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
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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 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
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
Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the opening of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly’s general debate in Saint Petersburg, Russia(Source: VNA) Saint Petersburg (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 prohibits any discrimination against any of the country’s many ethnic groups, the top Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives for equal treatment of religions, ethnic groups
3D jelly cakes –from favourite dessert to art
Agar jelly is a familiar dessert to many people due to its sweetness. In recent years, the dessert hasfound hundreds of forms, from jelly flan, Mid-Autumn Festival jelly cake to 3D jelly. Of which, the most outstanding form is gracilaria agar jelly. Originating in Japan, the dessert was only introduced in Vietnam three years ago. Its eye-catching features strike many people when they first see these 3D jelly desserts. One day when Luong Hanh was browsing Facebook, she unintentionally found artistic 3D jelly images, inspiring her to travel all the way from Cao Bang to Hanoi to join a 3D jelly making class. “One time when I was surfing the Internet, I saw 3D jelly images of Phuong Nga, I was curious about how to make such a wonderful art work,” said Luong Hanh from Cao Bang Province. “After researching, I decided to register to Ms Phuong Nga’s 3D jelly making class, I hope I can make my own 3D products after this class,” Hanh … [Read more...] about 3D jelly cakes –from favourite dessert to art
Vietnamese-American artist returns home for cai luong show
Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen, a leading cai luong (reformed opera) performer in the 1990s, will stage a live show in HCM City next week. With her first live show in HCM City after 15 years in the US, Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen (Right) will treat theatre lovers to traditional cai luong songs. Thousand Love at the We Lounge will be her first live show in the city after 15 years of living in the US. "I’ll sing original traditional tunes for theatre lovers," said Huyen. Huyen is hoping that the event, which will feature an orchestra of traditional instrument players, will please her fans. "To make an impression, I need to offer productions with my own style," the 48-year-old said. Huyen will sing vong co songs, which are often used in cai luong plays, such as Flowers Bloom at Night and Traditional Shirt used by Southern Women. The highlight of the concert will be excerpts from cai … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-American artist returns home for cai luong show
Vietnam all set for APEC summit week
VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son tells the Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) newspaper that the country is ready for the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Bui Thanh Son. — Photo baodautu.vn Where do Viet Nam’s preparations for APEC stand? Having determined that hosting APEC 2017 will be a major focus of Viet Nam’s external affairs activities, preparation for the event in general and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, in particular, began very early and carefully, with the establishment of an interdisciplinary working group in 2014 and the National Committee of APEC 2017 in 2015. The sub-committees have carried out preparatory work in all fields, bearing in mind the motto set by President Tran Dai Quang: “careful, respectful, thoughtful, … [Read more...] about Vietnam all set for APEC summit week
The Hue doctor helping children see the world
VietNamNet Bridge – An eye doctor from central Hue City was honoured last month as an Eye Health Hero for his dedication in restoring the sight of hundreds of visually impaired children. Dr. Pham Minh Truong checks the eyes of children at Hue Eye Hospital. — VNA/VNS Photo Dr. Pham Minh Truong, director of the Hue Eye Hospital, was the first Vietnamese doctor and among 15 eye doctors all over the world to be honoured with the title by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). The Eye Health Heroes initiative recognises and celebrates frontline staff whose work in the field and engagement with the community makes a real difference in restoring sight. A graduate of Hue Medical University in 1987, Dr. Truong started his career at the eye care clinic in Thua Thien-Hue Province, which is now the Hue Eye Hospital. During … [Read more...] about The Hue doctor helping children see the world
Vietnam, FAO ink cooperation framework in World Food Day ceremony
Vietnam and FAO ink a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 in Bac Kan province on October 14. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) Bac Kan (VNA) – Vietnam and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) agreed a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 during a ceremony to mark the 37th World Food Day held in northern Bac Kan province on October 14. The ceremony also celebrated the 72th FAO anniversary (October 16) with FAO Representative in Vietnam Jongha Bae in attendance. This year, the event highlighted “Changing the future of migration by investing in food security and rural development”, which is also a key area for cooperation between FAO and the government of Vietnam. The framework was signed between FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), laying a foundation for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, FAO ink cooperation framework in World Food Day ceremony
