The third night of the ongoing Vietnam International Week (VIFW) features the latest fashion collections, displaying the contrasting styles of the finest Ao Dai of Vietnam, the high life of Paris and the darker street scenes of inner city boys. The Ao Dai ABC by Dinh Van Tho collection offers an impression of the high life from a past that's long gone. All of its signature long tunic dresses are made from organza in black, red and dark green hues, and ornately hand-embroidered. Next comes the dreamy collection from Priyo Oktaviano of Indonesia. It features fine floral laces with beads in creamy colours. Titled "Potpouri", the collection offered a feast to the eyes. The second segment of the show brought together designers of very different styles: Vu Ta Linh represented the luxury Luala house, as well as a romantic Parisian feel by Xuan Le and inner city gang-like styles of the baseball boys. As the fashion show ends this Sunday, followers of fashion in Hanoi have been … [Read more...]

Golden prize winner picked for model contest By Kieu Giang in HCMC Pham Thi Ngoc Thach was chosen by the Department of Performing Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to compete at “Miss Model of The World” International Modeling Contest 2010 in China from Oct 31 until November 25. The crowning night with the participation of 60 contestants will take place at an outdoor theater named Window of the World in Shenzhen in November 22. The 19-year-old model who won the golden prize at the Vietnam Supermodel contest in October was nominated by the Elite Vietnam Entertainment Group and Venus Model Agency for the contest. Thach will wear evening gowns by designer Hoang Hai and ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) made by the ABC brand. She and other competitors arrived in China on Sunday for a tour of the country. Her backers are hoping Thach will build on Vietnamese supermodel Nguyen Thi Lan Huong’s success at the contest last year making the final five. … [Read more...]

Duyen Dang Vietnam show to debut next week By Kieu Giang in HCMC Duyen Dang Vietnam (Charming Vietnam), an annual music and fashion show designed to raise funds for Nguyen Thai Binh scholarship foundation and Nhan tai Nuoc Viet (Vietnamese talent) education foundation, will begin in HCMC on December 29. The four-day 25th event at Hoa Binh Theater in District 10 will go with the theme “Giac mo xuan” (A dream of Spring) and be directed by Nguyen Quang Dung. The program will attract famous faces in the local and overseas Vietnamese entertainment industry, including Nhat Ha, Tuan Ngoc, Huong Lan, Dam Vinh Hung, Phuong Thanh, Quang Dung, Ho Ngoc Ha and Van Mai Huong. Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, Miss Vietnam World 2010 Diem Huong, Miss Grand Slam Asia 2009 by Global Beauties Huong Giang and Vu Manh Hiep, the gold prize winner of Vietnam Supermodel 2011, will also be present. Some latest ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) designs by ABC, Hoang Hai, Quynh Paris and Lien Huong … [Read more...]

The Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW)) Fall-Winter season will unveil latest creations by 23 local and foreign designers in 20 shows at the National Convention Center in Hanoi from November 1 to 6. Veteran designer Nguyen Cong Tri will open the event, followed by Devon Nguyen, Xuan Le, Gina Le, Ngoc Le, Thuy Nguyen, Giao Linh, Phuong My, Priyo Oktaviano (Malaysia), Julien Fournié (France), Frederick Lee (Singapore), Joe Chia (Malaysia), Canifa, PNJ, Oche, Tiny Ink by Hoang Quyen, Ao dai ABC by Dinh Van Tho, Luala, I Hate Fashion by Victoria Huyen Nguyen, 21 six, BoB, and Atelier Chardon Savard. Winners of the Vietnam Project Runway fashion competition will join hands with Nescafé Dolce Gusto brand to create a coffee-inspired collection. Le Thi Quynh Trang, chairwoman of the VIFW, said visitors could buy their favorite fashion items after the shows. All the creations at the fashion week will be displayed for public viewing at Trang Tien Plaza in Hanoi. The … [Read more...]

Foreign investors to meet in annual investment conference More than 250 financial experts and investors from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, the US and the EU will attend the second foreign investment conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4. Co-hosted by the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and financial data provider Stoxplus, the annual conference themed “Vietnam Stock Market: On the Way to Emerging Markets” will discuss promoting Vietnam’s securities market to an emerging market (EM) classification. HOSE Deputy General Director Tran Anh Dao said foreign investors will be provided with information about Vietnamese government activities to accelerate the upgrade Vietnam’s securities market to EM status. They will learn more about a regulation allowing them to increase up to 100 percent of voting shares in a Vietnamese public company. A majority of foreign investors agreed that Vietnam is increasingly attractive thanks to its economic stability and the high … [Read more...]

