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RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game The Saigon Times Daily Thanh Tam has created a new Vietnamese version of Monopoly game and called it Tet Ta Mua - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - Inspired by the idea of bringing families closer together, an RMIT Vietnam student has redesigned the popular Monopoly game to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate Nguyen Ngoc Thanh Tam said she initially intended to create a children’s book to honor Vietnamese culture but then realized a game could be something that could gather all family members. After 13 weeks of conceptualizing, structuring and designing, a new version of Monopoly that Tam called Tet Ta Mua was complete. After some research, Tam not only learned how to design a game that the whole family could enjoy but also studied the history of Tet culture to ensure the game is meaningful and authentic for all players. She then applied her learned … [Read more...] about RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game

New game show on employment on air By Minh Tuan Whose Chance? game show is directed by Nguyen Thanh Chanh Truc (L) and hosted by MC Lai Van Sam - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - Whose Chance? is a new game show on employment which will go on the air on Vietnam Television’s Channel 3 (VTV3) at 11 a.m. every Saturday, starting today, September 14. The show not only creates a playground for participants to improve their job interview and problem solving skills but also offers a chance for recruiters to find suitable candidates. Nguyen Thanh Chanh Truc, vice head of the HCMC Small Stage Theater and director of the game show, said: “As an experienced director, I’m really interested in the show’s format as it creates many unexpected situations.” Playwright/actress Nghinh Loc said she participates in the game show as a mentor because she wants to help candidates land the right jobs. With her acting experience, Loc will show contestants how to promote themselves … [Read more...] about New game show on employment on air

City inspectors visit Ruby Restaurant on Tôn Thất Tùng Street in HCM City’s District 1 on May 31. Police detained many customers and waitresses after the inspection. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Chung Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Committee has asked a number of local administrative agencies to crack down on illegal prostitution and gaming activities at service businesses like bars and massage parlours. The city’s Department of Culture and Sports will be responsible for working directly with agencies and district authorities to report violations to the People’s Committee. The Police Department will inspect and supervise service businesses such as karaoke bars, restaurants, hotels, massage parlours, gaming clubs and sports clubs. The city’s Department of Justice plans to draft new regulations on service-related business management and submit it to the People’s Committee by August 30. The People’s Committee said that regulations in the current law … [Read more...] about HCM City cracks down on prostitution, gaming at service businesses

Phan Sào Nam and Nguyễn Văn Dương, ringleaders of a VNĐ10 trillion online gambling ring. — Photo courtesy of the Public Security Ministry Viet Nam News PHÚ THỌ — The case file on a massive police-backed online gambling ring worth VNĐ9.8 trillion (US$426.3 million), involving high-ranking police officials has been completed and submitted to the court, the criminal investigation unit of Phú Thọ Province said on Wednesday. The northern province’s police are asked to bring to court charges against 92 people, facing a total of seven criminal offences, from organising gambling activities and purchasing fake invoices to money laundering, bribing and abuse of power. Twelve others are still on the run and will be brought to trial later, the police said. The ringleaders of the online gambling case (held via the card game rikvip/tip.club) were identified as Phan Sào Nam, CEO of VTC Online, a major tech company, and Nguyễn Văn Dương, chairman of CNC, a private high-tech security … [Read more...] about High-ranking police officials charged with power abuse in massive online gambling ring

Saigontourist’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions By Bich Van A view of Rex Rooftop Garden at the Rex Hotel Saigon. The hotel and other Saigontourist properties have been running special promotions this festive season - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST HCMC - Many hotels under Saigontourist Holding Company, especially those in HCMC and Central Vietnam, are running special promotions to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Rex Hotel Saigon The Rex Hotel Saigon will host a Christmas dinner buffet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 24. In addition to delicious dishes and free beverages, guests will enjoy exciting music performance with Christmas songs and DJ show and receive gifts from Santa Claus. The buffet is priced at VND2.4 million an adult and half the price for a child. The hotel is located at 141 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, HCMC. Tel: 028.3829 2185. Hotel Continental Saigon The Hotel Continental Saigon’s garden area … [Read more...] about Saigontourist’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions

