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K-pop fans in Vietnam have a thrilling announcement to look forward to as Big Bang’s Daesung is set to hold a meet and greet in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks a historic moment as it will be the first time a member of the iconic group hosts an event in the country. The news has sent a wave of excitement through the V.I.P., Big Bang’s dedicated fandom, who are eagerly awaiting more details. While the organizer has not yet disclosed information about the timing, venue, or ticket prices, fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Daesung’s meet and greet in Ho Chi Minh City is a highly anticipated part of his D’s Road Asia Tour. Image credit: RND Daesung kicked off his D’s Road Asia Tour in Seoul on March 16 and 17, treating fans to an intimate experience after the release of his ‘Falling Slow’ album. The tour has already made stops in Taipei and will continue to bring excitement to Bangkok and Macau in the coming months. As a member of Big Bang, one of K-pop’s most influen...

The Central Highlands of Vietnam, with its mysterious and untouched regions, is often overlooked by popular tourist trails. This area boasts extensive forests and majestic mountains, serving as a home to ethnic minorities who have preserved their traditions and unique identity. During March and April, tourists are treated to a captivating sight: the pristine white coffee flowers in full bloom across the highlands and hills. This natural spectacle transforms the region into an even more alluring destination. The ethereal beauty of white coffee flowers. Photo: Helena Coffee Due to variations in climate, the timing of coffee flower blooms differs slightly across provinces. Typically, there are two blooming seasons, lasting from February to the end of April on the solar calendar. The white blossoms only last for about 7 to 10 days, after which they shed their petals and give way to small, pretty fruits that cling to the branches. The month of March is considered the peak of...

View of an elevated road system in HCM City. VGP Photo Vietnam welcomes partners, including those from India, who are interested in investing in infrastructure, especially strategic infrastructure in the country, including transportation, energy, digital, and climate-adaptive infrastructure, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told CEO of the Adani Group’s Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ) Karan Adani during a reception in Hanoi on May 24. The PM told his guest that during the recent expanded Summit of the Group of Seven in Japan, he met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to discuss measures and orientations to promoting bilateral cooperation that matches with the potential of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Informing Adani about national development, he said Vietnam is building an independent and self-reliant economy that actively pushes forward extensive and effective global integration, toward becoming a developing country with modern industry and high-...

Director Pham Thien An (fourth from left) and friends and crew “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” attended the May 24 screening at Cannes. Photo courtesy of the director Following on from its global premiere on May 24 at the Directors Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival , Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, received a five-minute standing ovation from audiences, VNA & VOV reported. Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, receives a five-minute standing ovation from audiences. Pham Thien An wrote the script and made his first-time feature in 2020 from his award-winning short movie Hay Thuc Tinh va San Sang (Stay Awake, Be Ready). The movie tells the story of a journey taken by a young man named Thien who is tasked with delivering his sister-in-law’s body to their countryside hometown following a tragic motorcycle accident. Taking place amid the ...

The festival is being jointly held by the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, authorities of Da Nang, and the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema. DANAFF aims to recognize and honor outstanding Vietnamese and Asia-Pacific cinematographic works, promote them to the public, and foster the growth of emerging talents in the region. Performers dance at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, May 9, 2023. Photo: Tran Mac / Tuoi Tre Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ngo Phuong Lan, director of the Vietnam Cinema Department, stated that the festival’s theme ‘DANAFF – Bridging Asia’ focuses on celebrating films that embody humanistic values, unique artistic expression, and new discoveries, while also encouraging new Vietnamese and Asian talents in the industry, and presenting valuable works from Asian and Vietnamese cinemas as well as selected global films to audiences. ...