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The collection spans a total of 462 pages, featuring his most popular stories, including “Tuong ve huu” (Retired Army General), “Nhung ngon gio Hua Tat” (Winds in Hua Tat village), “Muoi Cua Rung” (Salt From Forest), and “Khong co vua” (No King).  Each of the pieces was translated by Kim Joo Young under the auspices of the Daesan Foundation in the Republic of Korea. Nguyen Huy Thiep (1950-2021) hailed form the northern province of Thai Nguyen and is notable for being one of the country’s most talented short story writers since 1975. Throughout his 50-year career, Thiep wrote a total of 50 short stories, 10 scripts, four novels, and plenty of literary criticism. His works have since been translated into many languages, ​​such as French, English, German, Italian, and Dutch. He was awarded the French Literature and Arts Medal back in 2007 and the Premio Nonino prize by Italian authorities in 2008. The post 15 short stories by Vietnamese writer published in RoK appear...

In the meeting, former President Michelle Bachelet expressed her admiration for the indomitable and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people in the struggle for national independence and achievements in national construction. According to the Chilean former President, Ho Chi Minh is a symbol in the hearts of peace-loving people around the world. Therefore, Chile will support the “ Vietnam-Chile memories” project and the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park in Cerro Navia district. Leaders of Binh Duong province and former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park. (Photo: Thoi Dai) According to Nguyen Van Loi, after his visit to Chile in September 2022, leaders of Binh Duong province sent specific reports and proposals on supporting the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park in Cerro Navia district, potentials and orientations in trade and investment promotion with Chile. On this occasion...

Slovakian artists perform on the opening night of the seventh Vietnam International Choir Competition on April 2. Photo: Bao Quang Nam The 7 th Vietnam International Choir Competition starts The seventh Vietnam International Choir Competition opened on April 2 in Quang Nam Province’s ancient town of Hoi An. Eighteen troupes with nearly 600 artists of seven nationalities, including Vietnam, Slovakia, India, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, will compete in 13 categories with eight grades. The competition, co-organized by Interkultur and authorities of Hoi An Ancient Town since 2011, will introduce and share a wide range of the cultural traits and beauties of the participating nations to the public, thus boosting international relations. Hanoi launches communication project on human rights The authorities of Hanoi have announced a plan to carry out communication activities on human rights. Under the plan, the city will inform local people of their so...