Lifestyle

Mrs. World needs funds
01/07/2009 05:00
Mrs. World 2009 will take place in the southern city of Vung Tau in several months but the organisers are facing difficulties in seeking funds for organisational works, estimated at $7.4 million. Doan Thi Kim Hong (right) in the signing ceremony for Mrs. World...
Highly-regarded sculptor to present Alexandre de Rhodes statue to Hanoi
30/06/2009 05:00
Sculptor Pham Van Hang from HCM City has expressed his wish to present a statue of French linguist Alexandre de Rhodes to Hanoi on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the capital city. The statue of French linguist Alexandre de Rhodes, created by Phan...
Word for word
30/06/2009 05:00
Prompter Thanh Lun (Dwarf Thanh) reads a script, preparing for his work. Putting in a word or two at the right time is something that Thanh Lun does for a living. He does it behind the scenes,...
Central Highlands to host first world gong fest
30/06/2009 05:00
The Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai will host the first International Gong Festival from November 8 to 11. Gong performance of the Ba Na ethnic group from K Bang District, Gia Lai Province. The first International Gong Festival will be held...
Vietnamâs showbiz whiz is gone
30/06/2009 05:00
A text message at 4:38 a.m. Tuesday informed me that Huynh Phuc Dien, the architect of nine of Thanh Nienâs Charming Vietnam gala shows, had passed away. The message came from a cell phone he...
Production of longest sitcom stops
30/06/2009 05:00
The national Vietnam Television (VTV) has stated it will terminate the longest-running situation-comedy “Jolly Singles”, though the series has only hit the halfway mark. Director Do Thanh Hai. VietNamNet Bridge – The national Vietnam Television...
Vietnam Supermodel 2009 ends with surprises
29/06/2009 05:00
Female model Thanh Tuyen and male model Vinh Thuy, the two outstanding contestants from the beginning, didn’t win the Gold Prizes, but the Silver Prizes. This result surprised most audience members present at the White Palace in HCM City on June 28 in the evening....