The annual October book festival has become a must-visit destination for book lovers in the capital. The 8th Hanoi Book Festival will return to the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi from October 6 to 8, helping to spread reading culture to many local and international readers, according to the city's Department of Information and Communication. The event, which has become a popular cultural rendezvous for bookworms, is one of the activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023) and the 71st anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's book publishing, printing and distribution sector (October 10, 1952-2023). A scene at the seventh edition of the Hanoi Book Festival last year. Photo courtesy of the organizer The book festival has been held in the capital city annually and has become a must-visit destination for book lovers every year in October. With the theme "Lighting the Fire of … [Read more...] about Hanoi Book Festival 2023: Spreading reading culture
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Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 promotes unique cultural, tourism values
The Hanoi Autumn Festival will take place from September 29 to October 1. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held for the first time, aiming to promote the capital city’s destinations and tourism products, and attract travelers to the locality, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency , said at a press conference on September 20. The festival, themed “Come to fall in Love in 2023”, will take place from September 29 to October 1, she said. The Hanoi Culinary Space 2023 entitled "The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine” will also be held at the Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1. The event is intended to promote the city’s culinary value as a unique tourism product to visitors. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 promotes unique cultural, tourism values
Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam
According to research by the World Health Organization, for every $1 spent on early childhood development interventions, the return on investment can be as high as $13. Therefore, investing in the development of the younger generation is a cost-effective way to promote shared prosperity, economic growth, and expand equal opportunities. Shinhan Life aims to build a sustainable future for the next generation of Vietnam Sharing this common perspective, Shinhan Life has been integrating business development with social responsibility since its inception in the Vietnamese market. In addition to charity programmes and support for the basic needs of underprivileged children, the company has collaborated to implement long-term educational programmes aimed at comprehensive child development, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and become valuable citizens for society, thus promoting Vietnam's sustainable future. Supporting nearly 19,000 in treatment costs for … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam
Top Cuban legislator commemorates Fidel Castro in Quang Tri
Vietnamese and Cuban leaders and officials offer flowers in remembrance of Cuban leader Fidel Castro at the Fidel Park in central Quang Tri province’s Dong Ha city. (Photo: VNA) Quang Tri (VNA) - President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez on September 26 offered flowers in remembrance of Cuba n leader Fidel Castro at the Fidel Park in central Quang Tri province’s Dong Ha city. Hernandez is on a visit to Vietnam to attend a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro ’s trip to the newly liberated areas in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces despite numerous dangers. As the first and only foreign head of state to visit the liberated zone before the war ended, Fidel Castro’s historic visit became a symbol of faithful and fraternal solidarity between the two peoples with noble ideals for peace, national independence, democracy and progress in the world. The Vietnamese and Cuban leaders and … [Read more...] about Top Cuban legislator commemorates Fidel Castro in Quang Tri