Winning streak top prize

The movie received a five-minute standing ovation after its Cannes premiere on May 24 and received acclaim from international critics . It tells the story of Thien, who takes his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after she dies in an accident and takes care of his newly orphaned nephew. Vietnamese director Pham Thien An receives the Camera d'Or award at Cannes 2023 with his debut feature "Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang." Photo by AFP The film was praised by critics. "[The film is] a spiritual wander through rural Vietnam makes for a transfixing debut," wrote Variety . IndieWire gave the film a B+, saying An "has certainly found his own divine calling with filmmaking." Screendaily ’s review said "There is also a great sense of flow in the camera movement, focusing on key moments but often prowling, tracking and traveling at speed as the action requires. There is an assured sense of a director in command of his storytelling." Screendaily also pointed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film wins major prize at Cannes

"Dance of Light" work designed by Cao Thi Huyen wins the silver award in the floral design category at  the Chelsea Flower Show 2023 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Designer Cao Thi Huyen (Rose Cao), a Serbian ov erseas Vietnamese, has become the first Vietnamese to win a prize at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023 , the world's most prestigious annual flower exhibition hosted by the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Huyen won the silver award in the floral design category with the work "Dance of Light". She said that her design shows the image of a flame, using a variety of flowers in purple and yellow tones to create natural light shining on the flower lamp post. The design does not use plastic according to the show criteria towards developing sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture. This year's exhibition showcases more than 100 garden and flower designs and 270 booths showcasing horticultural products. It’s expected to welcome 200,000 visitors. Held … [Read more...] about First OV wins high prize at world’s most prestigious floral competition​

Sol-Art choir, with 35 Vietnamese children won three prizes at the 8 th Johannes-Brahms International Choir Festival and Contest, from July 7 th to 10 th in Wernigerode City, Sachsen-Anhalt state of Germany with the participation of more than 1,200 choirgirls and choirboys in 43 choirs from 17 countries and territories worldwide. Three prizes include the Gold Prize for folk music genre, special prize for the most – beloved choir and the special prize from the choir with the best impressive performing style. Chau Anh, founder of the choir said many members of the choir were moved to tears to see the success of the contest and that Vietnamese folk music is recognised in the world. The Minister-Resident of the Vietnam Embassy in Germany highly appreciated the achievements of the Vietnamese children and also thanked German leaders and people as well as donors for their fine feeling and assistance to Vietnamese participants. Source: VNA Translated by Tran … [Read more...] about Vietnamese children choir wins three prizes in Germany

Huyen won the silver award in the floral design category with the work "Dance of Light." She said that her design shows the image of a flame, using a variety of flowers in purple and yellow tones to create natural light shining on the flower lamp post. The design does not use plastic according to the show criteria towards developing sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture. Taking place from May 23-27 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the event brings together nearly 300 leading U.K. and international companies, garden and florist designers. This year's exhibition showcases more than 100 garden and flower designs and 270 booths showcasing horticultural products. It’s expected to welcome 200,000 visitors. Held annually since 1913, Chelsea Flower Show is the U.K.'s most prestigious flower exhibition, considered a "fashion exhibition" and "world cup" by international gardeners. Garden enthusiasts will be gearing up for the world’s greatest flower shows which … [Read more...] about First OV wins high prize at world’s most prestigious floral competition

The work "Tu Nha" by Quang Phuong (R) from the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is awarded the first prize at the event. (Photo:hanoimoi.com.vn ) Hanoi (VNA) - Six works winning prizes in the writing contest entitled "Buddhism in my heart" were honoured at a ceremony held on May 24 at Quan Su pagoda in Hanoi, which is the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. The work "Tu Nha" by Quang Phuong from the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was awarded the first prize. The organiser also handed over two second and three third prizes to authors. Initiated by the VBS's information and communication department, the contest aimed to encourage people learn about Buddhism, thus understanding more about the religion, while honouring and preserving the humane value of Buddhism. Opened to everyone, from Buddhist monks, nuns and followers to those who are interested in Buddhism both at home and abroad from November 2, 2022 to April 30, 2023, the … [Read more...] about Six works win prizes in writing contest on Buddhism

Nguyen Thi Mai Anh (L) and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) win the third prize at Regeneron ISEF 2023) Grand Awards (Photo: moet.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - A project of Vietnamese students won a third prize at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF 2023) Grand Awards, making Vietnam one of 33 countries and territories to be honoured at the competition. pharmacological effects on the central nervous system of Litsea cubeba fruit and leaf essential oils based on pharmacological network in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO) category was developed by Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU). This year's competition was held in Dallas, the US, from May 14 - 19, attracting the participation of 1,600 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win prizes at int’l science and engineering fair

Vietnamese students win the third prize in the Cloud Track category of the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 Global Final. (Photo courtesy of Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023) Hanoi (VNA) – A team of Vietnamese students won the third prize in the Cloud Track category of the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 Global Final held in China’s Shenzhen city, the Ministry of Information and Communications announced on May 29. The team members included Nguyen Quoc Hung from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), Tran Duc Lam and Vu Quang Hai from FPT University, under the guidance of Dr. Tran Tien Cong of the PTIT. The final round saw the competition of 148 teams from 36 countries and territories. Meanwhile, the qualifying round of this year’s competition drew the participation of more than 120,000 students from over 2,000 universities in 74 countries and territories around the world. As a key project of the Seeds for the Future 2.0 initiative of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win prize at Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023

The winning project on pharmacological effects on the central nervous system of Litsea cubeba fruit and leaf essential oils based on pharmacological network in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO) category was developed by Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Another project, a quadruped robot model used to assist search and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas by Le Minh Duc and Le Nguyen Trung Kien from Le Hong Phong High School for Gifted Students in Ho Chi Minh City earned a Special Awards presented by the U.S. Agency for International Development. REGENERON ISEF 2023’s organizing board highly valued Vietnam's extensive promotion of scientific research and the organization of an annual science and engineering competition for high school students, saying that these are an important foundation to gradually improve the quality of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win prizes at int’l science and engineering fair

Erling Haaland became the first man to win both Premier League player and young player of the year awards in the same season on Saturday. The 22-year-old has taken just 35 appearances to set a new Premier League record of 36 goals in a single season to help Manchester City retain the title. "I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season – thank you to everyone who voted for me," said Haaland in a City statement. "It has been an incredible first season in the Premier League and lifting the trophy last weekend in front of our fans at the Etihad was a very special moment for me." The Norwegian, who was also named the football writers' player of the year this week, has scored 52 goals in all competitions as City close in on a treble. Pep Guardiola's men face Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Inter Milan in the Champions League final next month. "These awards would not have been possible without my amazing teammates, the manager and … [Read more...] about Haaland picks up Premier League player and young player prizes

Vietnamese students win four bronze medals at Asia-Pacific (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – All the eight Vietnamese students won prizes at the Asia-Pacific Physics Olympiad (APhO) 2023, including four bronze medals and four certificates of merit, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. The bronze medalists include Phan The Manh and Nguyen Tuan Phong, 12th graders from Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted in Bac Ninh province; Vo Hoang Hai, 11th grader from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Natural Sciences under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi; and Than The Cong, 11th grader from the Bac Giang High School for the Gifted in Bac Giang province. (From left) Nguyen Minh Tai Loc; Le Viet Hoang Anh; Nguyen Tuan Duong; Than The Cong; Nguyen Tuan Phong; Phan The Manh; Vo Hoang Hai; and Vu Ngo Hoang Duong (Photo: Ministry of Education and Training) Four others who received certificates of merit are Vu Ngo Hoang Duong from the High School … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win four bronze medals at Asia-Pacific Physics Olympiad