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The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has proposed the ministry to issue guidelines that will enable the city to complete the necessary procedures and work for the nomination of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty signed in Iran in 1971, which provides a framework for the conservation and effective use of wetlands and resources. The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve meets four out of eight criteria of a Ramsar site, and it boasts the uniqueness of a natural wetland. The reserve is home to various rare and endangered species of animals and serves as a stop for over 20,000 birds. Additionally, it provides a favorable habitat and reproduction place for diverse fish species. Covering a mangrove area of nearly 35,000 hectares, the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve contributes to socio-economic growth, environmental protection, and stability for residents in the city and neighboring localities. It was recognized as Vietnam’s first international b...

Famous guests performing in the two concerts include renowned violinist Chuong Vu, Taiwanese-American cellist Grace Ho, American pianist Max Levinson, and Taiwanese violist Yi-Wen Chao and cellist Phan Do Phuc. The concerts will be conducted by the esteemed Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji. The concert on August 25th will commence with the concerto Grosso for violin, piano, percussion, and string Orchestra by Nguyen Manh Duy Linh. Nguyen Manh Duy Linh is a musician who obtained a master’s degree in music composition from Russia’s Magnitogorsk State Conservatory. This will be followed by the Double Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 88 by German composer Max Bruch, which will be performed by Bui Cong Duy and Yi Wen Chao. The concert will conclude with a double concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra by composer Johannes Brahms, performed by Bui Cong Duy and Phan Do Phuc. The concert on August 26th will open with the concerto “Vietnam’s Four Seasons” for...

The photo depicts fishing nets arranged in the coastal area of Phu Yen, a central province. The arrangement creates the shape of a dolphin swimming in the sea. A remarkable moment captured is when a fisherman’s small basket boat, painted red, maneuvers into the perfect position, perfectly aligning with the dolphin shape and showcasing a detailed eye. “The delicate wisps of the fishing net hang beautifully beneath the water’s surface, resembling a majestic sea creature,” remarked Ruben Wu, a judge of the contest and a visual artist and photographer. Thai Viet Hoan, the winner of the competition, was awarded a cash prize of US$10,000. The ASUS ProArtist Awards 2023, with the theme “Seeing an Incredible Future,” aims to inspire creators to convey their vision of a hopeful and sustainable environment through their art. This year, the competition received numerous entries from more than 100 countries, serving as a platform for creators to share their personal thoughts and stories w...