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Expat photographers explore the lives of Viet Nam’s women
Visitors to the Sofitel Plaza Ha Noi recently have the opportunity to understand more about the daily life of Vietnamese women, as seen through the eyes of expatriates living and working in Ha Noi, in an art and photography exhibit that opened last Friday. -
A Chinese company sponsors uniforms for 2 national football teams
On April 12th, in Hanoi, Vietnam Football Federation announced that Bejing Lining Sports Goods Co., Ltd of China will sponsor training and competing uniforms for Vietnam’s national men’s and women’s football team’s for 3 years (2006-2008). -
Female artisan brings traditional fans to the world
Lan Tuyet is working around the clock to prepare to turn out fans in a new material: brocade. She also plans to use this new material for next month’s International Festival of Tourism, where she will have a chance to show off all her hard work: hundreds of intricately designed traditional fans -
French artist finds inspiration across Southeast Asia
French painter Sophie Chardonnet displayed 24 acrylic paintings inspired by the diverse faces of Vietnam at an exhibition in the Art Vietnam Gallery in Hanoi. -
French artist debuts in Hanoi
French artist Helen Kling is debut-ing over 40 Vietnam-inspired oil paintings in her first Hanoi exhibition entitled Vietnam, My Love. -
Spanish Guitarist to Perform in Support of Vietnamese Poor and Agent Orange Dioxin Victims.
Duet artists will perform works of C.G. Scheilder, E. Granados, M. Giuliani… -
Tennis star off to the US
A young female tennis player from Hanoi, Ngo Viet Ha, has received a scholarship from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) -
Singer Phuong Thanh’s New Live Show
Chanh live show by singer Phuong Thanh to celebrate her fifteen years of singing will be organized on May 12, 2006, at Military Zone 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City -
VNA releases photo book of Agent Orange victims
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) yesterday presented an illustrated book titled "For the Victims of Agent Orange," depicting the effects of Agent Orange/dioxin on generations of Vietnamese, to the Viet Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA). -
Music Night in Remembrance of Trinh Cong Son held in England
A Committee representing ex-students of Hanoi – Amsterdam High School in the United Kingdom (HAO-UK) organized the first “Music Night in Remembrance of Trinh Cong Son” in London on the 29th April to perform the most famous and selected songs from the last 40 years of this famous composer. -
Vietnam Women’s Museum: received objects and conferred “most impressive jewelry” prize
In the morning of March 30, 2006 the Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi solemnly organized a receiving ceremony for the objects presented by members of the UNESCO Club. The UNESCO club is in charge of researching and preserving Vietnam’s antiques. -
The Vietnamese Women’s Delegation visits Lao PRD
The VWU’s delegation, headed by Mme. Nguyen Phuong Minh – Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union visited Lao from 10 to 14th April, 2006. Representatives from Vietnam Television were also part of the delegation. -
Expo focuses on women’s lives
Art lovers are in for a treat with the debut of an exhibition of canvas, ceramics and giay do (poonah paper) works by three painters, which has opened in HCM City. -
Vietnam attends ISSF World Cup
Vietnamese athlete Hoang Thi Tuat ranks 20/60 at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2006, which has been held in Qingyuan City, China. -
Japanese people support Vietnamese AO victims
Japanese people follow with keen interest and support Vietnamese Agent Orange victims in their lawsuit against US chemical companies and want to share their suffering, said Japanese singer Yokoi Kumiko during her talks with the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) in Hanoi on April 3. -
Robert Whitehurst and impressions of Dang Thuy Tram’s diary
Thirty-one years have elapsed since Vietnam was reunified following the end of a glorious resistance war against US imperialists. The great victory was partly attributed to sacrifices by many Vietnamese heroes who fell for their fatherland. Doctor Dang Thuy Tram was one of them. Her famous diary was cherished by two Americans, Fred and Robert Whitehurst. -
Women football team in preparation for four-nation tournament
After the national women’s championship, 26 players have been called up for the national team in preparation for a four-nation tournament in Ho Chi Minh City. -
Women footballers prepare for int’l tournaments
The coaching board of the women’s national team has set up the team’s formation to compete in the upcoming international tournaments. The 34-member selected team includes 26 players. -
Hung King’s death anniversary proposed as public holiday
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Information and the Ministry of Justice have agreed in principle to amend some points of the Labour Code, which will be discussed in the next session of the National Assembly, slated for May. -
Viet Nam culture week to be held in Poland
A programme to introduce the Vietnamese culture in Poland with the theme "Viet Nam's Colours 1" will open in Warsaw, Poland, on May 1, said Le Thanh Binh, Chief Representative of the Vietnamese Association in Poland. -
Library named after war martyr Dang Thuy Tram
Construction of a library named after the fallen military doctor Dang Thuy Tram, started on April 27 in Duc Pho district, central Quang Ngai province. -
Vietnamese cultural festival to open in Italy
A Vietnamese cultural festival entitled "Dragon and butterfly" will take place in Rome, Italy, from June 16 to July 16. -
Performance thrown for success of Party Congress
An impressive ceremony was held at the Friendship Culture Palace in Hanoi in the evening of April 25 to welcome the success of the 10th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. -
Taekwondo silver goes to Vietnamese player
Vietnamese taekwondo player Do Thi Bich Hanh won silver at the 17th Asian Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 22. -
Large picture created in sand
A giant picture is on display at an exhibition of sand pictures - images created in sand between two sheets of glass - from April 23 to May 5 in Ho Chi Minh City. -
Vietnamese model on the US catwalk
Vietnamese model Vu Thu Phuong will join the LA Model Company May 17. -
Photos featuring Vietnamese charms displayed in Italy
More than 100 photos by two Italian artists featuring the charms and the daily life of ordinary Vietnamese as well as the cultural heritages of Viet Nam were displayed in a photo and ceramics exhibition in Rome from April 20. -
Brits share for book fair
An international book festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23, the UNESCO nominated reading day. -
Vietnam women’s football face difficult draw of Asian championship
Vietnam face a difficult draw of the Asian championship in Australia from July 16-30, 2007, reported the Sports Daily. -
Warm up the vox its Sao Mai Diem Hen
The Sao Mai Diem Hen (Morning star – The destination) 2006 television singing competition will screen once more this June.