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The display presents 120 pictures of famous filming locations across the country. The display presents 120 pictures of famous landscapes, UNESCO-recognized heritages, natural and cultural spots throughout the country that have been selected as the shooting locations by Vietnamese and foreign filmmakers, including world’s leading film production companies and major Hollywood studios. These documentary photos have been archived at the Vietnam Film Institute. The event is expected to promote images of the natural beauty and Vietnamese people to international friends as well as boost the country’s tourism industry. The exhibition themed “Audiovisual Archiving in Changing Times: Successes, Failures, and Challenges” is part of the 25th South East Asia-Pacific Audiovisual Archive Association Conference (SEAPAVAA) that is organized by the Vietnam Film Institute from June 22 to June 27 in Hanoi. Information on the exhibition is presented on the official website of the Vietnam Film … [Read more...] about Exhibition presents Vietnamese famous filming locations

The Things That Count photography exhibition sends signs of hope by creating an international network of upcoming artists The exhibition, named Things That Count, is held with support from the Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp, Belgium), and Matca Space for Photography. Things That Count is an online collaboration between young photographers from Europe and Vietnam. During 10 weeks in March and May 2021, students from the Photography department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium communicated online in text and images with young Vietnamese photographers about important current topics in modern society. The 10 values chosen include family, safety, gender, heritage, humour, intimacy, freedom, power, knowledge, and faith. In times of COVID-19, existential questions are posed to young people who are now facing an uncertain future. In times of COVID-19, existential questions are posed to young people who are now … [Read more...] about Photography exhibition features values and connection in times of COVID-19

Despite a number of formidable challenges, kids have been well brought up on the far-flung Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. The little citizens are expected to play an important part in safeguarding the sacred sea and islands of the nation. The little citizens at Truong Sa town primary school. (Photo: VNA) Eighteen-month old Lam Nhat Kien Huy and his mother, Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, pass a territorial mark on Truong Sa Lon island. (Photo: VNA) Pupils at Truong Sa town primary school during an art exchange with visitors from the mainland in May 2021. (Photo: VNA) Vu A Dinh scholarships are presented to excellent students at Sinh Ton commune primary school on Truong Sa archipelago. (Photo: VNA) The little kids have fun at a park. (Photo: VNA) A teacher sows the little seeds onto the young citizens in Truong Sa Town. (Photo: VNA) Lam Nhat Kien Huy enjoys an art performance staged by soldiers on … [Read more...] about Little citizens on Truong Sa archipelago

Additional 88 domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases reported Vietnam logged 97 new COVID-19 cases, including 88 domestic and nine imported, in the past six hours to 6pm on June 22, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said. Most of the new cases were detected in Ho Chi Minh City, with 63 infections, and the remainders were discovered in Bac Giang (12), Bac Ninh (6), Hung Yen (2), Nghe An (1) and Hanoi (1). By 6pm on June 22, the country had recorded a total of 12,010 domestically-transmitted infections and 1,717 imported cases. The number of locally-transmitted cases since the fourth COVID-19 wave hit Vietnam on April 27 amounted to 10,875, including 2,772 recoveries. According to the MoH’s Medical Service Administration, 5,546 patients have given the all-clear from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 to date, while the death toll related to the disease was 69. Among active patients undergoing treatment, 377 have tested negative to the virus once, 132 twice and 141 thrice./. 12-hour … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 22

Under the scorching sun of Hanoi, a group of young artists meticulously wield their brushes to paint colorful art murals to help combat COVID-19. Nguyen Manh Quang, the group’s representative, said the project 'Fighting the Pandemic like Fighting Your Enemies' was aimed at honoring frontliners and calling for social awareness in protecting public health. “We first painted a 15-square-meter mural in Hoan Kiem District’s Phuc Tan Commune," Quang said. "We later received support to make big murals, ranging from 20 square meters to 105 square meters, in Dong Da, Ha Dong, and Tay Ho Districts.” The next destination is Cau Giay District. The group sets a goal to cover walls of 10 to 20 square meters in the Vietnamese capital with art on the theme of COVID-19 fighting and prevention. Quang said the project was funded by artists and some donors. He expressed the expectation that district authorities and Hanoians could give helping hands to spread the idea, especially finding big, … [Read more...] about Artworks play role in fighting COVID-19 in Vietnam

People wear masks in Singapore on June 2 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Singapore (VNA) -  All new travellers with recent travel history in the past 21 days to higher risk countries/regions immediately prior to arrival in Singapore will have their stay-home notice (SHN) cut to 14 days, instead of 21 days, to be served at dedicated facilities as from June 23, said the local Health Ministry . According to the ministry’s statement issued on June 23, the group will undergo COVID-19 PCR tests on-arrival and on Day 14 of their arrival. They will be allowed to end their SHN as long as they have a negative result for their PCR test on Day 14 of their arrival. In addition to the above-said test, all travellers serving the SHN in dedicated SHN facilities will also undergo ART self-administered tests on the third, seventh and eleventh day after arriving in Singapore. This new requirement will be implemented for new arrivals from June 27. The ministry said that while there is … [Read more...] about Singapore: Stay-home notice cut short for travellers from high-risk areas