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Photo Credit: PIB Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic visit to Brunei Darussalam on September 3-4, 2024, at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei and coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. According to a statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, “Brunei is a key partner in India’s ‘Act East’ Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision.” The visit aims to strengthen cooperation across various sectors, including defense, trade, investment, energy, space technology, health, capacity building, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, while also exploring new avenues for collaboration. This trip will further enhance our partnership with Brunei, covering areas such as defense cooperation, trade and investment opportunities, energy initiatives, space technology advancements, health cooperation, capacity building pr...

The Hanoi Museum is currently hosting an exhibition titled “Telling Dragon Stories in the Year of the Dragon”. This exhibition showcases over 100 documents, artifacts, and unique handicrafts from the museum’s collection. The exhibition is divided into three thematic areas: Dragon images on religious and belief architecture, Dragon images in daily life, and Dragon images applied in contemporary life. The exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of traditional dragon symbols as well as the modern application of dragon symbols in design. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times The Hanoi Museum has utilized modern projection technology to bring the dragon symbol to life, showcasing its significance throughout Vietnam’s dynasties. This visual effect adds an extra layer of attraction for viewers. One of the participating artists, Nam Chi, drew inspiration from the folk paintings of Kim Hoang and Hang Trong for his works displayed in the exhibition. “I incorporated elements of vil...