Vietnamese lunar new year 2018

Rice export volume up but value falls The ministry said the total rice export volume and value in the first nine months of this year reached 5.2 million tonnes and $2.24 billion, respectively. The figures represented a rise of 5.9 per cent in volume and a drop of 9.8 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2018. Of which, Viet Nam shipped abroad 586,000 tonnes of rice in September for $251 million. The Philippines was the top market for Vietnamese rice in the first eight months of this year, consuming 1.76 million tonnes worth $720 million, 2.9 times higher in volume and 2.6 times in value over the same period last year. Strong growth was also seen in other markets, including Australia (75 per cent), Ivory Coast (nearly 35 per cent) and Hong Kong (nearly 35 per cent). The average rice price in the first eight months fell 13.8 per cent year on year to $435 per tonne. White rice led the way in the period, accounting for 47 per cent of total revenue, followed by Jasmine rice … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 14

Promoting cultural heritage values while developing tourism Thai Nguyen province is home to 17 intangible culture heritages. Local authorities and ethnic minority groups are exerting efforts to promote heritage values in combination with tourism development. The San Chay people of Phú Lương district traditionally celebrate Spring with the Tắc Xình dance. In 2018, the Tac Xinh dance was recognized as national Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourisms. To uphold the cultural values of the heritage, Thai Nguyen’s provincial culture and tourism sector have taken measures to introduce the dance to visitors through festivals, turning it into an attractive tourism product. Currently in Thai Nguyen province, there are more than 800 historical and scenic sites, along with 17 intangible cultural heritage elements at a national level. Many of which have become tourist attraction, contributing to promoting their values such as the … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 14

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi- ‘Lang Toi’ (My Village) by Lune Production Apr 25 and 27, 6 pm Vietnam Tuong Theatre, 51A Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem district A delicate merge of tradition and innovation, where the poetic beauty of Northern Vietnam’s village life is presented through a new cirque approach. Farming, the building activities, traditional games, and lifestyle of the Northern villagers are recreated by ancestral bamboo props, breath-taking cirque and acrobatics performances, and rhythmic dance, to distinct folk music from more than 20 musical instruments. Ticket prices: VND 630,000- VND 1,050,000 Hanoi- Subscription Concert Vol. 109 Apr 27, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem district Featuring piano Soloist: Henri Sigfridsson and artists from the the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor: Wong Kah Chun Programme: J. Brahms: Concerto Piano no.2, op.83, in B flat major Interval V. … [Read more...] about What’s on April 23-29 (Daily updated)

The 18th Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair (AgroViet 2018) will take place from June 28 to July 1 in the central city of Da Nang, announced the organising board at a press conference in Hanoi on June 18. At the press conference to announce the 18th Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair (AgroViet 2018) to take place from June 28 to July 1 in Da Nang. Themed “High-tech farm produces towards sustainable agricultural development,” the AgroViet 2018 gives a chance to boost international cooperation in agriculture, while connecting businesses and consumers, thus creating opportunities for enterprises to promote domestic market. The event will honour high quality agro-forestry-fishery and handicraft products, and introduce new technologies in agricultural production. With about 180 booths, the fair will showcase equipment and machines in agricultural production and processing, veterinary drugs, pesticide, safe agricultural and aquatic products, as well as … [Read more...] about AgroViet 2018 slated for late June in Da Nang

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Bac Ninh Province- Love duet singing festival Feb 27-28 Lim Town, Nội Duệ and Liên Bão Commune, Tiên Du District in the northern province of Bắc Ninh. Hanoi-Gala New Year Opening Concert Mar 2, 8 pm,  Hanoi Opera House, No.1, Trang Tien Street Featuring performances by Conductor Honna Tetsuji, Soprano: Dao To Loan, Baritone: Manh Dung, Tenor: Park Sung Min and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. Ticket prices: VND 200,000 – VND 350,000 – VND 500,000 Hanoi-Music Concerts with Le Cat Trong Ly Mar 3 and 4, 8 pm Hanoi-Punk Rock Charity Concert “ẤM” Mar 3, 7.30 pm,  Sidewalk Hanoi, 231 Au Co, Street A charity concert featuring special performances by the Ugoslabier band from Bangkok – Thailand. This is their second time performing in Hanoi. Hanoian bands Shade Tree, Gai, MXM and W A A H will be joining the show. Hanoi-Beyond … [Read more...] about What’s on February 26-March 4 (Daily updated)