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Every year, at the end of the harvest season, the Si La people begin their Tet celebrations. There is therefore no exact time for Tet, as it depends on when the harvest is completed, which is usually lunar October or November. On the first day of the new year, all Si La families slaughter a pig, whose size depends on the economic conditions in each household. However, it must be a black male pig. The Si La believe that the sooner they slaughter the pig the greater the luck in the new year. After the worshiping ceremony, the family enjoys a meal at the house of the family head. They also take some of the offerings home. The Si La people did not hold any entertainment in the past due to their migratory lives. With the support and encouragement of local authorities, many cultural and sports contests are now held during their new year holiday. People from the ethnic minority group have a deep love of the arts and considers playing and listening to music an indispensable part of … [Read more...] about Unique Tet celebrations of Si La ethnic minority in Lai Chau province

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has approved the organization of the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, which is scheduled to take place until the end of the year. The organizer, Golden Lotus Advertising Commercial JSC, announced the inception of the annual contest at a press conference on Sunday evening. Luong Thuy Linh (L), Miss World Vietnam 2019, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc (C), Miss Intercontinental 2022, and Nguyen Thu Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, are introduced as the ambassadors of the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, February 5, 2023. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre The preliminary round began last month and will last until August. The semifinal will take place in September while the finale is slated for November and December with the participation of 63 contestants. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, attends the press conference for the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, … [Read more...] about Vietnam introduces new beauty pageant

Young people follow the path of the older generations to contribute to the glorious history and heroic traditions of the Vietnamese People's Army and the Vietnamese Public Security forces. Thirty metropolitan and suburban districts in Hanoi today [February 6] held ceremonies to see off 3,500 young people who were called up for military duty. All newly-conscripted soldiers were required to go through a medical checkup. Major General Bui Trong Quynh, deputy commander of the Hanoi Capital High Command, said all the young men joining the army this year meet the health and educational requirements. Military service is compulsory for Vietnamese between the ages of 18 and 25 (expanded to 27 for those who apply for a deferment to pursue higher studies). Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh attends the farewell ceremony for young soldiers in Dong Anh District. Attending a ceremony in Dong Anh District, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee … [Read more...] about Hanoi youths take great pride for military service

Present at the event were Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education; composer Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations (VULAA); and poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers' Association. Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia underlined that a number of poets have stood side by side with the whole people in firmly protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands, natural disaster response, and COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. He affirmed that many poets have tried their best to discover different aspects of daily life and social issues to bring their best and meaningful works to local readers. He hoped that Vietnamese poets’ works would reach out beyond the national boundary to match with world literature. Each literary work should be an “ambassador” in the field of Vietnamese literature and arts in the current period; and should be a voice … [Read more...] about 2023 Vietnam Poetry Day opened in Hanoi

It drew the participation of officials and staff of the representative agencies of Vietnam in Malaysia, overseas Vietnamese, students, representatives of associations and delegations of Vietnamese people in the host country. Addressing the event, Chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh briefed the participants of the socio-economic situation of Vietnam in the past year. Despite unpredictable developments of the world situation and numerous difficulties, Vietnam's economy grew over 8%, the highest in the past 10 years. The relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been increasingly consolidated and developed and the two sides agreed to continue to create conditions to further promote trade, investment, science and technology and innovation relations. The diplomat highly appreciated the Vietnamese community in Malaysia who have always attached to the homeland and have various activities to contribute to help fellow countrymen. Anh said she … [Read more...] about Activities held to celebrate lunar New Year in Malaysia, Australia

Inflationary pressure for Vietnam's economy in 2023 is high and comes from many factors, he said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). The demand-pull and cost-push inflation will put pressure on the country's efforts to control inflation amid surging demand and strengthening of the U.S. dollar which yields increased import prices. Demand for petrol and electricity – the two important commodities for production and consumption – will increase in 2023. The domestic electricity price has been kept unchanged for the past few years, while the price of coal and gas used in the production of electricity has increased, he said, noting that thermal and gas power account for a large proportion of the total generated electricity. Therefore, it is forecasted that the Government may raise the price of electricity this year. A hike in electricity prices will put pressure on inflation by increasing production costs and consumer spending, and at the same time reducing economic … [Read more...] about Vietnam faces inflationary pressure in 2023: expert

With the pandemic not completely subsided, inflation skyrocketing, monetary policy tightening, and a number of countries in the middle of armed conflicts, 2023 will be a challenging year for investors across the globe. In the present environment, what fresh market shifts exist? Furthermore, both local and international investors are encountering roadblocks and increasing risk due to the legal grey area through which they must pass. VIR to host 'New Investments amid New Volatility' roundtable Investors now have to discover innovative approaches to adapt and evolve, transforming their governance and business practices. This will generate new and lucrative investment options. What recent developments can we expect to see in the market? To provide readers and investors with helpful information, VIR presents a roundtable titled "New Investments amid New Volatility". At the event, renowned economic experts will assess current and new investment channels and provide … [Read more...] about VIR to host ‘New Investments amid New Volatility’ roundtable

Two Thai protesters held under the kingdom's tough royal insult laws are growing extremely weak after nearly three weeks on hunger strike, a hospital statement said Monday. Tantawan Tuatulanon and Orawan Phupong have refused food and most liquids for the past 20 days to urge political parties to support the abolition of Thailand's lese majeste laws, as well as other justice reforms. King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his close family are protected by some of the world's strictest royal defamation laws, with each charge carrying a possible 15-year jail term, but rights groups say they are misused to suppress public debate. Tantawan, 21, and Orawan, 23, were still conscious but weak, Thammasat University Hospital said in a statement posted on Facebook early on Monday. "Key organs such as the kidneys are starting to work more slowly," Paruhat Tor-udom, the hospital director, told reporters on Monday. "They can communicate with doctors and visitors, and while their condition is getting … [Read more...] about Thai protesters weak after three weeks on hunger strike

A man was recently attacked by a dog owner after trying to prevent the canine from getting close to his son at an apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City. Police in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City are now verifying the incident, which took place at Saigon Riverside Apartment Complex on Thursday evening, according to a source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Pets are not allowed at Saigon Riverside Apartment Complex, the source added. D.V.T., 28, took his dog down the hall that evening, and the canine was not wearing a muzzle or on a leash. Nguyen Hoang Dung and his son were waiting for the elevator at the time, when he saw V.’s dog approach his son. Dung tried to protect his son by pushing the dog away with his leg and was then punched by V.. The attack caused Dung’s glasses to shatter and pierce his face. The victim needed stitches and suffered a broken tooth as well as a bruise on his chest. Huynh Van Nong, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, stated … [Read more...] about Man punched protecting his son from dog at Ho Chi Minh City apartment building

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay official visits to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam from February 8 to 11, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. The visits will be made at the invitations of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, respectively. This will be PM Chinh’s first visits to these two countries after assuming his prime minister position, and a visit by a Vietnamese prime minister to Singapore after five years and to Brunei Darussalam after 15 years. The visit to Singapore will be paid on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership. The two sides had many high-ranking delegation exchange activities last year, including Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Singapore in February and Singaporean President Halimah … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM to pay official visits to Singapore, Brunei