InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72’s signature dining venue the Stellar Steakhouse collaborates with “L’Atelier Robuchon” Bangkok for a one-night showcase that will feature our master chefs on the October 23. Chef Olivier Limousin Fine Dining Lovers by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna collaborates with Stellar Steakhouse from InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, to launch a one of a kind epicurean journey. For one night only, the dinners will see “L’Atelier Robuchon’s” Bangkok’s executive chef Olivier Limousin present the restaurant’s most iconic dishes including fine ingredients such as caviar, truffle, black cod and quail taking center stage in this five-course menu. Executive chef Olivier Limousin from Joel Robuchon’s Michelin star restaurant “L’Atelier Robuchon” Bangkok will be the guest chef at the Stellar Steakhouse. A special wine pairing set menu will be prepared by chef Olivier who … [Read more...] about Master chefs sign the dining venue at the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72
Issues debated at the constitutional convention
How to score a spot at the Avengers: Infinity War Red Carpet Event
The queue to catch Robert Downey Jr and Benedict Cumberbatch in person begins Apr 16, 7am at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall B. (Photo: Marvel Studios) You’ve read the big Avengers news. Here's how to score a spot on the Red Carpet Fan Event of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War to meet Robert Downey Jr, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karen Gillan and director Joe Russo. This free event will be held on Apr 16, 7.30pm at Marina Bay Sands’ Event Plaza, located at the outdoor promenade overlooking Marina Bay. The queuing, however, begins at 7am that morning at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall B. You will need to provide a photo ID, full name and contact number in person during registration for a non-transferable wristband and a paper slip detailing your admission time and entry points to the Event Plaza. Those below the age of 13 have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all parties have to be registered. While waiting, fans can head to Sands … [Read more...] about How to score a spot at the Avengers: Infinity War Red Carpet Event
Looking back at the signing of Paris Peace Agreement
On May 13, 1968, the negotiation between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) started; and nearly 6 months later, the two sides reached agreement that US should end its military operations in Vietnam from October 31, 1968, and that the two sides would resume a meeting in Paris with the participation of 4 parties, namely the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam or National Liberation Front (NLF), the US Government and US-backed Saigon Government to discuss issues on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam. On January 25, 1969, the first session of the Paris Talks started, opening the period “Fighting While Negotiating” or “Force and Diplomacy.” The Paris Talks became the longest negotiation process on ending a war in the 20th century. In fact, the war took place in a country but it contained the focal contemporary conflict and contradiction between the movements of national liberation and socialism, and … [Read more...] about Looking back at the signing of Paris Peace Agreement
Homeland Spring programme 2018 at Vietnam National Convention Centre
The Homeland Spring programme will include different cultural activities (Source: CPV)The programme will be co-organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and Hanoi City People’s Committee to welcome back Overseas Vietnamese for Tet (lunar New Year). State President Tran Dai Quang, leaders of Party and State, Hanoi authorities, and ministries and sectors will join the Overseas Vietnamese at the programme. Famous Vietnamese singers and artists will also participate in the event. Overseas Vietnamese wishing to participate in the programme can register at the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs at 32 Ba Trieu Street, Hanoi; via telephone at (84-4)238244400; via fax at (84-4) 382577321; or via e-mail at [email protected] Registration can also be done at Vietnamese representative offices in their host countries./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Homeland Spring programme 2018 at Vietnam National Convention Centre
Tourism Ministers to discuss how to consolidate recovery at the World Travel Market
The fifth and largest UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ministers’ Summit, held in cooperation with World Travel Market (WTM), will look at how the travel and tourism sector can prosper following the global downturn (London, UK, November 8, 2011). Tourism Ministers and industry leaders attending the November 8 Summit – How Tourism Can Prosper Following the Global Downturn – will discuss and agree actions and principles the sector should take moving forward to consolidate recovery. Summit at WTM is poised to be the biggest yet with almost 200 ministers and aides expected to attend. The debate will look at how the private and public sectors can work together to tackle current industry challenges. Summit. The summit is now in its fifth year and has been a great success with each one attracting more and more ministers. The 2011 edition is poised to be the biggest yet with almost 200 ministers and aides in attendance discussing the key issues to help the industry … [Read more...] about Tourism Ministers to discuss how to consolidate recovery at the World Travel Market
