned tenor Adrian Ward from the UK will perform Symphony No.9 in D minor Op. 125 together with three Vietnamese singers in Hanoi.

Marilyn photos, Gaga dress sold at LA auction

A Lady Gaga dress and photos of a young Marilyn Monroe were among items sold at an LA auction worth over $4 million, organizers said.

Vietnamese student wins South East Asia music contest

A Vietnamese student won the highest prize at the singing contest “Like performing, love Sony”, which was held in Singapore.

Acclaimed violinist set to add cheer to festive season

Leading Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy will play several famous Christmas tunes to get Hanoi in the festive spirit at the monthly music programme Music Space later this month.

Local business-woman vies for Mrs. World title

Miss Sport Vietnam 1995 Nguyen Thi Thu Huong will represent Vietnam at the Mrs. World 2011 contest held in Florida, US, December 6 to 15.

Vietnamese ao dai to be showcased in London

A collection featuring ao dai designed with patterns from the UK’s royal costumes will be showcased in London.

Investigations into Vietnam’s Next Top Model result leak intensify

The producers of Vietnam’s Next Top Model are investigating three contestants suspected of leaking the show’s final results.

Singer's show canceled due to inter-agency licensing disagreement

A show by overseas Vietnamese singer Che Linh was cancelled due to official licensing disagreements.

Vietnamese 3-D animation starting to catch up

A number of Vietnamese-made 3-D cartoons have recently shown a great amount of commercial success.

3D trick-of-the-eye picture exhibition opens in Vietnam

Vietnam’s first 3D trompe l'oei or trick-on-the-eye exhibition was recently held by Kim Se Hyuk and his actress wife Ngoc Trinh.

Le Khoi Nguyen to attend Mister International 2011

Mister Vietnam 2010 will participate in the beauty contest for men in Bangkok, Thailand from December 7 to 17.

Woodcut prints feature rural life

An exhibition showcasing woodcut prints and an installation piece by artist Pham Khac Quang, based on rural life in Vietnam, is being held at the capital's Fine Arts Museum.

Second street art festival in Hanoi, HCM City

The second Street Art Festival will take place at Ly Thai To Flower Garden in downtown Hanoi on November 29 and in Ho Chi Minh City on November 30.

Festival fetes traditional opera

A national festival celebrating Cheo will open Thai Binh Province, which is considered to be the birthplace of the art form.

Vietnamese students’ movie wins UN film contest

A short stop-motion movie made by two Vietnamese students has just won the top award at the worldwide PLURAL+ Video Festival held by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, under the aegis of the United Nations.

Model Tuyet Lan to compete in 2011 Elite Model Look World

Tuyet Lan, runner-up of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2010, will be in China to compete in the “2011 Elite Model Look World” contest to be held in Shanghai.