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The “K-pop Songs I Love” singing contest, hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency Vietnam Office (KOCCA Vietnam), concluded with a spectacular final show at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in the vibrant city of Hanoi on September 23rd. Young music lovers throng Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square for the concert. Hong Jeong Yong, the Chief Representative of KOCCA Vietnam and head of the organizing committee, expressed his optimism for the program. KOCCA Vietnam aims to provide a platform for Vietnamese youth to showcase their passion for K-pop. According to him, the program is expected to perpetually reaffirm Vietnamese people’s preference for K-pop and Korean culture in general. Moreover, it aims to further encourage Vietnamese-Korean cultural exchanges. Hundreds of thousands of K-pop enthusiasts in Vietnam have embraced the captivating melodies of South Korean popular music. The streets of Vietnam resonate with the sounds of renowned Korean music groups like BTS, Blackpink,...

The week-long exhibition of the winning photos of the Journey of Heritage commenced on September 22 at the Hanoi Exhibition House located at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. The winning photo entitled “Khu Gia Gia Festival of Ha Nhi Minority” by Nguyen Vu Hau The Heritage Special Award was presented to photographer Ngo Quang Phuc for his photo collection titled “The Ndam Padhi Bani Festival in Ninh Thuan.” The first prize went to photographer Bang Cao for his photo collection titled “The Lifetime Treasure: Wild Beeswax.” Five joint prizes were awarded to the following works: “Whales Seeking Journey in the East African Sea” by Nguyen Ngoc Thien, “Seaweed Harvesting in Quang Ngai” by Alex Cao, “Pottery Trade of Binh Thuan” by Nguyen Quoc Huy, “Khu Gia Gia Festival of Ha Nhi Minority” by Nguyen Vu Hau, and “Wharf in Life of Central Highlands Peoples” by Duong Manh Khiem. These selected works were chosen out of hundreds of photos at the 9th Journey of...

The AMRI Vision Statement ASEAN 2035 highlighted the vital role of media in promoting ASEAN’s resilience and adaptation, as reported by Viet Times. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam (left) at a press conference on September 23 (Photo: Tran Ngoc). “Ministers strongly affirmed the role of information and communications in the new era as information transforms into knowledge and lifelong education, while digital awareness improves among ASEAN citizens,” stated Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam at a press conference on September 23. Ministers also called for regional cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, including ASEAN Dialogue Partners, academic institutions, and private sectors, to promote the social responsibility of cross-border digital media platforms, as reported by Vietnam News. The whole-of-ASEAN approach will benefit capacity building for media professionals, digital litera...

During the 2018 – 2023 term, the Vietnam – Australia Friendship Association of Can Tho City has focused on being proactive, flexible, creative, and effective. The Association has achieved significant results in strengthening the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Can Tho city and Australia, thereby contributing to the development of Vietnam – Australia friendship. On September 22, the Vietnam – Australia Friendship Association of Can Tho city (Association) organized a Congress for the 2023 – 2028 term. The Association has collaborated with the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho city to implement two projects worth nearly VND 1.4 billion. These projects include the construction of an irrigation canal bridge in Thoi Dong commune, Co Do district, Can Tho city, sponsored by the Australian Consulate General through the Direct Aid Program (DAP) with a value of over VND 360 million, and the construction of the “Dream Space” music room and the launch of the...

Vietnam is proud to be one of the trailblazers in Southeast Asia for legalizing same-sex marriage and recognizing transgender rights in 2015. This progressive stance by the government has not only showcased its openness but has also made Vietnam an attractive market for the vibrant and diverse LGBT community. Vietnam has always been friendly to the LGBTIQ+ community. Everyone should be free to be themselves, no matter who they are, where they live, and who they love. Photo: Adrian Anh Tuấn As part of our commitment to making travel accessible for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and in celebration of Pride 2023, Booking.com is highlighting four LGBTQ+-friendly destinations in Vietnam. From bustling capital cities to breathtaking beach retreats, these havens welcome and encourage LGBTQ+ travelers to express themselves freely and authentically. Cam Ranh Nestled in a picturesque bay, Cam Ranh is poised to become southern Vietnam’s pre...

A documentary film on environmental protection entitled “The Recycling Myth” by Tom Costello and Benedikt Wermter will be on screen for the public at 7:00 PM on September 29 at Goethe Institut, Hanoi. The poster of “The Recycling Myth” documentary film. Photo: Goethe Institut Hanoi The film is a contribution from Germany to the “#It’s Time to Act-A Nature Film Festival” that is underway until October 7 in Vietnam. According to international film critic, “The Recycling Myth” sheds light on an industry that profits from the plastic pollution crisis instead of solving it. Packaging is increasingly being labeled “100% recyclable” to give us a clear conscience. But what happens to our plastic waste after we throw it away? The answer to this question is appalling since only 9% of plastic packaging is recycled! This raises concerns that recycling is merely “greenwashing”. The filmmakers track down garbage brokers who illegally dump plastic waste abroad, industries that ...

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Ten nominations for the award of “Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi” 2022 have just been announced by the jury, featuring in four categories of “Grand Prize”, “Works – For the Love of Hanoi”, “Ideas – For the Love of Hanoi” and “Actions – For the Love of Hanoi”. The award ceremony is expected to take place in early October 2022 in the capital city. Ideal nominations Vietnamese famous painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920-1988). File photo" src="https://media.hanoitimes.vn/2022/9/22/bui-xuan-phai.jpg" alt="" title="" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;"> Vietnamese famous painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920-1988). File photo The nominations for the Grand Prize have not been announced. Three candidates for the “Works – For the Love of Hanoi” category, are the “Hanoi-Hanoi” photobook, monograph on Hanoi cuisine – “Hanoians: One-time and eating drinking habits” and cultural research book “Kim Hoang Folk Painting”. The photobook “Hanoi H...

Design professionals including Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Professor Rama Gheerawo, Director of The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at Royal College of Art, and young creators shared their experiences and discussed the fusion of technology and design. During the festival, OPPO also holds OPPO Renovators 2022 exhibition, featuring classic product designs and winning entries from the Renovators Emerging Artists Project. OPPO pursues the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology to create elegant products As a leading smart device brand, OPPO believes that the application of technology and product design ultimately returns to a combination of design aesthetics and core needs of users. OPPO is committed to connecting technology with people through elegant design and ultimately transforming cutting-edge technology into user-perceivable detail. “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World” is not only OPPO’s mission but also OPPO’...

Australia withdrew from the qualifiers on safety grounds last month after their group was assigned Basra as their hub. The AFC announced later that the qualifying games of Group H will be held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait from Oct. 14-18. Australia, Iraq, Kuwait and India are in Group H. The U20 Asian Cup is scheduled to be held from March 1-18 in Uzbekistan next year. Teams who finish on top of their groups are assured of a place in tournament alongside the five best runners-up in the qualifiers. The post Australia back in U20 Asian Cup qualifiers after games moved from Iraq’s Basra appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Southern village’s lacquer art kept alive American actress Liza Koshy, H’Hen Nie promote girls’ education in Vietnam Premier League suffers first postponement as Arsenal players quarantined Can Tho Int’l Airport receives 762 returning Vietnamese nationals Manhole covers in Hanoi showcase hidden...