Ace Lê – a curator and researcher specialising in Vietnamese art – who is also Sotheby’s first country head for Việt Nam, talks about the current state of the art market. Sotheby’s first country head for Việt Nam Ace Lê. — Photo sggp.org.vn The painting Người Hát Dân Ca (Les Chanteuses …
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In the workplace, where top-down hierarchies between bosses and subordinates are common, many choose to use white lies. A couple sits by the waters of the Han River as they watch the setting sun in Seoul. AFP/VNA Photo SEOUL – After a second date, Lee Tae-hyung, 26, wanted to ask …
Read More »Central Việt Nam to woo Taiwanese and Korean visitors
Two central provinces of Thừa Thiên-Huế and Quảng Nam, in co-operation with the central city of Đà Nẵng, organised a tourism promotion programme in Taiwan in an effort to boost tour services. Members of travel agencies from Đà Nẵng, Quảng Nam and Thừa Thiên Huế join a tourism promotion programme …
Read More »Phú Quốc promotes tourism for local residents, explores night flight products
Along with offering discounts for local residents, Kiên Giang province is also looking into exploiting night flight products to attract tourists to Phú Quốc. Special offers are provided for locals experiencing the cable car ride to Hòn Thơm and the Cầu Hôn Bridge in Phú Quốc. Photo nld.com.vn KIÊN GIANG …
Read More »Badshah becomes first Asian rapper to hit 1b views
Indian rapper Badshah’s popular rendition of “Kala Chashma,” featuring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra from “Baar Baar Dekho” (2016) has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. DHAKA – Indian rapper Badshah’s popular rendition of Kala Chashma, featuring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra from Baar Baar Dekho (2016) has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. …
Read More »Flood recovery: Can drenched items be restored?
Floods should not be the end for your valuables. Here’s how you can restore them. MANILA – This past week, the combination of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon ravaged several Luzon cities with continuous rain and flooding. And while the downpour has since slowly settled, the road to normalcy has …
Read More »Iconic Japanese bridge unveiled after restoration
The ancient town has completed a face-lift on Chùa Cầu, or the Japanese Covered Bridge, an iconic bridge and architectural symbol of Hội An, after 19 months work from Vietnamese and Japanese experts. The Japanese Bridge in Hội An which was built 400 years ago, had undergone seven key restorations. …
Read More »Photographer’s new book depicts Điện Biên Phủ victory commemoration
Photographer Nguyễn Á has released his new photo book depicting the commemoration that marked the 70th anniversary of Điện Biên Phủ Victory. GLORIOUS VICTORY: The parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Điện Biên Phủ Victory is featured in the photo book titled ’70 Năm Chiến Thắng Điện Biên Phủ: Vang Mãi …
Read More »One thousand soldiers help make a special musical film about Trường Sa
The Arts Department of Việt Nam Television has released the musical Trường Sa – Bến bờ trong nhau (Trường Sa – A Shore in Each Other), its largest ever project, showcasing previously unseen footage of the Trường Sa Archipelago. HÀ NỘI The Arts Department of Việt Nam Television has released the …
Read More »Sugarcane shrimp paste, spring roll selected among top 100 tastiest dishes in the world
Vietnamese shrimp paste wrapped around a sugarcane stick, locally known as chạo tôm, along with fried spring rolls, have been selected among top 100 tastiest dishes in the world by TasteAtlas. Duy An Vietnamese shrimp paste wrapped around a sugarcane stick, locally known as chạo tôm, along with fried spring …
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