Vietnam, Pakistan hold second political consultation Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Dinh Quy co-chairs the 2nd Vietnam-Pakistan political consultation in Islamabad capital on April 13. Vietnam and Pakistan held their second political consultation in Islamabad capital of the Muslim country on April 13, during which they lauded their close collaboration and were unanimous to support each other at regional and international forums. At the meeting, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Dinh Quy and his Pakistani counterpart Tehmina Janjua, the two sides reached consensus that the foreign ministries should uphold their core role in promoting bilateral cooperation in various fields. They highlighted the importance of high-level meetings and people-to-people exchanges while agreeing to accelerate the meeting of the inter-governmental committee on economic, cultural and sci-technological cooperation in 2018. As part of the efforts to enhance … [Read more...] about Government News 16/4
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Art & Entertainment News 5/4
Watercolours reflect artists' passion Forty-four watercolours by 22 painters from Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam are being displayed at a joint exhibition in Ha Noi. The exhibition is an initiative of Malaysian painters who wish to promote the use of watercolour in Asia as a major painting material instead of using it mainly to make sketches. Earlier, the artists had participated in excursions in Malaysia and Viet Nam to work outdoors. Included in the exhibition of works that depict the landscapes and local lives of people in places that the artists visited. Art critic Phan Cam Thuong said the exhibition was "a great opportunity for the artists to learn about each other's painting styles, which are quite different." Visitors can see the diversity of watercolours expressions as the exhibition carries abstract, realistic, hyper-realistic, impressionistic and even 3D paintings. Famous Vietnamese artist Thanh Chuong was among exhibition's first visitors. He applauded the idea of the … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News 5/4
Social News 25/9
10 days after Doksuri strikes Quang Binh, flooding continues The flooding triggered by the Doksuri storm that swept through the central region of Việt Nam 10 days ago continued to isolate a community in a remote area of Quảng Bình Province. Flooding continues in Ón Village in Quảng Bình Province after 10 days Doksuri Storm swept through the locality. According to Trần Xuân Tư, head of Ón Village in the province’s mountainous Minh Hóa District, 600 residents of the village have been isolated after Doksuri hit the province. The village is situated in a valley, and the rainwater has submerged the village’s entrance road, which is some 3.5m under the water now. Tư said the flooding began nine days ago, and it is expected to continue in the next five days. The locals are using boats to travel across the village, he added. The only food … [Read more...] about Social News 25/9
WHAT’S ON MAY 1-31 (DAILY UPDATE)
Rather Unique: LIVE hip-hop w/ Ali & St. What Sat 28 May 2016, 9 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi Come to enjoy the gold standard in live hip-hop. DJ Ali spins fresh beats while lyrical champ St. What lays down smooth lyrics. He raps for listeners, blunt-heads, fly ladies, and prisoners. Come experience a funk vortex of freestyles, hip-hop bangers, and radiant instrumentals. Free entry! Solo Exhibition “Sick of Love” by Jakub Julian Ziolkowski Opening: Sat 28 May 2016, 6 pm Exhibition: 28 May – 04 Jun 2016 Cafe Nhà Sàn Come to a solo exhibition “Sick of Love” by Jakub Julian Ziolkowski. “A boy dreams of finding treasure, a lonely man looks at his feet stepping on other feet that belong to his own shadow, faint marks of teeth pile on the shoulder of some strange girl who has come into the world before, me, and my hand pressed against the mirror, from now on i know. Every mirror is … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON MAY 1-31 (DAILY UPDATE)