Party chief visits Russia and Hungary Party General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong, paid an official visit to Russia from September 5-8, under which Vietnam and Russia issued a 40-point joint statement on the outcomes of the visit and signed various cooperation agreements. General Secretary Trong and President Putin affirmed the consistent policy of strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in order to meet the long-term interests of their peoples, and agreed on the importance of maintaining their joint efforts to promote cooperation in all areas. On the afternoon of September 8 (local time), the Party chief concluded his visit to Russia and began his official four-day visit to Hungary, at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Lao Freedom Order presented to Vietnamese officials President of the Lao Front for National Construction Saysomphone Phomvihane, has presented the Freedom Order (Issara) to the leaders of a number of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about September 3-9: Party General Secretary visits Russia and Hungary
September 3
September 3- 9: Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra
HANOI PERFORMANCE Contemporary Music Concert “Shades of Sounds” 8 pm, September 8 Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi Manzi is pleased to host “Shades of the Sounds” – a concert of contemporary music by the Hanoi New Music Ensemble and Đông Kinh Cổ Nhạc the Ancient Music Group of Tonkin, featuring works by composer Vu Nhat Tan and Tuong – traditional opera of Vietnam. Surcharge: VND 150,000 /person Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo 8 pm, September 7 Hanoi Opera House 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to a concert featuring violin soloist Christian Tetzlaff. The concert features works including Eugene Onegin, Op.24, Act III: Polonaise and Symphony No.4 in F Minor, Op.36 of Tchaikovsky, and Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21 of Lalo Ticket prices: VND 500,000 | VND 800,000 | VND 1,000,000 | VND 1,500,000. EXHIBITION Exhibition “Art & Technology: Art as Insight” Heritage Space 6 Nguyen Hoang, My … [Read more...] about September 3- 9: Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra
World News in Brief: September 3
* Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad touched down in Brunei on September 2 afternoon for a two-day official visit to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation with the sultanate. * Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Israel on September 2 evening for a four-day visit to the Jewish state. * The African Union (AU) said on September 2 that it will officially launch the AU representational office in Beijing, China, as part of the ongoing Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. * The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said on September 2 it has set aside US$4.5 million to support innovative ideas aimed at ending hunger, malnutrition and improving food security in Tanzania. * Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched missile and drone attacks on military targets inside the Saudi border city of Jizan on September 2, Houthi-controlled Saba news agency reported. * Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on September 2 ruled out the … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: September 3
What’s on September 3-9 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi- Contemporary Music Concert “Shades of Sounds” Sep 8, 8 pm, Manzi Art Space, 14 Phan Huy Ich StreetA concert of contemporary music by the Hanoi New Music Ensemble and Đông Kinh Cổ Nhạc the Ancient Music Group of Tonkin, featuring works by composer Vu Nhat Tan and Tuong – traditional opera of Vietnam.Surcharge: VND 150,000 /personHanoi- Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Sep 7, 8 pm, Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street A concert featuring violin soloist Christian Tetzlaff. Featuring works including Eugene Onegin, Op.24, Act III: Polonaise and Symphony No.4 in F Minor, Op.36 of Tchaikovsky, and Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21 of Lalo Ticket prices: VND 500,000 | VND 800,000 | VND 1,000,000 | VND 1,500,000. _________________________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBITION Hanoi-Exhibition “Fragments” by Hiraki … [Read more...] about What’s on September 3-9 (Daily updated)
World News in Brief: September 1
* The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in will send his special delegation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on September 5, Moon's office said Friday. * Six villagers were killed when unidentified gunmen abducted a Filipino business couple in a southern Philippine town, police said on September 1. * Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said on August 31 that Russia is "resolved" to support the Syrian army in its counter-terrorism efforts during the "final quarter of an hour" of the more than seven-year-long Syrian crisis, state news agency SANA reported. * EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on August 31 that Tehran complies with all its nuclear related commitments is a "good news", when EU is still working on preserving the Iranian nuclear deal. * The White House said on August 31 that US President Donald Trump will travel to France, Ireland, Argentina and Columbia in November for bilateral and multilateral issues. *The US State … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: September 1