Success of the APEC Year 2017 resulted from various factors, especially consensus among leaders and people. This has brought about national achievements over 30 years of reform.Since the decision was made to host the APEC Year 2017, the Party and State leaders have directed all preparations as part of their long-term strategic vision towards the Asia Pacific region.The selection of 10 cities and provinces to host APEC activities throughout the year were carefully matched to local advantages and promote their cultural identities. Da Nang serving as the host city of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in November reflected Vietnam’s image of dynamism, reform and modernity.20 documents passed during APEC Year 2017 demonstrated Vietnam’s pioneering role in fostering consensus and determination among member states to boost economic connectivity. A strong message of open trade and investment with support of a multilateral trade system reiterated APEC’s role as an engine … [Read more...] about APEC Year 2017 creates new momentum for national development
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8th National Phu Dong sports festival 2012 opens
(Cinet) - On the morning of March 12, the opening ceremony of the 8th Phu Dong sports festival 2012 in a region 1 is organized in Viet Tri City, Phu Tho province. 8th National Phu Dong sports festival 2012 in a region I attracts to nearly 2000 athletes from 13 mountainous provinces of the northern including Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Bac Can, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hoa Binh and the host province Phu Tho. Some athletes will participate to compete in 10 games: a football, volleyball, basketball, athletics, table tennis, badminton and gymnastics, etc. In swimming content, time for a competition takes place on next June. Before the inauguration ceremony in one week, there are 3 games in a system of the festival including football (at primary school, secondary school and high school), volleyball and basketball. The festival will close on March 17. … [Read more...] about 8th National Phu Dong sports festival 2012 opens
30 nations participate into 4th International Material Arts Festival
(Cinet) - The 4th International Material Arts Festival 2012 will take place on August 01-04 in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, attracting 30 nations and territories. The festival consists of some material arts teams from 30 nations and territories. According to the Organization Board, a content of the performance is specified in Vietnam traditional material arts. The Festival also consist of other activities such as beautiful photo contest, Miss material arts, national “tuong” festival and boating in some districts and Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh province. According to the Organization, the festival is an activity of culture, sports and tourism in order to honour some cultural values of people, introducing international friends about Binh Dinh’s land and people, a location of Vietnam material arts. … [Read more...] about 30 nations participate into 4th International Material Arts Festival
First national actor recruitment competition launched
A nationwide competition to spot talented actors will begin in mid-April and close in early August in Hanoi. The organizers explained that this event marks the first Vietnam Movie Day (March 15).The movie-television industry is recognized as a cultural field. Thanks to TV series, Asian countries like South Korea have promoted their image across the region. In Vietnam, more amateur actors have appeared and many are more successful than professional actors. Yet the movie industry lacks talented actors to make an obvious change. Dang Thieu Ngan, an organizer of the first actor recruitment contest, remarked that Vietnam needs to have an annual national contest to find new talent, both trained and untrained, for the growing cinema industry. The competition is supported by state-owned and private film studios and television stations throughout Vietnam. The competition is open to Vietnamese citizens and overseas Vietnamese ages 15-30 for women and 16-35 for men, who hold at … [Read more...] about First national actor recruitment competition launched
Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and National Treasury
With the Agreement and the Protocol on “Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income” adopted by the Government of Vietnam and the Government of the United States, Vietnam has signed agreements on double taxation avoidance with 77 countries and territories in the world, which play an important role in the globalisation process. However, it is time for Vietnam to consider benefits in exchange of sacrifices. Boosting the economy After 30 years of economic opening, to attract investment and boost trade, Vietnam negotiated and signed agreements on avoidance of double taxation with 77 countries and territories in the world as of July 2017. As of November 20, 2017, Vietnam was home to 24,580 effective foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total capital of US$316.91 billion registered by investors from 126 countries and territories. Foreign investors invested in 19 out of 21 economic sectors of Vietnam in all 63 … [Read more...] about Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and National Treasury