The Hanoitimes - Independent Media has announced its list of the world’s affordable vacation destinations for South Africans. Vietnam has been ranked 2nd among seven affordable vacation destinations in the world for South Africans, according to a list released by Independent Media, a South Africa’s leading multi-platform content companies. Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. “You’ll find stunning Vietnam destinations, such as beaches, rivers and other waterways, paddy fields, limestone karsts and more,” Independent Media wrote. In addition, there are numerous ancient temples to put on your itinerary plus many local stalls selling tasty street food. Thailand tops the list, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Greece, Portugal. Earlier, Vietnam has been listed among the world’s cheapest countries for Indian tourists, released by The Times of India, a Indian English-language daily newspaper. Vietnam, a country of … [Read more...] about Vietnam among world’s affordable vacation destinations for South Africans
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10th BRICS Summit opens in South Africa
(Photo: Quartz)The summit, under the theme “BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Sharred Prosperity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, was attended by over 400 representatives from the business communities of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, as well as representatives from strategic partners such as New Development Bank. The event featured remarks by leaders Xi Jinping (China), Vladimir Putin (Russia), Narendra Modi (India), and Michel Temer (Brazil). A number of trade and cooperation agreements are expected to be signed on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. Earlier, South African Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies said on July 24th that delegates would deliberate on strategic economic matters affecting the future of BRICS at the event. "The Business Forum will deliberate on the current global political economy and its implications for BRICS member countries, the implications of the 4th Industrial Revolution on inclusive growth and … [Read more...] about 10th BRICS Summit opens in South Africa
China, South Africa call for trade cooperation at BRICS summit
China and South Africa urged fellow BRICS governments on Wednesday to fight protectionism and promote multilateral global trade in the face of tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump that threaten global trade. President Xi Jinping addresses the BRICS Business Forum held in Johannesburg on Wednesday - Photo: Xinhua Trump’s warnings have given Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa fresh impetus to enhance trade cooperation, and officials at a three-day summit that kicked off in Johannesburg on Wednesday found a collective voice championing global trade. The meeting of presidents from the trade bloc is the first since Trump’s administration launched a push to rebalance trade multilateralism that Trump has deemed unfair, relationships which the United States once championed. “It is our sincere obligation to showcase our commitment towards the multilateral trading system, to safeguard the existence of the WTO (World Trade Organisation) and also … [Read more...] about China, South Africa call for trade cooperation at BRICS summit
Giant penguin and dancing hare animate London park art fair
Viet Nam News LONDON — Visitors to London’s Regents Park this summer will be met with the unusual sight of a giant penguin and a dancing hare as part of an annual sculpture fair. For the second year, Frieze Sculpture will take over the famous park’s English Gardens for three months, showcasing the work of 25 international artists, free of charge. Curator Clare Lilley, from the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, said the event would allow the public to experience "a snapshot of the fantastic imagination of artists and variety of sculpture being made today". The "celebration of sculpture", which opens on Wednesday, brings together a diverse roster of artists, including South Korea’s Kimsooja, India’s Bharti Kher and Britain’s Larry Achiompang. "There is a geographic spread: the artists come from South Africa, South Korea, Scandinavia, Europe and the United States," Lilley said. "In terms of age too, there is a nice span, since Haroon Gunn-Salie, from … [Read more...] about Giant penguin and dancing hare animate London park art fair
Asia South East-Short Film Festival hits HCMC
Asia South East-Short Film Festival hits HCMC The Asia South East-Short Film Festival taking place at The Hive in HCMC’s District 2 attracts a large audience - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER The Asia South East-Short Film Festival was held at The Hive co-working space in HCMC’s District 2 last weekend, giving audience a chance to watch a wide variety of great short films that are produced from around the world. The festival was curated by Rod Fraser, who is also the festival director of two other international film festivals that take place in the UK including London-X4 Seasonal Short Film Festival and London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival. During the two-day festival, the organizer screened all genres, from drama to action, horror, documentary, comedy and animation. Particularly, there were comedies from India, Korea and Japan, horror films from America and China, music videos from Vietnam and South Africa, documentaries from Myanmar and Canada, poetic … [Read more...] about Asia South East-Short Film Festival hits HCMC