On display are over 20 publications chosen among more than 1,000 works published during the first development stage of Quoc Ngu in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, that the University Library of Languages and Civilizations (BULAC) has collected so far. The exhibition, entitled "Chu Quoc ngu, a fundamental factor in the renewal of Vietnamese culture from 1860 to 1945," will run until May 31. The exhibits include the first novels of Vietnam written in Western style such as “Thay Lazaro Phien” (Teacher Lazaro Phien) by Nguyen Trong Quan which was published in 1887, or “Chuyen doi xua” (The story of old life), which was released in 1866; and translated versions of some well-known Chinese and French works such as "The Story of Three Kingdoms" (1909) and “The Miserable” (1926). There are also the first issues of Gia Dinh newspaper published in July 1865 or Nam Phong magazine (1923). According to Nguyen Thi Hai, who is in charge of the exhibition, BULAC's … [Read more...] about Old Vietnamese publications in romanized script on display in Paris
Vietnamese and spanish similarities
French newspapers praise Vietnamese – French filmmakers
The Le Monde daily said along with the main cast, Hung has made a mark with a highly artistic film about cuisine and the art of living. The film not only portrays a love story in the end of the 19th century but also celebrates the art of fine dining in the French style. Meanwhile, the Le Figaro daily compared the portrayal of the characters in Hung's "La Passion de Dodin Bouffant" to the performance of Catherine Deneuve in the iconic French film "Peau d'âne" or the outstanding performance of Stéphane Audran in the film "Festin de Babette" which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1988. Recalling Hung's success with the film "The Scent of Green Papaya" (L'Odeur de la papaye verte), which earned him the Golden Camera award in 1993, the article's author believed that "La passion de Dodin Bouffant" will surely satisfy food enthusiasts, who are abundant in France. Born in 1962 in the central city of Da Nang, Hung has affirmed his reputation in European and … [Read more...] about French newspapers praise Vietnamese – French filmmakers
Vietnamese, Cambodian front organizations forge cooperation
At the talks, Vice President and Secretary General of the VFF Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha affirmed the fruitful relations between the two sides, with the signing of cooperation documents. The two sides briefed each other on operations of their front organizations, and compared notes on cooperation orientations and contents in the time ahead. Nhem Valy, Permanent Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the National Council of the Solidarity for the Development of Cambodian Motherland, held that the talks will help the two front organizations better understand each other, thus helping deepen the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cambodia. The official noted his hope that following the sixth international conference on building a shared border of peace, friendship and cooperation for development between Vietnam and Cambodia, which was held in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province of An Giang last year, the 10 provinces that share the border line will continue completing … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Cambodian front organizations forge cooperation
Vietnamese brands listed in Asia Architecture Design Awards’ Top 100 Outstanding Projects
Some representatives from Vietnam have garnered an overwhelming response from a remarkable total of over 436 registered projects at the regional event which shows a resurgence of architectural excellence in India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Mai Chau Culture Resort, Grand Tourane Nha Trang Hotel, and Ambassador Cruise Restaurants are several brands among the finalists of the Asia Architecture Design Awards 2023 (AADA). AADA categories include Best Resort Architecture Design, Best Hotel Architecture Design, Best Resort Interior Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Furniture Accessories, among others. Tre Dining in HCM City is listed as one of the Best F&B Architecture designs. Photo: Tre Dining Those from Vietnam made an impressive display on the shortlist, demonstrating their architectural prowess. From May 30 to June 25, the jury will begin their work with 20 influential experts from various fields, including architecture, design, and real … [Read more...] about Vietnamese brands listed in Asia Architecture Design Awards’ Top 100 Outstanding Projects
Current trends guarantee big growth in Vietnam – US trade, investment: USABC leader
Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US in 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The current trends in economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the US guarantee big growth in two-way trade and investment in next 10 years and warrant upgrading the partnership to a strategic level, said Ted Osius , President and CEO of the US - ASEAN Business Council ( USABC ). In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ comprehensive partnership (July 2013 - 2023), the former US Ambassador to Vietnam said trade and investment play a big role in this relationship. The US is Vietnam’s second largest trading partner and biggest export destination. In 2022, bilateral trade reached a record high of 138.9 billion USD. Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US. The US was the biggest export market of Vietnam last year. Vietnam’s annual export to … [Read more...] about Current trends guarantee big growth in Vietnam – US trade, investment: USABC leader
