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Deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, Nguyen Nam Nhan, announced that Chien, a billiards player from Vietnam, was invited to participate in a friendly tournament organized by the Union Mondiale de Billard (the World Union of Billiards) and the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association in Shanghai on the weekend. The tournament included three other top billiards players, namely Dick Jaspers from the Netherlands, Tayfun Tasdemir from Turkey, and Cho Myung Woo from South Korea. During the match between Chien and Dick Jaspers on Saturday, a live broadcast incorporated an image of China’s controversial ‘nine-dash line’ map, which China uses to assert its sovereignty over the East Vietnam Sea. Although Chien did not see the image during the match, he was later informed about it. Chien attended the tournament without a coach or assistant. After discussing the issue with Nguyen Viet Hoa, the head coach of the Ho Chi Minh City billiards team, Chien decided...

Hollywood actress Caylee Cowan made one of her most memorable red-carpet wardrobe selections at the 76th Cannes Film Festival by donning a spectacular ensemble created by fashion designer Nguyen Minh Tuan. Caylee Cowan graced the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in the exquisite Blue Butterfly evening gown for the official competition premiere of the film Club Zero . She ordered the dress a month before the Cannes Film Festival. It took 1,100 hours of work with seven artisans in addition to the design, pattern, and sewing staff. The entire team gave it their all to meet the demands of a very special client. A blue butterfly with glittering color transitions on its wings inspires the dress’s design. It is an intricate work of art built around a foundation of premium mesh fabric, with thousands of sparkling crystal stones creating an incredible splendor. The clever body gaps created by the cutout area allow the actress to show off her slender waist. Blue Butterfly dress d...

Delegates attending the meeting at the Ministry of Industry and Trade headquarters in Hanoi. Photo: MoIT Vietnam and Australia have shown strong resolve to effectively implement free trade agreements (FTAs) of which both are members in an effort to ramp up bilateral economic and trade cooperation. The agreement was reached during the fourth meeting of the trade working group within the framework of the Ministerial-level Vietnam-Australia Economic Partnership, virtually held on March 30, VOV reported. The online meeting brought together representatives of ministries in charge of foreign affairs, trade, investment, science, energy, agriculture, and natural resources of the two countries. The two sides shared the view that the Vietnam – Australia trade cooperation has grown considerably in recent times, with their two-way trade hitting USD 15.7 billion last year, making Australia the seventh largest trading partner for Vietnam. In the first two months of 2023 alone, bilate...

Central Vietnam is known for its well-preserved historical sites, smiling locals, and soothing natural beauty. The central coast will beckon you with the promise of enriching experiences and sun-kissed days by the beach. Stroll down the narrow streets of Hoi An’s Ancient Town, where timber frame shophouses still appear the way they did centuries ago, and the streets are aglow in colorful lanterns each night. Or acquaint yourself with the final days of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue, where royal citadels, tombs, and temples are sprinkled along the tranquil Perfume River. In between, modern Danang City offers a taste of some of Vietnam’s most luxurious resorts and top golf courses — as well as one of the country’s best beaches. And a few hours away, Phong Nha’s spectacular caves are the latest frontier for nature enthusiasts. Da Nang Photo: Yeu Da Nang Da Nang has always been one of the best–known destinations in Central Vietnam. With the peacefulness and closeness of the cit...