Silver spoon to silver screen: Downton Abbey makes cinematic debut Everyone's favourite English aristocrats made their big screen debut on Monday, with the world cinematic premiere of global television hit Downton Abbey bringing old world charm to London's Leicester Square.

Việt Nam win two medals at World Gymnastics Cup Vietnamese gymnasts won two medals at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup which concluded in Mersin, Turkey on Monday.

AVG deal: Former minister Nguyễn Bắc Son accused of taking $3 million of bribery

Two former communication ministers have been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes to make sure the deal to sell AVG to MobiFone went ahead smoothly..

Regional win expected to push Việt Nam in SEA Games title defence

The national women's football team has been welcomed home as heroes after they won the ASEAN Football Championship for the third time in Thailand.

Poetry lovers commemorate late poets

A series of cultural and art events will be held from August 25 to September 1 in Hà Nội to commemorate poetry couple Lưu Quang Vũ and Xuân Quỳnh.

Never too old to cycle

Đặng Thanh Hải has a passion that he does in his old age. That is cycling. He loves to cycle across Việt Nam. His cycling adventures have taken him up mountain passes and through strong winds.

Syria safe zone agreement with Turkey will come in 'stages': Pentagon An agreement between the United States and Turkey to establish a safe zone in northwest Syria will be implemented gradually, with some operations beginning soon, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday.

Japan's Nishioka knocks out idol Nishikori Yoshihito Nishioka secured a dream result on Wednesday as he defeated longtime idol and Japanese countryman Kei Nishikori 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

Arts clubs keep retirees active and engaged

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. Phương Mai reports

Local public hospitals fail to lure doctors despite support policies

Many localities have issued preferential policies in an attempt to attract and retain doctors at local public hospitals. However, the efforts have seemingly been ineffective as the shortages of doctors remains unsolved.