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Two nights of the Born Pink World Tour Hanoi have come and gone, but BlackPink is still making headlines in the Vietnamese media days after the event. The audience is still filled with excitement as the echoes of the performance continue to resonate. The K-pop girl band made a powerful impact in Vietnam and managed to generate approximately VND300 billion (US$13 million) in ticket sales. Key to BlackPink’s success revealed Dr. Thi Gammon, currently a researcher at King’s College London, UK, specializes in studying the global impact of the Korean wave. According to her, BlackPink’s music shows generated significant excitement as there were not many renowned artists performing in Vietnam during their peak. In addition, given the recent economic development in Vietnam, individuals no longer prioritize basic needs such as food, clothing, and travel. Instead, they seek quality entertainment and are willing to invest in cultural experiences. “Economic integration and cultural exchange ...

Many people who are relatives of martyrs resting in peace at the Hanoi Martyrs’ Cemetery carry offerings to the dead. Vietnam has 9,637 works specifically dedicated to martyrs, including 1,750 memorials, 4,810 stele houses, and 3,077 martyrs’ cemeteries. The Hanoi Martyrs’ Cemetery is home to 2,188 martyrs who were born in the capital but laid down their lives in different battles across the country. Their remains were gathered and reburied here. The candle lighting ceremony is part of activities taking place across the country to mark the 76th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day. The organisers present gifts costing a total of VND266 million to martyrs and policy beneficiary families. Delegates offer incense as they pay tribute to heroic martyrs. Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Party Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang attends the event. Youngsters offer incense and light...