Illustrate image (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Using the popularity of homegrown "boys’ love" (BL) productions as an attraction, Thailand has launched a campaign to attract international tourists , particularly Japanese tourists. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the campaign was launched in June at the Mini Thai Festival in Osaka, Japan. Two booths were set up by video distributors in the "Thai BL" corner, attracting a large crowd that was also there to view Thai street food stalls and a Muay Thai exhibition . The productions, known as "Y series" in Thailand — a reference to the Japanese "yaoi" fiction that features relationships between male characters and served as the inspiration for BL dramas — were once viewed with prejudice but have since gained acceptance due to their potential to serve as cultural exports. When the TAT’s Osaka office offered eight participants a trial tour, partially funded by the office, to BL … [Read more...] about Thailand kickstarts tourism campaign through “BL Dramas”
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Vietnam hands over more remains of US soldiers missing in action
The Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) handed over remains of American soldiers missing in action during the war in Vietnam to the US in a ceremony held at Da Nang International Airport on June 30. A handover of remains of missing US soldiers is held in Da Nang in September 2019. (Photo: VNA) The US side included representatives from the US Embassy in Hanoi and the US Missing in Action (MIA) Office in Hanoi (DET2). The two sets of remains returned to the US side this time were the results of the two countries’ 146th and 147th joint searches from February to June. Examined by both Vietnamese and American forensic specialists in Da Nang, they were found to potentially link to missing US servicemen in Vietnam. They will be sent to Hawaii for further examination. The search for missing US soldiers' remains from the war in Vietnam has been an ongoing humanitarian activity jointly conducted by the Vietnamese and US Governments. This was the … [Read more...] about Vietnam hands over more remains of US soldiers missing in action
☀️ Morning digest on June 30
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc appreciated Cao Dai followers’ contributions to the country throughout history while receiving leaders of the religion’s churches and organisations in Hanoi on June 29. He said Caodaism is a religion coming into being in Vietnam, and during its development process, it has helped diversify the country’s traditional culture and uphold solidarity when encouraging its dignitaries and followers to stand side by side with the nation. Read full story – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle discussed various issues regarding cooperation between the two legislatures during their talks in London on June 29 morning. The two sides also exchanged views on their cooperation at multilateral forums and on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They focused discussions on measures to further … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 30
Documentary on President Ho Chi Minh screened in Algeria
A scene in the documentary (Photo: hochiminh.vn) Algiers (VNA) – A French-language documentary titled “Ho Chi Minh: Sketching the Portrait of a Politician” was screened in June 29 by the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria. The 58-minute documentary was produced in 1973 by French director Gérard Guillaume. It was copyrighted and stored by Ciné-Archives of the French Communist Party. The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria purchased the copyright to use the copy for screening. It reflects the revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh since his participation in the Tours Congress in 1920 and his journey to fight for the national independence. The documentary presents archives and interviews with historical figures. Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh emphasised the role of the late President in the struggle for national independence, affirming that Vietnam's resistance war is a great source of encouragement for oppressed peoples around the world, including Algeria. The … [Read more...] about Documentary on President Ho Chi Minh screened in Algeria
Haiphong promotes renewable energy investment in industrial parks
The Renewable Energy in Sustainable Industrial Parks conference was organised by the Haiphong Economic Zone Management Board in collaboration with the Embassy of the UK, the nation's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Star Do Group. Head of the Haiphong Economic Zone Management Board Le Trung Kien asserted the green development demand of Haiphong city and its industrial parks and economic zones. Photo: Thanh Son Attendees at the conference were Harry Rawicz-Szczerbo, head of the Trade and Investment Department at the UK Embassy; Le Trung Kien, member of the city Party Committee's Standing Board and head of the Haiphong Economic Zone Authority; Mark Shorrock, chairman of Shire Oak International; Nguyen Thanh Phuong, CEO of Sao Do Group; and representatives of Haiphong's departments and agencies, investors, and businesses. Mark Shorrock, chairman of Shire Oak International, talked about the renewable energy demand of businesses in the RE100 group. Photo: Thu … [Read more...] about Haiphong promotes renewable energy investment in industrial parks
Call for investigation into deaths of five Vietnamese in Jordan gas blast
Authorities in Vietnam have called for investigations into the deaths of five Vietnamese at a toxic gas explosion at Jordan's Aqaba Port on June 27. Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son speaks on the phone with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi, on June 29 Speaking on the phone with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi, on June 29, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent his condolence to Jordan over the deaths. He urged Jordanian authorities to quickly investigate the cause of the explosion, and provide guidance on handling post-mortem procedures for the deceased victims. Son also asked Jordan to support the Vietnamese Embassy in the process of protecting and assisting Vietnamese citizens in need. According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia concurrently with Jordan, toxic chlorine gas escaped on the dockside in the … [Read more...] about Call for investigation into deaths of five Vietnamese in Jordan gas blast