A photographic insight into life in contemporary Germany is coming to the capital today . The exhibition of photos, titled Deutschlandbilder (Images of Germany), is a collection of work by German journalists, each giving a different perspective of life in the European country since reunification in 1989. It is sponsored by the German Capital Cultural Fund. The Ha Noi show is part of Deutschlandbilder’s world tour, with previous exhibitions in Sydney, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore. From landscapes to portraits, each piece tells its own story about what living in Germany has been like since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Wolfgang Bellwinkel’s Heimat II puts the yearnings of modern society in the frame with images taken from life in the countryside. In a more intimate approach, the domestic scene in Anne Schoenharting’s Childhood focuses on children’s experience of the widening rich-poor gap in society. Zooming in on just one sector of society, Jordis … [Read more...] about Photographers show off Germany snaps in Ha Noi
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Bulgarian wine to be presented in Ha Noi
A festival will be organised in Ha Noi with the aim of introducing Bulgarian wine to Asia. The special beverage holds a significant place in Bulgarian culture, habits and traditions. A view of the Villa Vinifera winery in Bulgaria, established in 1936 to produce Mavrud, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Chardonnay and Traminer The Taste of Bulgarian Wine Association and the Bulgarian Embassy in Ha Noi have worked together to organise the event for the first time in Viet Nam. After the first Bulgarian Kingdom was established, wine soon became an important part of Bulgarian culture, according to Daniel Dobrev, from the Economic and Trade Office of the Republic of Bulgaria in Viet Nam. Almost all ancient artefacts found in modern day Bulgarian territory are associated with wine consumption. “Due to globalisation, a lot of foreign investors, wine lovers and sommeliers are interested in Bulgarian wineries with local varieties of grapes, ancient technology and traditional … [Read more...] about Bulgarian wine to be presented in Ha Noi
Ha Noi meets tourism target
Ha Noi is forecast to serve 23.83 million tourists in 2017, up nine percent year-on-year and one percent compared to the year’s target. The figure includes an estimated 4.95 million international and 18.88 million domestic tourists. Tourism revenue is set to hit 70.96 billion VND (3.12 million USD), up 15 percent from last year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. Foreign tourists to the city mainly came from China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, France, the US, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and Canada. According to the Ha Noi Tourism Department, tourism management and promotion campaigns have been strengthened. The city has also improved tourism infrastructure and service quality, along with planning and investment in tourism products. The department will work with relevant agencies to step up inspections and ensure the city’s image as a safe and friendly destination. The city hopes to earn about 75.78 trillion VND (3.33 billion USD) from nearly … [Read more...] about Ha Noi meets tourism target
Ha Noi prepares land for developing resettlement apartments
Ha Noi said it has prepared 28.5ha of land for developers to build 27 resettlement housing projects with an estimated 19,800 apartment units. The capital city recently submitted a document to the Government Office to clarify its proposed mechanisms for firms to develop resettlement apartments in the capital city. Under the proposals, Ha Noi will prepare land and select developers with adequate capacity to develop these resettlement housing projects. An important criterion for developers is that they must promise not to calculate loan costs in the apartment price. The developers will be allowed to make a profit of 10 per cent or sell 20 per cent of the apartments to the market. After nine to 12 months, if the city failed to introduce home buyers, the developers will be allowed to sell the apartments to recover their investment. It was estimated that the city needed more than 22,130 apartments by 2020 to meet the resettlement demand for site clearance to implement infrastructure … [Read more...] about Ha Noi prepares land for developing resettlement apartments
Vietnamese, int’l cuisines showcased at Ha Noi food festival
Thousands of people immersed themselves in the joyful atmosphere of the 2017 International Food Festival, organised by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps (SDDC) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), at the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Ha Noi on December 10. The fifth annual event featured 120 pavilions representing 35 foreign embassies in Viet Nam, alongside foreign cultural centres, non-governmental organisations, foreign relations departments of provinces across the country, units under the MOFA, and a number of enterprises. The booths showcased specialty foods and souvenirs from different countries and Vietnamese localities, while presenting unique handicraft products and other types of products from craft villages and businesses across Viet Nam. Visitors to the festival not only had the chance to enjoy tasty dishes, but they were also entertained by unique dance and musical performances by both Vietnamese and international students and artists. In her opening … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, int’l cuisines showcased at Ha Noi food festival