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The exhibition center comes alive with a spectacular showcase of art and culture during this period, coinciding with the 6th Hong Kong International Art and Collectibles Expo. Spanning an impressive 28,400 sq. m, the exhibition unites a diverse range of over 600 exhibitors from across the globe. Countries and territories represented include Vietnam, the Philippines, Iran, Russia, Nepal, Zimbabwe, and various cities from mainland China, each bringing their unique artistic and cultural perspectives. Visitors to the expo are treated to a rich array of creative expressions, including calligraphy, watercolor and oil paintings, modern art, photography, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, ceramics, sculpture, and embroidery. It’s a celebration of the diverse talents and heritages that exist within our world. At its core, the exhibition strives to foster deeper connections and cohesion between nations through art and culture. By providing a platform for international cooperation, the event cr...

The third edition of the Ho Chi Minh City Night Run Eximbank is set to be the biggest yet, with a significant increase in participant numbers from the previous two events. This popular running event is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Athletics Federation, the municipal Labor Culture Palace, and Unique Events & Media, under the guidance of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. The race, which offers distances of five, 10, and 21 kilometers, commemorates the 134th birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh and encourages residents to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. It also showcases the vibrant and energetic side of Ho Chi Minh City after dark, providing a unique experience for both tourists and foreigners living in the city. Ho Chi Minh City Night Run Eximbank 2024 will take runners through iconic city landmarks. Photo : Courtesy of organizers Well-known Vietnamese athletes, including Hoang Nguyen Thanh, Pham Tien San, and Khuat Phuong Anh, are amon...

The match was closely contested, with both teams competing fiercely for every point.  In the first and second games, the Vietnamese pair emerged victorious with a score of 13-11 and 11-8. However, the experienced pair Chew-Zheng did not surrender easily, especially Chew, who has won four gold medals at the SEA Games.  He consistently scored points, leading the Singaporean team to a win of 11-8 in the third game. Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang (R) and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrate a point in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 14, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre The Vietnamese duo was determined to make the milestone by winning 14-12 in the fourth game and put an end to Vietnam’s 26-year gold medal drought in the event. The 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia is coming to a conclusion on Wednesday. Vietnam, who sent a delegation of 1,003 members to the tournament, surpassed their target of earning at least 90 gol...

Nguyen Thi Mai Anh (L) and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) win the third prize at Regeneron ISEF 2023) Grand Awards. Photo: moet.gov.vn The winning project on pharmacological effects on the central nervous system of Litsea cubeba fruit and leaf essential oils based on pharmacological network in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO) category was developed by Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University , Hanoi (VNU), VietnamPlus said. Another project, a quadruped robot model used to assist search and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas by Le Minh Duc and Le Nguyen Trung Kien from Le Hong Phong High School for Gifted Students in Ho Chi Minh City earned a Special Award presented by the US Agency for International Development. REGENERON ISEF 2...

On this big holiday, everyone is looking to spend time relaxing with their families and traveling. They also want to find a great destination that is not packed with many tourists and has beautiful spots for Instagram check-in pictures. The following places will be excellent choices for you to enjoy a relaxing trip on this holiday from April 30 to May 1. Ha Giang Photo: TripAdvisor If Ha Giang is famous for its blooming buckwheat fields in October, tourists will be wonderfully captivated by the gorgeous natural scenery of the “waterfall season”, and terraced fields winding on the hills and mountains. The roads of Ha Giang serve up the ultimate motorcycle adventures. The drive into Dong Van is impossibly beautiful, however, Ma Pi Leng — where the road snakes past the Nho Que River — is the jewel in Ha Giang’s crown. Ha Giang captures the heart of many tourists with its jagged hills and clouds hovering on the top of the mountains like a realistic painting, and the windin...

The amendment to the laws of the sport now states that the server should release the shuttle “without adding spin” as the BWF looks to improve rallies after the spin serve proved to be tough to return or completely unplayable. The serve was first tried at the Polish Open in March. The ban will be in place for tournaments such as the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals which begin on Sunday in China and the Malaysia Masters the following week. “BWF welcomes players creating innovation in our game and experimenting with techniques to create competitive advantage on court,” its president Poul-Erik Hoyer said in a statement. “However, we have received several points of feedback from within the badminton community, including the BWF Athletes’ Commission, expressing that this ‘spin serve’ could have a negative impact on the game. “An expert panel, therefore, recommended to disallow the ‘spin serve’ until further consultation could take place with the membership at the upcoming BWF AGM on 27 May 202...

The European Film Festival (EUFF) 2023 in Hanoi opened on the evening of May 21, screening films from 19 European countries, starting with Close – the film that won Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Featuring a selection of contemporary European cinema, including several award-winning entries, EUFF 2023 presents stories set in a range of spatiotemporal contexts. Taking the idea of “journeys” as its starting point, the festival introduces a diverse cast of characters – parents and children, athletes, artists, writers, emigrants, friends, and strangers – who travel across the continent to explore their identity, community, and heritage, often having a memorable time in the process. Through their perspectives, Europe appears in all its kaleidoscopic beauty.  Young audiences attended the 22nd European Film Festival opening ceremony in Hanoi. Photo: EU Besides the film screenings, the festival’s activities include discussion sessions after t...

They crowded Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh, where the festival will welcome visitors through Monday, offering an interesting sightseeing choice for the ongoing five-day holiday break celebrating Hung Kings Commemoration Day, Reunification Day (April 30), and International Workers’ Day (May 1). Officials kick-start the 2023 Mango Festival in Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, April 28, 2023. Photo: Dang Tuyet / Tuoi Tre The administration of Dong Thap has organized 18 activities before, during, and after the event, including a story-writing contest, a children’s drawing competition, a photography contest, an exhibition showcasing mango products and local specialties from Dong Thap, and familiarization trips to mango farming areas. The festival, which is taking place right at the time of the main mango harvest, also includes two seminars featuring discussions on measures to enhance the value and promote the sustainable growth of the province’s mango farming and tou...