About Ly Nha Ky – Founder – Chairwoman of Investment Trading Services Construction LYNK Group
II. Ly Nha Ky – The social activist
1) Ly Nha Ky – The First Ambassador of Vietnam Tourism (cont)
In 2 days of 28th and 29th October, Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky attended the ceremony of mobilizing for Ha Long Bay election to become one of the World’s New 7 Wonders at University of Social Sciences & Humanities being hosted by University of Vietnam National Ho Chi Minh City and the election program for Ha Long Bay in which Ha Long Bay images were displayed following the topic “Charming Ha Long” at the Youth Culture House Ho Chi Minh City. Here Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky joined in exchanging activities with artists and students as well as voting for Ha Long Bay by sending text messages.
Ly Nha Ky with students from University of Social Sciences & Humanities voting for Ha Long Bay
Ly Nha Ky with artists and students joining the program of electing for Ha Long Bay at the Youth Culture House Ho Chi Minh City |
In the afternoon of 1st November, Toursim Ambassador Ly Nha Ky joined the ceremony of mobilizing for Ha Long Bay election to become new world wonders with officials and employees of Phuong Trang Co. Ltd at Ho Chi Minh City. |
In this trip, Ambassador of Vietnam Tourism Ly Nha Ky also had exchange meeting with entire students of University of Medical Can Tho and University of Can Tho to vote for Ha Long Bay. |
Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky mobilized all journalists of the People’s Army Newspaper to send text messages voting for Ha Long Bay and voting via internet. In the evening of 9th November 2011 she joined the program of Art and Culture Exchange in order to campaign for Ha Long Bay election to become the new wonder, this event was organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism cooperating with Hanoi Community and having attendance of city leaders and nearly 5,000 students from many Universities in Hanoi. |
Ly Nha Ky visited many places in domestic and international to meet high-graded officials to exchange and mobilize countries to vote for Ha Long Bay. Thanks for Ly Nha Ky’s contributions, in the evening of 11th November 2011 Ha Long Bay ofifcially became one of the World’s New 7 Wonders announced by New Open World Organization of Zurich, Switzerland, and therefore Vietnam was officially in the list of 7 nations having new world wonders. Hence when mentioning Ha Long Bay of Vietnam, almost people remember of the image of Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky.
Ly Nha Ky was in the joy of victory announcing Ha Long Bay becoming the world’s new wonders.
After the victory of Ha Long Bay, Ly Nha Ky continued her mission of promoting Vietnam tourism in the role of Tourism Ambassador. In early days of 2012, the Ambassador of Vietnam Tourism Ly Nha Ky continued her trip to Taiwan in order to campaign about the culture and especially Vietnam tourism as well as call for concern and investment of Taiwanese entrepreneurs coming to Vietnam.
Ly Nha Ky had a meeting and worked with leaders of Taiwanese Tourism Department to call for investment and cooperation to Vietnam in fields of culture and tourism.
Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky met Taiwanese entrepreneurs and cooperations to introduce and exchange about culture and tourism of Vietnam, help them know more about Vietnamese trouny and attract more source of investment for Vietnamese tourism growth. |
On 21st April 2012 Ly Nha Ky had a meeting with the President of Philippines Bengino Aquino at Philippines on the trip she presented Vietnam to congratulate Philippines receiving acknowledgement for the world’s new wonder - Puerto Princesa Underground River |
Ly Nha Ky took memory pictures with the President of New 7 Wonders and representatives of other countries having acknowlegement of world’s new wonders in Philippines |
On 23rd May 2012 she received personally invitation from Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein visiting the opening ceremony of series event The Bridge – Conversion leading to world peace the 4th hosted by himself in Hanoi. In this event she had chance to introduce Vietnam images to international guests as well. |
In role of being the Tourism Ambassador of Vienam, Ly Nha Ky also organized meetings having international characteristics at Tourism, Investment & Economics Forums in many countries to exchange culture and images of Vietnam to international friends, as well as to promote investment in tourism and sport.
Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky joined to sponsor the program of promoting tourism investment in Hong Kong named “Timless Charm” happened from 26th to 29th June 2012. This is one of promoting tourism events that were meticulously prepared and invested in large scale, capable to create impression about professionalism and high effects in public transmittance. Taking advantage of this event, Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky also transmitted a message about friendly Vietnam country having rich culture and economic potentials and always welcome visits of international friends. |
In September 2012, Ly Nha Ky was invited by Mr. To Quoc Tuan, consulate general of Vietnam in Guangzhou to the “Forum of economic, trading, investment and tourism cooperation between Vietnam – Guangzhou”. In front of many guests, she had a beautiful speech introducing about Vietnamese country and people. At the same time, the female ambassador also promoted about Ha Long Bay and other Vietnamese geographic locations being acknowledged by UNESCO. |
After contributions to the nation in bringing Ha Long Bay become 1 of the world’s new 7 wonders, Ly Nha Ky was continuously with the Minister and high-grade leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam attending the Congress of Asian Olympic Committee with other nations joining in the election for hosting authority of Asian Games – ASIAD 18th on 7th November 2012. She was nominated by Vietnamese delegation to address a speech to approach leaders and national representatives to vote for Vietnam. As a result, Vietnam surpassed many countries to officially obtained the authority to host ASIAD 18th in 2019.
Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah – The Royal as well as Minister of Energy and Petrolium Department of Arap Saudi, Chairman of Olympic Committee Asia (OCA) rewarded many compliments about the beauty and competency of the Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky in the 1st meeting before ASIAD Congress. |
She had a successful campaign speech for Vietnam to gain the hosting authority for ASIAD 18th
Ly Nha Ky with senior Asian officials
On 20th April 2013 Ly Nha Ky was invited by Cambodian leaders to pay a visit to their country to do tourism promotion. She visited Siem Reap which is one of the world’s wonders. The leader being in charge of Cambodian transportation greeted her at the airport by himself. |
In middle of September 2013 in her trip to Komodo Island, the Former Ambassador of Vietnam Tourism had opportunity to meet and communicate with the Moeldoko General, Commander in Chief of Indonesia Armed Services when he visited the inauguration ceremony of Komodo Island of Indonesia officially became the world’s new wonders. |
Sir Chavit Singson - National Security Adviser as Governor of Ilocos Sur province of Philippines was with Ly Nha Ky in his private jet on the occasion of visit Vietnam to congratulate her birthday in 2012. Sir Chavit Singson is also the one who helped Ly Nha Ky a lot in calling for Ha Long Bay voting to become the world’s new wonder in Philippines. |
2) Ly Nha Ky – Vice President of Viet Nam Trademake Association
The Viet Nam Trademake Association was founded according to document number 992/QĐ-BNV from the Minister of Home Affairs about creating the Viet Nam Trademake Association
In the first Grand Conference of the Viet Nam Trademake Association in 12/2013 in Ha Noi, Ly Nha Ky was voted to be the Vice President of the Association, handling and managing Vietnamese brands.
As a Vice President, Ly Nha Ky is responsible for working as one of the Executive Board Members to created programs and long term plans in aiding Vietnamese brands for sustainable growth, and both national and international market expansion.
“Although Vietnamese traders and artisans are very good businessmen, they are still lack of experiences in building a brand, and utilizing all media fronts for advertising, financial security. Therefore, when connecting together as a group, supporting each other with a well thought out plan, we will have more strength, more stability to reach for a better, more secured, sustainably growing economy”, Ly Nha Ky shares.
Ly Nha Ky as the Vice President in the First Conference of Viet Nam Trademake Association
3) Ly Nha Ky - Member of the Standing Committee of Vietnam - Philippines Friendship Association in Vietnam
On 29th October 2014, Ly Nha Ky joined in the 1st Congress on term 2014 – 2019 of Vietnam – Philippines Friendship Association (among the Assocation of friendly organizations in Vietnam) in Hanoi. Here she was trusted and nominated by the Association to be a member of the Standing Committee. This was also the Congress that marked the official establishment of Vietnam – Philippines Friendship Association, and Ly Nha Ky hoped that her role in the Association will play a good part to this friendly relations between 2 countries according to the purpose and criteria put forward by the Association.
Ly ha Ky officially became a Member of the Standing Committee of Vietnam – Philippines Friendship Association |
4) Ly Nha Ky – Vice President of Gemstone Jewelry & Fine Arts Association of Vietnam
Ly Nha Ky – Ambassador of Vietnam Jewelry Queen
In September 2013, with her new position Vice President of Gemstone Jewelry & Fine Arts Association of Vietnam, as well as Ambassador of Vietnam Jewelry Queen, Ly Nha Ky had the first business trip to Thailand, which is the second conference of Gemstone Jewelry of 6 Asean countries (China, India, South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), with the responsibility of promoting the image of Gemstone Jewelry Industry of Vietnam.
