Ancient painting believed to feature monk Nguyễn Minh Không. Photos thanhnien.vn NINH BÌNH Cultural experts have sounded the alarm over the deterioration of a rare and ancient painting. The painting is believed to feature a portrait of monk Nguyễn Minh Không (Lý Quốc Sư) (1065-1141) and has been kept in Thánh Nguyễn Temple in Ninh Bình Province. According to painter Phạm Bá Ngọc, the painting has been folded too small to fit into a storage box. "The box and the painting surely don't fit one another" he said. "Folding too small has resulted in many cracks on the painting due to pleats over a long time." Lý Quốc Sư (National Monk of the Lý dynasty) was the title the Lý kings gave to Monk Nguyễn Minh Không, who led Buddhism under the Lý reign. He was considered the initiator of many pagodas in Việt Nam and the ancestor of bronze casting … [Read more...] about Ancient painting in Ninh Bình in need of restoration
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China calls on U.S. to ‘stop flexing muscles’ in East Sea
Asia News China calls on U.S. to 'stop flexing muscles' in East Sea Monday, Nov 18, 2019,17:06 (GMT+7) China calls on U.S. to 'stop flexing muscles' in East Sea China's Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe reviews the honor guard before meeting with Brazil's Defense Minister Fernando Azevedo e Silva (not pictured) in Brasilia, Brazil September 6, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS BANGKOK (REUTERS) - China on Monday called on the U.S. military to stop flexing its muscles in the South China Sea, which Vietnam officially calls the East Sea, and to avoid adding "new uncertainties" over Taiwan, during high-level talks that underscored tension between the world's two largest economies. The remarks by Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, recounted by a Chinese spokesman, came just two weeks after a top White House official denounced Chinese "intimidation" in the busy waterway. It also came a day … [Read more...] about China calls on U.S. to ‘stop flexing muscles’ in East Sea
HCMC steps up fight against smuggling, fake goods for Tet 2020
Other News HCMC steps up fight against smuggling, fake goods for Tet 2020 The Saigon Times Daily Monday, Nov 18, 2019,17:50 (GMT+7) HCMC steps up fight against smuggling, fake goods for Tet 2020The Saigon Times Daily Consumers shop at a supermarket before the Tet holiday. HCMC Vice Chairman Tran Vinh Tuyen has issued a plan to enhance the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and fake goods before, during and after the upcoming Tet holiday - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The HCMC government has ordered the competent agencies, departments and authorities of districts to focus on inspections and investigations into violations related to smuggling, trade fraud and fake products, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported. Tran Vinh Tuyen, HCMC vice chairman and head of the Steering Committee against Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Counterfeit Goods, has issued a plan to enhance the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and fake goods before, … [Read more...] about HCMC steps up fight against smuggling, fake goods for Tet 2020
Charity class makes dreams come true for needy children
PUTTING ON A SHOW: Students at the Phú Mỹ Love Class enjoy a traditional dance on the opening day of the new school year. VNA/VNS Photo Hữa Khoa HCM CITY On an area of 10 square metres in a narrow alley on Sài Gòn riverbank is a special classroom which has operated for more than 20 years making literary dreams come true for many underprivileged children in the city. The class, affectionately called the ‘Phú Mỹ Love Class’, offers knowledge to about 30 children of different ages including orphans and those with autism or disabilities. It is also a place for poor parents to access primary education. Most of them come from neighbouring provinces to work as temporary labourers in the area. The founder of the class on Huỳnh Tấn Phát Street in HCM City's District 7 – teacher Ngô Thị Mạnh Hòa – said with support from her daughter and soldiers from … [Read more...] about Charity class makes dreams come true for needy children
Charity event raises $216,000 for disadvantaged children
Pianist Tuấn Mạnh at the Saigon Summer Ball held on September 15 in HCM City by Saigon Children’s Charity CIO, raising $216,224 for disadvantaged children. Photo Courtesy of saigonchildren Viet Nam News HCM CITY— Saigon Children’s Charity CIO raised US$216,224 for disadvantaged children through the Saigon Summer Ball it held last Saturday (September 15) in HCM City. Since its inception in 2009, the annual ball has been known as a major charity event, featuring fine dining and wine parings, phenomenal artworks, impressive live music performances, and several exclusive auctions. It has so far raised around $1 million. The event supports the charity’s work like building schools, child development scholarships, vocational training, and special needs education programmes. Saigon Children’s Charity CIO was founded in 1992 to help disadvantaged Vietnamese children get an education and a fairer start in life.—VNS … [Read more...] about Charity event raises $216,000 for disadvantaged children