In Dien Bien Province, a group of Thai ethnic minority women run a small bank that fills a huge credit gap in Vietnam’s economy. “I’d like to borrow VND7 million [$314] to buy pigs,” said Diep, a farmer and member of Vietnam’s Thai ethnic minority group in her early forties. “Does anyone have any objections?” asked the chair of a meeting of 32 women sitting cross-legged along the floor of the wooden stilt home, dressed in the group’s traditional attire: a long tight skirt and blouse that, taken together, resembles the Vietnamese ‘ao dai’. The assembly didn’t hesitate to approve the loan application, unanimously. Diep, or 12 as indicated by her name tag, got the money she needed within 10 minutes. Starting August 24, the group gave her six months to repay the sum at 1.5 percent monthly interest. “The current balance is VND1.7 million,” the two treasurers announced, before placing the bank’s total … [Read more...]

Designer Dinh Van Tho, known as owner of ABC Ao dai brandname, has ever organized many Ao dai fashion shows in the country and abroad to promote Vietnamese traditional Ao dai and raise fund for charity activities. … [Read more...]

Flamboyant Flower Festival 2015 opens in Hai Phong The fourth Flamboyant Flower Festival 2015 opened on May 9 to mark the 60th anniversary of Liberation Day of the northern port city of Hai Phong (May 13, 1955). The 10-day event features the heroic struggle of local residents in the two revolutionary wars and the achievements made the city in its new stage. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Hai Phong municipal People's Committee Le Van Thanh declared the city one of the pioneers of reform. A number of strategic initiatives have been implemented in the city, including the Hai Phong International Port and Cat Bi International Airport, to stimulate economic development, Thanh said. Looking forward, Hai Phong aims to create a more favourable business climate to lure domestic and international investment, he added. The festival opened with many prominent events including drum performances, dragon dances and colourful parades involving thousands of residents and performers. Art … [Read more...]

In the run-up to the Vietnamese Teacher's Day on November 20, the gift market is offering diverse choices, discounts and promotions. The annual Teacher's Day is an opportunity for parents, students and the whole society to show appreciation and gratitude to those who impart knowledge and skills in all disciplines. Many supermarkets, bookstores and souvenir shops beginning this month have displayed a wide range of gifts such as cosmetics, notebooks, and greeting cards in prime places. According to shop assistants at Thang Long Bookstore in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, most students choose handbooks, pens and greeting cards as gifts to their teachers. Greeting cards printed on different kinds of paper this year are being offered. Besides stationeries and cosmetics, clothes and fabrics at many stores are also attracting many buyers. Supermarkets, bookstores and shops have launched promotions, with the supermarket chain Big C offering attractive discounts on items sold in gift … [Read more...]

Many supermarkets, bookstores and souvenir shops beginning this month have displayed a wide range of gifts such as cosmetics, notebooks, and greeting cards in prime places.— Photo vietpress HCM CITY (Biz Hub)— In the run-up to the Vietnamese Teacher's Day tomorrow, the gift market is offering diverse choices, discounts and promotions. The annual Teacher's Day is an opportunity for parents, students and society to show appreciation and gratitude to those who impart knowledge and skills in all disciplines. Many supermarkets, bookstores and souvenir shops beginning this month have displayed a wide range of gifts such as cosmetics, notebooks, and greeting cards in prime places. According to shop assistants at Thang Long Book store in District 1, most students choose handbooks, pens and greeting cards for gifts to their teachers. Greeting cards printed on different kinds of papers this year are being offered. Besides stationery and cosmetics, clothes and fabrics at many … [Read more...]

A solemn ceremony to celebrate the Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day 2013 took place at the Hanoi Cultural Palace today (October 11, 2013). The ceremony also honoured and awarded Thanh Giong Cup to 100 exemplary entrepreneurs who had excellent achievements in production and business activities, made significant contributions to the State Budget, actively took part in social activities, and created much employment in 2010 - 2012. Delivering a speech to the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh said the economy is recovering at an unsteady pace and this is posing both challenges and great opportunities to entrepreneurs and enterprises in the country. However, he believed that Vietnamese businesses and businesspeople, with their dynamism, creativity and bravery, will make strong development. Remarking on the roles of entrepreneurs and the business community in Vietnam, VCCI President Vu Tien Loc said entrepreneurs themselves have played an important role in leading Vietnam from a … [Read more...]