Ly Nha Ky was awarded with crown of becoming the first Ambassador of Vietnam Jewelry Queen,
and Vice President of Gemstone Jewelry & Fine Arts Association of Vietnam
Ly Nha Ky with leaders of Gemstone Jewelry & Fine Arts Association of Vietnam
Ly Nha Ky introduced about gemstone and jewelry industry of Vietnam to representatives of
Asean countries in her first mission trip to Bangkok conference
She was exchanging with Indian representative about technology applied in gemstone production. |
Ly Nha Ky with leaders of Thailand in the event of gemstone conference in Bangkok |
In November 2016, in the role of Vice President of Gemstone Jewelry & Fine Arts Association of Vietnam, as well as Ambassador of Vietnam Jewelry Queen, Ly Nha Ky attended the Summit Conference of President Gemstone Jewelry Asean +8. |
5) Ly Nha Ky – The youngest Asian sponsor in the history of the Museum of Les Arts Décoratifs, France.
On 9th February 2015 Ly Nha Ky officially became the youngest Asian sponsor in the history of the Museum of Les Arts Décoratifs, France. This event was rooted from her desire to contribute to the value of human culture. Whereby Ly Nha Ky could contribute to preserve relics and legacy for future generations, especially in fields of fashion and textile. This was also an opportunity to help promote Vietnamese images and people more to the world that Ly Nha Ky always craves to do.
6) Ly Nha Ky – Vice President of Motor & Bike Federation of Vietnam
On 29th February 2016 at the Congress VI of Motor & Bike Federation of Vietnam, the Former Tourism Ambassador – Actress – Entrepreneur Ly Nha Ky was appointed to be the Vice President being in charge of public relation of the Federation, among 5 other vice presidents. Ly Nha Ky is also the 1st female Vice President in the history of Motor & Bike Federation of Vietnam.
Hearing Ly Nha Ky’s urge to contribute her efforts into building up the movement of motor & bike sport at home as well as to develop international relations with Motor & Bike Federations abroad, delegates agreed to nominate her into the Executive board in role of the Vice President of Federation with the largest number of votes. Motor & Bike Federation Vietnam awaits for the presence of Ly Nha Ky as a public figure to bring a new lease of life to the movement of motor & bike sport of Vietnam, and create spreading effects more to domestic public and abroad.
Ly Nha Ky with Mr. Tran Van Nam, Secretary of Binh Duong Province waved the commanding flag to open the 1st route of international female race at Binh Duong province on the occasion of International Women’s Day 8th March 2016. This is also the biggest of female race ever before with attendance of 6 international teams and 8 domestic teams.
The new Vice President of the Federation was adored by female racing cyclist, they wait for the new vice president to make supportive acts. |
Ly Nha Ky sitting on the motorbike to support female racing cyclists in the 1st race in Binh Duong province.
7) Ly Nha Ky - The individual sponsor for the Cinéfondation of Cannes Film Festival
The Cinefondation was established by Sir Pierre Viot and Gilles Jacob. Both are Former President of Cannes Film Festival. Sir Viot is the very first President of the Cinéfondation organization, after that Sir Jacob is in charge of this position until now. The Cinéfondation was established since 1998 from the zeal of Head of Cannes Film Festival, with the desire to continuously seeking for new talents to nurture them and contribute to educate big names of world movie industry. Every year the Cinéfondation selects 15 to 20 short and medium-length films from film schools all over the world for competition. The prize will be awarded to the best three at an official ceremony of Cannes Film Festival.
Having chance meeting and talking at Cannes Film Festival 2015, at the same time following her shining images at all events of Cannes Film Festival that she attended, the current President of Cannes Film Festival as well as the President of the Cinéfondation organization Sir Gilles Jacob has special impression about Ly Nha Ky. Especially with the fact that Ly Nha Ky being the prestige sponsor of the exhibition “Unbutton fashion” of the famous French museum Les Arts Décoratifs, her name is also highly regarded among the upper class as well as art activists in France.
