Hanoi (VNA) – The musical “Les Misérables” will be performed by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) at the Hanoi Opera House on January 18, 19, 20 and 21. The musical features artists from the VNOB, along with director Nguyen Trieu Duong and choreographer Linh An. Published in 1862, “Les Misérables” is among the most outstanding works by Victor Hugo, and one of the most popular novels from the 19th century. The musical has been performed in over 40 countries in 21 languages. It also holds the record for the longest running musical in London's West End. The musical was on stage in last November, with tickets sold out in four nights of performance. In the end of 2019, the VNOB worked with organisations such as the French and British embassies, the British Council and the French Cultural Centre to stage the show, and has finally received international copyright permission. The artists … [Read more...] about “Les Misérables” to hit Hanoi Opera House stage
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VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Transport Mr. Nguyen Van The stated that this would not only be a very important project, connecting with the economic hubs of the Mekong Delta but also open a new road linking Ho Chi Minh City with the southwestern provinces; thereby playing an important role for the promotion of socio-economic development, ensuring national security and defense of the region. In addition, the project success also demonstrates the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
Hanoi promotes growth impetus for support industries
According to Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Deputy Director Dam Tien Thang, support industries contribute to industrial production efficiency as well as product quality and price. In the era of globalization, support industries create competitive products and form a multi-layer supply chain and manufacturing network composed of multinational groups and Vietnamese companies with foreign direct investment (FDI), as well as manufacturers and assemblers in Hanoi and other localities nationwide. … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes growth impetus for support industries
Five imported cases of COVID-19 bring national tally to 1,536
The others are Vietnamese citizens who came home from the US and were quarantined after arriving in central Da Nang city. A total 1,389 COVID-19 patients in Vietnam have recovered, while fatalities remain at 35. Among patients still under treatment, 10 have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 once, 10 twice and 12 thrice. More than 18,290 people who had close contact with COVID-19 patients or arrived from pandemic-hit areas are being quarantined across the country, with 146 at hospitals, 16,642 at designated facilities and 1,507 at home or in their accommodations. … [Read more...] about Five imported cases of COVID-19 bring national tally to 1,536
Vietnamese Covid-19 vaccine elicits high antibody levels
One of the first three volunteers is ready to receive the second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. The Nanocovid vaccine has produced a strong immune response – PHOTO: MOH HCMC – Reporting good news over the Covid-19 vaccine made in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health on January 14 announced that the Nanocovid vaccine had produced a strong immune response, far beyond expectations. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Covid-19 vaccine elicits high antibody levels