Vietnam, DPRK advised to foster economic cooperation A confectionery production line Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should maintain exchanges through political and diplomatic channels and step up the sharing of information on policies and regulations related to import-export and investment so as to boost bilateral economic and trade ties, according to an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Do Quoc Hung, Deputy Head of the ministry’s Asia-Africa Market Department, further suggested the two countries’ enterprises actively participate in trade promotion activities and fairs in each country to foster their imports and exports that are not banned following the United Nations Security Council’s resolutions. According to the ministry, before 2010, Vietnam mainly bartered with the DPRK. Since 2011, the country has not imported goods from the DPRK, but mainly exported pharmaceutical products, plant oil, consumer … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/3
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WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY 2014 (Daily updated)
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES HCMC – Special Concert with Italian Pianist Andrea Bonatta Feb 27, 8 pm, HCMC Conservatory of Music, 112 Nguyen Du Street, D1 Hanoi- Experimental Music and Art Event “Experimen.TET” Feb 27, 8 pm Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van Street Hanoi-Mess+Noise at Hanoi Rock City Feb 22, 8pm – 3am Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van C3 Vietnam and GingerWork host a truly international lineup, an evening of live electronica, shadows and smoke. Improvised soundscapes from Lark Minkous and Blip Blop mixing electronic and live instruments; live-electro-dance of Tri Minh. Ticket: VND100,000 at door, VND 50,000 for students Hanoi-New Year Event: PETITE AND SMOOTH Feb 22, 6 – 9pm Nha San Studio, Group 50, Vinh Phuc, Ba Dinh District With artist Vo Tran Chau and other audio artists, such as Son X, Nguyen Manh Hung, Luong Hue Trinh and a video screening by Nguyen Tran Nam. Vo Tran Chau has participated in … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY 2014 (Daily updated)
What’s on March 13-19 (Daily updated)
MUSIC&PERFORMANCE HCMC – Concert with Hinrich Alpers and Bui Cong Duy Mar 16, 7 pm Salon Van hoa Ca Phe Thu Bay, 1st floor, 19B Pham Ngoc Thach, Dist 3 Pianist Hinrich Alpers and violinist Bui Cong Duy will lead audience through three epochs of music history. First, Hinrich Alpers will take audience into the world of the great Titan Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), who created an exceptionally powerful piano piece with – Sonata in C Major Op. 53, which sounds like a full orchestra. It is devoted to his friend and sponsor Count Waldstein. Tour dates of Hinrich Alpers in Vietnam: · 16.03. | 7 PM | Ca Phe Thu Bay: 19B Pham Ngoc Thach, Dist. 3, Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi-Improv Comedy Show Mar 15, 8pm L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street The show features improv acts starring The Rotten Grapes—the one and only improv comedy club in Hanoi. Ticket: VND130,000 Hanoi-Music Night with Axelle Red Mar 18, 8pm L’Espace, … [Read more...] about What’s on March 13-19 (Daily updated)
What’s on April 10-16 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-French Tana String Quartet: Live concert L'Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street Live concert by Tana String Quartet recognized by The Guardian as ‘impeccable players’. The Tana String Quartet has appeared at prestigious festivals and concert series worldwide and is the recipient of an extensive list of prestigious international awards, capped off by the the Pro Quartet – CEMC foundation in Paris. The following evening the Quartet will perform at the French Culture Exchange Institute in Ho Chi Minh City. For ticket information in Hanoi and HCM City, access http://www.institutfrancais-vietnam.com/vi/category/ha-noi/ and https://ticketbox.vn/event/quatuor-tana-64741/40254, respectively. Hanoi-Vietnamese, German, Japanese artists to perform special concert Apr 14, 8pm Vietnam National Academy of Music, 77 Hao Nam Str., Dong Da Distr., Together artists from VNSO, the concert will see the participation of the bugler Premysl Vojta, the … [Read more...] about What’s on April 10-16 (Daily updated)
What’s on July 2013 (Daily updated)
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES Hanoi – “HYPNOSIS”- a Zentangle Workshop and Performance Madake, 81 Xuan Dieu Street Workshop and Experimental performance: July 27, 2pm, Works display: July 27 – Aug 10 Zentangle workshop “HYPNOSIS” is organized for the first time in Hanoi with the guiding of young henna & Zentangle artist Phuong – Mad Meo. This is a chance for young people to learn about a new form of drawing using simple shapes, patterns to create paintings with attractive motifs, fancy, emotional and creative. Workshop, from 2pm to 5pm. For registered members only Experimental performance: From 8pm to 10pm. Free entry. Free henna painting and Zentangle tattoo design Lucky draw with coupon For more information, please contact: Vuong Bich Ngoc: [email protected] Hanoi-Music Night to Celebrate Cuban Revolution July 26, 8.30 pm, ATK, 73a Mai Hac De Street Featuring some the city’s best and most enthusiastic … [Read more...] about What’s on July 2013 (Daily updated)