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Quoc Trung, one of the most-respected music producers in Vietnam. Photo from Trung's Facebook "The gaps in talent, ability, professionalism, production and operation process [are the reasons why Vietnamese artists failed to approach foreign markets]," he told VnExpress Tuesday. "Only a few Vietnamese singers possess the ability to write and sing their songs in English as well." He said there was a "lack of musical uniqueness and influence" present among Vietnamese artists. "I once attended a music festival in England. Many artists performed in an eccentric way and their music was even hard to listen to," he said. "Still, the audiences gave them respect and applause, while industry insiders and the authorities gave them opportunities to improve instead of discouraging them." Trung compared the domestic music industry to that of South Korea. "The K-pop industry spread its popularity in the region a long time ago, yet only until recently were their artists and music … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singers need to do better to succeed abroad: musician

Chau Bui is one of top guests of the Louis Vuitton Cruise show this year, which took place at Isola Bella Peninsula, Italy. The annual Cruise show is considered a key event of Louis Vuitton, representing the spirit of adventure of the fashion house. The venue for the LV Cruise show is selected by creative director Nicholas Ghesquière. For the event, Chau chose an outfit from the 2023 Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer collection. In addition to the pleated green dress, the highlight was the embroidered collar with contrasting orange tones. As the face of the LV Capucines bag in Vietnam, she used a white and green bag to complete the look. On the romantic Isola Bella Peninsula, brand ambassadors and guests of LV gathered at the show, which attracted much media attention. Chau also met Hollywood star Emma Stone for the first time. Chau also met actress Jennifer Connelly, one of the beauty … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fashionista attends Louis Vuitton show with Emma Stone

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Japanese counterpart  Fumio Kishida. (Photo:VNA) Hiroshima (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio on May 21 within the framework of his trip to attend the G7 expanded Summit. This is the first Vietnam-Japan high-level talks to take place in Hiroshima, the hometown of PM Kishida, and the fifth between the two PMs in more than a year. Chinh congratulated Kishida and host Japan on successfully organising the G7 and G7 expanded Summits, and spoke highly of Japan's coordinating role to reach consensus in solving global challenges such as food security and emission reduction. Kishida welcomed the active and effective participation in and contribution of the Vietnamese delegation to the success of the G7 expanded Summit, affirming that Vietnam holds a leading position in the implementation of Japan's foreign policy in the region. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hiroshima

The event attracted the participation of more than 100 people from large Korean investment funds, conglomerates, and small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in banking, green energy, green industry, smart city – urban area building and development, 4.0 industry, science and technology, high-tech agriculture, and manufacturing fields. Deputy head of the ministry’s Consular Department Trinh Thi Mai Phuong said that the forum is a highlight of the program to promote Vietnamese localities in the RoK lasting from May 29 to June 1 to foster cooperation and connectivity between Vietnamese localities and RoK localities and businesses. At the forum, VKBIA President Tran Hai Linh stated that the collaboration between Vietnamese and RoK localities plays an important role in fostering economy, trade, and investment between the two countries. Leaders of Can Tho, Bac Lieu, Kon Tum, and Thua Thien Hue informed the forum on their localities’ potential, strength, and socio-economic … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK localities step up cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh addresses the ceremony in Nakhon Phanom province on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The administration of the Thai province of Nakhon Phanom and the Vietnamese-Thai People Association in the province held a ceremony on May 19 to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Addressing the event, held at the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village in Nong Yat commune of Mueang district, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh described President Ho Chi Minh as a bright example of patriotism, revolutionary ethics, national solidarity, wisdom, and humanism, adding the late leader was an excellent international soldier and a brilliant activist of the world’s national liberation and revolutionary movements. Thanh said the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village and the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh in Nakhon Phanom, along with other relic sites dedicated to him in some Thai localities, are … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh held dear by Vietnamese expatriates, diplomat

PM Pham Minh Chinh spoke highly of the results of the talks between the Slovenian official and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, and her meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, as well as the Vietnam-Slovenia business in Ho Chi Minh City. The PM noted his belief that Fajon’s official visit to Vietnam from May 22-23 will contribute to advancing the traditional friendship and good cooperation between the two countries across spheres. Vietnam always attaches importance and wishes to enhance the multi-faceted cooperation with Slovenia, one of its traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, he affirmed. For her part, Fajon expressed her impression for Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, and stressed that Slovenia wants to foster its cooperation and traditional friendship with Vietnam, a leading important partner of Slovenia in the region. PM Pham Minh Chinh rejoiced at the positive development of the bilateral ties over the past time, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to step up multi-faceted cooperation with Slovenia: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) hosts a reception in Hanoi on May 23 for Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon . Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 23 for Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon. PM Chinh spoke highly of the results of the talks between the Slovenian official and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son , and her meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien , as well as the Vietnam-Slovenia business in Ho Chi Minh City. The PM noted his belief that Fajon’s official visit to Vietnam from May 22-23 will contribute to advancing the traditional friendship and good cooperation between the two countries across spheres. Vietnam always attaches importance and wishes to enhance the multi-faceted cooperation with Slovenia, one of its traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, he … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to step up multi-faceted cooperation with Slovenia: PM

The session will elect a new Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly for the 2021-2026 term opens its fifth session today [May 22]. Overview of the 4th session of the National Assembly last November. Photo: quochoi.vn According to the scheduled agenda, the National Assembly is expected to hold a meeting in the morning and afternoon to discuss personnel matters. Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy head of the National Assembly's Committee for People's Affairs, said earlier that the main topic of discussion will be the appointment of a new Minister of Natural Resources and Environment for the 2021-2026 term. Tran Hong Ha has served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment for the past four months. The National Assembly approved him for the position of Deputy Prime Minister for the 2021-2026 term in early January. In addition, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly will submit … [Read more...] about Vietnamese parliament convenes 5th session today

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Cambodian Deputy PM Men Sam An (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always values and gives high priority to strengthening the fine neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation with Cambodia, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 26. At a reception in Hanoi for Samdech Kittisangahapundit Men Sam An , who is Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, PM Chinh congratulated the guest on being bestowed with the royal title of Samdech Kittisangahapundit by King Norodom Sihamoni. He said this recognition from the King and the Cambodian Royal Family reflects their appreciation for her contributions to the development and protection of Cambodia over the past years. He believed that under the close guidance of PM Hun Sen, the 12th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled for June, will be a … [Read more...] about Vietnam gives top priority to ties with Cambodia: PM

The visit, which took place on May 16-17, was one of the activities of the Vietnam - U.K. Friendship Year program in celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. In Manchester city, on May 16, the Vietnamese Embassy, in collaboration with KPMG Group, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, and the U.K. - ASEAN Business Council, organized the Vietnam and ASEAN Business and Trade Conference, which was attended by representatives from more than 50 British businesses interested in the Vietnamese market and those that are investing and doing business in Vietnam. Ambassador Long briefed participants on the Vietnamese market which has a stable political and social background, and a population of 100 million people with a golden population structure, and a dynamic, and rapidly and sustainably developing economy. He said that British businesses have an advantage in the Vietnamese market as their goods have good brands and are popular in Vietnam, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam enhances ties with U.K. localities