National Assembly’s work wins public praise The National Assembly (NA) has received public praise for its work during the first-ended seventh session, Vice Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Sy Dung told the media in Hanoi on June 24, shortly after the NA session wrapped up earlier the same day. The session was held in the complexity in the region and all over the world, especially in the context of China’s illegal placement of its rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 deep inside Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, Dung noted. Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc informed reporters that on May 21, lawmakers issued Communiqué No. 2 expressing their concern and objection to China’s illegal acts. In his closing speech, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung mentioned this issue again in a strong tone, he said, adding that deputies advocate peacefully settlement of the issue in line with international law. Answering a question whether Vietnam is much … [Read more...] about Political News Headlines 25/6
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HCM City rockers to compete in global battle of bands The Andre Ngo Trio band will represent HCM City in the international Hard Rock Rising competition to be held in late April. The band won the HCM City Hard Rock Cafe competition, which included contestants Gen, the Arrow, Sagometal and Factor 7. The judges were Microwave band leader and composer Tran Ngoc Tung, general director of Yeah1 Production Jay Casee and Hard Rock Cafe HCM City's house band leader Patrick Querubin. Formed in 2013, Andre Ngo Trio is a three-piece band that consists of lead singer/guitarist Andre Ngo, bassist Red Pueblas and female drummer Thao Tran. The grand prize winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Rome to perform at the Hard Rock Live Rome outdoor music festival this summer. The runner-up bands will each receive new musical equipment and gear valued at US$10,000. Hard Rock Cafe and ReverbNation are the organisers of the event. Mica Levi to perform in Vietnam Britain’s Mica Levi will be … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 9/4
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Excavation begins at ancient tomb in Ben Tre A museum from the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26 began the excavation of an ancient tomb in Cho Lach town. Assoc. Prof. Pham Duc Manh, dean of the university’s Faculty of Archaeology, said this is a large-scaled double tomb dating back to the late 18th or the early 19th century. It embodies features of tombs built for officials under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). However, the tomb has degraded due to natural and human impacts, he added. The dig will be conducted on an area of 100 square metres over 10 days. The Ben Tre Museum will preserve artefacts unearthed during the excavation.- Japanese wisteria tunnel to bring flowery display to Ha Noi The first festival inspired by wisteria (or fuji in Japanese) will be organised today at Times City urban area in Ha Noi to honour Japanese culture. Titled Fuji Matsuri, the two-day festival will recreate the … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 27/4
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Ancient ceramic sculptures on display in Hanoi The historical items were divided into three categories – realistic, belief and architectural purposes. The event aimed to help visitors gain a better understanding of Vietnamese sculpture and honour the nation’s historical, cultural and artistic values. It will run until the end of August 2014 at No1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. The Museum has installed an auto-guide service in both Vietnamese and English to introduce its exhibits and background information to visitors. Fine arts festival 2014 cultivates creativity among youths A Young Fine Arts Festival 2014 was launched in Hanoi on April 22, providing an excellent venue for young artists to share views and introduce their talent to the public. Participants, aged between 18 and 35, took the opportunity to show individual initiatives and make art works from various types of new materials demonstrating high artistic value, a sense of humanity and a true … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 26/4
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In the Shadow of Appearances – an art party for enthusiasts The group exhibition “In the Shadow of Appearances” – a summer group exhibition featuring artworks by Thien Do, Ha Manh Thang, Hoang Duong Cam, Nguyen Thanh Truc, Tran Van Thao and Lien Truong, has just opened at Galerie Quynh in downtown HCMC. Whether depicting traumatic topographies, examining personal and collective histories and memories, or questioning the rules and regulations of the society, the six participating artists in this exhibition look at the visible and the invisible – those that are seen, hidden or rarely acknowledged. All the works can be considered a kind of visual or metaphorical arts, with each artist highlighting ways of erasing, layering, rewriting, repositioning and reimagining. With varied styles, varied materials and varied themes, the exhibition seems to be a fabulous party for enthusiasts to discover the local contemporary arts. All the artists have given many … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 21/6