Vietnamese airlines offer promotions at VITM National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget airline Jetstar Pacific will launch various promotional programmes at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which will take place from March 27-30. Vietnam Airlines on March 25 said it will present 4,000 promotional codes for visitors who purchase online tickets at the event. The carrier is set to offer discounts of up to 50 percent for domestic and 30 percent for international flights to Australia, Asian and European nations. Other promotions will be introduced at the event such as weekend sales, among others. Meanwhile, Jetstar Pacific will launch 11,000 cheap tickets for domestic and international flights. The prices will start at 11,000 VND (about 0.5 USD), excluding taxes and fees. The two airlines will also work with travel agencies to introduce tour packages with special prices as well as their products and services for visitors of the VITM. During the event, Jetstar … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 27/3
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Treasure from under the sea
Blue and white glazed ceramic vases found from the Cà Mau shipwreck. — VNS Photo Minh Thu Viet Nam News There is a lot of treasure under the sea off Việt Nam. Some of it that has been brought up is on a display in a museum and many people are enjoying seeing it. The sea off Việt Nam was once part of a trading route. Ships used the route on their way between Asia and Europe. By Minh Thu Treasures sinking in the seabed for centuries reveal much information about the civilisations in the past. Archaeologists salvaged them from the shipwrecks and now show the public the important position of Việt Nam in the map of Maritime Silk Road. "The Maritime Secrets Revealed from Ancient Ships" exhibition is showcasing more than 500 objects collected from shipwrecks in Việt Nam’s territorial waters from the 15th–18th centuries. The Việt Nam National Museum of History hosts the five-month exhibition until May 18. Since its opening, the … [Read more...] about Treasure from under the sea
Antique value is culture value, culture researcher says
Antiques are a national treasure which needs to be protected and managed tightly. Antique trade without permission is not only illegal but also a threat to national culture. To prevent illegal antique trade Việt Nam should promote international co-operation and have sanction to treat illegal antique trade activities. Culture researcher Trung Nguyên spoke about antique management. Could you explain why antique are valued so much? It is interesting question. It seems to be easy to answer the question. But the answer can not satisfy all people because there are different points of view about antiques. However, there are two kinds of antiques. One is that which has special spirit values to its owner. And the second is the antique that is hundreds or thousands years old. The rarer the piece more valuable it is. It is also difficult to talk about price of the antique. Is the antique priceless or it has specific price. We never find out the final answer. I take an example. … [Read more...] about Antique value is culture value, culture researcher says
18th century Chinese moon flask sells for 4.1 million euros
French auctioneer Aymeric Rouillac gestures during an auction party on June 10 at the Artigny’s castle in Montbazon where a rare moon flask was sold at 4,1 million euros. The moon flask was sold 4,1 million euros. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News MONTBAZON, France — A rare porcelain moon flask that belonged to the 18th century Chinese Emperor Qianlong has been sold for 4.1 million euros (US$4.8 million) after a bidding war at an auction in France. The blue, white and celadon flask – more than 200-years-old – was bought by a French woman who outbid 17 Chinese buyers during a sale that lasted about ten-minutes, according to auctioneers who described the buy as "historic and legendary". The final sale including fees totalled more than 5 million euros – ten times the auction’s opening price of 500,000 euros. Emperor Qianlong, one of the longest serving Chinese emperors who ruled for much of the 18th Century, was an avid art collector. The … [Read more...] about 18th century Chinese moon flask sells for 4.1 million euros
18th century Chinese moon flask sells for US$4.8 million
France: A rare porcelain moon flask that belonged to the 18th century Chinese Emperor Qianlong has been sold for €4.1 million (US$4.8 million) after a bidding war at an auction in France. French auctioneer Philippe Rouillac (left) and Aymeric Rouillac (right) flanked by the expert curator in Chinese art who represents the buyer of the rare moon flask belonging to Emperor Qian Long during an auction at the Artigny's castle in Montbazon. (GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP) The blue, white and celadon flask - more than 200-years-old - was bought by a French woman who outbid 17 Chinese buyers during a sale that lasted about ten-minutes, according to auctioneers who described the buy as "historic and legendary". The final sale including fees totalled more than €5 million - ten times the auction's opening price of €500,000. Emperor Qianlong, one of the longest serving Chinese emperors who ruled for much of the 18th Century, was an avid art collector. The round-shaped moon … [Read more...] about 18th century Chinese moon flask sells for US$4.8 million