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Nguyen Ngoc Hung, vice president of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). (Photo: Mai Anh) The photo exhibition that features the development achievements of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are partners of Australia in Vietnam was held on November 9 at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Hanoi). According to Nguyen Ngoc Hung, vice president of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in recent years, Vietnam-Australia relations developed closely in many fields, especially people-to-people exchanges with contributions from foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Many organizations such as AOP, FHF, and Childfund have a history of nearly 30 years of operation in Vietnam with hundreds of projects, supporting more than 12.6 million people. Starting from specific support such as medical equipment, facility renovation, and loan support, organizations gradually change their approach in each stage. They focus more on capacity...

Celebrations. The event, which is scheduled to take place at My Dinh National Stadium on December 23 and 24, is expected to feature several renowned K-pop stars. Highlight’s participation was announced on October 23, generating considerable excitement among fans. Social media platforms quickly lit up with discussions and shared posts, reflecting the anticipation for this upcoming concert. Fans expressed their enthusiasm, with comments such as, “I am not a fan of them, but I know all their songs by heart” and “I loved their songs as a child,” revealing the enduring appeal of Highlight’s music. This marks Highlight’s third visit to Vietnam, with their previous performance at the My Soul Seoul event in Ho Chi Minh City, where they shared the stage with other famous artists like HOOK and Hari Won. Highlight received an enthusiastic reception from the audience in Ho Chi Minh City last year. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre While Highlight’s participation has been confirmed, ...

The event will see the movie titled “The Unburied Sounds of a Troubled Horizon” directed by Tuan Andrew Nguyen compete in the category of “Undercurrent”. The film draws inspiration from people who reside in the central province of Quang Tri, an area which is one of the most heavily bombed areas in history. Meanwhile, Vietnamese film “Fix Anything” directed Le Lam Vien will compete against 16 other movies in the category of “Southeast Asian Short Film Competition”. The 15 minute-movie tells the story of a father who ropes in his son for exploits using his DIY ‘memory eraser’ van in a sci-fi comedy which depicts their one-night adventure. “Fix Anything” will also compete with “What the hell” by director Nguyen Thi Xuan Trang in the “Southeast Asian Film Lab” category. The category consists of programmes which provide a collaborative space for Southeast Asian filmmakers who are embarking on their first feature-length film project. By attending the festival, young directors will ha...

Locals use lop – a cylindrical bamboo basket to catch such field crabs. They often collect the field crabs at 4:00 am. From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, they sell the crabs they have caught.  Nguyen Van Mong, in Binh Thanh Commune, has earned his living by placing the bamboo baskets to catch field crabs for 20 years, enough for him to raise his three kids. Bich Thuy field crab wholesaling point, run by Nguyen Van Mong and his wife, is crowded every day. The peak time of this job falls between the seventh and the tenth lunar month (around August to November), which is the flooding season in the Mekong Delta. Mong and those like him earn the best income during this time.  He can collect 50 to 60 kilograms of field crabs by placing 600 bamboo baskets. For the past two years, Mong and his wife have worked as wholesalers. They are now running a field crab wholesaling point named Bich Thuy.  They buy 450 to 500 kilograms of field crabs from 100 households ea...

Authorities and people of Son Tay Town in Hanoi on November 12 celebrated the 200th anniversary of the ancient Son Tay Citadel with a series of investment and tourism activities. Hot-air balloon tour at the Son Tay Ancient Citadel festival kicked off on November 12. Source: Vietnam News Agency The event aims to raise awareness and responsibility among young generations for preserving historical and cultural heritage. In addition, visitors will learn about the distinctive characteristics of the fortress. On this occasion, Son Tay Town will promote local tourism activities to contribute to the socio-economic growth in Hanoi. The event also features activities such as the exhibition of photos, archeological items, calligraphic writings, art performances, experiencing tours, and a balloon showdown that gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the ancient citadel and Son Tay Town. In addition, the local authorities have created a pedestrian street around the fortress, orga...

People’s Artist director Dang Nhat Minh on November 12 received a merit for his Hoa Nhai (Jasmine) film at the sixth Hanoi International Film Festival 2022. People’s Artist director Dang Nhat Minh receives the merit for his Hoa Nhai (Jasmine) movie at the sixth Hanoi International Film Festival 2022 on November 12. Photo: Tran Huan/The Hanoi Times Dang Nhat Minh, 84 years old, receives credit for his contribution to the development of the capital city, the Hanoi People’s Committee said in a decision dated November 11. Hoa Nhai is Minh’s final filmography product. The film was chosen to open the sixth Hanoi International Film Festival 2022 on November 8 and was well-received by the audience. The movie shows the lives of 15-year-old Duc and other people leaving their hometowns to live and work in Hanoi. The movie displays a scene of the capital city in the early 2000s. In the days between the 20 th and 21 st centuries, Duc and other people always cared for each other...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong. Photo: VNA The Vietnamese Prime Minister met his Singaporean counterpart, Lee Hsien Loong, on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 12, VGP reported. The two Prime Ministers agreed to direct relevant ministries and agencies to figure out a digital economy-green economy partnership framework and coordinate organizing activities to mark the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 10th founding anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries in 2023. The pair also agreed to coordinate more closely at regional and international forums, especially ASEAN and the United Nations, thus contributing to the consolidation of unity and the central role of ASEAN as well as to peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region. At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his...

in Nam Tra District, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam have endured a rough life on the hillside for years due to the authorities’ unresolved conflict regarding overlapping geographical boundaries. The total area of the overlapping land between Kon Tum Province and Quang Nam Province is nearly 6,200 hectares, with the length of the whole route running through it at over 10 kilometers.  This problem has lasted for years, but the two provinces have yet to agree on a solution, resulting in the precarious survival of over 1,000 people on the hillside. They long for fundamental infrastructures similar to those in other villages, including electricity, a road system, schools, markets, and telecommunication services.  Where there is no light “A well-off family can buy their own water-powered electricity generator and place it at the top of the stream [that runs through the village]. But for the less able, they often team up in groups of three to four families,” said Ho Van Tho...