Awarded top honour

In the researcher category, first prize went to Chau Hong Thao who produced an excellent thesis about two novels written by Haruki Murakami and Kazuo Ishiguro. Second prize was awarded to local researcher Nguyen Huu Minh for his thesis on a novel written by Natsume Soseki, while Nguyen Anh Tuan received third prize for a thesis on a poem by Manyoshu. In the student category, Nguyen Chi Anh claimed fourth prize for his thesis that compared the poetry of female poets Kokinshu and Manyoshu. Addressing the awards ceremony, Ando Toshiki, director of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, stated that although several works by Japanese literature had been translated and published in Vietnam, research on Japanese literature had not been extensively developed. Toshiki therefore underlined the significance of organising the event, saying it helps Vietnamese people gain greater insights into Japanese literature and encourage more research on Japanese literature. … [Read more...] about Four Vietnamese authors awarded Inoue Yasushi Prize

This year’s contest received 205 submissions of members of the Vietnam Musicians Association throughout the country. The organization board awarded 78 prizes in categories of compositions, children songs, chamber music, symphony, choir and music critique. … [Read more...] about 2020 Vietnam Musicians Association Awards honors veteran composer’s show

Earlier at the launch ceremony, Bui Ta Hoang Vu, director of the HCMC Department of Industry and Trade, said the HCMC Brand Award would help raise the awareness of businesses operating in the city over the importance of building their brands and encourage them to accelerate innovation, creativity and sustainable development. … [Read more...] about Winners of HCMC Brand Award to be announced Thursday

In this historic match, Hải left a strong impression when he had an assist to help striker Chung score the opening goal in the 28th minute before creating a strong shot near the middle of the field in the 54th minute to secure a 2-0 victory for the Railways. … [Read more...] about Coach Hải, a lifetime dedicated to football

Meanwhile, Binh Minh Plastic was honoured as one of Vietnam’s 50 Best-Performing Companies in 2019 by Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine, in tandem with Thien Viet Securities. Making that the ninth consecutive year in the top 50, Binh Minh Plastic has a consistent performance thanks to excellent corporate governance and strong commitment to quality improvement. The achievement can be attributable to SCG’s efforts to build a sustainable business in line with social and environmental welfare. … [Read more...] about Long-term development commitments realised through strategic M&A moves