Viet Nam News HCM CITY— More than 30 cải lương (reformed opera) actors from Long An Cải Lương Theatre in Long An Province will tour Hà Nội and northern provinces during three upcoming national holidays, the Hùng Kings Memorial Day on April 14, Reunification Day on April 30, and Labour Day on May 1. They will perform Cuộc Đời Của Mẹ (Life of Mother), a production by Meritorious Artist and theatre director Hồ Ngọc Trinh. The play, which features Vietnamese women of the south during the American war, brought home two top prizes, Best Play and Best Scriptwriting, at the National Cải Lương Festival 2018 in Tân An City in Long An Province. The festival attracted 25 theatres and troupes, including eight private troupes from HCM City and Mekong Delta provinces. During the 14-day event, several hundred veteran and young performers were featured in 32 historical and … [Read more...] about Southern cải lương theatre to tour Hà Nội
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Foreign reporters covering US – North Korea summit to get free tours around northern Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - At least 2,600 international reporters from news agencies around the world, including Reuters, NHK (Japan), AP, AFP, and Yonhap (South Korea) have come to Hanoi to cover the second US – North Korea summit on February 27 and 28. Hanoi people and the second US - North Korea summit Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi: A convergence of interests Kim Jong Un boards train for Vietnam meeting with Trump International reporters covering the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will have a chance to enjoy free tours around Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh, according to the information announced by representative of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT). International reporters cover the second US – North Korea summit to get free tours around northern Vietnam. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Accordingly, they will be able to register for free tours to best destinations in northern Vietnam, including Ha … [Read more...] about Foreign reporters covering US – North Korea summit to get free tours around northern Vietnam
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/1
Azerbaijani investors eye Vietnamese marketAzerbaijani investors with strong financial capacity and professional performance are keen on landing investments in Vietnam, has said Anar Imanov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam.In his remarks at a recent workshop themed “Meet Azerbaijan” in Hanoi, the Azerbaijani Ambassador highlighted Azerbaijani enterprises' advantage of plentiful capital and practical experience in implementing projects in Europe, adding that many are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam.As one of the world’s leading crucial oil and gas producers and suppliers, Azerbaijan also has great potential to boost its bilateral cooperation with Vietnam in three key fields, including tourism, logistics, and agriculture. The diplomat cited a FAM tour jointly held by the Azerbaijan Embassy in Vietnam and Qatar Airways last year as a big effort to bolster tourism cooperation between the two countries.The FAM tour provided many Vietnamese tourism … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/1
AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy Tour comes to Hà Nội
The AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy. — Photo zadn.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy Tour arrived in Hà Nội on Friday with just a week to go before the region’s premier football tournament kicks off. The trophy was on display at AEON Mall Long Biên from 5pm to 8pm, and Việt Nam’s leading players were in attendance to take photos with fans and sign autographs. There were performances by a football freestyle team and an acoustic band as well as displays by tournament sponsors Grand Sport, Pinaco and Acebook. The first matches of the AFF Suzuki Cup kicks off on November 8, but the trophy has been touring the region ahead of the tournament. The trophy has already made stops in Cambodia, Myanmar, Manila and Bangkok and it will head to Jakarta on Sunday. Việt Nam, winners of the AFF Suzuki Cup in 2008, are riding a wave after good performances at both the senior and under-23 level over the past year and will be among … [Read more...] about AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy Tour comes to Hà Nội
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
Norwegian solar companies seek cooperation opportunity in Vietnam A group of Norway’s leading solar companies attended a Norwegian Solar Seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to look for cooperation opportunities with local partners in the solar energy sector. The event is co-organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 (PECC1), under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with the attendance of Norweiginan Ambassador designate, Ms Grete Lochen, Commercial Counsellor Mr Harald Naevdal, General Director of EVN PECC1 Mr Pham Nguyen Hung, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and over 70 participants from the EVN and its subsidiaries, independent power plant owners, construction companies, private investors from Vietnam and Laos, suppliers and consultants and other stakeholders. At the seminar, an energy consultant of the World Bank presents an overview of Vietnam’s solar energy, highlighting the achievements of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10