HCM CITY (VNS)— With few days to go before the nation celebrates Teacher's Day next Tuesday, the gift market has heated up with diverse choices, discounts and promotion programmes. Teacher's Day is an opportunity for parents, students and society as a whole to show appreciation and gratitude for those who impart knowledge and skills in all disciplines. It is also an opportunity for individual entrepreneurs and enterprises to make handsome profits, providing a wide selection of gift items. The Big C supermarket chain, for instance, is offering discounts of 10-30 per cent on about 100 items sold in gift boxes until November 20. In addition, a free greeting card will be given for every purchase of a gift voucher worth VND100,000. At the Co.op Mart chain, discounts of up to 50 per cent are being offered on about 1,000 items, including clothing, cosmetics and household utensils. Lotte Mart has discounts on more than 500 products. Customers who are teachers will enjoy a 10 … [Read more...]

Though she’s never competed in an international beauty contest, 21-year-old model Huynh Thi Thanh Tuyen is confident she’ll do well at the 36th Miss Bikini International competition in China next month. “The judges will not be disappointed by the first representative from Vietnam,” she said. But Tuyen harbors no illusions about what the contest is all about. “I’ve never thought that I’m going to the contest for cultural exchange,” Tuyen said. “I’m coming to show myself off.” Tuyen said though the contest would be full of beautiful models, she believes that if she prepares thoroughly and does her best, she’ll win. While spending a lot of time choosing the right bikinis for the event, she’s also been designing her own shawl to wear. Though there is no traditional Vietnamese shawl, she’s decided to infuse hers with traditional Vietnamese emblems. “The shawl will be adorned with images of Dong Son kettledrums, the symbols of Vietnam.” For … [Read more...]

Latvian-native supermodel Julia Lescova arrived at Tan Son Nhat Airport, HCM City, at noon of June 7. She is attending "Beauty and Benevolence" program in HCM City tonight, June 8. She will also be a photo model for many magazines in Vietnam. In her first time in Vietnam, the model said she was eager to discover Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc Island and Nha Trang coastal city. She said she knew about these places through her friends. The model comes to Vietnam at the invitation of a Vietnamese American fashion designer, Cory. After working in Vietnam, she will leave to Thailand. Julia Lescova is the face of GUESS' latest lingerie campaign. She worked for world-famous fashion brands like Mariela Burani, Pierre Cardin, Antonio Berardi, La Perla, Armani, Antonio Berardi, Pierre Cardin, Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors, Mark Jacobs, Basil Soda, Victor and Rolf…She now works in the US. Lescova will join Vietnamese top models, like Mai Phuong Thuy, Diem Huong, Hoang Yen, Truc Diem and Truong … [Read more...]

A charity program entitled "Beauty and Humanity" by Fine Art Magazine, Thien Than (Angle) Company and Ms Jody Trinh, aiming to raise fund for orphans, handicapped and HIV-positive children, will take place on June 8th at Riverside Place Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. The event gathers Misses, Second-bests, models, singers and actresses such as Truong Ngoc Anh, Mai Phuong Thuy, Diem Huong, Truc Diem, Hoang Yen, Tang Bao Quyen, Lam Truong, Kasim Hoang Vu; and MC Anh Quan and Thu Hang. The honoured guests include international supermodel Julia Lescova who won the Best Model of the World 2006 competition; Nia Nhi Tran (Miss Star Model 2012) and Jarred Smith (Mr Star Model 2012) and designer Cory. The models will show the dresses of Quynh Paris and Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) ABC. This program has taken the initiative and been successfully conducted in the US by Ms Jody Trinh for 2 years, creating a good impression among the Vietnamese community in San Jose, California. … [Read more...]