Celebrating 10 years for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
(Cinet)- On November 26, a workshop was organized to celerate 10 years for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.The workshop was an event organized by Regional Office of Asia - Pacific of the International Organization of Francophonie, National Committee for UNESCO, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.The workshop divided into two session with a theme of “Foreign language”: Expressing cultural diversity as dialogues among cultural destinations and “Cultural Expressions: New form in education and propaganda of art”.At the workshop, manager of National Committee for UNESCO in Vietnam, Mrs. Katherine Muller-Marin highly appreciated some efforst from some delegations of foreign countries in Vietnam by some cultural expression at the coutnry and create more colourful picture in the world. Katherine Muller-Marin affirmed that the UNESCO would continue to support Vietnam of the Convention on the … [Read more...] about Celebrating 10 years for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Toyota Classics Concert 2014 to take place at the HCM City
(Cinet)- The Toyota Classics Concert 2014 will take place at the HCM City Opera House on November 18 with the participation of the Convent Garden Soloists Orchestra from London's world-renowned Royal Opera House. Coorganized by Asia - Pacific Toyota Motor Company and Vietnam Toyota Motor company in coordination with Vietnam Performing Arts Centre, Department of Performing Arts- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The one-night show will present a musical feast that blends classical orchestra with the glamour of the silver screen. The orchestra will play music pieces from popular movies, including the classic Gone With the Wind; Once Upon a Time in the West; and The Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as Gladiators; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; and Love Story; besides The Godfather and Mission Impossible. This year, the Toyota Concert is celebrating 25 years of music that has impacted lives across Southeast Asian countries, namely Singapore, Cambodia, the Philippines, … [Read more...] about Toyota Classics Concert 2014 to take place at the HCM City
Kenyan National Meeting on the Implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Following Kenya’s ratification of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in October 2007, the Department of Culture of the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services and the UNESCO Office in Nairobi are jointly convening a two-day meeting on the implementation of the Convention From 05 To 06-03-2008 in Nairobi – Kenya. Some sixty participants, representing ministries, provincial administrations, universities, non-governmental organizations and individuals working in the field of culture will attend the meeting. The objectives of the workshop are to provide stakeholders with the information relating to the 2003 Convention and to discuss a national strategy for its implementation, with particular attention to the: · preparation of an inventory or inventories of intangible cultural heritage on Kenya’s territory; … [Read more...] about Kenyan National Meeting on the Implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Exploring VN from a cool seat at the cinema
As far as movies are concerned, most people in Vietnam are fiendishly awaiting their next Batman fix, to see the ghastly Joker reborn in Heath Ledger’s haunting last role and to once again see Batman reclaim a decrepit Gotham City from ultimate annihilation. Or there are those not interested in heading to the cinema at all. They live here or are visiting, selecting from the endless options of pirated DVDs, debating between the next season of The Wire or the most recent bad/brilliant film by Will Ferrell. But come on now. You’re in Vietnam ! And Hanoi Cinematheque is making it possible for you to have movie experiences that are both geographically relevant and more culturally rich (though this is up for debate given the inherent cultural import of Batman, particularly to American (and beyond?) sexuality, iconography and war history, not to digress). So starting this month and running through September, Hanoi’s own independent theatre is showing … [Read more...] about Exploring VN from a cool seat at the cinema
Gold heats up debate at ACB general meeting
Gold heats up debate at ACB general meetingThanh Thuong By Thanh Thuong - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - Many shareholders at the general meeting of Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) last Friday grilled senior executives over gold and foreign currency trading that caused a loss of over VND1.86 trillion last year. Do Minh Toan, general director of ACB, told the meeting that the bank saw a decline in profit caused by gold buying to settle arrears in 2012 when the gap between local and global prices widened to VND2-3 million a tael. As for settlement of gold arrears in line with the central bank’s regulations, ACB has already completed gold purchases to repay for depositors and close its position, Toan said. The bank will continue negotiations with gold borrowers to convert the current outstanding balance into Vietnam dong, he added. ACB would go on with gold transactions via a plan to set up its own gold trading arm with total chartered capital of VND100 billion. The board of directors, … [Read more...] about Gold heats up debate at ACB general meeting