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The inaugural art exhibition of Vietnam in Mongolia, named “Scent of the South Wind – Vietnamese Contemporary Paintings,” is currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The exhibition will be open to the general public until August 2nd. The exhibition helps introduce Vietnamese contemporary art to Mongolian audiences. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia The exhibition showcases a collection of 50 paintings and prints by 16 talented Vietnamese artists hailing from the major cities of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, two paintings by a Mongolian volunteer artist are also featured in the exhibition. The Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia, Doan Khanh Tam, has stated that the purpose of this cultural event is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia (1954-2024). “The exhibition serves as a valuable platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilat

The event is being held in Salerno, Perugia, and Naples by contemporary dance agencies including Campania Danza, Borderline Danza, Dance Gallery, Campano Della Danza, and Artgarage. There will be over 20 shows in total. Arabesque Vietnam will be performing for five nights, starting from July 21. The performances will feature Kliselamef (Female Silk), choreographed by Nguyen Tan Loc, and Melting, choreographed by Lim SunYoung. Kliselamef is a work dedicated to Vietnamese women, inspired by the old Vietnamese quote “Thân em như tấm lụa đào” (A woman’s body is as soft as silk) and images of ancient women, said choreographer Nguyen Tan Loc. Using silk Ao Dai designed by Kieu Viet Lien, Loc aims to blend the softness of Vietnamese silk and dance movements to promote the country’s symbol. The music for Kliselamef is also a highlight of the performance, with contributions from musician Ton That An who composed the piece using Vietnamese traditional instruments like the moon lute and Eur

The inaugural performance of the Born Pink World Tour’s Hanoi concert was held on the evening of July 29th. Taking place at My Dinh Stadium, the event attracted an audience of 30,000 enthusiastic individuals. The iconic lightsticks of BlackPink transformed the national stadium into a vibrant pink spectacle. Throughout the two-hour concert, the crowd exuberantly cheered, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The band commenced their performance at My Dinh Stadium in Vietnam at 7:50 pm, marking their inaugural show in the country. How You Like That was performed as an opening act, setting the stage ablaze. The mesmerizing performance was followed by captivating renditions of Whistle and Pretty Strange , featuring impressive vocal skills and energetic choreography.  My Dinh National Stadium is packed with 30,000 spectators. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times The South Korean idols greeted their fans with Vietnamese salutations, “Xin chao,” before performing their songs “Lov

The F-Istanbul event is a prestigious annual gathering that unites the food industry in Turkey. It proudly brings together Turkey’s key partners from the EU and the Middle East, showcasing an impressive array of 479 booths representing nearly 40 countries. To learn more about this event, visit the official F-Istanbul website . The event aims to facilitate collaboration between enterprises looking to enhance cooperation, exchange knowledge, and facilitate import-export operations in various sectors such as food and beverage, nuts, dried fruit, snacks, production technology, packaging, and retail store design and construction. Ambassador Do Son Hai and the F-Istanbul’s management board. Photo: Vietnamese Embassy to Turkey During the event, Ambassador Do Son Hai held meetings with executives from F-Istanbul, leading enterprises in Turkey, and other countries in the region. He also took the time to visit various booths. “Vietnam is well known for its expertise in exporting

As one of the most important cities in Vietnam during the French colonial period, Hai Phong has a rich architectural heritage influenced by French design. These buildings are not only important cultural landmarks, but also serve as reminders of the city’s historical development. The Governor’s Building is currently the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Hai Phong City. Photo: Le Minh East meets West in architecture The urban development of Hai Phong lagged behind that of larger cities like Hanoi, Saigon, and Da Nang after the war. However, the city’s architectural charm lies in its harmonious blend of Asian and European influences. Many neighborhoods in Hai Phong still boast well-preserved French colonial-era buildings, such as the villas in Hong Bang district. Notable structures include the former Hai Phong City Hall (now the Hai Phong People’s Committee Office) and the town hospital (now the Military Hospital 7), which were among the first buildings erected by the Frenc

The spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Binti Wan Ismail, met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s spouse, Le Thi Bich Tran, during Prime Minister Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Vietnam. As part of their visit, both spouses enjoyed water puppet performances at the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theater in Hanoi. The visit took place on July 20, 2023, and Prime Minister Ibrahim and his spouse arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. They were invited by their Vietnamese counterparts, Prime Minister Chinh and his spouse. During the visit, the spouses were introduced to the history of Vietnamese water puppetry and learned how to make puppets and perform with them. They also immersed themselves in Vietnam’s folk music played with traditional musical instruments. The Vietnamese water puppetry showcases daily life in the countryside and the Malaysian prime minister’s spouse was particularly impressed by performances of a dragon dance and a play where

Since November 2017, Vietnam and Canada have strengthened their comprehensive partnership and witnessed significant growth in bilateral ties. Defence cooperation between the two countries has yielded positive results in various areas, including delegation exchange, training, United Nations peacekeeping, and maritime security. The Vietnam – Canada Bilateral Defence Consultation 2023 took place on July 27. Photo; qdnd.vn The Vietnam – Canada Bilateral Defence Consultation 2023 was co-chaired by Major General Vu Thanh Van, Director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, and Peter Hammerschmidt, Assistant Deputy Minister of Canada’s Department of National Defence. This virtual event took place during the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (1973-2023). During the consultation, both sides acknowledged the growing importance of defence cooperation in the Vietnam-Canada Comprehensive Partners

