Stax 50th anniversary celebration

The entertaining exhibition invites visitors to enter a space of immersive light projections and follow in the footsteps of the Seven Sisters on their journey across Australia's western and central deserts. "Walking Through A Songline" will be on display at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi from April 28 to May 21 as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations. The exhibition will open free for audiences. Photo: Australian Embassy Vietnam Songlines (or Dreaming) are central to the existence of Australia's First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples, mapping the routes of ancestral beings as they traveled across Australia, creating the land and its people. They are a way of preserving knowledge and passing it on to new generations. The Star Dreaming story of the Seven Sisters is one of the most widely distributed ancient stories amongst Aboriginal Australia. The songline for this story … [Read more...] about Exhibition to celebrate 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations

Hanoi (VNA) – The Japanese Embassy in Hanoi on March 17 held a tea ceremony in the presence of visiting deputy grand master Machita Soryu of Urasenke , one of the three Japanese Tea Schools. Addressing the event, Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio said the exchange event is a highlight among activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023). Considering the tea ceremony a fine traditional and typical cultural trait of Japan, Yamada said tea drinking, a similar culture between Vietnamese and Japanese people, contains elements that create understanding and compassion between the nations. The ceremony treated participants to an introduction to Japan’s tea ceremony by Machita Soryu ./. VNA … [Read more...] about Tea ceremony marks Vietnam-Japan diplomatic anniversary

An array of activities will be held in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City from this month to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam. French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser said that 2023 is a very special year that marks 50 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of strategic partnership between Vietnam and France. This is also an opportunity for the two countries to look back on the significance of the France-Vietnam partnership, by organizing numerous events throughout the year in various fields. A variety of engaging events such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, fashion shows, cuisine festivals, and more will be launched by the French Embassy in Vietnam, the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, the French Institute in Vietnam, and many French and Vietnamese partners across the Southeast Asian country. Hanoi In Hanoi, about 20 photography exhibitions and events will be rolled out. … [Read more...] about Series of events to celebrate 50 years of France-Vietnam diplomatic ties

Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche has called Vietnam a responsible, reliable and stable partner in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (March 22, 1973-2023). He recalled that 50 years ago, Belgium and its neighbouring European nations, including Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Italy, quickly recognised the young Democratic Republic of Vietnam, stressing that they supported the return of peace and stability to a country heavily damaged by decade-long wars. Several Belgium-Vietnam associations were established at that time to help the Southeast Asian country seek balances in the international arena, he said, noting that such associations are still existing today. The ambassador said in the early stage of the bilateral ties, priority was given to Vietnam's national development, so the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a responsible, reliable partner: Belgian ambassador

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro expressed his wish for Italy and Vietnam to join hands in golf tourism development during a presentation in Hanoi this week to promote the 44th Ryder Cup 2023, one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments. The Italian Embassy in Vietnam hosted the presentation on Thursday to launch activities that promote the Ryder Cup 2023, a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the U.S., which will be organized for the first time in Italy from September 29 to October 1 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Vietnam is the only country in Southeast Asia that the Organizing Committee for the Ryder Cup 2023 has selected as the place for launching such promotional activities. At the presentation, Ambassador Alessandro expressed his wish for Italy and Vietnam to cooperate in developing golf tourism programs. The ambassador told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that he had just met with the director of the … [Read more...] about Italy eager to cooperate with Vietnam in golf tourism development: Italian ambassador

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has revealed his intention to invite the leaders of Vietnam and six other countries to the 49th G7 Summit 2023, hosted by Japan in May. Kishida announced the plan to the media on Monday during his visit to India where he officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to this year’s annual G7 Summit, who accepted the invitation, according to Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun daily newspaper. Japan expects to invite Vietnam, Australia, Brazil, the Comoros, the Cook Islands, Indonesia, and South Korea to the summit, in addition to India. The upcoming summit is scheduled to take place in Hiroshima Prefecture on May 19-21. The Group of Seven (G7) nations consist of the U.S., the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan. PM Kishida did not give explanations about his wishes to include India and seven other non-G7 nations in the summit, but it is easy to see that all of them are Japan’s important or potential partners. Currently, … [Read more...] about Japan’s premier Kishida wishes to invite Vietnam to G7 Summit

Usuda Reiko, the owner of the café, said the concert would feature singing and piano over two hours. The café can host a maximum of 30 people. Borujeson, an artist of international acclaim, has been performing worldwide since the eighties. She lives in Japan, the U.S. and Sweden, and continues to tour worldwide. A jazz artist with classical roots, she has rendered a distinctive sound of innovation, contradiction, and academic precision that uniquely harmonises with the touch of her fingers. She also teaches in China, Latvia and other countries, and the Keiko Foundation assists young musicians in Latvia and Slovenia. Borujeson said it’s her first time visiting Hoi An, and the concert will help raise money to support children receiving treatment for cancer at the Da Nang Oncology hospital. All the money donated by attendees in the concert will be sent to the children in the hospital in Da Nang City. Borujeson also performed at the annual Japanese-Vietnamese Culture Exchange … [Read more...] about Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation under the theme of Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities, the ASEAN Youth Organisation is organising the first and largest ASEAN Youth Economic Forum in Southeast Asia. (Photo source: aseanyouth.net) Jakarta – A blueprint that sets the future direction of the ASEAN-Japan economic partnership for the next decades is now under discussion. Speaking at the recent ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2023 held in Jakarta, Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Kiya Masahiko said that his country has always been and will always be with ASEAN to overcome challenges. ASEAN and Japan are entering their 50th year of relations this year. However, their relationship has dramatically changed over the past decades, not to mention the common challenges that both sides face. Japan supported ASEAN's industrialisation and economic development. However, it is today facing economic stagnation and an aging population. ASEAN, on the … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

The event taking place on March 14 at the Municipal Theater of Fontainebleau attracted crowds of people in the city and neighboring areas. Dr. Pierre Journoud, a lecturer at Paul Valéry Montpellier University 3 and an expert in Vietnamese studies, talked about special milestones in the relationship between Vietnam and France at a symposium "France - Vietnam relations, from the Fontainebleau Conference in 1946 to French Prime Minister Edouard-Philippe's historic visit to Vietnam in 2018." Amandine Dabat, a 5th generation descendant of King Ham Nghi, delivered a speech "Ham Nghi, exiled king, artist in Algeria" to help the French public understand more about the king as an artist – an aspect that few people know about. Visitors to the event also had a chance to enjoy performances of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments and music, as well as explore the presence of Western classical music in Vietnam through the documentary film "Once upon a bridge in Vietnam" by young … [Read more...] about Diverse activities promote Vietnamese culture in France

The collaboration should focus on the exchange of experience in building legal mechanisms, the implementation of a project on building the Ho Chi Minh City financial center, the establishment of an innovation center of Ho Chi Minh City, first in health care, and the research and manufacturing of drugs and medical equipment, Mai told Mark Garnier, the British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Brunei. The official stressed that Ho Chi Minh City benefits from good relations between Vietnam and the U.K., and that the city wishes to work together with the U.K. to step up trade activities to soon fulfill the target of raising bilateral trade to 1 billion USD right in 2023 when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Ho Chi Minh City will coordinate with the British Consulate General in the city and British partners to implement the agreements, contributing to consolidating and promoting the Vietnam-U.K. relations, he … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, U.K. agree to enhance trade, investment ties