A typical cultural celebration in Khanh Hoa Province. A wide variety of cultural practices and performances will be featured at the Sea Festival.-Photo bvhttdl.gov.vn The provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision approving the programme for the festival – the biggest local sea tourism event, designed to kick-start National Tourism Year 2019. Nearly 50 cultural and art performances, sports competitions and commercial and scientific workshops will take place from May 10 to 13, mainly in the city of Nha Trang. The programme aims to introduce the traditional and contemporary cultural values of Khanh Hoa Province – the so-called land of agarwood and sea of Salangane birds – and the South Central Coast. It includes opening and closing ceremonies, street festivals and art performances. In some districts and towns, there will be other activities such as exhibitions, sports and tourism events. A fishing festival will also be held, along with a Salangane nest … [Read more...] about Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2019 set for May
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Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City
University students look at a photo exhibition on air pollution in Vietnam's big cities (Photo courtesy of CHANGE) The exhibitions, which are part of the Clean Air, Blue Sky campaign, call on visitors and students to take part in programmes promoting pure air. The exhibitions began at the HCM City University of Social Science and Humanities in District 1 on June 5, and will travel to the Banking University in Thu Duc district on June 8, and to Hoa Sen University in district 1 on June 10, among other locations. At the exhibitions, students play games relating to environmental protection. Dr Dong Van Huong, Vice Rector of the HCM City University of Transport and Communication, where the exhibition will be held on June 12, said that university students should think of ways to reduce air pollution, especially in transport. Nguyen Cat Tuong, project manager at the Centre of Hands-on Action and Networking for Growth … [Read more...] about Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City
Greenwood stars as United youth shines in Europa League
Mason Greenwood's second goal came with a crisp left-foot strike. AFP/VNA Photo PARIS — Teenager Mason Greenwood again grabbed his chances for Manchester United, scoring twice in a 4-0 thrashing of AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday. Earlier Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Standard Liege and also make sure of a place in the last 32 as Group F winners. With Wolves, who crushed Besiktas 4-0, also advancing, English clubs ended with a full house in Europe with the three Europa League entries following the Premier League's four Champions League teams into the knockout rounds. Spanish clubs also completed a full set when Getafe joined already-qualified Sevilla and Espanyol by scoring three times in the last 14 minutes to beat Krasnodar 3-0 in a showdown for second place in Group C. However, Bundesliga leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach and Italian power Lazio made surprising exits. At Old Trafford, in a battle for top spot in Group L, Alkmaar matched a … [Read more...] about Greenwood stars as United youth shines in Europa League
Vietnamese beverage giant nourished by founder’s timeless vision
Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group (THP) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Its CEO and founder, Dr. Thanh, is thinking beyond their $3 billion revenue target in the next 10 years. The aim is to make it a business which remains sustainable for at least a century, if not centuries. Tran Qui Thanh, CEO and founder of Tan Hiep Phat. Isn’t it too early to consider a 100-year plan since Tan Hiep Phat is just 25 years old? When we talk about aspirations, we mean our desires for the future. 25 years ago, when my wife and I started out in the beverage industry, we wanted to grow the company to become the top in Vietnam, then in Asia. People thought that was my wishful thinking because at that time I had nothing ... no brand, no product, no manufacturing line, no corporate governance system. However, we have invested, worked hard and done everything to make that dream come true. We always try to be better than we were yesterday, with the attitude that nothing is impossible. Now … [Read more...] about Vietnamese beverage giant nourished by founder’s timeless vision
HCM City gears up for Vietbuild Home Int’l Expo 2019
At the event (Industry and Trade newspaper) Information regarding the fair was released during a press conference on December 12 in Ho Chi Minh City. The event represents the fifth Vietbuild HOME trade show to take place in Ho Chi Minh City with 2,300 pavilions set to showcase state-of-the-art products and technologies by over 450 businesses in fields such as interior and exterior decoration, home decoration, and household appliances. Nguyen Dinh Hung, Chairman of the Vietbuild Construction International Exhibition Organising Corporation, stressed that products on show at the expo have been thoroughly researched by businesses. Moreover, they possess new designs with environmentally friendly features and smart technology, which meets the housing, interior, and exterior decoration needs of consumers for the upcoming New Year. Within the framework of Vietbuild Home Exhibition 2019, firms will be organising a number of exchange programs and business forums, … [Read more...] about HCM City gears up for Vietbuild Home Int’l Expo 2019