The construction of the great statue of Buddha Amitabha started in 2015 at the Khai Nguyen temple, Son Tay, Hanoi, 43 km west of downtown Hanoi. At a height of 72m (236 feet), the statue will become the tallest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, potentially attracting large numbers of devout Buddhists as well as tourists for many years to come. The 13-storey Buddha statue, of which 12 floors will be dedicated to Bodhisattva worship, is being built on the Buddhist perspective on reincarnation. Work on many inner parts of the statue is still underway and expected to take several years to complete. Small statues of the Buddha on the roof of the Khai Nguyen pagoda. In the temple area stands another, much smaller statue of Buddha Amitabha in deep meditation. The Khai Nguyen Pagoda, dating back to the first half of the 16th century, has undergone a lot of restoration work over the years. The current ceiling of the pagoda has been elaborately painted by many artists for over one year. A … [Read more...] about Gigantic Buddha to smile over Southeast Asia from Vietnam
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/1
MoIT celebrates soaring export turnover in 2018 The $245 billion in total export turnover and 29 export categories exceeding the $1 billion threshold are touted as a major success for the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The rosy export picture was highlighted as one of the achievements of the MoIT in 2018 at the review meeting held on January 17. Notably, last year, Vietnam’s total export turnover reached $245 billion, up 13.8 per cent on-year and exceeding the target set by the National Assembly and the government. 29 goods categories reached $1 billion in turnover, with five categories hitting $5 billion and five others $10 billion. Vietnam’s export markets expanded and now Vietnamese goods are present in almost all markets of the world. Numerous goods categories have set a solid foothold in key markets, including Europe, the US, Japan, and Australia. Especially, Vietnam saw an increase in export turnover in markets it signed free trade … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/1
Spiritual masterpieces in the sky
Viet Nam's e-commerce ranking order suddenly changes in quarter IV/2018THE IMPACT OF WORKPLACES ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITYSa Pa ranked 6th in the top 10 most attractive destinations in Southeast AsiaMillion of tulips to bloom on top of Bà Nà HillRECRUIMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS Buhda Statue in Sunworld Ba Na Hills It is no coincidence that self-meditating houses often hide on sacred peaks. And it is no coincidence that these spiritual architecture complexes, then, have become notable destinations for all passionate visitors to discover indigenous culture. Pagoda on the mountain - sacred and attractive destination Venerable Thích Đức Thiện shared in a prayer ceremony held on top of Fansipan Summit in late January this year: "In the Buddhist universe, the mountains are always considered sacred destinations. Therefore, there are always pagodas located on mountains in order to converge, to preserve spirituality and natural … [Read more...] about Spiritual masterpieces in the sky
Buddhist leaders in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia step up cooperation
Delegates at the conference (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Buddhist Leaders’ Conference was held in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on November 12, aiming to promote the development of Buddhism in the countries as well as regional exchange in the religion. The conference saw the attendance of President of the Lao Front for National Construction Saysomphone Phomvihane, President of the Lao Buddhist Coalition Most Venerable Ngon Damlongboun, Cambodia’s Great Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Monk Tep Vong and Chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, along with nearly 600 delegates from the countries. In his opening remarks, President of the Lao Buddhist Coalition Most Venerable Ngon Damlongboun highlighted the special significance of the event to Buddhism and people in the three countries as it is a step forward to realise documents signed by Buddhist organisations in the … [Read more...] about Buddhist leaders in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia step up cooperation
HCMC among Asia’s best destinations for 2018
HCMC among Asia's best destinations for 2018The Saigon Times Daily Bach Dang Wharf in HCMC’s District 1, with a view towards the topping out Landmark81, the tallest building in Vietnam at present - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC has become the only Vietnamese city to be on the list of travel guides company Lonely Planet’s Top 10 most attractive destinations in Asia that visitors should not miss in 2018. Ranked third in the list, Vietnam’s busiest and most populous city is described by Lonely Planet as a slick supercity with aging apartment blocks “being colonized by vintage clothes stores and independent coffee shops.” “Innovative breweries like Heart of Darkness and East West Brewing are fuelling one of the best craft beer scenes in Southeast Asia, and a selection of eclectic venues are strengthening the local music scene,” Lonely Planet said. “Add these recent developments to the city’s essential long-standing attractions like … [Read more...] about HCMC among Asia’s best destinations for 2018