The exhibition of Yakishime-style ceramics aims to help Hanoi residents and visitors understand the diversity of Japanese culture and appreciate Japanese creativity. The ceramics exhibition titled "Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis" will be held from April 4 to 20 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi, according to the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam. The poster of the “Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis” provided by the Japan Foundation in Vietnam "Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis" focuses on the ceramic technique of yakishime, the firing of unglazed wares at high temperatures. While one of the most basic means of producing ceramics, yakishime has developed in distinctive directions in Japan. This exhibition introduces an aspect of Japanese culture by examining yakishime from the earliest examples to contemporary works. The earliest known examples of yakishime ware date back to the fourth or fifth century. However, it was not … [Read more...] about Exhibition of traditional Japanese pottery to be opened in Hanoi
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Ministry proposes draft on cross-border trade
A vehicle loaded with Vietnam ese goods goes through Ma Thu Lang Border Gate to enter China .(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking public comments on a legal draft amending Decree No. 14 on cross-border commercial activities. The draft aims to plug some loopholes that have been exploited by traders to disguise their commercial activities as cross-border individual transactions (CITs). It is also part of the government's efforts to promote the movement of goods via official channels, putting an end to trade bottlenecks at border gates. The draft stipulates that traders who engage in commercial activities at auxiliary border gates or border crossing points must do so at the gates or points approved by provincial authorities. The traders and their companies are also required to carry a valid passport or equivalent papers while doing the trade. Vehicle drivers, in addition to the papers, are required to have a valid … [Read more...] about Ministry proposes draft on cross-border trade
Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is urging a project steering committee to accelerate the transition of traditional industrial parks (IPs) to an ecological model as part of a nationwide eco-IP intervention initiative. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc said, “The project has contributed to the replication of the eco-IP model in Vietnam, in line with the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, Vietnam’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and the net-zero emissions commitment to 2050.” Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena, illustration photo. Developing eco-IPs is inevitable as many countries are applying the carbon tax mechanism on imported goods, the deputy minister added. “Meanwhile, many tenants in IPs are manufacturers for export, and they need a green certificate to export products. Thus, relevant parties continue to spread technical and financial support to many IPs at different … [Read more...] about Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena
Song Khoai Industrial Park: A sustainable investment destination
Proud development journey In 2018, Amata Group was granted the first investment certificate to implement the Song Khoai Industrial Park project (also known as Amata City Halong). With a total area of 714 hectares (including 470ha of industrial land), the Song Khoai IP project consists of five phases with a total investment value of $155 million. It forms the core of Amata Smart City Halong, which has a scale of nearly 5,800ha and an estimated investment value of $2 billion. The project has gradually been taking shape in Quang Ninh. Up to now, phase I of the Song Khoai IP has been focused on two projects by Jinko Solar Group from Hong Kong, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. The total investment value of these two projects surpasses $865.6 million. The factory complex in Quang Ninh is the third globally, after the US and Malaysia. The project in Quang Ninh is the only integrated smart factory project using batteries and modules … [Read more...] about Song Khoai Industrial Park: A sustainable investment destination