Children models donning clothes by seven Asian designers took the center stage at the 2018 Asian Kids Fashion Week that kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday night. The event, in its second edition, showcased designs by three Vietnamese designers and seven others from Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Japan. Indonesian designer Agied Derta Gafar introduced her Gemash collection that depicts the innocence and loveliness of the children, while Malaysian peer Lavender Lim chose almond tree flowers as the main theme for her designs. One of the highlights of the night was Japan’s “Kimono” collection, and a group performance by 20 Thai children models. Designers from Thailand, Hong Kong, India and Kazakhstan also wowed the audience with their collections, named Once Upon a Time, 4 Season of Play, Royale Petite and Custome, respectively. “4 Season of Play” from Hong Kong. Photo: Tuoi Tre “4 Season of … [Read more...] about Little models shine at Fashion Week in Ho Chi Minh City
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Foreign diplomats gather in Ho Chi Minh City
Addressing the event, Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong briefed the foreign diplomats on the city’s achievements in various fields such as socio-economy, culture, external affairs and defense-security. Representatives of foreign diplomatic agencies at the event Notably, their external affairs activities have contributed to popularizing images of Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular as well as drawing other resources for local socio-economic development. Phong also introduced the Vietnamese National Assembly’s resolution to pilot special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City, and a project to turn the country’s largest southern economic hub into a smart city during the 2017-2020 period, with a vision towards 2025. The city’s leader thanked the foreign diplomatic agencies for their contributions to Ho Chi Minh City’s development and hoped that they will continue … [Read more...] about Foreign diplomats gather in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh city continues to be leading destination for foreign investors
Chairman of the city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong talks with delegates at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)Introducing the city’s outstanding achievements in 2017, Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the city People’s Committee, stressed that the year marked success in Vietnam’s and the city’s external affairs. “The city made great efforts in deepening the relationship with countries, actively carrying out international integration, promoting the image of the city with international friends, and attracting resources for socio-economic development". Noting representatives from consular agencies, international organizations, non-Governmental organizations, businesses and international friends for making important contributions to the city’s development, Mr. Phong expressed his hope that they would continue to support the city’s authority and residents, contributing to the cooperation and development among countries. Ms Leow Siu Lin, … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city continues to be leading destination for foreign investors
Ho Chi Minh City promotes itself at India’s tourist fair
Ho Chi Minh City introduced the best of its tourism products and services at South Asia’s biggest tourism event - the International Travel and Tourism Trade Show (SATTE 2018) that was recently held in India’s capital of New Delhi. Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Bui Ta Hoang Vu told the Viet Nam News Agency that India is among major and potential tourism markets that the city is targeting this year, adding that HCM City will focus on promotion activities in those markets. According to the official, more than 65,000 Indian tourists came to the city and adjacent localities in 2017, a rise of 10 percent year-on-year, putting India among top 15 markets with the largest number of visitors to the HCM City. He voiced his belief that Viet Nam and HCM City will see a surge of Indian tourists in the coming time. The city is working to have more Indian restaurants and quality accommodations to serve this market in the expectation of a three- or four-fold increase in … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City promotes itself at India’s tourist fair
Chinese artist exhibits landscape paintings in Ho Chi Minh City
The exhibition titled Hanh Van Hoa Canh (Travelling and Painting) includes 101 paintings. Half of the works feature landscapes where the artist has been to in Vietnam since 2010, including Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc Island, Mui Ne Beach, Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. “The country has rivers, mountains and beaches which have been a great inspiration for my paintings,” said Yi. Vietnamese fishermen, workers and the elderly are featured in the paintings. Yi said he hoped the exhibition would improve understanding between Vietnamese and Chinese artists and people, and introduce a beautiful Vietnam to the Chinese people. Chinese artist Chen Yi (middle) introduces his paintings to visitors at the exhibition. Source: vietnamnews.vn He is also showing paintings of China, which depict ancient villages and scenes of nature and locals in Hangzhou city, Lishui city, Naxun town and Shaoxing city in Zhejiang province. Yi studied multimedia arts at the … [Read more...] about Chinese artist exhibits landscape paintings in Ho Chi Minh City