The book provides a panoramic view of the origin of Kim Hoang folk paintings, the traditional way of producing the pictures, and the challenges in preserving and developing this traditional painting school in modern life. The book titled "Kim Hoang Folk Paintings" was jointly launched today [August 9] by the Hanoi Museum of Ceramics and the World Publisher. It was the result of the Kim Hoang Folk Painting Restoration Project led by researcher Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa, director of the museum. A Kim Hoang folk painting. Photos: Tra My The project has been implemented since 2016 with the participation of many artists, researchers, and collectors of Vietnamese folk paintings as well as artists and photographers. The book provides a panoramic view of the origin of Kim Hoang folk paintings, the traditional way of producing the pictures, and the challenges in preserving and developing this traditional painting school in modern life. According to Dr. Tran Hau Yen The, a … [Read more...] about Book on traditional Kim Hoang paintings released
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MoIT ready to help Vietnamese companies access Côte d’Ivoire market
The agency has strived to deploy trade promotion and investment solutions based on the application of information technology, aiming to help Vietnamese companies maintain contact with potential foreign partners and investors to explore collaboration opportunities. Côte d'Ivoire is Vietnam's second-largest trading partner and fourth-largest export market in Africa, according to Nguyen Phuc Nam, deputy head of the Asia-Africa Market Department under MoIT. The value of two-way trade has amounted to more than 1 billion USD per year between 2017 and 2021. Bilateral trade recorded a strong recovery last year, reaching nearly 1.26 billion USD, up 38.7% from 2020. In particular, Vietnam is currently one of the five largest rice exporters to Ivory Coast, accounting for an average of 30-40% of the African country's total rice import value. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about MoIT ready to help Vietnamese companies access Côte d’Ivoire market
Exports to the Americas eye strong rebound
In the first seven months this year, Vietnam’s total export value to the American market approximated $77 billion, equal 22 per cent jump on-year, in which exports to the US market were a bright spot reaching $66.7 billion, up 23.7 per cent on-year. Earlier, accelerated export of Vietnamese products to this market was a hallmark in 2021 reaching $114 billion in total export value, showing a 27 per cent jump on-year. Vietnam also witnessed a big export surplus with this market reaching approximately $89 billion last year. Exports to the US surpassed $96 billion in 2021, more than $21 billion compared to 2020, placing the US in the pole position among Vietnam’s export markets with export value far exceeding that of other markets such as China, the EU, ASEAN, South Korea, and Japan. Several new markets clinching free trade agreements (FTA) with Vietnam in America such as Canada and Mexico have increased imports from Vietnam. Apart from seafood and apparel, the export … [Read more...] about Exports to the Americas eye strong rebound
Long way to go for Vietnamese durians
Workers wrap up and label durians. Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit in many countries, but that's only the story's beginning. (Photo: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers but still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association, revealed that China , the largest importer of fresh Vietnamese durians, has allowed the fruits to be imported via official channels from July 12. However, these opportunities come with obstacles as the Chinese General Administration of Customs (CGAC) requires that Vietnamese exporting firms and growing areas register with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the registrations must be sent to CGAC for approval before the fruit can enter the … [Read more...] about Long way to go for Vietnamese durians