(CPV) - Throughout 2015, the European Union (EU) and Vietnam are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. This commemorative year will be full of remarkable and fruitful activities for both sides to mark this special milestone in our friendship. On October 22nd, 1990, the European Community (EC) and Vietnam established diplomatic relations, laying a solid foundation for a long-lasting and all-rounded partnership. This was subsequently followed by the opening of a diplomatic representation of the EC in Vietnam and Vietnamese embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg in Brussels in January 1996. "The EU-Vietnam bilateral relationship has gone from strength to strength over the past 25 years. Today is an occasion for us to take a look back at what we have achieved. Indeed, our bilateral ties have developed robustly from an initial focus on aid to a broader and more diversified partnership, including political dialogue and strong economic links. I am … [Read more...] about EU – Vietnam: 25 years of deepening partnership and a bright future
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Autism growing in Vietnam
Autism growing in Vietnam Volunteers and caregivers feed children at the Ha Noi Relief Association for Handicapped. There are about 200,000 documented cases of children with autism in Viet Nam and the number is growing, according to the Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability (APCD). The news was voiced with concern at a workshop co-organised by the APCD and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA). Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterised by impaired social interaction and communication, said Dr. Vu Song Ha, vice director of the Centre for Creative Initiatives in Health and Development. At the workshop, researchers said the number of school children with autism was significantly higher than children with other disabilities. Autism is a widely recognised disability and is listed in many countries' disability laws. Viet Nam, however, has not yet established a legal framework to provide diagnosed children with medical insurance or treatment, … [Read more...] about Autism growing in Vietnam
Art & Entertainment Headlines December 6
Palestinian films hit Hanoi's big screen The film screenings are part of celebrations to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29) and the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Palestine diplomatic ties (November 19, 1988 - November 19, 2013). Two documentary films will be screened, including the "Five broken cameras" and "Palestine sau những bức tường chiếm đóng" (Palestine after occupied walls) featuring the life, love and struggle of the Palestinian people in occupied areas. Famous Palestinian film director Emad Burnat, who is a co-director of the "Five broken cameras", will take part in exchange programmes with Hanoi audiences. Renowned director Micheal Moore described the "Five broken cameras" as one of the most interesting films he has seen in years. The film won prestigious prizes at the Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival in 2011 and at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. It became a 2012 Oscar. Vietnamese singer shines at … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Headlines December 6
Art & Entertainment Highlights for November 26
Sixty antiques donated to museum for Heritage Day The items, all from private collections, include stone, bronze jars, tools, and belongings of Vietnamese soldiers from the American War. The oldest antiquities were two stone hoes dating from 4,500-3,500 years ago. In Quang Nam Province, over 1,500 antiquities were donated to the province's museum. According to director of the museum, Nguyen Nay, the UNESCO Viet Nam's Centre for research and conservation of antiquities offered 184 artifacts from the Dong Son culture and collections from the dynasties of Dinh, Le, Ly and Tran. Also, representatives from Doan Anh Duong company donated 1,400 objects of Chu Dau ceramics, which were excavated from a shipwreck near Cham Island off the coast of Hoi An City. Hue showcases free retrospectives The New Space Arts Foundation at 15 Le Loi in the city is showing photos taken around Hue by German artist Astrid Schulz, featuring 'Made in Vietnam'. The exhibition shows collection of … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Highlights for November 26
Foreign banks try new local tactics
Despite the shifts in mission among these lenders, their long-term commitments remain unchanged, continuing their strategy of growing with the local economy.In September, Singapore’s United Overseas Bank was given full licence to operate as the ninth wholly foreign-owned bank in Vietnam, and is now able to cater to the financial needs of Singaporean investors in the country, as well as help boost economic trade between the two nations.That could be the selling point of the Southeast Asian lender over the course of the year. For its Australian counterparts, such as Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), downsizing their business operations – namely the former’s retail arm and the latter’s Ho Chi Minh City branch – may not prove as easy as it sounds. An insider account2018 marks the 25th local anniversary of ANZ, which is based out of Melbourne. 2017, meanwhile, constituted a landmark year, as the lender recently … [Read more...] about Foreign banks try new local tactics