Hanoi (VNA) – 2018 is a turbulent year in world events, full of ups and downs. Below are the top 10 world events of 2018 selected by the Vietnam News Agency. 1. A turning point in the Korean Peninsula peace process: President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in (L) and leader of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un at their meeting in Pyongyang on September 19 (Photo: AFP/VNA) Korean Peninsula affairs recorded a breakthrough change with several historical events taking place in 2018. Inter-Korean summits resumed after a gap of more than a decade, adopting the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula on April 27 and the Pyongyang Joint Declaration on September 20. In addition, the first-ever summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was held in Singapore and issued a Joint Declaration on June 12. These events helped turn the situation from the edge of war to dialogue and … [Read more...] about Top 10 world events of 2018
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Vietnam’s top ten events in 2014
1. National Assembly passes several Laws, Resolutions to specify 2013 Constitution In 2014, the National Assembly adopted 29 Laws to fine-tune the legal system, and institutionalize the 2013 Constitution’s stipulations on the state apparatus, protecting and exercising human rights and citizens’ fundamental rights and obligations. The National Assembly also approved 13 Resolutions and revisions to the Resolution on conducting votes of confidence on officials elected and approved by the National Assembly and People’s Councils. 2. Inflation controlled, macro-economy connected with economic restructuring, investment environment improved, and strategic breakthroughs created Vietnam’s GDP increased 5.98% in 2014. The Consumer Price Index increased 4%, the lowest rate in 10 years. The restructuring of public investment, credit organizations, state-owned enterprises and agriculture in connection with new rural development was strengthened. Agriculture exports earned a … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top ten events in 2014
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Do paper Exhibition “That time” by Luong Hung Exhibition: 17 – 21 Jul 2015 Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi You are invited to the Do paper exhibition “That time” by painter Luong Hung. The exhibition will feature over 40 artworks in Do traditional paper with free and fresh lines. The nostalgia for the past, of an artists over 70 years of age (born 1945) is really moving. Film Screening “The Artist is Present” – a performance by Marina Abramović Sun 19 Jul 2015, 6 pm Nha San Collective 2nd floor, 24 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi Nha San Collective would like to invite you to the screening of “The Artist Is Present” documenting a performance of artist Marina Abramović. Marina Abramović (born November 30, 1946) is a Serbian performance artist based in New York. Her works explore the relationship between performer and audience, the limits of the body, and the possibilities of the mind. Active for … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 10-20
Nhan Dan Newspaper picks out top 10 culture, sports and tourism events in 2017
1. The promulgation of a Politburo resolution No. 08-NQ/TW on January 16, 2017 on developing tourism as a key economic sector The document has a historic significance as it creates motivation for the robust development of the entire tourism sector. The revised Law on Tourism was passed on June 19, 2017 during the third session of the 14th National Assembly with an aim to facilitate the development of tourism sector in the context of international integration process. After that, a series of decisive documents on boosting tourism was promulgated, which have contributed to the record growth of Vietnam’s tourism sector in 2017 with a total of international visitors of 12.9 million, up nearly 30% as compared to 2016. 2. A national symposium on trends of literature and arts in Vietnam A national symposium discussing current trends of literature and arts in Vietnam nowadays was held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province in November, 2017. The event, hosted by the Central Council … [Read more...] about Nhan Dan Newspaper picks out top 10 culture, sports and tourism events in 2017
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NDO - Nhan Dan Newspaper picks out Vietnam’s top ten cultural items, sports and tourism events in 2017. 1. The promulgation of a Politburo resolution No. 08-NQ/TW on January 16, 2017 on developing tourism as a key economic sector The document has a historic significance as it creates motivation for the robust development of the entire tourism sector. The revised Law on Tourism was passed on June 19, 2017 during the third session of the 14th National Assembly with an aim to facilitate the development of tourism sector in the context of international integration process. After that, a series of decisive documents on boosting tourism was promulgated, which have contributed to the record growth of Vietnam’s tourism sector in 2017 with a total of international visitors of 12.9 million, up nearly 30% as compared to 2016. 2. A national symposium on trends of literature and arts in Vietnam A national symposium discussing current trends of literature and arts in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Nhan Dan Newspaper picks out top 10 culture, sports and tourism events in 2017 Most Recent News