Phu Tho (VNA)ℱ – An exhibition of photos and documentaries on the ASEAN Community opened in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 27.
The event, jointly held by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the provincial People’s Committee, is part of the working agenda of the Government on introducing and promoting the ASEAN Community and its benefits to member states.
On display are over 300 photos and nearly 60 documentaries featuring beauty of landscape and people, traditional cultures as well as environmental protection efforts in ASEAN countries.
They were finalists in international photo and documentary festivals on ASEAN in 2010, 2013 and 2015.
Stamps and seal samples of the ASEAN countries are also introduced.
The three-day exhibition will help Phu Tho residents gain an insight into culture, people and life style of regional countries and enhance their awareness as well as responsibility for protecting the environment and combating climate change.
It also offers an opportunity to introduce and promote images of people and culture as well as economic and tourism potential of the province to Vietnamese citizens and regional people.
Speaking at the event, Hoang Vinh Bao, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications stressed the event is a milestone of ASEAN’s affiliation process that Vietnam plays a significant role in ensuring solidarity and unity over the past 49 years.
It is also an appeal to Vietnamese people to join efforts with other nations of the bloc to build an ASEAN community of peace, stability and development, he added.
All photos and documentaries will be handed over to the provincial authorities to continue popularising the ASEAN Community after the event.-VNA
Soprano Pham Khanh Ngoc of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) has won the second prize at the SLO- ASEAN Vocal Competition in Singapore.
Soprano Phạm Khánh Ngọc of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera has won the second prize at the SLO - ASEAN Vocal Competition in Singapore.
The Vietnam Journalists Association has launched the ‘ASEAN – One Community’ press photo contest, calling for the participation of members of press organisations from the ASEAN members.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Children visit the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
