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The animals are in demand as some people want to raise them for luck in the Year of the Cat.  On January 13, a man named De from the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum peddled an over-3kg wildcat at VND2.2 million (US$94), claiming the animal to be ‘pure’ and trapped around a week ago. According to De, people raise wildcats as they are believed to bring luck, and also because of their fierce looks. Buyers choose the size of the cat at their will, De added. “People who buy the cats for eating prefer big felines, those who raise them choose smaller ones, and those who want to breed them also choose the big ones,” he said.  To purchase a wildcat, buyers need to make a deposit before De deliver the animal by passenger bus.  “I have to receive a deposit before I send them, this animal is in the Red List,” he explained.  “However, many people now raise them.” De also confirmed that he would give his buyers a refund in case of any problem in ...

The pageant draws the participation of 38 contestants from across the world, with the ultimate winner set to receive a cash prize of US$100,000. Local beauty Thanh Thanh Huyen (R) joins a number of foreign beauties who model Ao Dai during the semi-final night. The Khanh Hoa native stands at 1.70 metres tall and measures 85-61-89. She is most notable for finishing in the Top 15 of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 and now works as an emcee. Beauties wear Ao Dai from the exquisite “Nàng Hậu” collection by fashion designer Dinh Van Tho. Vietnam is the host country of the first Miss Charm pageant. The beauty pageant aims to honour the beauty and talent of women worldwide. In addition, it is also a chance for contestants to promote their country, cuisine, culture, and tourism through activities held during the competition. The pageant was first launched in 2019. After two delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the contest officially restarted in 2023. ...

According to the organizing commitee, “Valentine Concert 2023 – From Italy with love” is the opening event marking 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. For 2 nights – Feb 11 and 12 – the music night becomes a cultural bridge when Vietnamese artists performed classic pieces by Italian composers. Vietnam National Opera and Ballet performed at the Hanoi Opera House (Photo: PL). Performed by Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra, Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, Hanoi Opera House and sponsored by the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi , Valentine Concert 2023 is a place of poetic souls to resonance, to “raise a cup” in honor of poetic joy. Also, the voices of two top Vietnamese opera artists Dao To Loan (soprano), Nguyen Anh Vu (Tenor) joined the talented orchestra, making the concert an one-of-a-kind musical experience. Classical music lovers enjoyed every minutes of the performances such as Dance of the hours – A.Ponchielli (La Gioconda) and Vissi d’ar...

Vietnamese Ambassador to the UN Dang Hoang Giang (third from right), peace activist Cora Weiss (in purple dress) and delegates at the screening. Photo: TG&VN A documentary titled “Picking up the Pieces” featuring Vietnam’s post-war reconstruction efforts has recently premiered in New York, the United States, VOV reported Tuesday. The screening of the film made by the Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV) in 1978 coincided with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Accords and aimed to honour Cora Weiss, former chairwoman of the Board of Directors of DCTV. She was a famous peace activist, a close and long-time friend of Vietnam who participated in the anti-Vietnam war movement in the 1960s. Attending the premiere were Vietnamese Ambassador to the UN Dang Hoang Giang, many ambassadors, heads of delegations from other countries, the UN Secretariat and many American friends. Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno made headlines with a 1977 journalistic coup w...

The members of Tuting Memba Welfare Society (TMWS) including President Pema Dorjee Khochi, Advisors Nima Sange and others meet His Eminent Dungse Rizin Dorjee Rinpoche at Tashi Chholing Buddhist Monastery, Rangapara, Assam and offered Kusung Thug Ten Mendrel for long life of His Eminent Dungtse Rimpochoe and also felicitated along with memento inscribed as outstanding viriya in the fields of spiritual and social service to the sentient beings, spread the revealed treasurers in India and aboard and who gives thousands of monastic education to the students from Assam, Bhutan, Nepal, India etc during last two decades. Speaking on the occasion Pema Dorjee Khochi President TMWS highlighted about the mission and vision of the society and invited His Eminent Rimpoche to Tuting in Upper Siang District at his convenient to bless the people of Pemakod. Tenzing Nima Secretary IPR expressed that people of pemakod were long aspiring to seek the blessing of Dungtse Rinpochoe. Nima Sa...

The fine decision was issued to Fansviet Co. Ltd., which is based on Nguyen Van Dau Street in Binh Thanh District, on December 14, 2022 and was signed by the city’s deputy chairman Duong Anh Duc. Fansviet organized the 18+ SpaceSpeakers Live Concert – The Kosmik at Quan Khu 7 Stadium on Hoang Van Thu Street in Phu Nhuan District on November 12, 2022. The show, which attracted an audience of 5,000 people, included three performances that did not conform to the script previously approved by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, namely ‘Live Set’ by producer TINLE, ‘Nhac Anh’ by rappers Andree and Wxrdie, and ‘A Veil of Mist’ by 11 performers. In two other performances, performers used costumes, words, sounds, images, movements, and means of expression contrary to Vietnamese customs and traditions. This collage of supplied photos shows an erotic performance during the 18+ SpaceSpeakers Live Concert – The Kosmik held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12, 2022. ...

HAL helicopter complex CEO S Anbuvelan said India and Mauritius share a strong business relationship spanning over three decades, with HAL-manufactured helicopter already being operated in Mauritius, reported Le Metinal. The event will showcase multiple variants of the indigenous air platforms like Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, HTT-40, Dornier Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH),” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. Earlier, on Friday, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the advanced light helicopter mark-3 (ALH-Mk3) to Mauritius Police Force, reported Le Metinal.HAL director-operations EP Jayadeva, at the event, said this order is in line with the Union government’s vision to boost defence exports to friendly foreign countries, according to Le Metinal. The handing over of export helicopter has further bolstered the ties between both countries. The ALH Mk III helicopter will...