Vietnamese new

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has highlighted the overseas Vietnamese community as an “inseparable part” of the Vietnamese nation and an important resource for the cause of national construction, development and defence. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting with representatives of Vietnamese associations, friendship organisations and community in Bern as part of his trip to Switzerland. During his meeting with representatives of Vietnamese associations, friendship organisations and community in Bern, Switzerland on November 27 (local time), the Vietnamese State leader highly appreciated their opinions and suggestions, adding that the Vietnamese Party and State are set to issue a mechanism to effectively collect and utilize feedback and initiatives of OV experts, intellectuals and businesspeople. He informed them about the situation in the home country with improved business environment that has drew a large number of top investors. External and global … [Read more...] about President Phuc meets overseas Vietnamese community representatives

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

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

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

Artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theatre will perform at the China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum, which opens in Nanning in China’s Guangxi Province on November 27. Artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theatre will perform at the China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum in Nanning in China’s Guangxi Province on November 27. They will introduce tuong or hat boi (classical drama), a unique Vietnamese art that developed from a folk art into a royal art in the 17th century. Photo courtesy of the theatre They will introduce tuong or hat boi (classical drama), a unique Vietnamese art that developed from a folk art into a royal art in the 17th century. They will stage Thoại Khanh – Châu Tuấn (Husband and Wife), a famous play featuring love and piety based on folk stories from the central provinces. It was first released in 1957 and has been restaged many times by artists from leading theatres in the country. “We hope foreign audiences will learn about Vietnam’s history, culture … [Read more...] about Tuong artists to perform at China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum

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