Culture Vietnamese photographer wins first prize in Instagram photo contest Hoang Phong Monday, Feb 26, 2018,22:06 (GMT+7) Vietnamese photographer wins first prize in Instagram photo contestHoang Phong The first prize-winning photo taken by Vietnamese photographer Kieu Anh Dung depicts a bustling scene at a floating market in Soc Trang Province - PHOTO: COURTESY OF KIEU ANH DUNG Vietnamese photographer Kieu Anh Dung defeated 1,200 other rivals to claim the first prize in a photo contest on Instagram organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to showcase the development progress in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Dung bagged the US$500-worth prize for his photo featuring bustling trading activity at a floating market in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang in early morning, the organizing committee told the Daily last week. As part of a series of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the GMS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese photographer wins first prize in Instagram photo contest
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Vietnamese businesses contribute to Cambodia’s development
Representatives of businesses speaking at the event (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the conference, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh affirmed that Vietnam-Cambodia relations are developing well in many fields, including economics, trade and culture. Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Cambodia are an important bridge in strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries, greatly contributing to creating jobs and the development of the country. The ambassador said that conference shows the attention of the government of Vietnam for its entrepreneurs in Cambodia. Moreover, this was also an opportunity for the entrepreneurs to contribute their ideas to help build a support policy and gather Vietnamese businesses in Cambodia to operate more effectively in the coming time. In fact, over the past time, the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economics and trade has gained outstanding achievements. Vietnam ranks 6th among countries investing in Cambodia, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese businesses contribute to Cambodia’s development
Vietnamese flavours in kitchens worldwide
Vietnamese food has made its mark on the world cuisine map. Along with traditional Vietnamese culture and popular beach, mountain and city locations, the country’s gastronomy is drawing visitors and earning the country a reputation as a hot travel destination. For any destination, cuisine is one of the most significant factors attracting tourists. For Vietnam, the appeal lies in the wide range of delicious and cheap street food available such as banh mi (Vietnamese baguette), kebab rice noodles, spring rolls, pho and Quang style noodles. In recent years, the inclusion of Vietnamese dishes on various food lists compiled by leading media channels has helped elevate the cuisine’s status. For example, Business Insider listed beef pho in its list of top ten must-try dishes, National Geographic named banh mi as one of the best street foods in the world, and Vietnamese pho was listed in the top 50 delicious dishes by CNN and top ten healthy dishes by the Times. Moreover, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese flavours in kitchens worldwide
Vietnam’s culture highlighted in Ukraine
(VOVworld) - Vietnam's land, culture, and people were highlighted at an exchange on Thursday with 50 teachers and students in Kremenchuk in Ukraine's Poltava. This was part of activities conducted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine to promote Vietnamese culture. Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Minh Tri said the exchange deepened mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries and peoples. During the program, embassy staff introduced the history, culture, education, customs, and landscapes of Vietnam to local teachers and students who in return shared stories about their homeland and performed Ukrainian folk dances. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s culture highlighted in Ukraine
Vietnamese Culture-Tourism festival in South Korea
(VOVworld) - The third Vietnamese Culture and Tourism festival in South Korea kicked off yesterday in Seoul to promote cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries. At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Trần Trọng Toàn highlighted the event's great significance as a centerpiece of Vietnam-South Korea Friendship Year 2012, which marks 20 years of diplomatic ties. Ambassador Toàn said that during the past 20 years Vietnam and South Korea have developed a multifaceted cooperation including culture. Vietnamese people have embraced the Korean cultural wave known as Hallyu, which is featured in Korean dramas, music, fashion, and cuisines. And Korean people are equally enthusiastic about Vietnamese art and culture. The opening ceremony featured both Vietnamese and Korean art performances by Vietnamese artists. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Culture-Tourism festival in South Korea