VietExplorer2023

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

It was a nationwide frenzy as bucket hats flew off the shelves in just 10 days! KFC Bucket Hat Campaign For a limited time, KFC called upon its loyal fans to grab a free KFC Bucket Hat with the purchase of the Porjai Bucket Menu. The result: a remarkable 285% increase in brand engagement, with an unprecedented social media buzz on Google and TikTok. This campaign not only brought joy and family fun but also created thousands of social media posts featuring customers proudly wearing their iconic red and white KFC Bucket Hats, demonstrating their unique fashion styles. “The response has been incredible,” says Sakechai Choomuenwai, General Manager of KFC Thailand. “From the first day, our customers wasted no time showing off their hats at school, the office, on the streets, and even on planes. It’s truly amazing to witness how our KFC buckets have become a lifestyle legacy,” adds Choomuenwai. The promotion aimed to strengthen brand loyalty by leveraging KFC’s iconic asset: its

La Hong is a passionate designer with a focus on design and fashion. One of his notable collections showcases costumes inspired by the traditional Vietnamese ao dai. Recently, during the “Vietnam Day in Austria” event in Vienna in September 2022, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Austria diplomatic ties, La Hong presented a stunning ao dai collection that received great admiration and applause from the audience. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Europe, La Hong explained his motivation to showcase Vietnamese ao dai in fashion shows. He expressed his love for the simplicity of the traditional costume and its versatility for designers to create new designs that align with current fashion trends. La Hong has consistently featured ao dai in his fashion shows in Austria and Europe, and he plans to continue exploring new ideas to promote Vietnamese culture and tradition worldwide. He hopes that his designs will be embraced by Asian and inter

State President Vo Van Thuong and his wife took a photo with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and his wife at the meeting. Photo: VNA Vietnam follows a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization. Our goal is to be a friend, a reliable partner of all countries, and a responsible member of the international community. President Vo Van Thuong emphasized this policy during his official visit to Austria, state visit to Italy, and the Vatican. The visit was successful and exceeded expectations, receiving appreciation and warm reception from the leaders of these countries. New Path of Vietnam-Austria Cooperation President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to Vienna marks the first visit to Austria by a President of Vietnam in the past 15 years. It carries an important mission to implement the foreign policy of the 13th Party Congress and promote and deepen bilateral cooperation with Austria. The visit also aims to strengthen Vietnam-

The event is being held in Salerno, Perugia, and Naples by contemporary dance agencies including Campania Danza, Borderline Danza, Dance Gallery, Campano Della Danza, and Artgarage. There will be over 20 shows in total. Arabesque Vietnam will be performing for five nights, starting from July 21. The performances will feature Kliselamef (Female Silk), choreographed by Nguyen Tan Loc, and Melting, choreographed by Lim SunYoung. Kliselamef is a work dedicated to Vietnamese women, inspired by the old Vietnamese quote “Thân em như tấm lụa đào” (A woman’s body is as soft as silk) and images of ancient women, said choreographer Nguyen Tan Loc. Using silk Ao Dai designed by Kieu Viet Lien, Loc aims to blend the softness of Vietnamese silk and dance movements to promote the country’s symbol. The music for Kliselamef is also a highlight of the performance, with contributions from musician Ton That An who composed the piece using Vietnamese traditional instruments like the moon lute and Eur

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

The visit to the US in July 2015 by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has an important meaning for Vietnam-US relations. Photo: VNA What are the most outstanding achievements in the 10-year journey of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership? The Vietnam-US relations have witnessed significant growth and deepening in various fields over the past 10 years. This comprehensive partnership has flourished in politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, culture, education, science, technology, healthcare, national defense, security, and people-to-people exchange. Each area of cooperation has its own notable highlights. In politics and diplomacy, there has been a considerable increase in mutual understanding and respect. Both sides have displayed respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political institutions. The two nations maintain regular exchanges and high-level contacts, with visits from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other senior V

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

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

As one of the most important cities in Vietnam during the French colonial period, Hai Phong has a rich architectural heritage influenced by French design. These buildings are not only important cultural landmarks, but also serve as reminders of the city’s historical development. The Governor’s Building is currently the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Hai Phong City. Photo: Le Minh East meets West in architecture The urban development of Hai Phong lagged behind that of larger cities like Hanoi, Saigon, and Da Nang after the war. However, the city’s architectural charm lies in its harmonious blend of Asian and European influences. Many neighborhoods in Hai Phong still boast well-preserved French colonial-era buildings, such as the villas in Hong Bang district. Notable structures include the former Hai Phong City Hall (now the Hai Phong People’s Committee Office) and the town hospital (now the Military Hospital 7), which were among the first buildings erected by the Frenc

The F-Istanbul event is a prestigious annual gathering that unites the food industry in Turkey. It proudly brings together Turkey’s key partners from the EU and the Middle East, showcasing an impressive array of 479 booths representing nearly 40 countries. To learn more about this event, visit the official F-Istanbul website . The event aims to facilitate collaboration between enterprises looking to enhance cooperation, exchange knowledge, and facilitate import-export operations in various sectors such as food and beverage, nuts, dried fruit, snacks, production technology, packaging, and retail store design and construction. Ambassador Do Son Hai and the F-Istanbul’s management board. Photo: Vietnamese Embassy to Turkey During the event, Ambassador Do Son Hai held meetings with executives from F-Istanbul, leading enterprises in Turkey, and other countries in the region. He also took the time to visit various booths. “Vietnam is well known for its expertise in exporting