The event was attended by Japanese Consul General Kaweue Junichi, Japanese businessmen and people living in HCM City.Congratulating Emperor Akihito on his 84th birthday, President of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of HCM City Nguyen Cong Tanh said this year’s celebration of the Japanese emperor’s birthday takes place when the two countries’ relationship is in its prime after they established the diplomatic ties 44 years ago. Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during avisit to Vietnam in March 2017 This year, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Vietnam for the first time, greatly contributing to the development of the bilateral relations in all fields, particularly politics, economics, culture and people-to-people exchange, he noted. Tanh added that the association will closely coordinate with the Consulate General of Japan in HCM City and other Japanese organizations to host a wide range of events in celebrations of the 45th … [Read more...] about HCM City get-together marks Japanese emperor’s birthday
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Vietnam Expo 2017 kicks off in HCM City
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Van Nga, head of the South Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Vietnam Expo is among the largest trade fairs held in HCM City, featuring 750 businesses from 16 countries and territories, including India, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Indonesia, Malaysia, the US, Germany and China.The expo continues to be an important bridge to connect Vietnamese and foreign enterprises, allowing them to meet and exchange views on business cooperation. The opening ceremony of the 15th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2017). Photo: hcm.vietnamexpo.com.vn It is also a destination where policymakers can update the latest waves of market and producers can popularize their trademarks as well as expand consumption network. Director of the Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company (Vinexad) Saigon Pham Van Khanh said participating companies want to introduce their new items for 2018 with the aim of seeking … [Read more...] about Vietnam Expo 2017 kicks off in HCM City
HCM City creates space for street vendors
Food stalls on Nguyen Van Chiem Street in HCM City’s District 1 (File photo) HCM City (VNA) - HCM City authorities have announced plans torevamp 159 streets to create space for street food vendors there following asuccessful three-month trial of street vendor “markets” on Nguyen Van Chiem streetand Bach Tung Diep Park in District 1.Chairman of the District 1 People’s Committee Tran The Thuan has carried out atour of his district to set up more food streets.Besides, seven out of the district’s 10 wards have submitted plans for creatingfood streets and are awaiting approval for launch this month, while the otherthree are now scouting for locations, he said.Duong Hong Thang, Vice chairman of the Binh Thanh district People’s Committee,said a section of Dien Bien Phu street in front of the HCM City University ofTechnology (Hutech) has been chosen for trialling a food street.It would have some 20 stalls, mainly run by poor street vendors living … [Read more...] about HCM City creates space for street vendors
HCM City sets ups plans for street vendors
HCM CITY — HCM City authorities have announced plans to revamp 159 streets to create space for street food vendors there following a successful three-month trial of street vendor “markets” on Nguyễn Văn Chiêm Street and Bách Tùng Diệp Park in District 1. The chairman of the District 1 People’s Committee, Trần Thế Thuận, has carried out a tour of his district to set up more food streets. Besides, seven out of the district’s 10 wards have submitted plans for creating food streets and are awaiting approval for launch this month, while the other three are now scouting for locations, he said. Dương Hồng Thắng, vice chairman of the Bình Thạnh District People’s Committee, said a section of Điện Biên Phủ Street in front of the HCM City University of Technology (Hutech) has been chosen for trialling a food street. It would have some 20 stalls, mainly run … [Read more...] about HCM City sets ups plans for street vendors
Int’l Nutcracker to run in HCM City
The ballet is choreographed by Johanne Jakhelln Constant, the art director of the Moving Art Theatre in Bodo, Norway, who worked with the HBSO to premiere the work in 2011.A rousing success, the play has been presented every Christmas season in HCM City.This year, the two-act work will feature Japanese dancer Naoki Tomikawa (as Cavaliar) and Yuki Hiroshige (as Dewdrop).Tomikawa studied classical ballet and graduated from the National Vaganova Ballet School in Russia in 1991. He has worked for the New National Theatre and Noriko Kobayashi Ballet Theater in Japan, and is now a member of the Volks theater Rostock in Germany.Hiroshige began practicing ballet at the age of 11, and began studying at the Australian Ballet School in 1993. She worked as a solo dancer at the New National Theatre from 1996, and later performed at Noriko Kobayashi Ballet Theater from 2005.The ballet will also highlight Vietnamese ballet stars, including Ho Phi Diep (the Nutcracker), Do Hoang Khang Ninh (Clara), … [Read more...] about Int’l Nutcracker to run in HCM City