Minh wins first match in Japan Open
Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Minh narrowly defeated his French rival Bride Leverdez 2-0 in his first match of the 2012 Yonex Open Japan badminton tournament.
San Art Gallery founders exhibit works in USA
Artworks by all four founders of the San Art Gallery in HCM City are showcased in an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) until December 31.
Binh Thuan hosts National Vovinam Championships
The 2012 National Vovinam Championships opened in the southern province of Binh Thuan on September 18.
French flautist, pianist to play
A flute and piano concert will be staged by French musicians-Clement Dufour and Tristan Pfaff at HCM City Academy of Music on September 20.
Art exhibition highlights Vietnam-Rok relations
Nearly 200 photographs and calligraphy works featuring Vietnam and the Public of Korea (RoK) are being showcased in an exhibition that opened in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on September 18.
“The Colours of Vietnam” shines in US
An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese Contemporary Art: The Colours of Vietnam” is now on show at the Washington Arts Club in the USA from September 7-29.
Festival honours northeastern ethnic groups
The 8th Northeastern Region Ethnic Minority Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held in Tuyen Quang province on September 27-30.
"Antiques" and rare books at Int’l Book Fair
A number of rare books are on display at the ongoing 4th Vietnam International Book Fair in Hanoi.
Egypt night in Hanoi
A special programme featuring traditional Egyptian culture was held in Hanoi on September 17.
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 Nanning, China, from September 19-30.
Vietnam-Thailand Muay Champs begins
A friendly Muay Thai tournament between Vietnam andThailand got underway on September 16 in HCM City featuring six attractive bouts between top kick boxers from both countries.
Next Top Model contestants pose at sunrise
Contestants in the 2012 Vietnam’s Next Top Model reality show faced a tough challenge as they posed for a photo shot at dawn.
Shipwreck yields treasures dating from 14th century
Experts have confirmed that relics retrieved from a shipwreck in the central province of Quang Ngai date back to the 14th century, making them among the oldest underwater antiques Vietnam has ever discovered.
Cilbulkova to play in Vietnam’s Heineken Stars
Slovakian tennis star Dominika Cibulkova arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15 ahead of the Heineken Stars 2012 tennis tournament, which will kick off on September 20.
Int’l book fair opens in Hanoi
The fourth international book fair opened at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre in Hanoi on September 17.
Nha Dai of E De ethnic people
Located in Buon Me Thuot City, Dak Lak province, the E De people in Ako Dhong Hamlet are considered a model community of ethnic people in the Central Highlands.
Vietnam placed fourth in Asian Women’s Volleyball Champs
Vietnamese women were defeated 0-3 by their hosts Kazakhstan, ranking fourth in the 2012 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championships on September 16.
Miss Vietnam 2012 helps flood victims in Thanh Hoa
Miss Vietnam 2012 Dang Thu Thao and the two runners-up from the national beauty contest, Duong Tu Anh and Do Hoang Anh, went to help flood victims in Thanh Hoa province.
Hanoi to host Davines Hair Show & Contest
The final round of the second Davines Hair Show & Contest 2012 will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on September 20.
Hanoi concert marks Vietnam-Japan friendship
A Vietnam-Japan friendship concert, featuring Mandolin orchestra of Meiji University, Japan, took place at Hanoi’s Au Co theatre on September 15.
Second win for Vietnam at SEA Women’s Football Champs
Vietnam booked a berth for the semi-finals of the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women's Championship after a 4-2 win over the Philippines on September 15.
Indonesia hold Vietnam to goalless draw
Without striker Cong Vinh, Vietnam were held to a goalless draw against hosts Indonesia in a friendly match on September 15.
Women volleyballers to compete for bronze medal at Asian Champs
The Vietnamese volleyball team lost 0-3 to Thailand in the 2012 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championships’ semi-final match in Kazakhstan on September 15.
Colourful Vietnam Festival in Japan
A Vietnam Festival opened at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15 to promote mutual understanding between the two countries.
Huong Thao crowned Miss Asia & Oceania
After disqualifying from the top 20 finalists, Vietnamese contestant Lai Huong Thao won the Miss Asia & Oceania continental title on the final night of the 2012 Miss Supranational pageant in Poland on September 14.
Women’s volleyball team reaches Asian Championship semi-finals
The Vietnamese volleyball team defeated one of their toughest rivals, the Republic of Korea, 3-2 in the quarter finals of the 2012 Asian Women's Volleyball Championships.
Vietnam enters Asian Volleyball Champs quarterfinals
Vietnam’s surprising 3-2 win against Japan has landed them in the 2012 Asian Women's Cup Volleyball Championship quarterfinals, which is being held in Kazakhstan.
Vietnam thrash Singapore in women’s football
Vietnam made mincemeat of Singapore in their second Group A match at the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Football Championships on September 13.
Minh gets tricky draw for Tokyo
Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Minh will need to be at the top of his game to succeed at the Japan Open Super Series badminton tournament.
UNESCO's World Heritage Center Director visits Royal Citadel
Director of UNESCO's World Heritage Center Kishore Rao called at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi on September 13.