Vietnam- Laos Inter-governmental Committee meets The 36th conference of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee opened in Vientiane, Laos on December 17. The event was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Somsavat Lengsavad to review cooperation results and devise tasks for next year within the framework of the five-year cooperation agreement (2011-2015) as part of the ten-year cooperation strategy (2011-2020). Both sides are expected to sign the agreements on economic, cultural, educational, scientific and technological cooperation. The two PMs will witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on credit grant worth US$80 million for a road construction project in Laos’ Huaphan province and a scholarship agreement for Lao students. Get-together highlights Vietnam-Cambodia friendship A friendship get-together with Cambodian students studying in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 15 on the occasion of the 35th … [Read more...] about Political Headlines December 17
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Art & Entertainment Headlines December 17
US veteran draws portraits of local artists The three-day event, entitled "Một gương mặt của lịch sử" (A face of history), was part of poet Kevin Bowen and his colleagues visit to Vietnam. Kevin drew the portraits of the famous poets, writers and artists during his meetings, including poet Vu Tu Nam, writer Nguyen Quang Sang, writer Nguyen Ngoc, writer Nguyen Khai, poet Lam Thi My Da, poet Thu Bon, and poet Huu Thinh. His art works are on display at No.52 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, and will subsequently be presented to the Museum of Vietnam Literature. Musical dramas take to stage for holiday season Entertainers from HCM City's leading drama troupe, the IDECAF Stage, are preparing for musical dramas this Christmas with two works, Hoang Tu Gau va Hat Dau Than (Bear Prince and Magic Beans) and 12 Ba Mu (Twelve Midwives). Directed by Dinh Toan, Hoang Tu Gau va Hat Dau Than is about a Bear Prince and the magical adventures and obstacles he encounters in his life. Despite the … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Headlines December 17
Famous literature books out on December 17
Famous literature books out on December 17 The Saigon Times Daily A presentation of a series of Vietnamese famous literature books will take place at 6 p.m. on December 17 at the French Culture Center in Hanoi, reports Tuoi Tre Newspaper. The series, known in Vietnamese as Vietnam danh tac, comprises classic works by Vietnamese writers such as Gio dau mua, Ha Noi bam sau pho phuong by Thach Lam, So do by Vu Trong Phuc, Viec lang by Ngo Tat To, Mieng ngon Ha Noi by Vu Bang and Vang bong mot thoi by Nguyen Tuan. The works which were selected for reprint are the original manuscripts. Vietnamese modern literature works, particularly in the 1930-1945 period, are reprinted to help young readers learn about the quintessence of classic works. … [Read more...] about Famous literature books out on December 17
Press digest – December 17
President hails stage artists’ role in culture The Party and State always treasure the role of performing arts in the national culture and create favourable conditions for the arts to develop, President Truong Tan Sang said at the 8th congress of the Viet Nam Association of Stage Artists in Ha Noi on December 17. He commended the association on its efforts to encourage and help stage artists exploit to the most their talent and creativity as well as popularising the arts through organising field trips, training courses, exchanges and overseas study tours for association members. Deputy PM Phuc affirms investment opportunities for foreign investors Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Viet Nam is strengthening the market economy, modernizing infrastructure, developing high quality human resources, boosting industrialization and modernization and proactively implementing international integration, which will surely open up numerous investment and business opportunities … [Read more...] about Press digest – December 17
Social Headlines December 17
Police forces to launch crime crackdown before Tet Minister of Public Security General Tran Dai Quang has ordered the ministry’s units and provincial departments to launch a crackdown on crime across the country ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations which falls in late January. He asked law enforcement bodies to take the initiative in detecting and defeating terrorism and sabotage schemes and activities by hostile forces, as well as encourage local residents to join in crime prevention. Police forces are also required to further investigate and root out criminal gangs and drug trafficking rings . At the same time, the minister ordered police units to work closely with relevant agencies to fight smuggling, trade frauds and counterfeit goods, particularly along borders. The police are also demanded to intensify management over the use of weapons and explosive materials, and ensure traffic safety.- HCM City Police apprehend drug ring, seizing drugs HCM City police on … [Read more...] about Social Headlines December 17