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Sven-Göran Eriksson, the renowned football manager, passed away in August of last year at the age of 76. Prior to his death, Eriksson bravely announced that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. His legacy, however, extends beyond his illustrious career, as he left an impact on the financial world as well. According to his will, Eriksson’s estate was valued at 4.8 million pounds. However, it was revealed that he owed a significant amount of debt, totaling 8.64 million pounds. The majority of this debt was attributed to tax liabilities in the UK, with a staggering 7.25 million pounds owed to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This comes as no surprise, given that Eriksson had previously disclosed a loss of 10 million pounds due to financial mismanagement by an advisor. Eriksson’s time as England’s manager from 2001 to 2006 brought him great success, but even during this period, he admitted to having little knowledge of his financial affairs. This unfortunate situation serves as a ...

The Kitchen Gods Farewell Ritual  kicks off the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations with a touching love story that has been passed down through the ages. The Kitchen Gods Farewell Ritual, an ancient Vietnamese custom with a poignant love story at its heart. Photo: Le Thu Huyen This annual tradition, held on the 22nd of January this year, is steeped in folklore, with the most popular tale involving the Tao Quan  or Kitchen Gods. In Vietnamese culture, it is believed that the Land Genie presides over the household and its land, while the Kitchen Gods, represented by a woman and her two husbands, are tasked with overseeing the kitchen and the family’s happiness and well-being. The legend goes that Trong Cao and Thi Nhi, a married couple, struggled with childlessness, which led to frequent quarrels. After one heated argument, Thi Nhi left home and, in time, married Pham Lang. Trong Cao, realizing his mistake, spent months searching for his wife. He eventuall...

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has been recognized by Time Out magazine as one of the top global destinations to visit in 2025. The city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine are just some of the attractions that have caught the publication’s eye. In their recent list of the 50 best cities to explore worldwide, Time Out ranked Hanoi as the 21st most appealing destination. This ranking places Hanoi as the second-highest among Southeast Asian cities, just after Thailand. According to the magazine, Hanoi has been a cornerstone of Vietnamese culture for millennia. The city’s Old Quarter, encircling the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, is a culinary and architectural hub, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern influences. Visitors are invited to discover the grand Opera House and a church reminiscent of Notre Dame, along with hidden gems—cozy cafes nestled in narrow alleyways or perched atop ancient structures. One of Hanoi’s distinguishing features, as noted by Time O...

The competition for Miss Businesswoman is now open to Vietnamese women in business who are between the ages of 18 and 55 and are at least 1.55 meters tall. Contestants must either live or work in the country. From January 1 to March 15, the organizers will select candidates in the preliminary round. The semi-final will take place from April 1 to 15, while the final round will be held between May 1 and 19. The aim of the competition is to provide a platform specifically for talented and beautiful businesswomen from all over the country to showcase their abilities, enabling them to be involved in economic integration and community activities, as stated by the organizers. The post Miss World Business Vietnam 2024 – Unveiling of a New Era appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

According to Hoang Viet, a skilled craftsman, his facility produces more than 5,000 dragon figurines every day. Every stage of making these clay figurines needs to be done with great care to ensure a perfect product. With the increasing demand for clay figurines in recent years, a wide range of attractive designs is being produced. Lai Thieu’s clay figurines are gaining more attention and competing with plastic and wooden items. These artisanal products are distributed to provinces such as Tien Giang and An Giang, as well as the southwestern and southeastern regions of Vietnam. They are also exported to markets in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. The price of each figurine varies based on its size and design, typically ranging from VND30,000 to VND170,000 per piece. The painting stage is a meticulous piece of work as the paint must be evenly coated without smears. The crafting village experiences its highest level of sales du...

President Vo Van Thuong invites German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to step on the podium while military bands play the national anthems of both nations. Vietnam and Germany first established diplomatic relations in 1975. The two countries lifted ties to strategic partnership in 2011. Germany is Vietnam’s biggest trade partner in Europe, and more than 350 German businesses are operating in Vietnam. As of May 2023, Germany had 444 valid projects worth over US$2.36 billion, ranking fourth from a total of 24 European countries investing in Vietnam. The two leaders inspect the guard of honour. This is the first foreign visit of the German President in 2024 and the first high-level delegation exchange between the two countries this year – a pivotal year towards the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025. The two leaders hold talks immediately after the welcome ceremony. During two-day visit, German Presid...

