President bids farewell to outgoing ambassadors President Truong Tan Sang received in Hanoi on July 20 the ambassadors of Germany, Belgium and Finland to Vietnam, who are going to finish their working tenure in the country. The President spoke highly of the diplomats’ contributions to intensifying cooperation between Vietnam and their countries in all fields, including the organisation of visits of senior leaders. He expressed his hope that the aforementioned countries will continue paying attention to the Vietnamese market, maintain their provision of official development assistance (ODA) and intensify investments in Vietnam. He believed that Vietnam’s trade ties with Germany, Belgium and Finland would thrive after the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union is signed. German Ambassador Jutta Frasch expressed his hope that the Vietnamese Government will facilitate the operation of the Vietnam-Germany University in order to boost closer cooperation … [Read more...] about Government News 21/7
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Motivational speaker Vujicic to visit Vietnam again
Motivational speaker Vujicic to visit Viet Nam again Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, who was born without limbs, will participate in Toa Sang Nghi Luc Viet, meaning bright Vietnamese Energy, a writing contest about disadvantaged people. Launched in November 2013 with an aim to honour energetic disadvantaged people, and to raise the awareness of young people about having a responsible and righteous lifestyle, the contest received nearly 2,000 entries from across the country. Vujicic will visit Viet Nam next month to participate as a special guest in a gala event which will be held in HCM City's Phu Tho Gymnasium on May 21 and in Ha Noi's My Dinh Stadium on May 24. The inspirational speaker had been welcomed warmly by the media and the public during his first visit to Viet Nam in May 2013. He had addressed tens of thousands of people in both HCM City and Ha Noi, including many local disadvantaged people who surprised him by their "enthusiastic response", according to … [Read more...] about Motivational speaker Vujicic to visit Vietnam again
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Motivational speaker Vujicic to visit Viet Nam again Launched in November 2013 with an aim to honour energetic disadvantaged people, and to raise the awareness of young people about having a responsible and righteous lifestyle, the contest received nearly 2,000 entries from across the country. Vujicic will visit Viet Nam next month to participate as a special guest in a gala event which will be held in HCM City's Phu Tho Gymnasium on May 21 and in Ha Noi's My Dinh Stadium on May 24. The inspirational speaker had been welcomed warmly by the media and the public during his first visit to Viet Nam in May 2013. He had addressed tens of thousands of people in both HCM City and Ha Noi, including many local disadvantaged people who surprised him by their "enthusiastic response", according to Vujicic. Three books written by Vujicic - Life Without Limits, Unstoppable, and Limitless - have also been published in the Vietnamese language, and have become best-sellers in the … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 4/4
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/3
Chau Van singing festival opens in Vinh Phuc Province More than 200 artists from 10 amateur art troupes are taking part in the 2013 Chau Van Singing Festival for the Red River Delta, which opened in Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc Province on March 24. Singers at the festival come from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Vinh Phuc, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh and Hai Duong provinces. The festival is part of the Vinh Phuc 2013 Tourism-Culture Week in response to National Tourism Year in the Red River Delta. This is also an important activity to preserve, honour and promote the spiritual folk art's value in Vietnam's cultural heritage, contributing to making the art an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It creates an opportunity for art troupes, experts and administrators to exchange experiences to foster the development of Chau Van singing. The festival will conclude on March 25. Chau Van was created during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400). Northern Nam Dinh province is considered its birthplace. The … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/3
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 30/1
Hiromi Pham crowned Miss Vietnam in Japan Hiromi Pham beat nine contestants to win the "Miss Vietnam in Japan" title in Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, on January 28. She has received two air return tickets to Vietnam and other gifts from the organising board. The 22-year old girl was born in Japan and has worked for a sports club in the country. Hiromi Pham said after the contest, she will try to learn Vietnamese to have better understanding of the fatherland in order to introduce its unique traditions and culture to international friends. The second runner-up was Duong Thi Thuy who was born in 1987 in Japan and has worked for Nissan Automobile Corporation. Other outstanding contestants were also presented with tittles "Miss Elegant", "Miss Beautiful Face", and "Miss Photogenic". The head of the organising board, Tong Thi Kim Giao said that the event aims to improve cultural life and strengthen solidarity within the overseas Vietnamese community in Japan. The event, … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 30/1