A team of 125 Vietnamese athletes will compete at ASEAN Paralympic Games in Myanmar in January 14-20.

The Mekong Delta has a unique museum which can be found in the home of a farmer who has spent the last 40 years collecting antiques.

(VOV) - Vietnamese model, actress and singer Ngo Thanh Van has been selected as one of the top most beautiful women in the world by website World Actuality.

(VOV) - Following hugely successful concerts in Haiphong, Hue, Danang, Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, Rock Storm 2013 ended its epic tour “burn with aspiration” in the capital city on January 11.

Veteran musician Vu Huy Tien has spent 30 years writing Vietnamese lyrics and the music score for the contemporary opera Notre Dame de Paris, based on the French author Victor Hugo's classic novel. 

Vietnamese will have a chance to learn more about the unique culture of Japan at the Cool Japan Fukuoka Fair 2014 slate for January 18 and 19.

Almost 300 people, including poets, writers, musician, singers and artists joined students and representatives from the armed forces in Ho Chi Minh City on January 10 to celebrate the soldiers protecting the country’s seas and islands.

(VOV) -Leading Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has suffered an upset loss at the hands of Chinese rival Chen Long in their January 10 third round match of the Korea Open.

(VOV) - Pham Cao Phong, the General Secretary of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, told a January 10 meeting in Hanoi of the body’s role in advancing Vietnam’s international stature and reputation.

(VOV) -Vietnamese athletes will compete in 20 sports at the 17th Asian Games (Asiad) due to take place in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, in September.

(VOV) - Hue International Food Festival will take place from April 15 to 19 in Hue city's Phu Xuan Park aiming to promote tourism co-operation between Vietnam and other countries.

(VOV) -Vietnam’s grandmaster Tu Hoang Thong has claimed the gold medal in the blitz event of the 2014 Australian Chess Championships being held at Springvale Town Hall, Springvale, Victoria, from January 2-11.

(VOV) -Vietnamese No1 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh trounced on Jong Soo Hwang from the host country in the second round of the Korea Open tourney.

(VOV) -A 40-photo exhibition capturing defining moments in the life of the legendary Vo Nguyen opened at Ho Chi Minh Women Cultural House on January 9.

Manzi Art Space will kick-start a new series of experimental movie and video art screenings entitled Chieu Bong (Vietnamese for cinema)on January 12.

Vietnam’s first cartoon-only cinema opened on January 9 in a state-of-the-art facility located in the downtown of capital Hanoi.

(VOV) -An exhibition which proves Vietnam’s indisputable sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago opened in the central city of Danang on January 9.

(VOV) -A Vietnam People’s Army art troupe performed at the Lao National Cultural Palace on January 8 in celebration of the 65th founding anniversary of the Lao People’s Army.

Hanoi’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to organise a wide range of activities to welcome the lunar New Year Festival (Tet).

Japan trounced hosts Vietnam 7-0 during the second round match of an international U19 football tournament (Nutifood Cup) in HCM City on January 8.

(VOV) -Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh on January 8 outperformed his Hong Kong rival Hu Yun who had previously beat Minh three times.

(VOV) - The UK is willing to share experience and help Vietnam organise the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hanoi in 2019.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in 2013 as follows:

(VOV) -Vietnamese player Ly Hoang Nam secured the 72nd position on the latest rankings of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

(VOV) - The first Don ca tai tu (amateur singing) festival is to be held in Bac Lieu city from April 20-24, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

(VOV) -Hanoi is set to light up the sky within credible firework displays at 29 venues throughout the capital city to welcome in the 2014 lunar New Year with a sparkling barrage of color and sound.

The Kaysone Phomvihane cultural centre, built with US$9 million from the Government of Vietnam, was handed over to Laos’ central province of Savanakhet at a ceremony on January 7.

An old man passionately plays a three-string lute, while another man beats castanets and a young woman sings classical songs.

(VOV) -The Vietnam Chess Federation enjoyed a remarkable 2013, with many local players claiming victories at regional and international competitions.

People in Ta Po Commune in Nam Giang District of the central province of Quang Nam often speak of Coor Denh and his wife with love.