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Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha . (Source: Bangkokpost) Bangkok (VNA) - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has emphasised that the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit (ASEM 13) was a good opportunity for European and Asian leaders to have dialogue in order to find common solutions to current global issues like COVID-19 and climate change. According to Thai Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Prayut said at the ASEM 13’s second plenary session on November 26 that such global issues continue to affirm the need for strengthening multilateralism for shared growth, as no country can solve these challenges on its own. The PM also proposed areas for cooperation between Asia and Europe in the next era of new normal, including the full use of digital technology and connection strengthening. Earlier, Prayut, in his capacity as ASEAN Coordinator for 2021-2022, said at the summit’s opening session on November 25 that Thailand believed that multilateralism … [Read more...] about Thailand suggests potential field for Asia-Europe cooperation

Speaking at the event, SAVBC Chairman Francis Wong, who is also representative of Becamex IDC in Australia, said the SAVBC’s establishment is expected to help private sector in South Australia state better tap opportunities and build close ties with the Vietnamese partners. The SAVBC now groups nearly 70 members, mostly those in South Australia state operating in trade and services. It expects to have 200 members in the next 18 months. Its members will share experience and cooperate with Vietnamese firms in fields of Australia’s strength such as agriculture, fisheries, education, digital economy, tourism, science-technology and innovation, manufacturing, energy and natural resources, and services. As Vietnam is forecast to be a new hub of the Mekong River region, ASEAN and Asia, the SAVBC will offer favorable conditions for South Australia’s enterprises to boost investment in Vietnam, towards expanding markets, improving their growth and competitiveness, Wong said. In the … [Read more...] about South Australia – Vietnam Business Council debuts

The work, called ‘Hoang Hon Vang Tren Vinh Ha Long’ in Vietnamese, once belonged to King Bao Dai (1913 - 1997). It was auctioned at a "Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art" sale by Bonhams, the international auction house. It was the very first time that a documented painting from the king’s personal collection was offered at an auction. The painting, never seen in public since it was created, is a six-panelled lacquer screen with dimensions of 100 x 195.8 centimeters. It depicts the landscape of Ha Long Bay, the UNESCO world heritage site in northeast Vietnam. ‘Hoang Hon Vang Tren Vinh Ha Long’ by painter Pham Hau. Photo courtesy of Bonhams Bernadette Rankine, Bonhams Southeast Asia Director, commented: "This exquisite lacquer screen by Pham Hau is a significant discovery, not only for its royal provenance but also for its unique composition, supreme workmanship and rarity. It is a true masterpiece, and we are particularly proud that it has set a new … [Read more...] about Royalty-owned Ha Long Bay sunset lacquer screen fetches $1.25 million

Many retailers say that consumers ate indifferent to sale promotion programs for Black Friday 2021, the biggest sale campaign of the year. For some, there are 100 messages asking about products and prices, but only 5-6 customers closing a sale. Shoppers are curious about clothes and other products quoted at very reasonable prices, but don’t intend to buy the products. Manh Thinh, the owner of V.W clothes shop in HCM City, said he has for the first time in the last six years offered a discount rate of 70 percent. He is selling some products at a loss in order to attract customers. The principle of not returning and not changing sale products also no longer exists: customers can reject products if they feel unsatisfied. Black Friday is a much-awaited event this year as people have entered the “new normal” period. This is a great opportunity for retailers to boost sales. But for Thinh, Black Friday 2021 is really a ‘black day’ as there have been only a few orders. He hoped … [Read more...] about 2021 Black Friday is truly ‘black’ for shop owners

The online film week called “The 22nd Vietnam Film Festival on VTVGo” is taking place this week attracting various domestic films on show from now until Saturday. A scene from Gái Già Lắm Chiêu V – Những Cuộc Đời Vương Giả (The Tricky Ladies V: Luxurious Lives), a comedy-drama by young directors Bao Nhan and Nam Cito. The film is among a series of Vietnamese films being shown in the online film week called “The 22nd Viet Nam Film Festival on VTVGo” which takes place from November 14-20. Photo courtesy of the producer The event is among cultural activities to celebrate the 22nd Vietnam Film Festival, which opens online in the central province of Thua Thien Hue tomorrow. The week features Vietnamese productions in the categories of feature films, documentaries and animes. They will be screened on video streaming platform VTVGo. Highlighted feature films include Gái Già Lắm Chiêu V – Những Cuộc Đời Vương Giả (The Tricky Ladies V: Luxurious Lives) and Song Song (Two … [Read more...] about Online Vietnamese film week launched

Nguyen Thi Tam and Vuong Thi Vy will represent Vietnam at the World Women's Boxing Championship in Turkey next month. Nguyen Thi Tam (left). Tam is one of the best female boxers of Vietnam. (Illustrative image. – File photo) Vietnam's first World Boxing Organisation champion Nguyen Thu Nhi was expected to take part in the tournament but has recently withdrawn. According to Vietnam's Sport Administration's head of Boxing Department Vu Duc Thinh, it was her club, Cocky Buffalo Boxing, that asked for her to be withdrawn. "After her victory at the WBO event last month, Nhi suffered some injuries. It will not be good for her to compete at the world championship as she will not be fully recovered," said Thinh, adding that boxer Vy will take the place. "The International Boxing Association or AIBA has recently announced their new weight categories. Following the update, there is no more U51kg category that Tam has been in. She has to move to the U52kg class but it is not … [Read more...] about Tam, Vy to fight for Vietnam at world titles in Turkey