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Jeune fille aux pivoines (Young girl with peonies) by Le Pho. (Photo: Aguttes) The website of Aguttes auction house announced that the painting of “Young girl with peonies”, painted with ink and color on silk, in size of 91 x 71 cm, which had an initial estimated price of 500,000 – 800,000 euros, was sold by Aguttes auction house at up to 1,164,760 euros, equivalent to about 32.6 billion VND. Aguttes auction house said: “Having settled in France for a few years, Vietnamese artist Le Pho has captured the quintessence of Western culture that he absorbed in order to integrate into the traditions of the Far East. The beauty of the young girl in the painting exudes a sweet, graceful reminiscent of the sophistication of the portraits of women by 16th-century artists combining with the distinctive characteristics of the Far East. The young girl’s face, her complexion, and her hair accentuate Asian beauty. Peony makes connections between both cultures. The ao dai and turban of Ton

Photo: Baoquocte On July 12, 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague (Netherlands) ruled that China’s claims of historic rights within its so-called “nine-dash line”, which covers more than 80% of the South China Sea, are completely baseless and illegitimate according to the 1982 UNCLOS. The ruling also marks an important milestone to solve the South China Sea issue by peaceful means, and simultaneously affirms the paramount role of international law in dispute settlement. The international community lauded the PCA’s ruling. 40 countries have been reported to announce their support for the arbitration publicly. Then-United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all parties to resolve their disputes in the South China Sea in a peaceful and amicable manner, through dialogue and in conformity with international law. The US stated that the PCA’s ruling was “an important contribution to the common goal of peaceful resolution” of the disputed issues

Blood donors join the INCHAM Blood Donation Drive 2019 – PHOTO: INCHAM The program will take place between 7.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. at the Youth Culture Center at 4 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 1, HCMC. Donating blood is a social responsibility, a healthy practice and a profound gesture, where a difference between life and death can be made, according to INCHAM. Donating blood has many proven health benefits. It has been linked to a reduction in heart attack rates and cholesterol levels. Besides, regular blood donation also reduces the risk of cancer and offers the donors a chance for free health screening and blood testing for some major maladies, which are potentially fatal. INCHAM is calling on people to donate blood to make the important humanitarian initiative a great success. For registration, contact the INCHAM Secretariat at 0911 418 132 or via incham@gmail.com. Blood donors can register online at https://forms.gle/wEuwVWdUa1idu7dL9.

As well as securing the title, she was also awarded the Best National Costume sub-title thanks to her outfit inspired by the sea and pearls which aimed to popularize a message of efforts needed to overcome all challenges in life. Ultimately, Anabel Payano of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss Globe 2022. The other runner-up titles went to the contestants from the United Arab Emirates, Albania, and Thailand, respectively. Hailing from Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Lam Thu Hong, 27, stands at 1.73 metres tall, weighs 52kg, and measures 88-59-92. In 2018 she finished among the Top 5 of Miss Sea Vietnam Global. She prepared over 40 outfits for Miss Globe 2022, however she faced troubles after her luggage was lost for seven days. Miss Globe is one of the largest eight annual beauty pageants in the world. This year it attracted the participation of 53 contestants from across the globe. The post Vietnam contestant finishes fourth at Miss Globe 2022 appeared first on Vietexplor

The artists poised to join the show include Kozo Tate of Japan, Johannes Moller of Sweden, Nutavut Ratanakarn of Thailand, Lee Song Ou of the Republic of Korea, Vu Hien, and Tran Xuan Hoa. The festival is said to contribute to introducing Hanoi’s culture, art, and people to international friends, as well as drawing attention to Vietnam from the international music community. Furthermore, it will also greatly help to inspire and motivate students and guitar lovers in general. The festival will include workshops and master classes given by experienced guitarists for members of the public to enjoy. The post Hanoi to host International Guitar Festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong meets voters in Hanoi Protestants live “good life and beautiful religion” Vietnamese agriculture minister envisions world-famous ‘Mekong Delta’ brand Book festival to open at Vietnam National Library System kicked off t

  According to figures, 80 percent of tourism service providers have now resumed operations. And tourists have begun to return to Binh Thuan , particularly “hot spots” such as Mui Ne and Hon Rom. The preferences of domestic holidaymakers have changed. They now prefer small, private tours rather than large groups. Tourism companies have introduced many attractive promotional programs, offering discounts of up to 50 percent. Tourists beginning to return to Binh Thuan is a positive sign for the local tourism sector. Tourism companies, however, need to work together to create more tourism products and attract more visitors./. VNA The post https://vietexplorer.com/videos/binh-thuan-looks-to-stimulate-tourism/ appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Dalat Discovery Home Foreign Diplomats Join a Spring Walk Four great mountain passes in northwest Vietnam A cloudy and frozen land Largest statue of Christ in Vietnam Exploring Ha Long Bay by Boat Go Thap

This is his first trip overseas after he was re-elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at its 13th national congress in January 2021. He is also the first foreign leader to visit China after the Chinese Communist Party held its 22nd national congress in Beijing in mid-October 2022. Chinese Party leader Xi hosts a welcoming ceremony for his Vietnamese counterpart Trong and his entourage at the Great hall of the People in Beijing on October 31. After the ceremony, both leaders hold talks to review the Vietnam – China relations and outline orientations for future cooperation. China places high importance on strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Xi. Vietnam gives top priority to developing the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Trong. The two leaders also exchange views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual concern.

After a hard-working and tiring year, we will crave some relaxing time away from the bustling and crowded streets. Camping is one of the most unique and best choices for Hanoians, as it is cheap and convenient without having to travel too far or plan too much. There are many interesting and beautiful destinations that you can find just within the city, and lakes are one of them. Coming here, you will not only have a chance to enjoy the stunning natural scenery but can also create fun activities with your friends or family. Chom Nui Lake Photo: @ToanVu Chom Nui lake, also known as Hoa Son lake, is a picnic spot near Hanoi that has become more famous in recent times after young people took many stunning pictures of the lake and shared them on social media. Located in Nam Son Commune, Soc Son District, just about 40 km from Hanoi, this is a natural lake that has a charming landscape with a large area that attracts a lot of young people looking for an Instagram check-in spo