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Variety, an American magazine, reported that a spokesperson from Warner Bros. Film Group stated that the map in Barbie Land is a child-like crayon drawing. The doodles on the map depict Barbie’s fictional journey from Barbie Land to the real world. The spokesperson clarified that the intention was not to make any type of statement. Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Vietnam Cinema Department, responded to Warner Bros.’ explanation, stating that he has not received any information about it and upholds the ban on the movie. Thanh also mentioned that he does not pay attention to images of the Barbie movie circulating on social media. According to Variety, representatives for director Greta Gerwig and Warner Bros. declined to comment on specific plot points to avoid spoilers. The movie features Margot Robbie as Barbie, who lives in her pink dream world and embarks on a journey of self-discovery after an existential crisis. The film was originally scheduled to be released in Vietnam on July 21, but...

The programme is divided into three parts. It begins with lively pop-soul and dream-pop songs performed by Vietnamese artist, singer, and composer Nguyen Ngoc Anh (Another Nguyen). The following two performances feature Vietnamese artist, singer, rapper, and composer NASHI44, as well as the band SAIGON SOUL REVIVAL from Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh, in his remarks at the show, expressed that this music event is remarkable as it marks the first collaboration of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin artists in a programme organized by the Berlin administration at the Dong Xuan Centre. The Dong Xuan Centre is home to the largest population of Vietnamese residents and workers in the German capital. The ambassador emphasized that the performances by talented young Vietnamese-origin artists in Germany, alongside the band from Vietnam, reflect the strong friendship and connection between the Vietnamese and German people. Music serves to strengthen and promot...

“We have successfully completed the transfer of fines and compensation to the designated recipient, effectively resolving the issue,” said Ngo Quoc Ta, Chairman of SHB Da Nang FC, a top-tier V-League 1 team in Vietnam, in an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Tuesday. “The incident has served as a valuable lesson for our club and other professional football clubs,” Ta added. Bui Xuan Hoa, Ta’s predecessor, attributed the incident to the team’s lack of expertise in the regulations and legal procedures surrounding the transfer of player Pham Thanh Tiep. Tiep, who was born in Slovakia in 1996 and trained at FC Banik Prievidza, a team in the Slovak third-tier league, since the age of 12, joined SHB Da Nang on a trial basis in early 2019 and eventually secured a two-year contract. However, due to a mismatch in playing style, Tiep terminated his contract with SHB Da Nang and reimbursed one year’s worth of the signing fee. According to FIFA regulations, when a club signs a prof...

The exhibition organised by the Embassy of Israel in Vietnam in collaboration with Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) enables the Vietnamese fashion world and audience to enjoy works of art that lie on the fine line between consumer products and fantasy produced by Kobi Levi. After graduating from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in 2021, Levi began crafting innovative shoes which made the wearer rethink the world around them. The symbols and concepts that appear in his works have been able to turn the unexpected into reality. He draws inspiration from everyday trips, animals, objects, and human interactions, turning them into creative motive. Levi often uses hallucinogenic dimensions and effects in shoes, from which the user lingers and questions their own feelings and its meaning. Twenty-four of his artworks represent a diverse range of his iconic creations, including the chewing-gum design worn by singer Fergie in the MV “M.I.L.F.$”. ...

According to Conde Nast Traveller, Hanoi offers a diverse range of vegetarian dishes that are worth exploring. The city’s culinary scene is not only for meat lovers but also for those who appreciate frugal dishes with plenty of green vegetables. The use of fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits in Vietnamese cuisine contributes to a wide variety of vegetarian options. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet or simply want a break from meaty meals, Hanoi has something to offer. Stir-fried tofu in tomato sauce (Dau Sot Ca Chua) This simple dish consists of fried tofu and softened tomatoes, seasoned with fish sauce and quickly simmered. It is topped with sliced scallions and served with fluffy rice. Indulge in the tangy flavors of Dau Sot Ca Chua, a dish that evokes childhood memories in most Vietnamese homes. The deep-fried tofu, marinated in a silky homemade tomato sauce, is both comforting and flavorful. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice, allowing the flavors to blend harmoniously...

STEAM for Vietnam, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, launched the “A Year of Robotics 2024” Program in Hanoi on July 12. This program includes an online resource library of training courses, lecture content, materials from VEX Robotics, and teacher training sessions conducted by experts from VEX Robotics during the “STEAMese Festival” in August 2023. Additionally, the Vietnam VEX Robotics National Championship 2024, an event for students passionate about robotics, will be held to select 40 Vietnamese teams to compete in the world’s largest Robotics arena. The championship is scheduled to take place in January 2024 in Hanoi. National Robotics Championship 2023 (Photo: STEAM for Vietnam) The Vietnam VEX Robotics National Championship 2024 and the “A Year of Robotics 2024” project showcase STEAM for Vietnam and U.S. Mission in Vietnam’s commitment to providing future V...