What role did political concerns play in the reformation

The leader asked the Committee members to continue bringing into play their sense of solidarity and responsibility in finishing the remaining work, and working as nucleuses so as to ensure the coming Congress a fine success that meets the expectation and hope of the whole Party and people./. The 15th plenum of the Party Central Committee wraps up after completing all the contents of its agenda. (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee plenum completes preparation for 13th Congress

Việt Nam will continue with efforts to open up the market, intensify policy dialogue through TIFA Council mechanisms and implement bilateral co-operation agreements to produce substantial outcomes and address the concerns of the US and Việt Nam, maintaining stable trade ties towards a sustainable and harmonious trade balance that benefits both sides. … [Read more...] about US won’t impose tariffs or sanctions on Việt Nam’s exports

“When he finished playing, one of us gave him some cash,” Thiều recalled. “He looked our way and thanked us. When he turned to leave, I stood up to face him. I asked him to sit down and play his favourite tune for me. He looked my way, and at that moment I could see another pair of eyes within his blind eyes.” … [Read more...] about Colours drive a poet to paint

“Just a month ago, the Prime Minister said the Government was committed to maintaining stable prices for public services and basic amenities such as electricity in the last half of 2018, and now the Government has proposed an increase to the environmental tax, which in turn, would lead to an increase in the price of commodities,” Nguyễn Văn Giàu, chairman of the NA External Relations Committee, said at the meeting. … [Read more...] about NA Standing Committee delayed voting on environmental tax hike proposal

My very first calligraphy workshop was back in early 2013. Ms Margaret Shepherd came all the way from Boston to Hà Nội, during her research in Southeast Asian letters, and she spent months travelling across countries to learn the local art and teach calligraphy. She taught us Roman letters, the first Latin alphabet of humankind, in 10 days. I skipped almost every class in college that week to learn calligraphy with her. That was a remarkable milestone for me. Something said in my mind: “Hoàng, finally you have learned true calligraphy from a calligrapher." I really appreciated that, so after the workshop I decided to become a calligrapher, just like my teacher. … [Read more...] about Young calligrapher renowned for his talent introduces art to new generation