(Cinet)- Vietnamese artists performed traditional and modern Vietnamese music, Dutch songs, as well as traditional Vietnamese instruments at Vietnam Days in the Netherlands, kicked off in The Hague on September 23. Speaking at the opening celebration, Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Hhoang Trung Hai highlighted the great importance of the Vietnam – Netherlands relationship and talked with specificity about how the traditional relationship based on mutual understanding and respect has evolved over recent years. Deputy PM Hai especially underscored the fact that the relationship between the two nations was elevated to that of an equal strategic partnership in the fields of climate change adaptation, water management, agriculture and food security. The ceremony featured art performances by Vietnamese artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, who were voraciously welcomed by an audience of over 500 at the theatre. Meeting with Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai the same day, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture spotlighted in the Netherlands
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Dong Nai exports more than 800 tons of pepper to Germany, Netherlands
One shortcoming of Vietnamese pepper products is pesticide residue, which the Cooperative is seeking to resolve by providing farmers with essential agricultural knowledge, modern farming techniques, and proper practices for pesticide and fertilizer use.The Cooperative is negotiating with partners from the EU to sign export contracts worth around 1,500 tons of pepper to the Netherlands and Germany next year, Mr Luan said.The Lam San Cooperative is the first Vietnamese company to export pepper to the EU.There are approximately 15,000ha of pepper trees in Dong Nai at present, mainly in Cam My, Xuan Loc, and Thong Nhat districts. However, sporadic and small scale farming, lack of linkage, pesticide abuse, and fertilizer misuse hinder the growth of pepper exports to demanding markets despite the vast cultivation areas in the province, said Mr Luan. … [Read more...] about Dong Nai exports more than 800 tons of pepper to Germany, Netherlands
Vietnamese films screened at ASEAN festival in Netherlands
HÀ NỘI — Two Vietnamese blockbusters were screened during the first ASEAN film festival that was held in Utrecht City, the Netherlands, over the weekend. The films were Tấm Cám: Chuyện Chưa Kể (Tấm Cám: The Untold Story) and Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh (I See Yellow Flowers on Green Grass). The event was part of the activities to commemorate the 50th establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with the participation of the Vietnamese ambassador in the Netherlands, Ngô Thị Hòa, ambassadors from other ASEAN countries in the Netherlands – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand – as well as Dutch movie lovers, international friends and officials of ASEAN embassies. Addressing the opening ceremony, the chairman of the ASEAN Committee and Indonesian Ambassador in the Netherlands, Gusti Agung Wesaka Pujam, stressed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese films screened at ASEAN festival in Netherlands
First ASEAN film festival held in the Netherlands
At the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The first ASEAN film festivalrecently took place in the Dutch city of Utrech as part of celebrations for the50th founding anniversary of the bloc. The event was graced by the presence of the Ambassadors of Indonesia,Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to the Netherlands. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the ASEAN Committee inThe Hague - Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja saidthe festival hopes to convey a message of ASEAN culture and history to Dutchfriends via 10 films of different genres made in the five above countries. During the festival from December 8-10, audiences had chancesto exchange with actors and actresses from Indonesia and the Philippines andenjoy food of Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. With the support of the Foreign Ministry, theDepartment of Cinema, BHD and Galaxy companies, Vietnam introduced two films:Tam Cam: Chuyen chua ke” (Tam … [Read more...] about First ASEAN film festival held in the Netherlands
Netherlands backs early signing of Vietnam-EU FTA
Netherlands backs early signing of Vietnam-EU FTAThe Saigon Times Daily Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (R) are seen in The Hague - PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, speaking at his talks with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in The Hague on Monday, said the Netherlands supports the early signing and ratification of the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement. The early signing and ratification of the FTA between Vietnam and the European Union will open up new opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands, PM Rutte was quoted by the Vietnamese Government news website as saying. PM Rutte said the Netherlands will provide continued assistance for Vietnam to update the Mekong Delta Plan with a long-term vision for the delta, with practical recommendations for its safe and sustainable development. The two leaders discussed ways to step up ties in fields … [Read more...] about Netherlands backs early signing of Vietnam-EU FTA