Local banks seek foreign funding
Meanwhile, in late July or early August, VPBank is set to receive over $140 million from its arrangement to sell a 15 per cent stake to Japanese partner SMBC. The bank received a deposit equal to $156 million from the Japanes bank in mid-April. Many other lenders are currently mulling over plans to sell a stake in their businesses to foreign investors, with deals values at billions of US dollars. The most eminent among those involve Vietcombank and BIDV. Vietcombank is mulling over a private placement of over 307 million shares between 2023-2024 to a foreign financier. Assuming that the purchase price is set at around $4 a share, as was the ticker price at the close of business last week, the state lender would acquire approximately $1.2 billion from any deal. Besides selling stakes in the banks themselves, many local commercial lenders are being proactive in seeking foreign funding. Similarly, BIDV is seeking to sell a 9 per cent stake equal to over 455 million … [Read more...] about Local banks seek foreign funding
Bac Giang promotes sales of Tan Yen early ripening litchi
The first batch of early ripening litchi is dispatched to domestic and foreign markets on May 30 (Photo: VNA) Bac Giang (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Giang’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on May 30 held a programme to promote sales of Tan Yen early ripening litchi, a famous specialty fruit of the district. Tan Yen early ripening litchi is from late May to the end of June. Global Food JSC said that Tan Yen litchi’s quality has met requirements of choosy markets like Japan and the US. However, he advised Tan Yen to improve the packaging and labelling of litchi products to enhance the quality of the products. Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said that through trade promotion activities in both traditional and modern formats, the MoIT and relevant ministries, sectors and localities have developed the domestic market in parallel with broadening the export markets for Vietnamese litchi. VNA … [Read more...] about Bac Giang promotes sales of Tan Yen early ripening litchi
Foreign visitors to Vietnam surge over 12-fold year on year
Of the international arrivals , 88% came to the country by air, 10.9% by road, and 1.1% by sea. Revenue from tourism services went up 89% while earnings from accommodation and restaurant services rose 22%, the General Statistics Office said, attributing the increases partly to many holidays during the five months. Recently, Vietnamese tourism has continually been honoured by foreign media, helping enhance its attractiveness to international travellers. Notably, Cat Ba of Hai Phong city has been given the second place among the 10 most spectacular beaches in Asia by Microsoft Travel; Ninh Binh province named among the world's top 10 best hidden family vacation spots to visit in 2023 by Canada’s The Travel magazine./. VNA … [Read more...] about Foreign visitors to Vietnam surge over 12-fold year on year
Preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector
Factors potentially triggering the turmoil include monetary tightening, weak economic conditions, mismanagement, loss of confidence, maturity and currency mismatches, as well as instances of outright fraud and criminal activities. Most banks are resilient and avoid such difficulties -- but not all. Consequently, financial authorities must maintain preparedness to intervene whenever necessary, all while avoiding unintended consequences that could potentially sow the seeds of future banking crises. Global banking stress The current banking turmoil is largely due to the cycle of monetary tightening. Since early 2022, central banks have been quick to increase interest rates to bring inflation under control. In the United States, the effective Fed Funds rate increased by 500 basis points in just 14 months, a speed never observed since 1988. The European Central Bank has raised its policy rates by 400 basis points since mid-2022 and indicated that more rate hikes are forthcoming. … [Read more...] about Preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector
Vegetable and fruit exports expected to hit $4 billion this year
Fruit and vegetable processors are urged to adopt advanced technologies to improve export value. Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover has risen 29% year-on-year to US$1.9 billion in the first five months of this year, enabling the sector to reach US$4 billion in exports in 2023, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Fruit and vegetable exports grossed US$982 million in the first quarter of this year, up 16.2% compared to the same period in 2022, with sales to the Chinese market showing impressive growth. China imported $805 million worth of Vietnamese products, accounting for 80% of the market share. MARD stressed that in foreign markets, including China, Vietnamese fruits face stiff competition from rivals from Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. "Export prospects in the second half of the year will be better as many countries favor Vietnamese agricultural products," it added. Vietnamese durian for exporting. … [Read more...] about Vegetable and fruit exports expected to hit $4 billion this year