The textile and garment industry has orders to export $18 billion worth of products, but the opportunities brought by CPTPP have not been that great so far. The growth in exports to CPTPP markets contributed to export turnover of $18 billion worth of textiles and garments in the first six months of the year, but ‘golden opportunities’ still have not been seen. The growth in exports to CPTPP markets contributed to export turnover of $18 billion worth of textiles and garments in the first six months of the year, but ‘golden opportunities’ still have not been seen. Meanwhile, Than Duc Viet, general director of May 10, said CPTPP has not brought added value to garment exporters. “We are not getting additional benefits exporting products under CPTPP. Prior to that, we already had preferences from the Vietnam-Japan FTA, ” he said. Kim Chi Labour-related difficulties lie ahead for Vietnamese textile firms Vietnamese textile and apparel … [Read more...] about VN textile & garment sector waiting for CPTPP benefits
Students spread the word about importance of organ donations
Students at Nguyễn Du High School attend a roundtable meeting on the importance of organ donations. VNS Photo Thu Hằng Thu Hằng HCM CITY — "Organ donations can give life to others. Donating is a good deed we can do after death," says Phạm Hùng, a 12th grader at Nguyễn Du High School in Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Province. Hùng and his close friend Đinh Hữu Thiên Phúc, an 11th grader at the school, have been working for months on a research project that raises students' awareness about the value of organ donations. Their project has received a positive response from teachers, students and officials. “We wanted to do something to spread the good will and compassion shown by organ donors, who help to save other people,” Hùng says. The two … [Read more...] about Students spread the word about importance of organ donations
FVH city walk from Hòe Nhai street to Long Biên Bridge
The FVH walking tour will start from the Hàng Đậu water tower that was built in 1894 by the French.Photo redsvn.net HÀ NỘI The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will explore another corner of the capital this Saturday on a walking tour. The walk will start from Hàng Đậu water tower that was built in 1894 by the French before continuing to Hòe Nhai Street and Hòe Nhai Pagoda. The group then will walk along Hàng Than Street – famous for bánh cốm (green sticky rice cake) shops, heading to Long Bien Rail Station and Long Biên Bridge under the arches. Tour members will learn about the history of the area and what used to be grown by courtiers along Hòe Nhai Street. They will also have chance to see a unique statue in Hòe Nhai Pagoda and learn about some of the special foods of the area, what the streets were famous for in the past and what goes on there today. The … [Read more...] about FVH city walk from Hòe Nhai street to Long Biên Bridge
Korean and Vietnamese artists display works together
Oil on canvas Ultra-Marine 1947 sized at 162cm by 130.3cm by Kim Tschoon-Su HÀ NỘI — A painting exhibition introducing monochrome paintings by South Korean and Việt Nam artists has opened at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum in Hà Nội. The 12 exhibitors are made up of both established and emerging artists, selected by the exhibition's curators Chung Joon-Mo and Trịnh Tuân. “The exhibition organisers want to give the public a view of the approach, features and differences in the monochrome-style works of Vietnamese and Korean artists,” said Tuân. “Monochrome style is a strength of Korean painting. This is proved by many exhibitions with the participation of many famous artists held in Korea." The seven Korean artists are Kim Tschoon-Su, Khang Young-Soon, Kim Keun-Tai, Kim Taek-Sang, Lee Jin-Woo, Lee Jin-Young, and Yoon Sang-Yuel. Their paintings are not monochrome only … [Read more...] about Korean and Vietnamese artists display works together
Saigon Classical Music hosts “Holy Night” concert
Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform at the “Holy Night” concert at Salon Saigon on December 21. Photo from the organiser’s Facebook page HCM CITY Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform at the “Holy Night” concert at Salon Saigon on December 21. The programme will feature excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker and Mozart’s comic opera Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro). The night will also feature Ave Maria by Schubert, Rêve d'Amour by Faure, and Simple Gifts/Amazing Grace arranged by Rich Ridenour. Performers will include pianists Trần Thụy San and Đặng Trí Dũng, soprano Huỳnh Hà Thu Thảo, tenor Bùi Thái Hòa, and trumpeter Nguyễn Hoàng Thiên Ân. The event will begin at 6:30pm at 6D Ngô Thời Nhiệm in District 3. Tickets are VNĐ450,000 and … [Read more...] about Saigon Classical Music hosts “Holy Night” concert
