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The inaugural art exhibition of Vietnam in Mongolia, named “Scent of the South Wind – Vietnamese Contemporary Paintings,” is currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The exhibition will be open to the general public until August 2nd. The exhibition helps introduce Vietnamese contemporary art to Mongolian audiences. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia The exhibition showcases a collection of 50 paintings and prints by 16 talented Vietnamese artists hailing from the major cities of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, two paintings by a Mongolian volunteer artist are also featured in the exhibition. The Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia, Doan Khanh Tam, has stated that the purpose of this cultural event is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia (1954-2024). “The exhibition serves as a valuable platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilat

The inaugural performance of the Born Pink World Tour’s Hanoi concert was held on the evening of July 29th. Taking place at My Dinh Stadium, the event attracted an audience of 30,000 enthusiastic individuals. The iconic lightsticks of BlackPink transformed the national stadium into a vibrant pink spectacle. Throughout the two-hour concert, the crowd exuberantly cheered, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The band commenced their performance at My Dinh Stadium in Vietnam at 7:50 pm, marking their inaugural show in the country. How You Like That was performed as an opening act, setting the stage ablaze. The mesmerizing performance was followed by captivating renditions of Whistle and Pretty Strange , featuring impressive vocal skills and energetic choreography.  My Dinh National Stadium is packed with 30,000 spectators. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times The South Korean idols greeted their fans with Vietnamese salutations, “Xin chao,” before performing their songs “Lov

Nguyen Sang, a renowned painter, has made significant contributions to modern Vietnamese painting. He is hailed as a master of the realist art movement, and is one of the four iconic Vietnamese artists of the 20th century, along with Nguyen Tu Nghiem, Duong Bich Lien, and Bui Xuan Phai. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Nguyen Sang’s birth (August 1, 1923 – August 1, 2023), the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, organized a talk show to reveal lesser-known stories about the artist. The ‘father’ of two national treasures Nguyen Sang was born on August 1, 1923, in the city of My Tho, Tien Giang province. In 1938, he enrolled in the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine. In August 1945, he joined the revolutionary movement in Hanoi. At the end of December 1946, he went to the Viet Bac war zone to fight in the national resistance war, using his drawings as a powerful medium. The painting Party Admission Ceremony in Dien B

The spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Binti Wan Ismail, met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s spouse, Le Thi Bich Tran, during Prime Minister Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Vietnam. As part of their visit, both spouses enjoyed water puppet performances at the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theater in Hanoi. The visit took place on July 20, 2023, and Prime Minister Ibrahim and his spouse arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. They were invited by their Vietnamese counterparts, Prime Minister Chinh and his spouse. During the visit, the spouses were introduced to the history of Vietnamese water puppetry and learned how to make puppets and perform with them. They also immersed themselves in Vietnam’s folk music played with traditional musical instruments. The Vietnamese water puppetry showcases daily life in the countryside and the Malaysian prime minister’s spouse was particularly impressed by performances of a dragon dance and a play where

A batch of the 5-in-1 vaccine, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), arrived in Hanoi on July 27, as reported by VNA. The batch consists of 185,700 doses of the DTP-VGB-Hib vaccine, urgently provided to the Ministry of Health in Vietnam to address a reduction in immunization rates and a shortage of the 5-in-1 vaccine. The vaccines have been urgently provided to address low vaccination rates and a shortage of the five-in-one vaccine in Vietnam. Source: UNICEF Vietnam The 5-in-1 vaccine helps protect children against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib). It needs to be purchased from approved international suppliers. Routine immunization services in Vietnam, like in other countries around the world, have been disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, approximately 114,000 children under one year old in Vietnam have missed vaccinations for

During a business trip to Portugal, a delegation from the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, led by Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc, met with Porto Mayor Rui Moreira, according to VNA. Ho Chi Minh City and Porto City in Portugal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two cities for the period of 2023-2025. At the signing of the MoU between HCM City and Porto. Photo: VOV The MoU aims to enhance collaboration in culture, tourism, economy, trade, urban upgrading, and heritage conservation. Both cities will facilitate exchanges and sharing of experiences among their football teams and clubs, and encourage departments and agencies to increase cooperation. Vice Chairman Duc expressed his hope that the MoU will strengthen the partnership between the two cities, which are both economic hubs, especially in the areas of economy, culture, tourism, and innovation. This will contribute to promoting ties between Vietnam and Portugal. Mayor More

President Vo Van Thuong and President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa. Emphasizing the significance of the visit on the two countries’ 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership , President Vo Van Thuong acknowledged Vietnam’s strong commitment to maintaining a close relationship with Italy, particularly in fostering cooperation between the legislative bodies of both countries. The President of the Italian Senate warmly welcomed President Vo Van Thuong and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, marking an important milestone in bilateral cooperation, as it is the first exchange of state-level visits between the two countries in seven years. Ignazio La Russa emphasized the friendship and solidarity between the two peoples, highlighting Vietnam as Italy’s most important partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Italy expressed its support for Vietnam’s role in promoting rel

Nha Trang, a beach city located in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, is renowned for its historical and cultural sites dating back to the ancient Champa civilization from the 4th to 13th centuries AD. VOV reported that Nha Trang, along with Ha Long Bay, has been recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Situated along the picturesque Vietnamese coastline, Nha Trang has become a sought-after destination for travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and bustling city life, according to Haps travel magazine from the Republic of Korea (RoK). Nha Trang has become a popular destination among travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant city life. Photo: VNA Not only popular among Korean travelers, but Nha Trang also offers relatively inexpensive flights for expats based in South Korea, making it easily accessible. The magazine highlights five enthralling reasons why Nha Trang should be on the travel itinerary of tourists.

