Frankfurt quartet to perform classics
German musicians from Frankfurt promise to treat audiences in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to a feast of classical works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joaquin Turina and Johannes Brahms.
A gold medalist loses Olympics berth
Vietnam’s top female sprinter Truong Thanh Hang has failed to get a berth for 2012 Olympics in London.
Night concert marks 20 years of Vietnam-RoK ties
A concert was held in Hanoi on the evening of May 8 to celebrate 20 years of Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic ties.
Chess GM Liem wins again at Asian Champs
Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem won two successive matches at the Asian Chess Championships after his unexpected first round loss against China's Xiu Deshun.
Ho Dynasty Citadel given World Heritage status
A ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate declaring the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a World Cultural Heritage site will take place in the central province of Thanh Hoa on June 16.
Famous bubble makers to return to Vietnam
Well-known bubble maker Fan Yang and his family will perform in Vietnam as part of their Asian tour from May 27-June 2.
Self-portrait contest inspires local artists
The second Dogma Prize in Self-Portraiture for artists aged 18 and over will award a top prize of US$6,000 this year.
Berliner Symphoniker orchestra to perform in Vietnam
Germany’s Berliner Symphoniker orchestra will perform at the Hanoi Opera House on July 14-15 after touring Japan.
Sepak takraw women finish second
Vietnam's sepak takraw women's team finished second at the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) Super Series after losing to Thailand 9-15, 9-15, 13-15 in Singapore on May 6.
Students hold football tourney in Russia
The final round of the 16th Vietnamese Students Football Tournament kicked off in Moscow, Russia, on May 6.
Indonesian art troupe performs in Vinh Long
A 40 member art troupe from Sumbawa province in western Indonesia gave a performance in Vinh Long province on May 6.
Vietnam placed second in Taekwondo Championships
Vietnam earned two gold medals in the ongoing Asian Taekwondo Championships to finish second on the first competition day of the tournament in HCM City on May 6.
Little coupe triumphs at Vietnam’s Got Talent
Dang Quan and Bao Ngoc beat 10,000 contestants of Vietnam’s Got Talent to become the contest’s winners during the first season.
Southern hub hosts Asian chess championships
The 11th Asian Continental Chess Championships opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5 with the participation of more than 120 men and women players from 14 countries and territories in Asia.
Film depicts ethnic daily lives
An acclaimed French documentary was screened in Hanoi for the first time on May 4, featuring the daily life of the Black Lo Lo ethnic group in Vietnam's Cao Bang province.
European fest highlights diverse cultures
A festival to draw attention to the European Union's rich intellectual and cultural traditions will be held in major cities throughout Vietnam this month.
National U22 football team selects 60 players for try outs
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has chosen 60 players to try out for places on the U22 national team led by coach Mai Duc Chung.
Track stars set their sights on Olympic berth
Truong Thanh Hang has high hopes for Olympic qualifications ahead of the first round of the Asian Grand Prix Athletics in Thailand on May 6.
VNTennis Championship opens
The final round of the VNTennis 2012 tournament opened in Hanoi on May 5.
Football Dreams 2012 kicks off
The Football Dreams 2012 programme will take place from May through August in provinces and cities across Vietnam.
Singaporean pianist performs in Vietnam
Singapore’s renowned pianist Lim Yan has performed with Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra in the 'Emperor's Night concerts at the Cong Nhan (Workers) cinema in Hanoi.
Hanoi, Hue, HCMC exhibit photographs
More than 150 photographic works by artists from Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City are being displayed at an artistic photography festival that kicked off in Hanoi in May 4.
Candidates for Vietnam Golden Ball Awards announced
14 footballers were selected as candidates for the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2011.
Indonesian stops Minh’s unbeaten streak at Malaysia Open
Top Vietnam badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh was defeated by Indonesian rival and world No.79 Kuncoro Sony Dwi at the third round of the Yonex-Sunrise Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2012 on May 4.
Phuong Lan, Quang Liem join Olympic torch relay
Miss Vietnam World 2007 Ngo Phuong Lan and Vietnam's international chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem will join thousands of other people in the world at the torch procession ahead of the London Olympics in June.
European Days to shine in Vietnam
A series of cultural and intellectual activities will take place during the 2012 European Days program in Vietnam, according to a press briefing in Hanoi on May 3.
Tien Minh cruises into Malaysia Open third round
Vietnam’s world No11 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has qualified for the third round of the ongoing Yonex-Sunrise Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2012 after defeating Indian rival Anand Pawar 2-0 on May 3.
2012 National Archery Tournament opens
More than 100 athletes are taking part in the 15th National Archery Tournament (2012 Cup), which opened in Hanoi on May 3.
HCM City to host Asian chess champs
The 2012 Asian Chess Championships will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 4 to 14.
Vietnam wins 3 more berths for London Olympics
The Vietnamese rowing and weightlifting teams have gained three more berths raising the total number of Vietnamese athletes attending the 2012 London Olympics to 15.