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Vietnamese artist Nguyen Viet Cuong has been announced as the winner of the Established Artist Category in the UOB POY 2024 with his captivating artwork, “Dong Chay – Flow.” Artist Nguyen Viet Cuong and his captivating award-winning piece, “Dong Chay – Flow.” Photo: UOB Vietnam As the top winner in the Established Artist category, Nguyen Viet Cuong will receive a generous cash prize of VND500 million (US$20,000) and will go on to represent Vietnam in the 2024 UOB Southeast Asian POY award. This prestigious regional award ceremony will be held in Singapore on November 13, 2024, where Cuong will compete against winning artists from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Cuong’s winning artwork is a thoughtful and unique creation that utilizes indigenous materials such as coal and rice to depict Vietnam’s natural resource history. The artist meticulously processed and prepared these materials, crushing the coal into gravel and grinding the rice into flour, before...

The Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival’s closing ceremony was a spectacular event, held on the evening of October 6 at the iconic Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The ceremony celebrated the beauty and culture of the Vietnamese Ao Dai, featuring artistic performances, a fashion show, and a tribute to the talented designers who contributed to the festival. Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival 2024 Closing Ceremony: A Celebration of Vietnamese Culture and Fashion. According to Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Tourism Department, the festival was a resounding success, with the participation of 150 organizations and individuals. The event showcased 100 booths, including 85 renowned designers and Ao Dai brands from Hanoi and Hue, as well as accessory vendors and travel agencies. Hanoi Tourism Corporation, Vietjet Air, and cultural conservation centers were among those present, showcasing the best of Vietnamese tourism and craftsmanship. “The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival has ...

The following story is penned by Australian Ray Kuschert, a long-time resident and cycling enthusiast in Ho Chi Minh City, at the request of Tuoi Tre News. The piece offers insights and advice on how to make the metropolis greener and more sustainable. Transforming Ho Chi Minh City into a ‘green city’ is no overnight endeavor. The world’s leading eco-friendly cities have embarked on this journey decades ago, and now it’s time for Ho Chi Minh City to seize the opportunity and make a significant leap forward in environmental initiatives. My vision of a Green City involves everyone playing their part in making daily choices that collectively contribute to a greener future. This encompasses everything from the products we purchase to the design of our homes and workplaces. For instance, if each of the nine million private vehicle owners in the city reduced their weekly driving distance by just 1km, we’d collectively save a remarkable nine million kilometers every week. Considering the a...

In a unique twist to the traditional lacquer painting exhibition, artist Chu Nhat Quang presents his collection, Sacred Marks , in the open air, amidst the ancient architecture of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. This exhibition, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, offers a special artistic experience to its visitors. The collection features 52 lacquer paintings, a traditional art form, depicting the landscapes and heritage sites of Hanoi. The subjects of these paintings include iconic locations such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel itself, the Turtle Tower, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the One Pillar Pagoda, to name a few. Chu Nhat Quang, the artist behind these paintings, expresses his dedication to the art of lacquer painting and considers this exhibition a first step in a long creative journey. He hopes that his work will contribute to the revival and appreciation of Vietnamese lacquer art. Thanh Chuong, a renowned painter, acknowl...

India’s rise as a global power has reached a significant milestone as it surpasses Japan to secure the third position in the prestigious Asia Power Index, marking a pivotal moment in its ascent on the world stage. This development highlights a shift in the power dynamics within the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting India’s growing economic strength, diplomatic prowess, and strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific. The Rise of India: Losers and Gainers The Asia Power Index, an annual evaluation initiated by the Lowy Institute in 2018, has established itself as the benchmark for assessing power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific. The index analyzes 27 countries across eight thematic metrics, utilizing 131 distinct indicators. These indicators are categorized into two groups: resource-based determinants and influence-based determinants. Measuring National Power: The Multifaceted Approach Resource-Based Determinants: Economic Capability : Assesses core economic strength, including c...

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet warmly welcomed Attilio Fontana and the Lombardia Region delegation on their first visit to Vietnam. The visit holds significant importance as it coincides with the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy. Deputy Minister Viet expressed his hopes that the visit will further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries and build upon the achievements made during President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to Italy in July last year. In his discussion with Fontana, Deputy Minister Viet emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to three strategic breakthroughs, namely strengthening international integration, utilizing new driving forces for rapid and sustainable development, and prioritizing the implementation of these goals. He proposed that the Lombardia region and the Italian Government enhance cooperation with Vietnam in areas such as high technology, green transformation, digital transfor...