At the photo exhibition on Vietnam-Malaysia people-to-people diplomacy (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A get-together to mark the 61st anniversary of Malaysia’s Independence Day (August 31) and a cultural festival to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties were held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 30. The events were co-organised by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association (VMFA) of HCM City. In the first six months of 2018, two-way trade hit 6.67 billion USD, a rise of 19.2 percent year-on-year. Malaysia currently ranks seventh among countries and territories investing in Vietnam, with 562 projects worth more than 12 billion USD. The two countries have worked to bring bilateral trade to 15 billion USD by 2020 in line with huge potential for economic cooperation, he added. Meanwhile, a wide range of activities are underway during the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Cultural … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
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Culture Village to host Independence Day celebrations
A shaman of the Dao group performs a ceremony at the 7th Full Moon Festival. The ritual will be performed at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Around 300 artists from the Vietnam Circus Federation, Vietnam Puppetry Theatre, students from the Hanoi Culture University and representatives from 12 ethnic groups will take part in various activities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi between August 31 and September 30. Dubbed “Enjoying Independence Day”, the highlight of the programme will be a festive market on Dong Van Plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang, where people can exchange goods, meet friends, dance and sing. A photo exhibition featuring 60 photos on landscapes and the life of people on the karst plateau will be on show together with a pair of big flutes made by Mong people from Ha Giang province that are 7m long. At the market, visitors can … [Read more...] about Culture Village to host Independence Day celebrations
Village to host Independence Day celebrations
A shaman of the Dao group performs a ceremony at the 7th Full Moon Festival. The ritual will be performed at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. — Photo baotintuc.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Around 300 artists from the Việt Nam Circus Federation, Việt Nam Puppetry Theatre, students from the Hà Nội Culture University and representatives from 12 ethnic groups will take part in various activities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hà Nội between August 31 and September 30. Dubbed “Enjoying Independence Day”, the highlight of the programme will be a festive market on Đồng Văn Plateau in the northern province of Hà Giang, where people can exchange goods, meet friends, dance and sing. A photo exhibition featuring 60 photos on landscapes and the life of people on the karst plateau will be on show together with a pair of big flutes … [Read more...] about Village to host Independence Day celebrations
Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
Indonesian Consul General to HCM City Hanif Salim speaks at the get-together to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A get-together was held in HCM City on August 16 to mark the 73rd anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day (August 17, 1945-2018) The event was co-organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association’s HCM City chapter (VIFA HCM City). Speaking at the function, Indonesian Consul General to HCM City Hanif Salim noted with pleasure the strong development of the bilateral ties in all fields, especially politics, diplomacy, economy, culture, education and people-to-people exchange. He thanked HUFO for closely coordinating with the Indonesian Consul General in implementing cooperation activities, thus enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries’ people. He expressed his wish to … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
India’s Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi
Source: VNA Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of India in Vietnam hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 71st anniversary of India’s Independence Day (August 15, 1947) in Hanoi on August 15. The event was attended by Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Harish Parvathaneni; Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam-India Parliamentary Friendship Group Ha Ngoc Chien; Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung; and Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien. In his remarks at the event, Ambassador Parvathaneni reminded his guests of the history of Vietnam-India relations which date back more than 2,000 years ago when Indian merchants and monks came to Vietnam to trade goods and spread the teaching of Buddhism. The two nations lifted their ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Vietnam in September 2016, which has brought new impetus … [Read more...] about India’s Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi
US’s 242nd Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi
US’s 242nd Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi (Photo: Getty) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam continues attaching importance to developing her comprehensive partnership with the US, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien at a celebration of the 242nd Independence Day of the US (July 4). This works for the benefits of the two countries’ people, and peace, stability, cooperation and development in the India Ocean and Asia-Pacific regions, she said. Minister Tien attended the event in Hanoi on June 21 hosted by Ambassador of the US to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink on behalf of the Vietnamese Government. She expressed her delight to see the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US is growing efficiently, especially after the visit to the US by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in May 2017 and the State visit to Vietnam by President Donald Trump in November the same year. She affirmed that Vietnam is keen to work seriously and constructively with the US in … [Read more...] about US’s 242nd Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi
The 24th Annual AmCham U.S. Independence Day Celebration Family Picnic
The 24th Annual AmCham U.S. Independence Day Celebration & Family Picnic will be held from 11.30 to 5pm on June 30 at Riverside Apartments, 53 Võ Trường Toản, HCM City’s District 2.Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The 24th Annual AmCham US Independence Day Celebration & Family Picnic will be held from 11:30am to 5pm on June 30 at Riverside Apartments, 53 Võ Trường Toản, HCM City’s District 2. … [Read more...] about The 24th Annual AmCham U.S. Independence Day Celebration Family Picnic
Philippine Independence Day celebrated
Addressing the ceremony, President of the HCM City Viet Nam-ASEAN Friendship Association Phan Thi Hong Xuan highlighted the recent achievements the country has made in all fields. She stressed that the relations between the Philippines and Vietnam have been developing fruitfully, contributing to solidarity between the two peoples. She affirmed that Viet Nam attaches importance to developing co-operative ties with the Philippines—not only as a fellow ASEAN member but also as a neighbour with many similarities with Viet Nam. She also noted that the Philippines successfully hosted activities celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN, helping to enhance the bloc’s position in the international arena. Xuan expressed her belief that HCM City and the Philippines will further promote comprehensive cooperation by exchanging delegations and sharing experience in economic development, education, English training, tourism and cultural exchanges. For … [Read more...] about Philippine Independence Day celebrated
Philippine Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
At the ceremony to celebrate the 120th Independence Day of the Philippines held in HCM City on June 19 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-ASEAN Friendship Association on June 19 co-organised a ceremony to mark the 120th Independence Day of the Philippines (June 12). President of the HCM City Vietnam-ASEAN Friendship Association Phan Thi Hong Xuan said Vietnam and the Philippines have strengthened cooperation in different fields such as economy, culture, trade and education. The two countries have also worked together to promote solidarity within and maintained the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in major issues related to security and interests of each country and the region, she added. Xuan also noted that the Philippines successfully hosted activities celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN, helping to enhance the bloc’s position in the … [Read more...] about Philippine Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
U.S. Independence Day celebration held in HCMC
Speaking at the meeting, US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink affirmed that the US has a vested interest in the Indo-Pacific region and is very keen on seeing the success of Vietnam as well as wants to see strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam. US Consul General in HCM City Mary Tarnowka said that the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam always accompany Ho Chi Minh City’s government and people wishing to boost bilateral relationships between the two sides. Deputy chairman of the People’s Committee of HCMC, Le Thanh Liem sent his greetings to American people who are living and working in the city on their Independence Day. The official visits of leaders of the two countries have contributed to the development of comprehensive partnership, emphasized the U.S. long-term commitment to further strengthen relationship with Vietnam, particularly HCMC, he added. The US has ranked 10th among foreign investors in HCMC with 390 projetcs worth more than US$1.2 billion. By THUY … [Read more...] about U.S. Independence Day celebration held in HCMC