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  Actor Rene Auberjonois, who played the character Odo on the television series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," has died after a battle with cancer. — AFP/VNA Photo LOS ANGELES — Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the US sitcom Benson, died on Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79. "We are heartbroken to confirm that Rene passed away today," a statement on the actor's website said. In his official biography, the cause given was metastatic lung cancer. Auberjonois earned legions of fans for his role as Odo, the shape-shifting head of security on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one of the many spinoff series spawned by the legendary science fiction show. He became a fan favourite at Star Trek conventions for years, donating the proceeds from autographed items to charities, such as Doctors Without Borders. "I have had my share of successes and my share of flops. But nothing has ever been like this. … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79

Winners receive HCM City’s 2018 I-Star Awards for creativity, innovation and business start-ups. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — Eleven individuals and businesses were yesterday conferred the 2018 I-Star Award and a cash prize of VNĐ50 million (US$2,140) for their creativity, innovation and services rendered to the community. The awards are given in four categories: business start-ups showing creativity and economic efficiency; organisations or individuals offering solutions that benefit the community; media work that has great a impact on the community; and investors, consultants and incubator organisations that support innovation and start-ups. Launched by HCM City at the end of March, the awards committee had received 197 applications from which 40 were chosen for the final round. A group of experts and online voters from the community chose the eventual winners. The first category had three winners, Freelanceer Việt … [Read more...] about 11 winners get HCM City’s I-Star Awards

HCM City has launched the I-Star Award 2018 contest on creativity, innovation and business start-ups. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City officials yesterday launched the I-Star Award 2018 competition on creativity, innovation and business start-ups. Nguyễn Việt Dũng, director of the city’s Department of Science and Technology, said the organisers want to build a culture of innovation and start-ups in all fields and spread the spirit of creativity and innovation. In recent year, startups have grown rapidly in the city, attracting domestic and foreign investors. “We hope this annual award will encourage and speed up innovation activities, and that research results will be applied in the community,” he said. Dũng is head of the award’s organisation board, which includes officials from the city’s departments and divisions. The awards are divided into four … [Read more...] about HCM City launches I-Star Awards

  A design by Diego Cortizas of Chula. — Photos courtesy of N Group Media HÀ NỘI — As many as 100 child models will hit the catwalk at the Việt Nam International Fashion & Beauty Festival (VIFBF). The show takes place between December 11-15 at the International Centre of Exhibition, 91 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Hà Nội. Designer Lê Trần Đắc Ngọc, a member of the organising board, revealed at a recent press conference that many famous brands and fashion designers from Germany, Spain, China, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea and Việt Nam will display their creations. “It’s estimated that more than 200 booths featuring beauty and fashion products will be set up attracting about 20,000 visitors,” he said. With the theme “Inspiration of fashion and beauty of the times”, the festival will be the biggest event in the country featuring beauty and … [Read more...] about Int’l Fashion&Beauty Festival to star 100 child models

  A reporter is filming at the DK1/11 Platform on the East Sea. The photo will be displayed at the National Television Festival at Conference Centre at 44 Trần Phú Street. — Photo of Lai Châu Television's reporter Quang Thụy. HÀ NỘI — More than 100 television companies from across the country will gather in Nha Trang City, in the coastal province of Khánh Hòa for the 39th National Television Festival on December 11. This is the biggest event for television producers to meet and exchange their working experiences. Nearly 500 television productions have been nominated for awards in nine categories, including children’s show, reportage, science-education show, talk show, documentary, ethnic language show, music show, stage performance, and television drama. “Reportage and documentary categories are the most for any section,” said Nguyễn Hà Nam, head of Việt Nam National … [Read more...] about Coastal Nha Trang hosts the 39th National Television Festival