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Photos of more than 60 colourful traditional costumes of various ethnic groups across Vietnam are being displayed on Google Art and Culture platform. (Google screenshot) Hanoi (VNA) - A collection of hundreds of high-quality photos depicting the culture and life of 54 ethnic minority groups across Vietnam is being on display for the first time on the global digital platform , Google Arts & Culture. The exhibition, titled "Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum" by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, includes vibrant photos showcasing over 60 colourful traditional costumes from various ethnic groups such as Dao, Bo Y, O Du, Phu La, La Hu, Pu Peo, Pa Then, and Si La. It also features interesting stories and unique artefacts that the author collected during his journey throughout Vietnam, discovering the beauty of the country and its people. Information on each photo is provided in Vietnamese, English, and French. Images of 54 ethnic groups living in the … [Read more...] about Cultural space of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups presented on “digital museum”

The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City has announced an exciting lineup of events under the theme 'Fashion and Design,' which will run from now until the end of 2023, as part of the commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between France and Vietnam. The series of events was unveiled during a press conference held at the French Consulate General Palace on Wednesday, including special talks, exhibitions, film festivals, competitions, and performances featuring renowned figures from both the French and Vietnamese fashion worlds. Fashion and Design season kicks off French Consul General Emmanuelle Pavillon Grosser said that the previous season, titled 'Cuisine,' which ran from January to June, was a resounding success, as it offered a range of captivating events covering various aspects of French and Vietnamese culinary arts. The public had the unique opportunity to explore topics such as the history of bread, culinary … [Read more...] about French-Vietnamese fashion extravaganza marks milestones in bilateral relations

Visitors view clothes made from recycled fabrics at the Vietnam Texfuture 2023 Fall Winter being held at the Thisky Hall convention centre in Thu Duc city from September 20 to 23. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam Texfuture 2023 Fall Winter, an international innovative fabric exhibition , opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has the theme "Going recycling - Going circular,” and has attracted more than 15 brands and 200 Vietnamese and foreign exhibitors who are showcasing recycled, functional, natural, and synthetic fabrics, innovative technologies and solutions, textile accessories, eco-friendly fashion, and digital transformation solutions. The event also includes business matching activities, forums where industry experts will speak about new ideas to drive a more sustainable textile industry, and tours to leading garment and textile factories. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Tran Ngoc Liem, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and … [Read more...] about Exhibition on innovative fabrics opens in HCM City

Amid the current financial landscape, how do you see the investment appetites of global investors evolving? From the escalating interest rates that echo the world’s financial concerns to brewing geopolitical tensions, uncertainty seems to be the new norm. Louis Nguyen, chairman and CEO of Saigon Asset Management This environment has led many investors to tread with caution. A conservative streak is becoming more apparent, with a pronounced shift towards liquidity. Increasingly, investors, whether individual or institutional, are preferring the relative safety of cash holdings over more volatile investments. Vietnam, too, reflects this broader sentiment of caution. But for this Southeast Asian nation, the complexities run deeper. Beyond the external geopolitical and economic factors that influence global investment behaviours, Vietnam grapples with its own unique set of challenges. Recent internal events and policy indecisions have contributed to an atmosphere … [Read more...] about Compelling business model essential for success

Members of the Vietnamese sports delegate show their highest determination before leaving for China to compete at th 19th ASIAD 19 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese sports delegate left Vietnam for Hangzhou, China on September 20 to compete at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19). Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Dang Ha Viet, who is also head of the Vietnamese sports delegation, said the athletes are ready to compete at ASIAD 19 with confidence and the highest determination. The men’s football team arrived in China on September 16 and had a good start at the tournament as they secured a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in the first match on September 19. After football, rowing athletes will have their first competitions on September 20. A ceremony to hoist Vietnam's flag will be held at the Asian Games Village on September 22. The official opening ceremony for ASIAD 19 will take place on September 23 night. Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang has been … [Read more...] about Vietnamese athletes depart for ASIAD 19 in China

