Baju Melayu is worn over trousers and coupled with the addition of a cloth, as well as “samping” which is wrapped around the waist. Baju Melayu looks more radiant when coupled with a songket or samping. It can add extra elegance to the costume. Baju Melayu is not just a costume but it is necessary for traditional practices. … [Read more...] about ASEAN costume exhibition showcases culture
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Hanoi to host Russian Film Week
Hanoi (VNA) - A Russian Film Week will begin in Hanoi on December 9 at the National Cinema Centre. Movies featured are Road to Berlin; White Tiger; The Star; Come and See and They Fought for Their Country. Road to Berlin is a drama and adventure directed by Sergei Popov. The comprehensive direction and careful construction of the script allows the film to examine the bonding of two characters, depicting their professionalism and often heroic acts, without resorting to sensationalism or sentimentality. It will be shown at 7pm on December 9 to open the film event. Audience will have an opportunity to better understand the Great Patriotic war and experience the Russian film industry. All five films selected for this year’s event have won many domestic awards and have featured at a number of international festivals. Free tickets can be picked up at the cinema from December 4, at 87 Lang Ha Street. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host Russian Film Week
Startup decade in full flow thanks to fund commitment
Le Han Tue Lam, general manager of Nextrans – one of South Korea’s most active micro-investment and consulting firms – told VIR, “Although we cannot disclose the financial commitment and the beneficiaries at the Vietnam Venture Summit 2020, we are willing to support local startups in tech, fintech, and logistics. We selected beneficiaries based on market share, selling prices, and the effectiveness of products. However, the capacity of the founder team is also an important criterion.” … [Read more...] about Startup decade in full flow thanks to fund commitment
Explore lesser-known Central Highlands town Mang Den
Visitors to Mang Den in Kon Plong District can explore the winding mountain passes, beautiful valleys and pine forests reminiscent of famous resort town Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, known for its consistent cool climate and French heritage. … [Read more...] about Explore lesser-known Central Highlands town Mang Den
Ethnic affairs – strategic, long-term, urgent task: top legislator
Hanoi (VNA) – The Party and State have consistently considered ethnic affairs a strategic, long-term and urgent task, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on December 3. It is the task of the entire Party, people, army and political system, the top legislator affirmed at a Hanoi meeting with delegates to the second national congress of ethnic minority groups. Ethnic groups should stay equal and united, respect and support each other in development, she stressed, adding that the State has adopted comprehensive development policies and facilitated the development of ethnic minorities. Therefore, Ngan said, over the past time, resources have been allocated to ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas in order to spur their socio-economic development. As a result, the poverty rate in these areas dropped 2-3 percent annually. Between 2015 and 2019, 22 districts, 125 communes, and 1,298 hamlets moved out of special difficulties, according to the … [Read more...] about Ethnic affairs – strategic, long-term, urgent task: top legislator
