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
Honoured to receive the award
2020 Vietnam Musicians Association Awards honors veteran composer’s show
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
Coach Hải, a lifetime dedicated to football
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
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
This call was made before the first ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN 1), scheduled to be held via teleconference on January 21 and 22, under the chair of Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, and attended by representatives from ASEAN’s dialogue partners including Japan, China, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, and the International Telecommunication Union. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
Preserving and promoting Cham ethnic culture
They built plenty of distinctive towers across their kingdom during their era. The towers still stand until today, such as Po Nagar tower in Khanh Hoa province, Po Klong Garai and Po Rome towers in Ninh Thuan province, Nhan tower in Phu Yen province, and especially UNESCO-recognised My Son sanctuary, where now remains 21 towers, among others. … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting Cham ethnic culture