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The Hanoi Art House and ArtBlue Studio galleries showcased a diverse array of Vietnamese art at the fair. This included lacquerware, oil on canvas, and watercolor paintings, among other mediums. The artworks of renowned Vietnamese artists Thanh Chuong, Phuong Binh, Bui Trong Du, and Phan Thu Trang captivated art enthusiasts from the UK and beyond. Their unique styles and techniques left a lasting impression on all who attended. Hoa Angie, the director of Hanoi Art House, expressed that the event provided a valuable platform for international artists, including those from Vietnam, to exhibit and sell their creations. It offered them a rare opportunity to promote their art to a global audience and expand their reach into foreign markets. The Affordable Art Fair, a well-established annual event in the UK with a 25-year legacy, presented approximately 1,000 contemporary pieces from a diverse range of artists. This year’s edition featured exhibitions from 100 galleries, not only from t...

The statuesque 25-year-old, hailing from Hung Yen Province in northern Vietnam, has captured attention with her striking looks and impressive stature, standing tall at 1.74 meters. Bich, who now works for a construction company in the capital city of Hanoi, is no stranger to the world of beauty pageants. She has an impressive track record, having previously participated in multiple prestigious competitions. Her accolades include securing a spot in the Top 41 of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, as well as achieving Top 10 placements in both Miss Charm Vietnam and Miss Earth Vietnam for the year 2023. Miss Earth, an esteemed international pageant held annually in the Philippines, goes beyond physical beauty. It serves as a platform to promote environmental advocacy, awareness, and social responsibility, making it one of the renowned Big Four beauty pageants, alongside Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss International. The upcoming Miss Earth pageant, set to commence on October 22, will w...

The Australian Embassy celebrated more than just culinary delights at this year’s event; it honored the growing bond between Australia and Vietnam, now cemented by their elevated relationship status to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Beyond the iconic Long Bien Bridge, a symbol of Hanoi’s rich history, and the architectural marvel of Sydney Harbour Bridge, this event portrayed two nations connected by literal and figurative bridges. It brought to life the essence of their partnership – a celebration of shared values and a promising future. Guests were treated to a culinary journey, indulging in a variety of authentic Australian barbecue dishes crafted by Chef Tommy Pham and the team at the Daewoo Hotel Hanoi. The culinary delights were paired perfectly with a selection of premium Australian wines from over twenty renowned wineries. “Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ is a unique occasion to embrace our shared tradition of connecting over food and beverage,” said Australian Ambass...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Hanoi commenced with a meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam at the Party Central Committee Headquarters. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership through party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and cultural exchanges. Peace and stability in the East Sea were also highlighted as mutual priorities. Premier Li emphasized China’s commitment to developing strong relations with Vietnam, stating that it is a priority in their neighborhood diplomacy. He affirmed China’s consistent support for Vietnam’s renewal, development, and socialist ideals. On October 13, Premier Li and his delegation paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the same day. During their talks, the two prime ministers announced the openi...

From the lighthouse at Dai Lanh cape, Tortorelli operated a drone to capture, as he described it, “the stunning array of colors that adorned the sky”. “As I watched the live feed from my drone, the scene unfolded before my eyes like a dream,” said Tortorelli, who shared a photo of the sunrise with his 9,000 Instagram followers @with.b3n. “In that moment of serenity, a sense of gratitude filled my heart for the privilege of witnessing such an awe-inspiring morning.” A photo taken by Benjamin Tortorelli of Mui Dien lighthouse in Phu Yen Province, south-central Vietnam. That July sunrise was not Tortorelli’s first photograph from Phu Yen. In fact, the 35-year-old photographer’s Instagram is filled with photos of Phu Yen landmarks that he has captured during his seven visits to the province. These include snapshots of the Tuyet Diem salt fields and O Loan Lagoon. A bird’s-eye view taken by Benjamin Tortorelli of farmers working on a salt field in Tuyet Diem salt vi...

The audience who completely filled Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium were captivated by the breathtaking performances of Vai, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, and his talented colleagues. They were truly amazed by Vai’s extraordinary Hydra guitar, a multi-faceted instrument with two headstocks and three necks, featuring 7 and 12-string guitars, a 4-string ¾ scale length bass, 13 sympathetic harp strings, half-fretless necks, single-coil, humbucking, piezo, MIDI, and sustainer pickups, as well as floating and hardtail tremolo bridges and phase splitters. This concert in Vietnam marks Vai’s first performance in the country, celebrating his 45-year-long music career and promoting his latest album, Inviolate. Vietnam is the inaugural destination of Vai’s Inviolate World Tour in Southeast Asia. Vai, at the age of 63, is an accomplished American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He has been nominated for Grammy Awards 15 times and has been honored with the prestigious award three...

India will for the first-time export green energy from 2025, with the first shipments going to a Singapore power plant under an MoU signed by an India-based dispatchable renewables company and Singapore’s energy business on Tuesday. The MoU to explore opportunities in green hydrogen potential in India will see Greenko group and Singapore’s Keppel Infrastructure working towards a 250,000 tonne per annum contract to be supplied to Keppel’s new 600Mw power plant in Singapore. Further, the contract for the export of green ammonia would also expand to cover bunker fuel through the Keppel network in Singapore’s network of bunker fuel supplies to ships, said Mahesh Kolli, President and Joint Managing Director of Greenko Group. Likewise, Greenko’s wide range of investments includes USD 5 billion in the storage of carbon-free green hydrogen energy across India, said Kolli. “India will be exporting energy for the first time from 2025,” said Kolli, after Greenko and Keppel Infras...

War and political instability have created, chaotic flows of refugees and other migrants, and have been one of the foremost causes of national populism. (Express photo by Gajendra Yadav) The world has changed dramatically in the past two years. The two most significant triggers of this change have been the Covid pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These two events have disrupted the structures of economic globalisation. National policy responses have been less than ideal, with the largest mistake being the US Federal Reserve’s tardiness in combating rising inflation. Their delayed action is shocking the global system even further. Even before these shocks, there was mounting concern about the effects of globalisation on the livelihoods who were not well equipped to benefit from increased competition and rapid technological innovation. Populist nationalism was rearing its ugly head, even in seemingly liberal democracies like the United States and United Kingdom. ...