Simultaneously Ly Nha Ky’s appearance at world top fashion and movie events in France and other countries, together with her close connection with billionaires and influential figures and A-class celebrities… contributed to the name of Ly Nha Ky gradually become more and more prestigious in business, culture and art of the world. This prestige also guarantees for Ly Nha Ky to officially being selected to be an individual sponsor for new talents of world movie at Cannes Film Festival.
To Ly Nha Ky, her decision to sponsor for the Cinéfondation organization due to private ideals. Ly Nha Ky thinks that new movie talents are truly the face of movie industry in the future. They always need proper and timely courage and concern in order to nurture their talents to become greater. This zeal of Ly Nha Ky is also the goal and honor of the President Gilles Jacob when building this organization and the awards. Ly Nha Ky also hopes that her sponsor for the Cinefondation of Cannes Film Festival would create more trust and hope for Vietnamese film-makers in the journey to the world.
Not only sponsor for the organization in 2016, Ly Nha Ky will continue to sponsor for the Cinefondation in coming 2017. Her appearance is a part of the Cinefondation organization at Cannes Film Festival which will contribute importantly in order for Vietnam name to catch more attention in this world top movie event.
Ly Nha Ky’s name is officially published on website of Cannes Film Festival in the section of Cinéfondation.
Coming to Cannes Film Festival in May 2016 as the 3rd time attending this world movie event, with the purpose of representing Vietnam country and bringing shining Asian beauty to this reputable event, Ly Nha Ky has gradually built her position and noticeable role to major activities at this extremely renowned Film Festival by becoming the individual sponsor for the Cinéfondation organization of Cannes 2016.
As a sponsor’s privilege of the Cinéfondation – Cannes 2016, Ly Nha Ky was invited to a VIP party for 200 guests, within the scope Cannes Film Festival in which having attendance of world renowned producers, directors, film critics and designers etc…
Ly Nha Ky joined dinner with Gilles Jacob, Former President of Cannes Film Festival – Current President of the Cinéfondation of Cannes (in the middle) and other VIP guests. |
Ly Nha Ky together with The Director of Cannes Film Festival - Thierry Frémaux in Cannes 2017
When making her appearance at Cannes, not only Ly Nha Ky was welcomed and lavished with much luxury and appreciation from the Director by means such as her luxurious car, personal guards, walking the red carpet, and the former announcement of her name…, but also at the VIP after party, the royal status continued by her sitting at the center, the powerful table. Once again, her voice and position among the prestigious at Cannes are solidified.
During her attendance in Cannes Film Festival 2016, Ly Nha Ky was 3 times featured by the Gala magazine. Appearing on red carpet of Cannes Film Festival, Ly Nha Ky was always the spotlight of international media and especially arranged by the organization department for every appearance. Ly Nha Ky was invited to take pictures and video of her red carpet appearances by the Gala magazine, as well as international news and media.
“Gorgeous Vietnamese actress, model and businesswoman Lý Nhã Kỳ caused a sensatioin at her red-carpet appearance for the Dardenne brothers’ latest movie, The Unknown Girl. She has been her country’s tourism ambassador since 2011 and happens to support the Cinefondation, promoting new generations of filmmakers. A worthy diplomatic alliance favoring the silver screen.” written by the Gala magazine in the issue of 19th May.
“Ly Nha Ky shines on la plage Majestic” is the headline of the article featured in the Gala magazine published on 22nd May. This prestigious magazine claimed: “Actress, model, supporter of international young talents’ cinema via the Cinéfondation, ambassador of Vietnam and Vietnamese cinema in Cannes, Lý Nhã Kỳ is a very busy woman. Her appearance on the pontoon of La Plage Majestic 69 was one of the most conspicuous and well-liked.”
Gala magazine of France spent a whole page to introduce about Ly Nha Ky. Especially the magazine also compared the beauty to “Lady Di of Vietnam”. The article said: “A tribute to Vietnam, Ly Nha Ky, the Vietnamese star, dressed in a Georges Hobeika gown and adorned with Paolo Piovan jewelry, posed in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez before talking to the red carpet for the screening of the Graduation by Cristian Mungiu. The actress, who is heavily involved in charity work – to such an extent that she is called the “Lady Di of Vietnam” – is one of the sponsors of the Cinéfondation which awards three winners a sum that goes towards the development of a feature film. This globalisation message was received loud and clear by candidates from all over the world, including the winner of this year’s first prize. Or Sinai an Isarelli film-maker, who presented her film entitled Anna.”