Standing deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Lai Xuan Mon (fourth, from left) and Vietnamese delegates are at Canada’s MaRS Discovery District. (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education led by its standing deputy head Lai Xuan Mon held a working session with Canada’s MaRS Discovery District - the largest urban innovation hub in North America, as part of their working trip to Canada from September 18-19. Mon said the working visit will contribute to enriching Vietnam's experience and help the country build more effective science and technology development policies. Canada relations for the 2020-2025 period which focuses on this field. The Canadian Government has supported many projects to improve policy and scientific research capacity in Vietnam. During his stay in Canada, Mon also had a meeting with outstanding representatives of the … [Read more...] about Party delegation learns Canada’s innovation experience

The workload remained huge for the transport sector in the remaining months of this year as more than VNĐ45 trillion must be disbursed. — Photo baochinhphu.vn Feasibility in disbursement must be studied carefully before proposing and approving new public – investment projects, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang said during a meeting with the Working Group No 3 including 17 ministries and agencies on solutions to speed up disbursement of public investment in remaining months of this year. Quang said that many projects had been raised for allocation of public investment but failed to be implemented for many years. The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s report showed that under the National Assembly’s plan, the total public investment this year was at VNĐ711.68 trillion (US$29.16 billion), in which the Working Group No 3 was in charge of nearly VNĐ43 trillion. As of August 31, the group reported the disbursement rate of 44.12 per cent, higher than the country’s average of … [Read more...] about Feasibility in disbursement must be studied carefully for future public-invested projects

Boy group Westlife. Photo from Westlife's Facebook The group announced the news with a post on their Facebook account saying: "VIETNAM! We are so excited to be coming back with the Wild Dreams tour on November 22, 2023." The event organizers have confirmed that Vietnam is one of eight stops in Asia, along with Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand. The show’s seat map and ticket prices are set to be announced this week, while tickets for the show will be available for sale starting September 26. The setlist is expected to include many of the group’s best hits, from "Uptown Girl," "Seasons in the Sun," to "Flying Without Wings" and "No One’s Gonna Sleep Tonight." Westlife were formed in 1998 in Dublin, Ireland. The group disbanded in 2012 before reuniting again in 2018. The current members of the group include Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne. They are holders of four Guinness World Records, including the … [Read more...] about Westlife to hold show in HCMC

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) is hoped to grow 6.46% in the third scenario when the global economy will see positive changes, and Vietnam will take drastic actions in reform and management (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Institute for Economic Management ( CIEM ) put forwards three scenarios for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2023 at a seminar in Hanoi on July 10 to announce a report on the domestic economy in the first half of this year, and prospects for the second half. Specifically, Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 5.34% this year under the first scenario. The first scenario assumes the global economic development matches assessments of international organisations and Vietnam, under which the country’s export turnover is projected to drop by 5.64%, and its consumer price index (CPI) will rise 3.43%, with a trade surplus of 9.1 billion USD. Under the second as, given monetary and fiscal easing in Vietnam , the GDP … [Read more...] about CIEM forecasts three economic growth scenarios for Vietnam in 2023

Christina Bao, Co-Head of Sales & Marketing at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). — Photo courtesy of HKEX The Vietnamese stock market is a key capital mobilisation channel for the economy and is undergoing improvement and upgrading towards emerging status. Considered as Asia’s financial hub, Hong Kong is a role model for Việt Nam to follow. When Christina Bao, Co-Head of Sales & Marketing at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), came to Việt Nam for a conference, Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao took the opportunity to speak to her about solutions to enhance the country’s stock market and how Hong Kong can support Việt Nam in the upgrading process. What do you think about the Vietnamese stock market in its current state? Việt Nam’s economy is on very strong momentum in terms of GDP growth, which grew by more than 8 per cent last year and is hopefully to reach 6 per cent this year. This sets a very strong foundation for the local … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to help elevate Việt Nam’s stock market potential