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Portraits of 21 individuals selected to represent Vietnamese and Italian women are on display at the multimedia exhibition “Ontology”, which runs until May 7 at Casa Italia, No.18 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Vietnamese artist Le Khanh at the “Ontology” exhibition. Photo: PSI The exhibition is organized by Vietnamese makeup artist PSI with the support of the Bat Trang Museum and the Italian Embassy in Hanoi to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. The exhibition “Ontology” is considered the first solo exhibition of a make-up artist in Vietnam, presented by PSI, whose real name is Pham Ha Phuong. Inspiring female figures in the exhibition include folk artist Le Khanh, singer Le Cat Trong Ly, Italian architectural creative director Annamaria, Italian research engineer Viviana, and others. According to the organizers, “Ontology” is a multimedia exhibition that uniquely blends visual arts and modern tech...

Huynh Dinh, a resident of Duc Pho commune in Quang Ngai province, said his boat with 10 fishermen docked at Tinh Hoa fishing port with nearly 20 tonnes of various kinds of fish after being at sea for nearly one month. The first trip of the year always means a lot to fishermen. Whether catching a little or a lot, the initial voyage out to sea sets the hopes for a new year with luck and prosperity. At the same time, boats full of fish dock at Sa Ky fishing port in Binh Chau commune of Quang Ngai province. Tuna boats enjoy bumper catches. Returning home after a fishing trip at the beginning of the new lunar year, many local fishermen are happy as the price of seafood has risen and the boats are full of fish, with this being a hugely positive sign for the beginning of a season full of hope. Each boat of 10 fishermen can earn a profit of VND25 million to VND30 million for each trip. The post Fishing boats in Quang Ngai enjoy...

The museum is located on the bank of the Singapore River and is the only museum in Asia devoted to exploring the continent’s rich artistic heritage. Later on the same day, the Vietnamese government leader and his wife head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens which serves research and preservation of more than 30,000 species of plants. PM Chinh attends a ceremony to name a new orchid species “Pham Le Tran Chinh”, symbolising a strong vitality. The post PM Chinh lays flowers at President Ho Chi Minh statue in Singapore appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Ethnic minorities in problem areas given helping hand to escape from poverty E-commerce a positive for retail sector Ethnic minorities’ traditional values find place in schools Legislature ratifies Vietnam-EU FTA Cavalry mobile police force makes debut Mounted police officers make debut in front of NA deputies Number of visitors to Hanoi increases again Vietname...

Con Dao is named in the list of among 16 best island vacations in the world (Photo: chinhphu.vn) According to the publication, in its location off the nation’s southern coast, Con Dao is a small island with very little commercial development. “With this, the beaches are quiet and the few resort options allow for a special retreat,” says Condé Nast Traveler. The article noted that the beaches are typically long with soft sand, making them perfect for light water sports like SUP and kayaking. Condé Nast Traveler stated that the downtown area boasts a quaint seaside atmosphere with small restaurants, whilst there are also plenty of historical connections for visitors to explore. According to the magazine, a visit in August can allow holiday goers to have the chance to watch turtles hatch. “Stay through the morning when the turtle sanctuary supports the release of the hatchlings and watch them find their way to the big blue sea,” it suggested. From those visitors interes...