The visit of internationally renowned K-pop sensation, BlackPink, to Hanoi is anticipated to greatly enhance the city’s tourism sector.  Blackpink will come to Hanoi for the Born Pink music concert. Photo: Blackpink’s fanpage  With the band’s global renown, every concert is anticipated to attract tens of thousands of fans from both local and foreign origins to the city. The presence of BlackPink is already generating a surge in travel interest within the capital. Currently, all hotels and homestays near My Dinh Stadium in Cau Giay District, the venue for the concert, are fully reserved for the opening night of the event. According to Nguyen Van Dat, the CEO of BestPrice Travel Company, there has been a significant surge in hotel bookings, particularly in the vicinity of My Dinh Stadium, leading up to and during the concert period from July 26 to August 1. According to a report from the Hanoi Tourism Department, Hanoi is projected to receive a significant influx of dom

His pre-fall 2023 collection features the theme of ‘The Portrait Of Saigon,’ which draws inspiration from the dynamism and the modernity of Ho Chi Minh City. The event provides a platform in which fashion industry players can come together and showcase their talents. Designer Hao Truong (R) shares that he expects to help popularise Vietnam’s rich cultural identity and friendly people among international friends through his designs. Designer Hao Truong, 26, is from Ca Mau province and began his career in 2015. During the Malaysian fashion event he also introduces his new designs for both men and women, with the designs boasting a strong and dynamic style. Following are some photos of designer Hao Truong’s collection. The post Malaysian Audience Mesmerized by Vietnamese Designer’s Collection at Fashion Week appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

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Charlie Puth recently arrived at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa and immediately made his way to Vinpearl Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island. This island is set to be the venue for the 8Wonder music gala, which will mark the closing of WonderFest 2023, an annual international sea festival held in Vinpearl Nha Trang. The concert is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. and will run for six hours, featuring exciting performances and a variety of entertainment activities. Famous Vietnamese singers such as Ho Ngoc Ha, Ha Anh Tuan, and Amee will also be joining Charlie Puth at the event. It promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent and music. Charlie Puth, at the age of 32, is an American singer and songwriter. He gained initial recognition in the music industry through his viral videos on YouTube before signing with the record label eleveneleven in 2011. His breakthrough hit came in 2015 with “See You Again,” which was featured in the movie Fast & Furious 7 and topped the US Bill

The Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area, located in the Lam Dong province of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has garnered prestigious recognition from UNESCO. It has been labeled as a “prime tourism destination in the Asia-Pacific region,” making it the sole site in Asia to achieve such esteemed distinction. The news was announced by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations. Tuyen Lam Lake Picture of Tuyen Lam Lake taken under the sun. The Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area Management Board’s Director, Nguyen Quoc Tuyen, has announced that Tuyen Lam Lake has been recognized as an exemplary tourism destination in the Asia-Pacific region. This prestigious honor sets Tuyen Lam apart from numerous formidable competitors and establishes it as the sole representative from Vietnam and Asia in this category. According to Tuyen, the organizing committee has deemed Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area to meet all UNESCO criteria, effectively fostering sustainable ec

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 28) notable headlines Vietnam, Japan foster cooperation in renewable, clean energy projects Egypt pledges best possible conditions for Vietnamese business operations Vietnamese officer to take on UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei Meteor extravaganza expected in Vietnam on July 28 evening Typhoon Doksuri unlikely to affect Vietnamese mainland Vietnam expected to further elevate role and position in ASEAN Italian media cover State visit by Vietnamese President Vietnam, Italy issue joint statement Activities honour 100 voluntary blood donors nationwide Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (sixth from right) and other delegates at the reception. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam, Japan foster cooperation in renewable, clean energy projects Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 27 hosted a reception for Steven Winn, Chief Global Strategist and Senior Managing Executive Officer of JERA Co. Inc. Ha highly appreciated Japanese large corporations,

Many people who are relatives of martyrs resting in peace at the Hanoi Martyrs’ Cemetery carry offerings to the dead. Vietnam has 9,637 works specifically dedicated to martyrs, including 1,750 memorials, 4,810 stele houses, and 3,077 martyrs’ cemeteries. The Hanoi Martyrs’ Cemetery is home to 2,188 martyrs who were born in the capital but laid down their lives in different battles across the country. Their remains were gathered and reburied here. The candle lighting ceremony is part of activities taking place across the country to mark the 76th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day. The organisers present gifts costing a total of VND266 million to martyrs and policy beneficiary families. Delegates offer incense as they pay tribute to heroic martyrs. Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Party Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang attends the event. Youngsters offer incense and light