From June 24 to July 2, a delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Hoang Tuan Anh, participated in Vietnamese Cultural Days in the Russian Federation in Moscow, St Petersburg and Yaroslavl. The event is being held by the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Central Light Music, the Dance and Song Theatre, the Viet Nam National Academy of Music, the Department of Cinema, the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts, the Vietnam Administration of Tourism and the General Department of Sports. The event includes performances of contemporary and traditional dance and music, performances of Viet Nam martial arts, a Viet Nam fashion show, a Viet Nam Lacquer Painting exhibition, a discussion about cultural art cooperation and the screening of excellent cinematic works of Viet Nam. The opening ceremony of Vietnamese Russian Days took place … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cultural days in Russian Federation
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Vietnam Culture Day in Russia 2014
Viet Nam Culture Days in Russia 2014 – Opportunity to promote culture
2014 will be held in late June. Here is an opportunity for Viet Nam to promote and introduce traditional culture to Russian friends. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Culture Days in Russia 2014 – Opportunity to promote culture
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3
Fate of Ban Phuc Nickel remains murky The fate of Ban Phuc Nickel mine invested by Ban Phuc Nickel Mines Limited Liability Company (BPNM) remains uncertain. A representative of the Son La Department of Industry and Trade told VIR that the mine’s operation has been suspended since October last year. To date, the department has yet to receive any specific plans to resume the mine’s operation from the investor. Previously, in October 2017, BPNM officially decided to suspend the operation of Ban Phuc Nickel mine until September 30, 2018 due to the company’s massive losses. In 2007, Asian Mineral Resources Limited (AMR), a global mining group listed on the bourse in Toronto, Canada, was granted the licence to exploit and process ores in the Ban Phuc nickel ore mine, which has a reserve of more than 200,000 tonnes of nickel and 18,000 tonnes of copper. According to the initial plan, AMR will co-operate with domestic enterprise Son La Mechanical Engineering JSC to establish … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3
Wives and husbands of leaders of APEC economies having interesting days in Hanoi
Not only officials but also their wives and husbands will travel to Hanoi to attend the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. While leaders hold discussions at meetings for a dynamic community of sustainable development, the host country will organize interesting programs for their wives and husbands.* Visiting the cradle of Vietnam's literature During these days, the Temple of Literature is in a hurry to complete preparations. The most beautiful and rarest bonsais are on display here. On the morning of November 18, the Temple of Literature will receive a delegation of distinguished guests. Wives and husbands of leaders from APEC economies will visit the cradle of Vietnamese literature. According to Pham Thuy Hang, deputy head of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities under the Temple of Literature, the center has carefully prepared. Excellent guides will be encouraged to serve the delegation. As scheduled, leaders' wives and husbands will go from the main gate, stop at … [Read more...] about Wives and husbands of leaders of APEC economies having interesting days in Hanoi
Vietnam’s largest gold bandana on display in Hue
Vietnam's largest gold bandana on display in Hue The gold bandana designed like the bandana worn by women in South Vietnam, is 130cm in length and 27cm in width. It was crafted in 3,000 parts with 2,880 gold pieces. The surface of each gold piece is carved with beautiful patterns such as shapes of birds and drums. Earlier, the gold bandana was recognized as Vietnam's largest gold bandana by Vietnam Records Book Center. Photo exhibition on Vietnamese women opens in Paris The photo collections were taken by two French friends named Philippe Chaplain, President of France’s National Heritage Federation and photographer Daniel Frydman, who spent many years and have great sentiments twowards Vietnam. Around 50 photos and postcards were taken in the early 20th century recording evocative images of Vietnamese women in two distinct historical eras. In separate speeches two French authors spoke of their travels around Vietnam, describing the country as a beautiful land with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s largest gold bandana on display in Hue
Young Engineer Finds Calling in Calligraphy, Music
Sitting in a small thatched cottage in Ho Chi Minh City's Dam Sen Park on a festive day was a young man in a black dress and head-wrap - the traditional costume of Vietnamese teachers until a few decades ago. Despite the obvious merriment from the area meant for food and drinks, the young man, a calligrapher, calmly focused on the movements of his right hand. Van Tang, 24, the calligrapher, was born in Thai Binh, a province in the Red River Delta in the north, in a poor farming family. In 2003 he left his hometown for Ho Chi Minh City to study. He says: "I became interested in calligraphy during the 2004 Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays. At the time, I shared a rented room with two of my classmates who all went back home for Tet. Since I couldn't afford a bus ticket for a trip back to Thai Binh, I had no choice but to stay back alone. That was the first year I was away from my family during Tet and I felt terribly lonely and homesick." In his room, he recalls, was a calligraphic … [Read more...] about Young Engineer Finds Calling in Calligraphy, Music
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 19/9
“The Colours of Vietnam” shines in US An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese Contemporary Art: The Colours of Vietnam” is now on show at the Washington Arts Club in the USA from September 7-29. The event is a cultural exchange organized by the Vietnamese embassy in the US to commemorate the 67th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2). The paintings on display represent a wide range of styles and media, from traditional techniques such as lacquer and oil on canvas, to unique materials like rice bags. The 30 paintings by seven artists depict Vietnam from its struggle for national independence to its current stage of development, offering the American audience a broad view of daily life in the country including family love, beautiful Vietnamese women in ao dai (traditional long dress) and changes in the capital city of Hanoi. The exhibition features artists Hong Viet Dung, Dao Thanh Duy, Bui Huu Hung, Pham Luc, Tran Luu My, Dinh Quan, and Le … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 19/9
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/8
New licensing for steel imports The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will apply automatic import licences to some steel products as of September 20 in order to better manage imports, according to MoIT's newly-issued circular. Steel importers will have to register each lot of steel products they import with the MoIT. Every automatic import licence is valid within 30 days after confirmation by the ministry. The licence will be granted within seven working days for normal applications and five working days for online applications. The move to enforce import registration was made after reports that a significant steel volume has been imported to the country while steel demand in the domestic market is low and local steel producers face high inventories due to low consumption. It was estimated that roughly 200,000-300,000 tonnes of Chinese steel are imported to the country monthly, mainly to southern provinces. Meanwhile, according to the Viet Nam Steel Association, the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/8
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/4
Vietnam to attend China International Import Exposition Vietnam will display various kinds of products such as farm produce, processed food, consumer products and trade services in 60 pavilions at the China International Import Exposition (CIIE) 2018 which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai city from November 5-10. The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VTPA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade introduced the event during a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on April 13. VTPA Director Vu Ba Phu said the expo will create an excellent opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to make inroads into the market, helping narrow the trade gap with China, as well as expand cooperation with Chinese partners and hundreds of other participating economies. To boost exports to China, businesses need to increase the quality of products, build brand names, and improve packaging and designing. At the same time, they need to update information about the market, import-export policies, and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/4