She was addressing the opening of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly’s general debate in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which was themed “Promoting cultural pluralism and peace through inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue”. The NA passed a Law on Belief and Religion in 2016, stipulating that everyone has the right to freedom of belief and religion, as well as the right to exercise religious practices and attend religious festivals. Religious organisations in Vietnam have continued expanding their ties with international religions and religious organisations and many international religious events have been held in Vietnam, she said. In order to promote cultural pluralism and peace through inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue, Ngan proposed that IPU member countries build and complete legal frameworks to ensure equal rights for ethnic groups and religions before the law. She also urged increased … [Read more...] about VN strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups: top lawmak
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One Month in France culinary event in HCM City, Hanoi
A series of culinary events and trade promotions will be held during “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme in November. Balade en France, the annual French food and wine festival, will be held from November 10-12 at Hotel Equatorial in HCM City’s District 5. French products will be displayed at eight supermarket chains with 39 supermarkets in Hanoi and HCM City, including Big C, Auchan, Aeon, Metro, Annam Gourmet, Giant, Satra and Aeon Fivimart. Booths will be set up at the supermarkets to introduce to customers products made from France as well as to demonstrate French cooking and food tastings. "Balade en France", the annual French food and wine festival, will be held from November 10-12 at Hotel Equatorial in HCM City’s District 5. The eight edition of the event will feature traditional French dishes, desserts and wine as well as music shows by French … [Read more...] about One Month in France culinary event in HCM City, Hanoi
State-run studios need more Government help
Many challenges have emerged in the equitisation of State-owned film studios, particularly the Viet Nam Feature Film (VFS) Studio, Culture Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien said yesterday. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks yesterday with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry. Speaking with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry, Thien said he was concerned that local artists, because of limited resources, were struggling to make classic Vietnamese movies, which were once the highlight of the local film industry. “Foreign and commercial movies are likely to exert greater domination over the industry,” he said, adding that it was important to collect ideas from experienced artists and create competitive advantages for local movies. Former president of the Viet Nam Cinema Association, Tran Luan Kim, said that … [Read more...] about State-run studios need more Government help
Vietnam attends World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia
NDO – A 116-member Vietnamese delegation joined tens of thousands of delegates from around the world to attend the grand opening ceremony of the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) in Sochi, Russia, on October 15. Addressing the ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed almost 30,000 participants, guests and volunteers, from more than 180 countries from across the globe, to the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, which he described as a forum for the planet's youth and the most comprehensive event in its history. He stressed that the younger generation continuously provides the world with innovative ideas and urged them to create their own future, whilst striving to make the world a better place and embodying the boldest and virtuous dreams and thoughts. During the week-long festival, the Vietnamese delegation, led by Le Quoc Phong, First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) Central Committee, will attend the major … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia
Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
Some 150 members of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee led by its first Secretary Le Quoc Phong attended the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students that officially opened in Sochi, Russia, on October 15. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the opening ceremony The festival, themed “For peace, solidarity and social justice, we struggle against imperialism – Honouring our past, we build the future”, is organised by the World Federation of Democratic Youths. Art performances featuring ecosystem protection, poverty and hunger combating and education development were held during the event. Addressing the opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the outstanding contribution youths make to society, and called on young people to build their own future and make the world a better place. The festival welcomed more than 20,000 youths … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends youth festival in Russia
One Month in France culinary event in HCM City
French products will be displayed at eight supermarket chains with 39 supermarkets in Hà Nội and HCM City, including Big C, Auchan, Aeon, Metro, Annam Gourmet, Giant, Satra and Aeon Fivimart. Booths will be set up at the supermarkets to introduce to customers products made from France as well as to demonstrate French cooking and food tastings. "Balade en France", the annual French food and wine festival, will be held from November 10-12 at Hotel Equatorial in HCM City’s District 5. The eight edition of the event will feature traditional French dishes, desserts and wine as well as music shows by French singers, musicians and dancers. Forty booths of 20 businesses will serve dishes and sell French products at the three-night event. The event will welcome 3,000 visitors. Beaujolais Nouveau, one of France’s … [Read more...] about One Month in France culinary event in HCM City
Vietnamese soap opera wins Tokyo International Drama Festival award
Actor Cong Ly in Chieu Ngang Qua Pho Cu. He won the Golden Kite award for best supporting role in the film. (Photo: vnexpress) Hanoi (VNA) – Chieu Ngang Qua Pho Cu (Walking on Old Street in the Afternoon) won an award for foreign dramas at the 11th International Drama Festival in Tokyo, Japan. Produced by the Vietnam Television Film Centre, the soap opera, directed by Trinh Le Phong, was screened domestically in late 2016. It depicts an extended family in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the conflict over financial interests that separates the family. This year, the drama won the domestic Golden Kite awards for best actress and best supporting role. Meanwhile, Vietnamese actress Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc was named Face of Asia at Marie Claire’s Asia Star Awards 2017 as part of the Busan International Film Festival in Busan, the Republic of Korea. Ngoc was honoured for her … [Read more...] about Vietnamese soap opera wins Tokyo International Drama Festival award
Code of corporate conduct for Vietnamese firms introduced
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh spoke at a forum on corporate culture in HCM City on October 15. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A code of corporate conduct and ethics for Vietnamese firms was launched during a forum on corporate culture in HCM City on October 15. The event was held by the Vietnam Association for Business Culture Development (VNABC) and the HCM City Association for Women Executives and Entrepreneurs with Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh and local senior officials in attendance. The code of corporate conduct and ethics includes six standards regarding leadership culture, corporate culture building and enforcement, law compliance, business ethics, social responsibility and healthy competition. In his remarks at the forum, Deputy PM Binh said corporate culture gives a brand a soul so it must be seen as key for sustainable … [Read more...] about Code of corporate conduct for Vietnamese firms introduced
First rose festival held in Hanoi
Hundreds of photos featuring the beauty of roses and of women are on display at the festival. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A special ao dai (traditional dress) collection by designer Vu Viet Ha, inspired by roses to honour Vietnamese women’s beauty, was presented at the opening ceremony of a rose festival in Hanoi on October 14. Hundreds of visitors rushed to the festival at Thang Long Rose Park, the first of its kind in the capital, which runs until October 22. Dao Manh Hung, the park’s director, said the event will help participants learn about the history of roses and bring together rose lovers. “We organised the event on occasion of Vietnamese women’s day on October 20 to honour the beauty of women, which is often compared to roses. We hope the festival is a meaningful event to honour women, half the world’s population, and … [Read more...] about First rose festival held in Hanoi
Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups: top lawmaker
Saint Petersburg, October 16 (VNA) –Vietnam has adopted policies to enable ethnic minority groups to develop equally, helping to gradually bridge development gaps with the rest of the population, said National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. She was addressing the opening of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly’s general debate in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 15, which was themed “Promoting cultural pluralism and peace through inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue.” In 2013, Vietnam’s NA approved a new Constitution which phrohibits any discrimination against any of the country’s many ethnic groups, the top Vietnamese legislator said. The State has devised policies that create conditions for ethnic minority groups to contribute to national development. The NA passed the Law on Belief and Religion in 2016, … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups: top lawmaker
