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Annam Gallery and Lan Tinh Foundation are organizing a retrospective exhibition of the late artist Tu Duyen, titled “Of Scented Reverie”. The exhibition will showcase 18 artworks, including creations on silk and a series of paintings employing the renowned “Thủ Ấn Họa” technique of the late artist. Tu Duyen (1915-2012), born Nguyen Van Duyen, is widely recognized under the pseudonym Tu Duyen. His artistic talent and unique creative style have earned him a special place among art collectors. Artist Tu Duyen was born in 1915 in Bat Trang, Hanoi. Tu Duyen’s upbringing in the artistic enclave of Bat Trang village greatly influenced his artistic sensibilities. He attended preparatory classes at l’École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine between 1935 and 1938, but had to discontinue his studies in 1939 when his family moved to Saigon. In 1942, Tu Duyen developed the “Thủ Ấn Họa” technique, an adaptation of traditional Vietnamese woodblock printing. This technique combined with tra...

The morning will bring drizzle and fog to the Northeast and North Central regions. Meanwhile, the Northwest region will enjoy sunny weather in the afternoon. In the evening and at night, the Northeast region will be affected by stronger cold air compared to the North Central region. The inland Northeast wind will gradually strengthen to level 3, while coastal areas will experience winds of level 4-5. During this cold air wave, the lowest temperatures in the Northeast will range from 10 to 13 degrees, while the Northern mountainous areas will experience temperatures of 7-10 degrees. In the mountainous areas, temperatures can drop below 5 degrees. Starting from the morning of March 1-3, there will be light rain, scattered showers, and thunderstorms in some places from Quang Binh to Khanh Hoa. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds are possible. The meteorological agency is warning about strong winds and large waves at sea, which may affect the operation...

One example is the Tuyen Citadel Festival, which has made Tuyen Quang province a popular tourist destination during the mid-autumn festival. The festival is known for its giant lanterns and has set several Vietnam Guinness records. Moving to the central region, Thua Thien – Hue province’s city of Hue is dubbed the city of festivals with over 500 royal, traditional, and religious festivals. The city has successfully organized the Hue Festival and Traditional Craft Festival, which have helped promote the region’s cultural heritage and showcase its local identity to the world. Da Nang city has capitalized on the International Fireworks Festival, which has become a prominent festival brand. The city hosted over 63,000 tourists, including 19,000 foreigners, during the final night of the 2023 event. Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province, Vietnam’s leading tourist destination, celebrates the Full Moon Festival, recognized as a national intangible heritage item. The festival is a post-h...

As the Hanoi Department of Tourism seeks new nightlife destinations to diversify the capital’s tourism offerings, the night tour to Quang Ba Flower Market is anticipated to be one of four exciting new nighttime experiences. The vibrant Quang Ba flower market at night. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Situated in Quang Ba Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Quang Ba Flower Market stands as one of the city’s oldest night flower markets. When Hanoi sleeps, the market comes alive, typically opening at midnight and operating until early morning. During major holidays like Vietnamese Tet , Valentine’s Day, and International Women’s Day, the market burgeons with activity, attracting a sizable influx of customers. Its visitors include not only flower traders but also local flower enthusiasts and tourists alike. The Quang Ba flower market offers a diverse range of flowers, from vibrant daisies and cherry blossoms to elegant roses, orchids, and sunflowers. These blooms are supplied...

On the morning of February 26, at the State Guest House of Vietnam, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary for Trade & Global Sustainability at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lina Gandlose Hansen co-chaired the second political consultation between the Vietnamese and Danish Ministries of Foreign Affairs to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern. Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang assessed that Vietnam-Denmark relations have improved in many areas in recent years, particularly through increased delegation exchange activities and high-level contacts, as well as close cooperation and support at international and regional forums. Successful visits by senior leaders from both countries, most notably Danish Crown Prince Frederik (now King of Denmark) to Vietnam in 2022 and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan to Denmark in 2023, have laid the groundwork for deepening the Comprehensive Partn...