Julia Lescova, the winner of Best Model of The World 2006, will come to Vietnam to participate in “Beauty and Benevolence” program in HCM City on June 8. Latvian-origin supermodel Julia Lescova is the face of GUESS’ latest lingerie campaign. She worked for world-famous fashion brands like Mariela Burani, Pierre Cardin, Antonio Berardi, La Perla, Armani, Antonio Berardi, Pierre Cardin, Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors, Mark Jacobs, Basil Soda, Victor and Rolf…She now works in the US. Lescova will join Vietnamese top models, like Mai Phuong Thuy, Diem Huong, Hoang Yen, Truc Diem and Truong Ngoc Anh in the charity show “Beauty and Benevolence” in HCM City on June 8. Lescova and Vietnamese models will perform ao dai of ABC brand and night gowns designed by Quynh Paris. However, the most important part of this show will be the auction of souvenirs to raise fund for orphans, poor children, HIV carriers and disabled people. Lescova will stay in … [Read more...]

Charming Vietnam kicks off More 100 foreign and domestic artists have participated in the 25th Duyen Dang Vietnam (Charming Vietnam), an annual music and fashion show, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 29. Entitled “Giac mo xuan” (A dream of Spring), the event showed famous faces in the local and overseas Vietnamese entertainment industry, including Nhat Ha, Tuan Ngoc, Huong Lan, Dam Vinh Hung, Phuong Thanh, Quang Dung, Ho Ngoc Ha and Van Mai Huong. Also present were Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, Miss Vietnam World 2010 Diem Huong, Miss Grand Slam Asia 2009 by Global Beauties Huong Giang and Vu Manh Hiep, the gold prize winner of Vietnam Supermodel 2011. Some latest “Ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collections designed by ABC, Hoang Hai, Quynh Paris and Lien Huong brands will be introduced during the four-day program. According to director Nguyen Quang Dung, Charming Vietnam has a movable catwalk as seen on the Broadway stage, … [Read more...]

More 100 foreign and domestic artists have participated in the 25th Duyen Dang Vietnam (Charming Vietnam), an annual music and fashion show, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 29. Entitled “Giac mo xuan” (A dream of Spring), the event showed famous faces in the local and overseas Vietnamese entertainment industry, including Nhat Ha, Tuan Ngoc, Huong Lan, Dam Vinh Hung, Phuong Thanh, Quang Dung, Ho Ngoc Ha and Van Mai Huong. Also present were Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, Miss Vietnam World 2010 Diem Huong, Miss Grand Slam Asia 2009 by Global Beauties Huong Giang and Vu Manh Hiep, the gold prize winner of Vietnam Supermodel 2011. Some latest “Ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collections designed by ABC, Hoang Hai, Quynh Paris and Lien Huong brands will be introduced during the four-day program. According to director Nguyen Quang Dung, Charming Vietnam has a movable catwalk as seen on the Broadway stage, instead of using … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - Pham Anh Thu and Kim Dung will represent Vietnam at the Super Model of Asian Pacific 2011 in Thailand. Kim Dung won the bronze prize of the Vietnam Supermodel 2009, while Pham Anh Thu won the same prize at the Vietnam Supermodel 2010. Thu is an exclusive model of Venus Company. She was born in HCM City, 1.75m tall, 86-60-90 in body measurement. She went to Thailand on September 11 with ao dai designed by ABC, evening gowns by Hoang Hai and swimwear by Thanh Tu. Kim Dung was born in 1988 in Quang Ninh province, 1.72m tall, 50kg, 83-58-92 in body measurement. She is not only a model, but an amateur actress and singer. The The Super Model of Asian Pacific 2011attracts models from around 30 countries in the region. This is the first competition of its kind. The final night will take place on September 20. Pham Anh Thu: … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - Miss Universe Vietnam's first runner-up, Vo Hoang Yen; first runner-up of Miss Vietnam Ethnics, Truong Thi May and top models Ngoc Quyen, Nhu Thao and Ngoc Thach will appear at "Time of Memories" show to tell stories about the Vietnamese ao dai in HCM City on August 26. Vietnam's leading models will perform four latest collections of ao dai by designer Dinh Van Tho, named "Time of Memories", "Saigon Impromptu", "Far East Pearl" and "Dewdrop". Designer Dinh Van Tho says he wants to introduce to the audiences a panorama of the development of Vietnamese ao dai in the modern life. The "Time of Memories" collection features classic and luxurious designs of ao dai of the old time. The "Saigon Impromptu" collection comprises reformed ao dai with short tails and sleeves and Chinese-style collars. The "Far East" and "Dewdrop" collections include classic and reformed ao dai which are decorated by gems and unique accessories. The show will take place on August 26 … [Read more...]