The well-known Madame Figaro and Gala magazines favorably called the actress as “Lady Di of Vietnam” for bringing the honor to her country with beautiful acts at Cannes Film Festival 2016. “Being the Tourism Ambassador 2011 for her country, Ly Nha Ky proved her love for the movie by supporting the Cinefondation to strengthen new generations of film makers. Dedicating her heart for philanthropy, the actress was called “Lady Di of Vietnam” brought great honor for her country with such beautiful acts”.
“Lady Di” is a respectable name for Diana Princess, the woman who is considered as the icon of elegance and sophistication. To the western media, “Lady Di” is a rhetoric word to honor the legendary Diana Princess with admiration from the bottom of the soul, a powerful and top influential woman to the society in Europe at her time and until today.
This is one rare compliment that the Madame Figaro gave to praise an actress and business woman from a country where the movie industry is still in early developing stage at Asia. Perhaps with good deeds by being the sponsor for the Cinefondation of Cannes Film Festival since 2016, Ly Nha Ky genuinely conquered media of the world and the French movie.
8) Ly Nha Ky – Mindanao Tribe Princess - Philippines
On the 5th of September, the King of all Asia – Mangacop Unipa Saud Al Hadj representing Mindanao Tribe - the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region – Philippines signed the official document announcing Ly Nha Ky’s enthronement to the title of Princess of Asia and Viet Nam: Putri Ly Nha Ky (Princess of Asia and Vietnam).
This event would unite all royal members, Mindanao - Philippine Princesses, and bridge the gaps between other South East Asia Nations to push further the movement of peace, agreement, unity, and growth for the nation and other surrounding countries.
Lý Nhã Kỳ chính thức trở thành công chúa Công chúa Châu Á của Mindanao Philippines.
Letter from The President of the Philippines – Mr. Duterte congratulating Ly Nha Ky on her new title. |
Written in the official letter from President Duterte of the Philippine: “My warmest greetings and congratulations to the new officers and members of the Mindanao Tribal Governance for Self-Determination and Empowerment. Congratulations as well to Princess Ly Nha Ky on your enthronement”.
On December 15th, 2016, Ly Nha Ky’s enthronement was officially held in the city of Davao (among Mindanao - Philippine group of islands). All royal members have gathered together for this special moment. The representatives of many regions came forth with their local formal traditional outfit. The enthronement was held with a special security force to ensure the maximum lever of safety and smoothness to the ceremony.
The master of ceremony for the enthronement was King Sultan Mangacop Umpa Saud. This event also witnessed the appearances of President Durtete, Davao city’s officials, and nearly 1000 representatives from many different Mindanao Tribal regions.
King Sultan and President Durtete’s Secretary personally crowned Princess Ly Nha Ky. This royal event marked the revival of the official enthronement ceremony of the tribe.
During the ceremony, she sat on a royally golden chair in the middle of the stage, representing her position and pride. The royal family assigned a few personal assistants to Ly Nha Ky to help her with her outfit and overall image. Side by side with her were the King, Queen, and Princesses from different regions.
With he new title, Ly Nha Ky represented the royal family to conduct enthronement ceremonies for other princesses. She, along side with the King, handed each Mindanao person who came to the special event an official fiat with the announce of Ly Nha Ky to be a Princess, on which there were pictures of her and the king.
The Davao city Mayor’s Secretary shared that this was the first time there have been such a complete gathering of the people for a ceremony. This was not just only a royal event, but also a conference of unity. During the time, many scholars and leaders presented their work in the historical development and growth of the Mindanao tribal and their achievements throughout history.
9) Ly Nha Ky was honored as the Woman of the Year 2017 at Elle Style Awards 2017
The night of the 28th of June, the annual Elle Style Awards by Elle Magazine occurred in Ho Chi Minh City. The title Woman of the Year was officially given to actress – businesswoman Ly Nha Ky.
With her relentless contribution throughout the year, as well as her spectacular impression at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, Ly Nha Ky was previously nominated for Woman of the Year. This special category was dedicated to honoring woman with influence in style and talent internationally.
Upon receiving this special title, Ly Nha Ky happily shared: "I am absolutely happy to see the judges and the public acknowledged all of my effort. As a patriotic individual, I have always been trying to bring Vietnam closer and closer to the world. I hope that there will be more and more helping hands ready to help putting more kids to school. That is also one of the ambitions of LYNK group this past few years.”