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At the talks between the two red cross societies (Photo: redcross.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and its Canadian counterpart have agreed to support each other in humanitarian activities and look towards a long-term cooperation agreement in the time ahead. Vice President and Secretary General of the VRCS Nguyen Hai Anh told visiting President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Conrad Sauvé during their talks in Hanoi on May 21 that he is delighted at the fruitful cooperation between the two countries and the associations. Anh spoke highly of the Canadian government and the CRC for their support to Vietnam, both material and spiritual, and in international activities. The VRCS will further back the CRC to engage in the executive councils of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement, and support its Canadian counterpart in movements. Sauvé said both Vietnam and Canada face such challenges as climate change and natural … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada red cross societies eye long-term cooperation

At the Sunday preparatory session of the National Assembly, while discussing a Cinema Bill, lawmakers considered various ways to fund development of local cinema. A draft of a decree they created said the government would contribute to initially establishing a fund. Then more funding would be raised through voluntary contributions, sponsorships and other sources, it said. Finally, 3 percent would be deducted from ticket sales of foreign movies, 3 percent of film classification fees would be drawn, as would 1 percent of popular movie subscriptions, 0.05 percent of pay-TV subscriptions, 0.5 percent of revenues from advertising on film programs television, and 5 percent of post-audit fee, the decree said. Phan Viet Luong, deputy chairman of the House Committee for Culture and Education, said the fund would support the development of cinema, meeting the aspirations of the industry. Many countries have similar funds, he said. Luong said in the house that his committee is still … [Read more...] about Lawmakers mull creating fund for cinema development

Sacombank, Napas and Nextpay sign a memorandum of understanding for deploying financial solutions for small and medium business owners through NAPAS domestic credit cards in HCM City on May 20. — Photo courtesy of Sacombank Sacombank is one of the main sponsors of the annual Cashless Day organised by Tuoi Tre newspaper. It is for the fourth year Sacombank is taking part in the programme organised to raise public awareness of the benefits of non-cash payment and promote the non-cash payment habit in the community. The bank is also offering attractive promotions to customers who use its cashless payment products. For individual customers who do not have a payment account, Sacombank will waive fee until December 31 this year if they register for Combo Plus or Combo 4.0 (excluding SMS service) at the counter. Customers who use Sacombank Pay or mBanking applications to scan QR codes to make payments or book air, train or bus tickets or hotels will receive a refund of up to … [Read more...] about Sacombank takes part in annual Cashless Day with attractive promotions

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Creative Dance – METTLER Scholarship 2 semesters: 06 Feb – 29 May, 2022 Registration link From the organizer: Mettler-based Creative Dance Scholarship program provides an introduction to the underlying principles and teaching methods used in Mettler-based Creative Dance. The scholarship is provided by Mettler Studio Inc., USA & Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy for professional and personal development. ____________________________________________________ EXHIBITION HCMC-Exhibition: Inner Bliss 2021 – Oil on canvas – 110 x 140 cm Opening: Fri 27/05/2022, 06 pm – 09 pm Exhibition: 27 May – 25 June 2022 Craig Thomas Gallery 27(i) Trần Nhật Duật, Tân Định ward, D.1 From the organizer: Over the past two decades, Lim Khim Katy has been earnestly painting with a passion and dedication that is perhaps only fully appreciated by a few who know her very well. The entire oeuvre of works of Katy since 2002 represent, … [Read more...] about What’s on May 23-29/2022

Non-profit organisation Food Bank Vietnam opens a food bank warehouse in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre on May 21. VNA/VNS Photo Huỳnh Phúc Hậu HCM CITY — The non-profit organisation Food Bank Vietnam has set up a warehouse in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre. It will be used to store food for donating to disadvantaged people in Bến Tre and neighbouring provinces. Speaking at the inauguration of the facility on May 21, Nguyễn Văn Triều, president of the Association for Supporting Poor Patients in Bến Tre, said the warehouse would help meet the increased demand for food as more and more people are unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nguyễn Thị Bé, a lottery ticket seller in Bến Tre Town’s Ward 6, said she could save money by getting fresh food from the warehouse. Her income has dropped sharply in the last two years due to COVID restrictions, she added. Nguyễn Hoàng Trúc Linh, chief operating officer of Food Bank Vietnam, said it is … [Read more...] about Food bank opens warehouse in Mekong Delta

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and its Canadian counterpart have agreed to support each other in humanitarian activities and look towards a long-term cooperation agreement in the future. Vice President and Secretary General of the VRCS Nguyễn Hải Anh told visiting President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Conrad Sauvé during their talks in Hà Nội on May 21 that he is delighted at the fruitful cooperation between the two countries and the associations. Anh spoke highly of the Canadian government and the CRC for their support to Viet Nam, both material and spiritual, and in international activities. The VRCS will further back the CRC to engage in the executive councils of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement, and support its Canadian counterpart in movements. Sauvé said both Việt Nam and Canada face challenges such as climate change and natural disasters, and possible risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and socio-economic impacts of … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Canada red cross societies eye long-term cooperation