An exhibition of European antiques opened on Tuesday at An Dinh Palace, a former residence of Nguyen Dynasty's King Khai Dinh located in ThuaThien-HueProvince. The show features 96 china, ceramic and bronze items dating back to the reigns of the kings Thieu Tri to Khai Dinh of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled the country during the 19th and 20th centuries. The items, which belong to the HueRoyalAntiquesMuseum, were gifts from the French governments to the Nguyen Dynasty. Others were customised by French and British workshops at Nguyen Kings' orders or traded between the dynasty with the UK and Netherlands' East Indian companies. Ten china items made in England with patterns typical of European style are being shown to the public for the first time.Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Exhibition of European antiques turns heads in Hue palace
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Pupils share their vision of the UK
A painting exhibition titled See Britain Through My Brush will open today in Ha Noi. The exhibition is being held to celebrate Vietnamese Children's Day (June 1) and is co-organise by the British Embassy in partnership with the British University Viet Nam (BUV). Nearly 40 paintings will be on display at BUV's city campus at 193 Ba Trieu Street. The collection is the result of a month long programme involving pupils at Co Xinh arts centre. Inspired by the UK and the recent Royal wedding, the children have created their vision of the UK, from traditional iconic images such as the Tower Bridge, Big Ben and London taxis to modern icons such as Harry Potter, Susan Boyle and Wayne Rooney. British Ambassador Antony Stokes said the young artists should all be proud of their undoubted talents. "The old and the modern UK is clearly reflected in the lively and spectacular art works they have produced," he said. "I am delighted that by taking part in this exercise, many of them now think of the … [Read more...] about Pupils share their vision of the UK
“ Land of Hidden Charms” exhibition introduced in UK
(Cinet)-The Vietnamese Embassy in the U.K. in collaboration with the Oc-EoArtGallery has opened a painting exhibition called ‘Land of Hidden Charms’ featuring Vietnamese life and people. The exhibits are art works of lacquer, oil paintings, and ink sketches of 8 famous artists, including Khanh Xiu Tran, Bin Nguyen, Nguyen Phuong Linh, Nguyen An Huy, Tuan Ma-mi, Nguyen Manh Hung, J.Macton Graham and Nguyen Trinh. The exhibition is expected to introduce to art lovers in the UK the typical identities of Hanoi’s contemporary fine arts in recent years. The exhibition will close on August 8th. … [Read more...] about “ Land of Hidden Charms” exhibition introduced in UK
Vietnam Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition opens in UK
(Cinet)- The thirteen Vietnam Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition opened on March 11 at AAF Battersea Exhibition Hall, London, UK. Exhibiting artists: Vu Thu Hien, Vu Duc Trung, Dinh Thi Tham Poong, Nguyen Bao Toan, Trinh Tuan, Vu Dinh Tuan Vu Thu Hien combines traditional figures, both fairytale and real, shimmering and equivocal, with natural foliage and exotic interiors to weave timeless melodies in celebration of nature’s patterns and human passions. Vu Duc Trung‘s lacquer paintings are imbued with the poetry of the Impressionists. The subtlety and delicate shadings of his palette are enhanced by his studies with Trinh Tuan in Hanoi and in the Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris. Dinh Thi Tham Poong, vividly captures on traditional Vietnamese handmade paper her concerns and emotions with the contemporary world. Women and nature intermingle and merge in scenes simultaneously real and surreal. Nguyen Bao Toan: Combining a deceptively simplistic secular folk aesthetic … [Read more...] about Vietnam Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition opens in UK
Vietnam retail banking forum 2017 opens in Hanoi
The trend of non-cash payment and digitalization in retail banking and the maturization of Fintech companies in Vietnam is posing great opportunities as well as challenges for retail banks in the fourth Industrial Revolution. According to “Banking services report: User’s behavior and trends in Vietnam” surveyed by IDG Vietnam in 2017, e-banking solutions are growingly favored for their easy access and time-saving nature, with 81% of participants using e-banking solutions for transactions, compared to 21% as of 2015. Meanwhile, customer dissatisfaction of e-banking solutions in Vietnam remains almost constant across the last two years (68% in 2017 compared to 70% in 2015), for major issues such as high transaction costs, transaction errors and poor customer services.Mr Nguyen Toan Thang, Secretary General of Vietnam Banks Association spoke at the forum. (Photo: ATP)In that context, this year’s forum serves as a meeting place for industry leaders and experts from … [Read more...] about Vietnam retail banking forum 2017 opens in Hanoi