Exhibition “Scenes of the imago” ongoing at The Factory The Saigon Times Daily Visitors navigate through the artworks - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - Artist Nghia Dang is holding an exhibition titled “Scenes of the imago” at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in HCMC’s District 2, introducing a collection of sculptures borrowing the form of objects that bear the familiarity of a house. In the exhibition, Nghia Dang sets a stage where images and disconnected scenes of shadow in his subconsciousness are intertwined and revealed. The sculptures are scattered around the gallery like characters from a story. In the corner of the room, a diary and a series of drawings filled with scribbles and sketches that seem to have no link to each other. They might be rapid jottings of dreams that appear and then disappear or a fictional scene from the artist’s imagination. The entire stage serves as an entrance into the shadow of the artist’s mind. Curiosity makes the … [Read more...] about Exhibition “Scenes of the imago” ongoing at The Factory

Diverse activities at ethnic culture and tourism village this month The Saigon Times Daily The inauguration ceremony of Phap An Pagoda, which is part of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi City will organize various cultural activities throughout January, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. There will be nearly 100 artists and performers from 14 ethnic groups from different parts of the nation attending, such as Kho Mu from Dien Bien Province, Dao from Hanoi City, Ta Oi from Thua Thien-Hue Province, Xo Dang from Kon Tum Province, Raglai from Ninh Thuan Province and Khmer from Soc Trang Province. They will introduce their festivals, customs and traditional events from now to the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). Particularly, Nung ethnic minority people from the northern province of Lang Son will introduce their offering rituals to … [Read more...] about Diverse activities at ethnic culture and tourism village this month

Japanese cherry blossom festival slated for March in Hanoi The Saigon Times Daily Last year’s Japanese cherry blossom festival in Hanoi - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Hanoi City government in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam will organize the Japanese cherry blossom festival in the capital city from March 29 to 31. Visitors will have a chance to watch and take photos with Japanese cherry blossoms and some special Vietnamese flowers in Ly Thai To Garden in Hoan Kiem District, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The festival also features many cultural activities such as Japanese tea ceremony, chess, Yosakoi (a unique style of Japanese dance typically performed at festivals and events), and folk games. There will be about 20 booths serving Japanese and Vietnamese dishes at the Hanoi Children’s Palace. Particularly, a Japan-Vietnam investment and tourism promotion conference will be held on March 29 as part of the festival. The event will gather leading … [Read more...] about Japanese cherry blossom festival slated for March in Hanoi

Expatriates love Vietnam’s “city for bikes” By Nhan Tam A Spanish family cycling around town - PHOTOS: NHAN TAM Expat Life escorts expatriates riding bicycles around the ancient town of Hoi An—a paradise for cyclists to get around on their bikes Paul Thauvin, a Frenchman, together with his wife and three children, last week traveled to Hoi An after celebrating the New Year in the port city of Bordeaux, his hometown. They had planned to stay in the ancient town for one month in order to experience the local way of life. The French family had also heard praises of Hoi An from their friends. “Hoi An is so peaceful,” says Thauvin. “The green fields remind me of the French countryside.” Thauvin is taking a break on An Bang Bridge after cycling along the rice fields on Hai Ba Trung Street. Cycling along the Hoai River to discover local rice fields, visit Tra Que vegetables village, have lunch at An Bang beach and return to the hotel in the downtown area is their … [Read more...] about Expatriates love Vietnam’s “city for bikes”

First casino for Vietnamese gamblers opened By Huynh Kim A view outside Corona Casino & Resort on Phu Quoc Island- PHOTO: BAO CHI CAN THO - Corona casino, which is part of Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province and the first to allow the Vietnamese to gamble, was officially opened on January 19. To gain entry into the casino, gamblers must buy a ticket at VND1 million for 24 hours. The revenue from the fee collection will go into the budget of Kien Giang Province. Casino visitors must meet a number of conditions. Specifically, they must be 21 years old or above and have regular income of at least VND10 million a month. The first phase of the Corona Resort & Casino complex project was invested VND25 trillion (US$1.1 billion). Daily casino operations will be overseen by Upffinity Gaming Management, a casino management firm of the Netherlands. The complex provides lodging and entertainment services, with 2,000 five-star hotel … [Read more...] about First casino for Vietnamese gamblers opened