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A stunning artwork by master artisan Byeol Ha, President of the Korean Hangeul Design Association, showcases the beautiful lotus and eternal blossom of Korea, the mugung flower. This piece symbolizes the strong and positive relationship between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam. Hangeul, created by King Sejong in 1443, has been an integral part of Korean culture for over five centuries. Its evolution over the years mirrors the journey and soul of the Korean people. At the opening of the three-month exhibition, Director of Vietnam’s National Library, Nguyen Xuan Dung, remarked, “This exhibition and the MoU signify our shared dedication to fostering cultural understanding and academic exchange. It provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of Hangeul from both nations to engage, exchange ideas, and enrich our respective cultures.” The Hangeul Design project, launched in Korea in 2016, offers a fresh perspective on traditional values through design. It inspires co...

Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ta Quang Dong, announced the biennial film festival with a focus on international collaboration and the celebration of cinematic excellence. The festival aims to provide a platform for Vietnamese and global filmmakers to connect, showcase their talent, and discover new voices in the industry. According to Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, the event will also showcase Vietnam as a safe and welcoming destination, known for its hospitality. The capital city of Hanoi will host a variety of events in November, including opening and closing ceremonies, award presentations, a film project market, and insightful seminars on the cinema industry. A special corner will be dedicated to showcasing German cinema, offering a unique perspective on filmmaking. The festival will bring together film producers, domestic and international distributors, foreign cultural centers, and the cinema industries of Japan, Germany, Russia, China, and the R...

Since February 2014, Pakistan has enjoyed the benefits of the EU’s Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status, which offers preferential tariffs to lower-income countries to support their sustainable development and integration into the global economy. This has allowed Pakistan to export a significant portion of its goods to the EU market with zero import duties. However, this privilege comes with stringent conditions. The GSP+ status requires Pakistan to effectively implement 27 international conventions related to human rights, labor rights, good governance, and environmental protection. Civil society actors, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Council of member states all play a role in monitoring Pakistan’s progress in these areas. With the upcoming GSP Plus review, the EU has requested information from Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry on the progress made by the provinces in meeting these conditions. The EU has highlighted priority ...

The finalists for the Miss World Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant are showcased below: Nguyen Thi Phuong is a Top 5 finisher in Miss Vietnam 2020, and her beauty is anticipated to make an imprint on the audience at Miss World Vietnam 2023. Tran Thi Hong Linh of Da Nang is among the Top 5 of the Miss Sea sub-contest. Mai Thi Ha Thu of Hanoi leaves a positive impression on the media. Huynh Tran Y Nhi, the winner of the Miss Fashion sub-title, is among the outstanding faces ahead of the pageant’s grand finale. Nguyen Ngan Ha is the first contestant to make the Top 20 after taking the Miss Talent sub-title. Do Tran Phuong Thao shows off her wonderful figure in an Ao Dai outfit. The pageant’s grand finale is scheduled to take place in Quy Nhon city of Binh Dinh province on the evening of July 22, featuring the competition of 40 contestants. The winner will go on to represent Vietnam in the Miss World pageant next year. The post 2023 Miss World Vietnam Grand Finale Fina...

Hue’s magnificent cuisine. Photo by Glen MacDonald. For years, I’ve heard about the delectability of Hue’s food but honestly, I’ve never seen the appeal. As a central location, I thought Hue was missing the heartiness of northern dishes or the spicy flavors of the South. When I first visited there in 2020, I challenged myself to try a strange, white paste, tightly concealed by a banana leaf. The waiters had to run across the restaurant and reprimand me for trying to bite through the dense foliage. In my defense, I thought the dish was Vietnam’s take on the burrito but I was sorely mistaken. It turns out I was eating banh loc, a tapioca dumpling filled with shrimp or pork. While it is beloved by Vietnamese foodies, I found the experience so harrowing that I swore off Hue food for several years. Now, back in the central city, I’ve come to reconcile with the local food. The first night, I went to Madam Thu’s, a well-known restaurant that serves generous platters of Hue cuis...