South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in the United States as the World Health Organisation raised its risk alert to its highest level.

Nam advances to semi-finals of Egyptian tennis tournament Nam, who is unseeded, defeated No 6 seed Daniele Capecchi of Italy 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in a 2hr 48min match.

Nam reaches quarter-finals at Sharm El Sheikh tennis tournament The Vietnamese beat Federico Iannaccone of Italy 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 in the second-round match.

Việt Nam to suspend visa-free travel for South Koreans Amid soaring cases of the coronavirus infection in South Korea, the Vietnamese government plans to suspend visa-free travel for South Koreans starting on Saturday.

Inter advance in Europe behind 'surreal' closed doors due to coronavirus Inter Milan booked their ticket to the Europa League last 16 on Thursday with a 2-1 win on the night and 4-1 on aggregate over Bulgarian club Ludogorets to deafening silence and a surreal atmosphere behind closed doors of their San Siro Stadium.

Nam wins on his birthday at Egyptian tennis event Lý Hoàng Nam came from behind to win the first main round of the M15 Sharm El Sheikh tennis tournament on Wednesday in Egypt.

Scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond on Wednesday, as the US announced it was considering new travel restrictions and Latin America confirmed its first patient from an epidemic that has killed thousands worldwide.

Tousart gives Lyon edge against below-par Ronaldo and Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank as a Lucas Tousart goal handed Lyon a surprise 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in France on Wednesday.

Cueist Tự makes top 100 after World Cup Billiard player Nguyễn Trần Thanh Tự has jumped in the world rankings after his impressive performance at the recent Antalya World Cup 2020 in Turkey.

South Korean association seeks to spread love for folk paintings

Việt Nam News' reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with Park Myung-seo, the association's General Manager of the Future Strategy Team, about folk painting in modern society.