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Spanish photographer Felipe Souto's panoramic photo of Vietnam’s terraced fields has been honored at the EPSON International Pano Awards 2021. The 12th EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography and is the world's largest competition devoted to the genre. The contest showcases the best work of panoramic photographers around the world. The organizers received 5,378 entries from 1,245 professional and amateur photographers in 97 countries this year, competing for the top spots in five categories. 'Eternal Triangle' by American photographer Joshua Hermann taken in a swamp in Louisiana won first prize. Meanwhile, the photo capturing the immense terraced fields in Vietnam by Spanish author Felipe Souto was among the best photos in the 'Natural landscape' category of amateur photographers. Through the lens of Spanish photographer Felipe Souto, the picture has featured the unique beauty of the fields stretching along the overlapping …

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Việt Nam and Thailand celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations in a gala event at Hanoi Opera House. — VNS Photo Nhật Hồng. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Royal Thai Embassy in Hà Nội on Friday co-hosted a gala night celebrating 45 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Taking place at the Hanoi Opera House, the event saw the participation of diplomats and officials from Việt Nam, Thailand and other nations. In his opening remarks, Tạ Quang Đông, Việt Nam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: “The establishment of Việt Nam – Thailand diplomatic relations turned a new page in the two countries’ friendship and multidimensional cooperation, especially in politics, diplomacy, commerce, investment, culture and tourism.” “I believe this event will be the foundation to further promote cooperation and cultural exchange between Thailand and Việt Nam, enhancing the amity between our people, and contributing …

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Dantri/DTiNews readers have donated VND400 million (USD17,391) for a boy in the northern province of Nam Dinh who is suffering from a brain tumour. Of the sum, VND157.46 million was donated through the newspaper’s Hearts Charity Programme and the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund. The remainder was directly sent to the family. Duy and his mother On Thursday, the donation of VND157.46 million was granted to the 14-year-old boy’s Nguyen Vu Duy. Duy’s mother, Do Thi Ngoan said a Vietnamese person in Australia called her to express her sympathy about Duy’s condition. The boy is receiving chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant. Despite the treatment, he has won prizes in many art, poetry and letter-writing contests. Duy’s father died when he was just five years old. In 2019, the boy was diagnosed with brain tumour. His condition has worsened, causing him severe pains. …

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The newly launched Wacom Cintiq Pro 16. — Photo courtesy Wacom Japanese manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays Wacom has recently introduced its new creative pen display to professional and serious creators of digital content. Accordingly, the Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 whose price is VND37 million (US$1,630) is expected to help creators take their art and design work to the next level. "The launch of the Cintiq Pro 16 puts the power of our flagship creative pen display line into an extremely portable device that is more adaptable than ever before - giving artists not only better precision, but also flexibility in how and where they work," said Faik Karaoglu, executive vice president of marketing for Wacom's creative business unit. Wacom's latest touch screen technology on the Cintiq Pro 16 offers better performance over previous generations, the company said. The new pen tablet is supported with 2-D/3-D creative software applications. Wacom's Pro Pen 2 has four …

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A lagoon centre pool villa at Regent Phu Quoc resort. — VNS Photo Regent Phu Quoc, an ultra-luxury all suites and villas resort, set in an unrivalled private beachfront location in Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, will open its doors in Spring 2022. Ushering in a new era for this much-loved luxury legacy brand, Regent Phu Quoc will be the first resort following IHG’s acquisition of the brand in 2018. The resort promises to bring a new level of service, comfort and experience to this idyllic Vietnamese island. Exceptional design and state-of-the-art technology will be delivered alongside the brand’s legendary hospitality for a seamless guest journey. Dramatic yet discreet, the 176 suites and 126 villas have been elegantly designed to create sanctuary-like spaces, with calming interiors and perfect vistas of sunsets to encourage a sense of repose. Six dining venues await, including Oku, a Franco-Japanese Salon de Beouf; Bar Jade, an inventive cocktail …

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