Muong Tac culture is a mixture of Thai and Muong ethnic minority cultures. The most prominent cultural features are the folk songs and dances of the Thai, the original inhabitants of the region. Amid rapid economic and social development, the Thai people of Muong Tac are working hard to preserve and promote their culture. In Muong Tac valley Thai people gather every night to sing and dance. Some are members of the Art Club of the Elderly, who share an ardent love and enthusiasm for their traditional arts. Bac Cam Ton, head of Quang Huy commune’s Art Club of the Elderly, shared, “The Club was established in 2014 with 60 members. Many other communes have come here to study our model. Our purpose is to live happily, healthily, and usefully and transfer traditions to our children.” Grandfathers and granmothers teach the young people folk songs and folk dances as well as morality and dedication to building a happy and prosperous life. Hoang Xuan Hoa, chairman of the Elderly As...

People in the capital head to the market to buy big, beautiful, and green dong leaves to pack their Chung cakes to enjoy a traditional New Year. Having 10 years of experience selling dong leaves at Tran Quy Cap market, local trader Le Thu Van says during the Tet holiday this year, every day she imports more than 100,000 dong leaves to sell to customers.   Dong leaves at the market are imported from various places, including from the provinces of Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Thanh Oai in Hanoi, and Phu Ly in Ha Nam. According to small traders, this year a pack of 100 leaves are priced at between VND100,000 and VND150,000 To choose the right dong leaves, many customers spend between 20 and 30 minutes selecting the ones they want. Dong leaves are an indispensable ingredient in wrapping Chung cakes during the traditional Tet holiday in Vietnam. The post Hanoi's oldest Tet market bustling all day and night appeared first on Vietexplor...

The prize was recently announced on the page of the Miss Universe beauty contest following the grand final held on January 15 in the United States. Ngoc Chau initially departed for the international competition on December 26, 2022, and put in a series of strong performances at the contest. Most notably, her sledge mat national costume at the 71st Miss Universe was selected among the Top 10 by prestigious beauty pageant website Missosology. During the grand final, Chau suffered elimination from prior to the Top 16 round, marking the first time a Vietnamese representative has failed to make the later stages of the competition. In previous versions of the competition, H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher in 2018, Hoang Thuy, Top 20 in 2019, Khanh Van, Top 21 in 2020, and Kim Duyen, Top 16 in 2021, had all represented Vietnam at the event. The post Ngoc Chau wins swimsuit cape vote at Miss Universe 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Historical can...

A pot of orchids has been sent from Da Lat city, a famous land for orchid farming in Vietnam, to make the Tet celebration there more joyful. With gifts sent from the mainland, the troops there make Bánh Chưng (square shaped glutinous rice cake) – an indispensable dish of Vietnamese people during the Tet festival. The cake is wrapped in green Dong leaves that are available for harvesting a couple of weeks ahead of the Tet holiday. The soldiers are very excited about making the square cake. The troops are trimming a pot of yellow apricot blossom which is believed to bring happiness and good luck in the new year. The decoration of the ancestral altar receives great care from the troops. Careful preparations for the Tet celebration helps trooper Vo Sy An Nguyen relieve homesickness. Though the Tet atmosphere is in full swing on the DK1 platform, troops there do not forget their duty ò firmly defending the sovereignty o...

Participants in the establishment ceremony for the Israel – Vietnam Friendship Association pose for a group photo. Photo: VNA The Israel – Vietnam Friendship Association has been established with a view to increasing people diplomacy between the two countries, VNA reported Monday. The establishment ceremony was held at the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s headquarters on January 22, one of the activities ahead of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year. The association gathers generations of Israeli ambassadors, deputy ambassadors, and diplomats who used to work in Vietnam over the last 20 years. Some of them have retired or moved to the private sector but still maintain their special sentiment towards the Southeast Asian nation. Appreciating Vietnam’s rapid development in all aspects, the delegates hoped that the establishment of the Israel – Vietnam Friendship Association would open another bridge to promote bilateral relations and exchanges in various ...