After two working sessions at the Vietnamese Consulate in Frankfurt am Main, the Congress unanimously elected 21 members to the Executive Committee and seven to the Secretariat. In addition, through their presentations on foreign affairs, connecting Vietnamese and German intellectuals, the journeys of studying abroad and preserving Vietnamese cultural identity, the Vietnamese Student Association in Germany (SIVIDUC) is honored to represent the youth studying and working in Germany. Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Student Association in Germany for the 5th time, term 2023 – 2025(Photo: TD). In particular, SIVIDUC representatives discussed the changes in the study abroad path of Vietnamese youth, raising the idea of “international students” to describe the community of Vietnamese students in Germany to express their solidarity and affection instead of the common phrases like “students” or “vocational students”. This idea was highly appreciated by the officials at the...

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released the results of the 2022 PISA Vietnam survey. These results were based on a survey of 6,068 students from 178 schools, representing approximately 939,500 15-year-old students in Vietnam, on their math, reading, and science skills. According to the findings, Vietnamese students achieved an average math score of 438 points, which is one of the highest scores among students from similar socio-economic backgrounds. About 13% of disadvantaged students in Vietnam scored high in math. Vietnamese students’ average scores in all three subjects ranked 34th out of 81 countries and territories, with math scores ranking 31st, science scores ranking 35th, and reading scores ranking 34th. These results place Vietnamese students second only to Singapore in the ASEAN region. When considering socio-economic conditions using the PISA index, Vietnamese students outperformed American students in math and ranked among the hig...

A photo exhibition called “A Mother’s Love” by Le Bich, a well-known photographer from Hanoi, will be held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi from March 1 to 15. The poster for the “A Mother’s Love” photo exhibition by artist Le Bich. The exhibition features 30 color and black-and-white photos that capture the loving moments between Vietnamese mothers and their children. These photos were taken by photographer Le Bich over a period of nearly 20 years. With his camera, the talented photographer traveled to various regions of Vietnam, from the mountainous areas in the north to the central provinces, engaging with people and capturing authentic and emotional images that portray the love of mothers. Whether they reside in remote mountain villages or plains and coastal areas, whether they are women from ethnic minority backgrounds or urban dwellers, whether they are working hard or taking a moment of leisure, the Vietnamese mothers in Le Bich’s photographs a...

Modest investment The cultural and creative industries are some of the fastest-growing industries in the world and are expected to contribute up to 10% of global GDP by 2030. Many countries recognize the increasingly important role of creative culture in the post-industrial economy, driving sustainable development. In Vietnam, the Party and State have implemented guidelines, policies, and laws to develop culture and cultural industries. In a resolution adopted in 2014, the Party Central Committee emphasized the need to build a healthy cultural market, promote the development of cultural industries, and strengthen the dissemination of Vietnamese culture. The 13th National Party Congress in 2021 also identified the urgent task of developing cultural industries and cultural services by leveraging the soft power of Vietnamese culture. In September 2016, the Government approved a national strategy for developing Vietnamese cultural industries until 2020, with a vision towards 2030. Fiv...

Passengers at check-in counters in Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: VNA On February 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued Directive No. 06/CT-TTg, instructing the Ministry of Public Security to consider waiving visas for more countries based on the new situation and Vietnam’s relations with those countries. Vietnam already waives visas for travelers from 25 countries, including 13 entitled to unilateral exemption. These countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. Since mid-August 2023, the country has been issuing e-visas to all foreign arrivals and extending the temporary residence period from 30 to 90 days, with unlimited entries and exits, according to Viet Nam News. The temporary residence period for foreigners entering the country under unilateral visa exemption has been increased to 45 days. Hoang Nhan Chinh, the head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory B...