On July 27, representatives from the capital cities of Hanoi and Cairo signed a friendship and cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, who was on an official visit to Egypt. The agreement, signed by Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen and Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel A’al, aims to foster the relations and enhance mutual understanding between the two cities in various fields including culture, sciences, education, healthcare, tourism, sports, environment, and trade. The signing ceremony of the Friendship and Cooperation Agreement between Hanoi and Cairo, Egypt. Photo: VGP/Hai Minh Speaking at the event, Quyen stated that the signing held great significance, taking place at a historical and crucial moment as Vietnam and Egypt commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. During October 2022, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committ

A batch of the 5-in-1 vaccine, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), arrived in Hanoi on July 27, as reported by VNA. The batch consists of 185,700 doses of the DTP-VGB-Hib vaccine, urgently provided to the Ministry of Health in Vietnam to address a reduction in immunization rates and a shortage of the 5-in-1 vaccine. The vaccines have been urgently provided to address low vaccination rates and a shortage of the five-in-one vaccine in Vietnam. Source: UNICEF Vietnam The 5-in-1 vaccine helps protect children against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib). It needs to be purchased from approved international suppliers. Routine immunization services in Vietnam, like in other countries around the world, have been disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, approximately 114,000 children under one year old in Vietnam have missed vaccinations for

During a business trip to Portugal, a delegation from the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, led by Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc, met with Porto Mayor Rui Moreira, according to VNA. Ho Chi Minh City and Porto City in Portugal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two cities for the period of 2023-2025. At the signing of the MoU between HCM City and Porto. Photo: VOV The MoU aims to enhance collaboration in culture, tourism, economy, trade, urban upgrading, and heritage conservation. Both cities will facilitate exchanges and sharing of experiences among their football teams and clubs, and encourage departments and agencies to increase cooperation. Vice Chairman Duc expressed his hope that the MoU will strengthen the partnership between the two cities, which are both economic hubs, especially in the areas of economy, culture, tourism, and innovation. This will contribute to promoting ties between Vietnam and Portugal. Mayor More

Hajipur (Vaishali), Bihar In March this year, six women living in villages in Vaishali district of Bihar started a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) that produces yarns from discarded banana stems. The banana yarn is then used to make various products such as bags, sanitary pads, paper, and decorative items. The FPO, named Kera Jeevika Mahila Kela Resha Kisan Utpad Company, is the first banana waste processing unit in the state, supported by the Government of Bihar’s Jeevika project. The project aims to empower rural women socially and economically. Asha Devi, Renu Devi, Kumari Krishna Sinha, Susheel Kumari, Sonam Kumari, and Lalita Kumari are the co-founders of the FPO. Asha Devi, who has been a part of Jeevika since 2017, said, “At present, we are only making about Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 a month from the company, but we are confident that soon our earnings will go up a lot more.” Apart from the six co-founders, there are 15 to 20 women from Jeevika working as labore

President Vo Van Thuong and President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa. Emphasizing the significance of the visit on the two countries’ 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership , President Vo Van Thuong acknowledged Vietnam’s strong commitment to maintaining a close relationship with Italy, particularly in fostering cooperation between the legislative bodies of both countries. The President of the Italian Senate warmly welcomed President Vo Van Thuong and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, marking an important milestone in bilateral cooperation, as it is the first exchange of state-level visits between the two countries in seven years. Ignazio La Russa emphasized the friendship and solidarity between the two peoples, highlighting Vietnam as Italy’s most important partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Italy expressed its support for Vietnam’s role in promoting rel

Nha Trang, a beach city located in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, is renowned for its historical and cultural sites dating back to the ancient Champa civilization from the 4th to 13th centuries AD. VOV reported that Nha Trang, along with Ha Long Bay, has been recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Situated along the picturesque Vietnamese coastline, Nha Trang has become a sought-after destination for travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and bustling city life, according to Haps travel magazine from the Republic of Korea (RoK). Nha Trang has become a popular destination among travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant city life. Photo: VNA Not only popular among Korean travelers, but Nha Trang also offers relatively inexpensive flights for expats based in South Korea, making it easily accessible. The magazine highlights five enthralling reasons why Nha Trang should be on the travel itinerary of tourists.

The visit of internationally renowned K-pop sensation, BlackPink, to Hanoi is anticipated to greatly enhance the city’s tourism sector.  Blackpink will come to Hanoi for the Born Pink music concert. Photo: Blackpink’s fanpage  With the band’s global renown, every concert is anticipated to attract tens of thousands of fans from both local and foreign origins to the city. The presence of BlackPink is already generating a surge in travel interest within the capital. Currently, all hotels and homestays near My Dinh Stadium in Cau Giay District, the venue for the concert, are fully reserved for the opening night of the event. According to Nguyen Van Dat, the CEO of BestPrice Travel Company, there has been a significant surge in hotel bookings, particularly in the vicinity of My Dinh Stadium, leading up to and during the concert period from July 26 to August 1. According to a report from the Hanoi Tourism Department, Hanoi is projected to receive a significant influx of dom

His pre-fall 2023 collection features the theme of ‘The Portrait Of Saigon,’ which draws inspiration from the dynamism and the modernity of Ho Chi Minh City. The event provides a platform in which fashion industry players can come together and showcase their talents. Designer Hao Truong (R) shares that he expects to help popularise Vietnam’s rich cultural identity and friendly people among international friends through his designs. Designer Hao Truong, 26, is from Ca Mau province and began his career in 2015. During the Malaysian fashion event he also introduces his new designs for both men and women, with the designs boasting a strong and dynamic style. Following are some photos of designer Hao Truong’s collection. The post Malaysian Audience Mesmerized by Vietnamese Designer’s Collection at Fashion Week appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .