To mark 63 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam, the Embassy of Indonesia in Hanoi has invited people in the capital to a cultural event entitled “From Indonesia to Vietnam with Love”, being held from 8 to 10pm on Tuesday, December 25 at Ly Thai To Monument near Hoan Kiem Lake. The event, with free entry and free coffee, is expected to welcome more than 400 young audience members and allow them to get to know more about Indonesian culture through music and dance. Various renowned Vietnamese and Indonesian artists will perform at the event, such as Vietnamese singer Minh Vuong (formerly a member of M4U), the Grammy dance group and Sign in Band from Vietnam, as well as the Orange Pie Band from Indonesia. Indonesia and Vietnam signed a strategic partnership in 2013, in which one aim is to strengthen people-to-people links. “From Indonesia to Vietnam with Love” is an effort by the Indonesian Embassy to promote Indonesian arts and … [Read more...] about “From Indonesia to Vietnam with Love” set for Hanoi
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Two foreign airlines apply for services to Vietnam
Qatar Airways, AirAsia unveil big promotions for global bookings By Binh Nguyen - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - Skywing Airlines of Cambodia and Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo have submitted dossiers to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) for opening passenger and freight flights to Vietnam in summer schedule. CAAV confirmed with the Daily about the applications and provided some of the information regarding the two foreign airlines. The authority said Skywing registered its 165-seat MD83 aircraft while Saudi Arabian Airlines was planning to operate the Boeing B747F plane for their services to Vietnam. CAAV said Saudi Arabian Airlines had applied to conduct its cargo flights to Vietnam from May 2011 but did not reveal further detail about Skywing. If these two airlines enter Vietnam, they will bring the number of foreign carriers active in the Vietnamese aviation market to 48, including a dozen of freight carriers. CAAV said the exact number of airlines and flights … [Read more...] about Two foreign airlines apply for services to Vietnam
The PPC Chairman receives the Ambassador of Indonesia to Vietnam
On June 18, at the Office of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC), Mr. Nguyen Van Cao, Chairman of the PPC received H.E. Mr. Mayerfas, Ambassador of Indonesia to Vietnam. At the reception, Ambassador Mayerfas expressed his good sentiments towards Thua Thien Hue in this first visit and wished that the friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam, especially between the Indonesian Embassy to Vietnam and ThuaThienHueProvince would be always strengthened in the fields of culture, tourism, services, etc. Taking this opportunity, Ambassador Mayerfas officially invite the provincial leader to visit Indonesia. … [Read more...] about The PPC Chairman receives the Ambassador of Indonesia to Vietnam
More evidence relating to Vietnam’s islands and sea
Phan Thuan An, a cultural researcher in Hue City, has made public the image of the East Sea and Islands carved on nine tripod cauldrons of the Nguyen Dynasty as a clear evidence on the Vietnam’s sovereignty over these islands and seas. Mr. An said that he had recently heard of and read some news on the sovereignty over the East Sea. He suddenly remembered the image and the name of the East Sea were carved on the nine tripod cauldrons dating back to the early 19 th century. According to him, there are 153 images finely carved around the nine tripod cauldrons. These images feature scenery, such as mountains, territorial waters, seaports, animals, flora, weapons and boats, forming a rich and beautiful image of early Vietnam. Most attentively, the images of East, South and West Seas appear on the three biggest and most important tripod cauldrons representing the first three kings of the Nguyen Dynasty, Gia Long, Minh Mang and Thieu Tri. Of these seas, the West Sea is located in … [Read more...] about More evidence relating to Vietnam’s islands and sea
German coach Goetz to not return to Vietnam
Coach Falko Goetz will not return to Vietnam on January 4, 2012, as scheduled. He will send his assistant to Vietnam to deal with the contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). Returning home for the Christmas and the New Year holiday, coach Goetz planned to return to Vietnam on January 4, 2012. However, after VFF decided to dismiss the coach, Goetz would not come back to Vietnam as plan. His assistant will represent him to deal with remaining issues. He said that to end the contract, VFF only needs to pay compensation that is equivalent to three months of salary, or $66,000. Earlier, on December 28, VFF held a meeting with the National Coaching Council and both sides agreed that the German coach had not fulfilled his duties and was no longer suitable for the post. "Goetz had no clear tactics, was unable to adjust to new conditions and failed to leave his mark on the team during his time in Vietnam. For those reasons, we agreed with the VFF's proposal to dismiss Goetz," … [Read more...] about German coach Goetz to not return to Vietnam