The diplomat told a press conference in Hanoi on April 23 that the event marks the 70th anniversary of Independence Day of Sri Lanka (February 4) and the 48th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970-2018). (Photo for illustration) The event will be jointly held by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam, the VWM and the Hanoi Association of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises. The first-ever festival is expected to serve as a bridge between small-and medium-sized enterprises of the two countries. Visitors to the festival will have a chance to get an insight into the island nation as well as the relationship between Sri Lanka and Vietnam through sketch and photo exhibitions, booths and a fashion show. Vietnam and Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations in 1970. The two countries are targeting USD 1 billion in two-way trade by 2020. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Festival promotes Sri Lankan culture in Hanoi
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Sri Lankan shutterbug to hold photo exhibition in Vietnam
A photo exhibition by a Sri Lankan shutterbug will open tomorrow, September 10, in Hanoi, bringing a glimpse of the island nation to Vietnam. A photo exhibition by a Sri Lankan shutterbug will open tomorrow, September 10, in Hanoi, bringing a glimpse of the island nation to Vietnam. The exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam, will showcase artworks by photographer Ravindra Ranasinghe from Saturday to Sunday. The event takes place at the National Photo Archives and Exhibition Centre at 3 Ton That Thuyet Street in Cau Giay District. One hundred photos depicting the stunning beauty of Sri Lanka’s renowned rising mountains, lush forests, and gushing waterfalls have been selected for display at the event. Ranasinghe has traveled across his country for years, documenting the natural beauty of the nation and saving the best moments of his journey. Last December he was a prize-winner at the 8th International Photography Contest organized by the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan shutterbug to hold photo exhibition in Vietnam
Sri Lankan-Vietnamese business council established
The Vietnam-Sri Lanka Business Cooperation Council made its debut on October 19 in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, setting to boost bilateral trade, investment and tourism cooperation between the two countries. Addressing the opening ceremony, the President of Sri Lanka's National Chamber of Commerce, Asoka Hettigoda, emphasised that as a branch of the chamber, the council aims to promote and expand the relationship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka , as well as economic cooperation, by bringing the business communities of both countries together. … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan-Vietnamese business council established
Vietnam opens its embassy in Sri Lanka
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has inaugurated its embassy in Sri Lanka's Colombo capital. The first Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka is Mr. Ton Sinh Thanh. Following the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1970, Vietnam opened a resident mission in Colombo in May 1971, while Sri Lanka's Ambassador in China was concurrently accredited to Vietnam. Later accreditation was from Thailand. As Vietnam withdrew its resident representation from Sri Lanka in 1982, due to economic reasons, the Vietnamese Ambassador in India was concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka. … [Read more...] about Vietnam opens its embassy in Sri Lanka
New Cooperation Fields Open to Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Businesses
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka recently signed a cooperation agreement in Hanoi, opening new opportunities of cooperation and private investment for businesses of the two countries on the upcoming Vietnam visit by a Sri Lankan business delegation. The agreement signing was part of the Vietnam - Sri Lanka Business Forum held by VCCI in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the Sri Lanka - Vietnam Business Council and the Sri Lankan Embassy in Vietnam. Many companies interested in Sri Lanka market The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce's business delegation, led by Mr Anton Godfrey, Chairman of Sri Lanka - Vietnam Business Council, consisted of 15 members. The visit aimed to have direct meeting, exchange information and seek import opportunities in Vietnam, as well as create opportunities for the two business communities to cooperate in the fields of medicine, health care, real estate, seafood, … [Read more...] about New Cooperation Fields Open to Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Businesses