Astral Travelling with The Mukang Fields and Vu Nhat Tan Sat 31 May 2014, 8 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi Hao Nam and New Jersey share the launch pad as Hanoi's live electronica stalwart - sound-artist Vu Nhat Tan - joins forces with The Mukang Fields (Bill Badger) for a night of live electronic music and astral travel. Having played many of the same events, this is their first true collaboration. While the two musicians have found similar musical ground, the varied paths to get there make this music a unique sonic experience. Each will play his own solo set, and then the two will play material they have written together - for electronic instruments and also for their roots in piano and percussion. One of the "godfathers" of Hanoi's electronica scene, Vu Nhat Tan began studying piano at Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi in 1980, and turned his attention to digital in 2000, studying computer music in Cologne, Germany. He has performed around the world including the Louisiana … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20-31 (daily updated)
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Social News 11/6
Gasoline burns kill 1, injure 4 A man was killed this morning and four relatives, including his 23-year-old wife, his seven-month-old son and his 40-day-old nephew, were seriously injured due to gasoline burns in Ea Phê Commune in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk. Ngô Đại Phong, deputy director of the Đắk Lắk General Hospital, said the man died five minutes after being taken to the hospital. The injured patients are being treated free of cost because they are from a poor household in the locality. According to the initial information, the man poured a can full of gasoline on his body and on the bed his four relatives were sleeping at 10pm yesterday. The motive for his act remains unknown. The local police are investigating the case. Thua Thien-Hue to prevent child labour abuse with Australia's support The central province of Thua Thien-Hue held a ceremony on June 10 to receive a project on preventing children from going to work far from home and child labour abuse. The … [Read more...] about Social News 11/6
Social News 17/5
27 tonnes of frozen meat stuck at port Nearly 27 tonnes of frozen meat have been left unclaimed at Chùa Vẽ Port in Hải Phòng City for two years, the Tiền Phong (Vanguard) online newspaper reported today. Vũ Quốc Dương, head of the Hải Phòng Port Customs Division, said the imported frozen meat was stored in two containers and had been at the port since 2014. The meat is now rotting, producing a foul odour. Dương said the name printed on the bill of consignment was Minh Khuê Seafood Joint Stock Company, located in Quảng Ninh Province's Móng Cái City. However, the company had sent a notice to the division in August 2014 insisting they did not own the goods. The shipping agent of the consignment was CTL Maritime Co., Ltd., based in Hải Phòng. Dương said if no one claims the goods, the port would destroy the consignment, but only after the shipping agent pays fees for warehousing and destroying the items. The warehousing fee alone amounts to VNĐ1 billion (US$44,800), he said. The … [Read more...] about Social News 17/5
Social News 8/8
Ministry announces three consecutive days off on National Day Government workers will have three consecutive days off on the National Day (September 2) holiday this year, announced the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. The National Day will fall on Friday this year. So those working in party, state and government agencies will enjoy a three day long vacation. Employees of organizations and businesses that still work on Saturday will have only Friday off. The ministry has also proposed the people's committees in provinces and cities to organize the Mid-Autumn Festival for children healthily, safely, meaningfully and practically. They should mobilize individuals and organizations to pay attention to disadvantaged children in border and island areas. Conference to discuss joint work between Vietnamese, French localities The 10th conference discussing cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities will take place in the southern city of Can Tho from September 14-16. … [Read more...] about Social News 8/8
Social Headlines December 19
Disabled people benefit from German project More than 2,000 people with disabilities and their families in the central province of Quang Tri have profited from a German-funded rehabilitation project over the past 13 years. The figure was announced at a meeting to review the implementation of the community-based project (from January 2001 to December 2013) on December 16 and 17. Financed by the German Caritas Association, it has taught physical therapy to local medical staff and families of disabled people in Cam Lo and Gio Linh districts and Dong Ha city. So far, 55 training courses have been offered with the participation of 3,568 people. The project has also loaned over 3.6 billion VND (171,400 USD) to 1,087 households with disabled people to improve their livelihoods. At the meeting, participants shared their opinions on how to enhance the project’s effectiveness and sustainability, such as raising the credit fund and loan term, increasing training and the number of local … [Read more...] about Social Headlines December 19