The performers will play the guimbri (three-stringed skin-covered bass plucked lute), oud (short-neck lute-type, pear-shaped stringed instrument), doumbrek or goblet drum, tỳ bà (four-string and pear-shaped lute), tam thập lục (36-string zither), and a wide range of hand percussion. … [Read more...] about World music concert at Hanoi Social Club
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Vietnamese scientists trace origin of centuries-old cannon found in Da Nang
The ancient cannon is preserved for research at the Museum of Da Nang, central Vietnam. Photo: Doan Nhan / Tuoi Tre The researcher said the Chinese characters inscribed by hand on the weapon as a ‘gunner’s manual’ indicate that the cannon belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), Vietnam's last monarchy. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese scientists trace origin of centuries-old cannon found in Da Nang
BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 14
VASEP Deputy General Secretary Nguyen Hoai Nam said several enterprises exporting tra fish (pangasius), tuna and shrimp had faced suspension of payment for export contracts because Chinese banks were not open due to the coronavirus epidemic. It was expected that from February 16 when banks are set to reopen, Chinese partners would be able to pay Vietnamese export contracts for goods shipped by sea. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 14
‘Not time to make waves,’ says Mbappe on new PSG contract
Star man: Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring on Wednesday (Photo: AFP/Anne-Christine POUJOULAT) The 21-year-old striker, long linked with a move to Real Madrid, insisted his mind was only on helping PSG defend their Ligue 1 title and chase an elusive Champions League triumph. … [Read more...] about ‘Not time to make waves,’ says Mbappe on new PSG contract
Vietnam Airlines flies back Chinese citizens
Vietnam Airlines aircraft are parked at an airport in Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines on Saturday conducted three flights to take back Chinese citizens to their country - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Vietnam Airlines on Saturday conducted three flights to take back Chinese citizens to their country as part of a broader plan to operate a dozen flights to repatriate more than 1,000 Chinese citizens who have got stuck in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines flies back Chinese citizens