Strategic partnership Husky Technologies is a global leader in injection molding technologies, solutions, and services. We are dedicated to providing the best production solutions and have established collaborations with renowned brands and producers across the world. In 1993, recognizing the potential for growth, we entered the Vietnamese market. Vietnam, with its stable political environment, young and growing population, and strategic geographical location, presented an ideal opportunity for development. The country’s industries have also experienced consistent growth rates over the years. Emile Haddad, Sales General Manager – Rigid Packaging SEA at Husky Technologies Husky has established itself as a trusted supplier of equipment to numerous Vietnamese businesses, including leading brands. Currently, there are over 110 Husky injection molding systems operating throughout Vietnam, producing approximately 7 billion parts per year, including preforms, closures, lids, a...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and Malta held activities in Malta’s capital of Valetta from February 21-23 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Malta diplomatic ties (January 14), VNA reported Sunday. President of Malta George Vella received the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy and Malta Duong Hai Hung at San Anton Palace. Photo: VNA Receiving the Vietnamese ambassador to Italy and Malta Duong Hai Hung at San Anton Palace, President of Malta George Vella expressed his delight at and support for the coordination between the Vietnamese embassy and Malta’s partners to organize activities marking the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ ties, thereby helping consolidate friendship and political trust and strengthen economic and cultural relations and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Malta . Ambassador Hung said that the activities aim to consolidate traditional friendship between the two countries as well as develop potential cooperation opportunities in ...

The quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup have been set, with South Korea set to face Australia and Uzbekistan set to play hosts and holders Qatar. The hero for South Korea in their Round of 16 clash against Saudi Arabia was second-choice goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, who saved two penalties in the shootout. South Korea, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, are looking to end a 64-year title drought in the Asian Cup. Saudi coach Roberto Mancini disappeared down the tunnel before the final penalty was taken, a move he later apologized for. South Korea’s midfielder Hwang Hee-chan scored the decisive penalty to secure the win for his team. Klinsmann praised his players’ spirit and heart, and said that the win has given the team a boost of energy. The quarter-finals also see Uzbekistan taking on Qatar, with Uzbek coach Srecko Katanec confident that his depleted side can surprise the hosts. South Korea’s midfielder #11 Hwang Hee-chan applauds the fans at the end of the Qatar 2023 AFC...

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, there is a cold air mass moving towards the Northern region, while the South continues to experience sunny days. The forecast predicts that by this evening and tonight, the cold air will affect the Northeast region, and then move to some areas in the Northwest. The inland Northeast wind is expected to gradually strengthen to level 2-3, while coastal areas will experience level 3 winds. In the Northern and North Central regions, the weather will remain cold. Since February 27, the Northeastern region has been extremely cold, especially in the mountainous areas. During this cold wave, the lowest temperatures in the Northeast range from 11-14 degrees, while in the Northern mountainous areas, they range from 8-11 degrees. In some high mountainous areas, temperatures can drop below 8 degrees. Due to the influence of the cold air, there will be scattered rain and light rain in the Northern and North Central regions....

“Ao Dai 100” is an initiative to showcase Ao Dai in 100 famous locations worldwide, in order to promote the beauty of Vietnamese traditional clothing. This concept was first conceived by 41-year-old Hoang Thanh Tung and his wife, Quynh Nguyen, in May 2018. Tung shared that six years ago, there was a controversy surrounding Ao Dai in some foreign fashion shows, which caught his attention. It was then that he came up with the idea of using photography to introduce the world to the beauty of Ao Dai. By February 2020, the couple had visited 12 countries and captured 28 photoshoots at various destinations. However, the project had to be put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resumed in 2023. “Initially, it was just an album of photos from our travels. It wasn’t until the 5th or 6th photoshoot that my wife and I decided to take the project seriously, in order to share our love for Vietnamese Ao Dai with the world,” said Tung. “There are some regrets as I have yet to visit all th...

A total of 30 districts in Hanoi held ceremonies on February 26 as part of efforts to see off around 3,700 youngsters who have voluntarily registered to perform military and public security service this year. All young people joining the army this year must meet relevant health and education level requirements. Military service is compulsory for Vietnamese men from 18 to 25 years of age, although it is extended to 27 for those who apply for a delay to pursue higher education degrees. A ceremony is held in Dong Da district on February 26 to see tens of thousands of young people off for military service in the first handover batch. Thousands of young people across the nation are excited and proud to join the army and hope to contribute to protecting the fatherland on this occasion. A mother bursts into tears as her son joins the army for the first time. The post Youngsters enlist in the...