Phan Dinh Trac, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs (fourth from right, front row), pays respect to President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan held a ceremony to pay tribute to Tran Dai Quang, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on September 26. At the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong emphasised the contributions of the President, who devoted his life to the national construction cause and was honoured with various orders. He said embassy staffers have fond memories of the President and remember his words to them during his visit to Japan last June and his trips for medical treatment in the country over the past year. Phan Dinh Trac, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, who is on a working visit to Japan, attended the event. Writing in the book of … [Read more...] about Vietnam Embassy in Japan pays respect to President Tran Dai Quang
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Vietnam, Japan exchange expertise in peacekeeping mission
Vietnamese and Japanese military officers and experts pose for a group photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Chief of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)’s General Staff, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Phuong Nam on August 21 hosted a visiting delegation of Japanese experts who are in Vietnam for a bilateral exchange of peacekeeping mission expertise. Speaking at the reception, Nam highlighted the fruitful relations based on mutual respect that Vietnam and Japan have built up over the years. He said bilateral defence ties have been strengthened with practical achievements, particularly in the arena of the UN’s peacekeeping mission. The Vietnamese official thanked the Japanese Ministry of Defence and stated that the respective Vietnam unit has spared no efforts in contributing towards the UN’s mission of peace and stability for the region and the world. He informed his guests that Vietnam has sent 27 officers, one of them female, to join the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan exchange expertise in peacekeeping mission
Introducing and exchanging cultures between Vietnam and Japan
After the “Vietnam-Japan Traditional Games Festival” in 2003, the “Mid-Autumn Festival 2009: Vietnam–Japan” opened on September 25th 2009 at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, is a new development of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in introducing and exchanging cultures between Vietnam and Japan.The festival will take place during 3 days from September 25th to 27th. However, the exhibition and education program related to theme Mid- Autumn festival and children’s day will last until November 1st, 2009.The festival is a cooperation among the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the National Kyushu Museum (Japan) and Japan Foundation for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and Vietnam – Japan Human Resource Cooperation Center, and Viettel Telecom Company; as well as the assistance from the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi, Nui Truc Japanese Language Center and the Vietnam-Japan Culture AssociationThis is a good opportunity for the public, especially families in … [Read more...] about Introducing and exchanging cultures between Vietnam and Japan
Vietnamese artists to visit Japan for cultural exchange
A delegation of 11 renowned Vietnamese writers, performers and artists will visit Japan on March 27 at the invitation of the Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Centre and the Japanese International Exchange Foundation.The group includes writer Nguyen Ngoc Thuan, translator Cao Viet Dung, literary critic Tran Huyen Sam, stage director and actor Thanh Loc, musician Duc Tri, singer Khanh Linh, directors Huynh Vinh Son and Nguyen Quang Dung, poet Nguyen Vinh Tien, journalist Do Thu Ha and artist Nguyen Nhu Huy. They will meet with Japanese experts to exchange ideas and experiences over 10 days in fields such as stage, cinematography, painting and music.The program aims to mark the 2nd anniversary of the establishment of the Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Centre in Vietnam.Source: VNA Actor and director Thanh Loc … [Read more...] about Vietnamese artists to visit Japan for cultural exchange
Vietnamese Festival held in Japan
A group of Vietnamese artists is now in Japan for traditional music and dance performances at the ‘Vietnamese Festival 2011’ in Japan from 15 to September 19. The Vietnamese artists’ performances which are imbued with the national identity feature an ao dai (traditional long dress) fashion show, folk songs, traditional chau van (trance) singing, and dances from north-western Vietnam. The festival also has the participation of Japanese bands such as Gypsy Queen and UNICA and pianists Higuchi Aumi and Kumiko. The event is one of the activities to boost cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan in 2011. Source: ND … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Festival held in Japan
Vietnam-Japan Cultural Day opens in HCM City
(Cinet)- On July 08, Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural Centre takes place many activities welcoming Vietnam-Japan Cultural Day. An activity is co-organised by the Consulate General of Japan, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural Centre and the Japan Foundation to promote some cultural exchanges between two countries. Accordingly, the festival features an exhibition and documentaries on Japan and its people as well as information about studying in Japan. Participants can learn how to make Japanese kites and boxes, origami paper folding and enjoy contemporary music played on traditional Japanese instruments by Aki and Kunio, a duo playing koto and acoustic guitar. In particular, there will also be a Japanese singing contest to which famous Vietnamese singers such as Thanh Thuy, Hien Thuc, Nguyen Vu, Noo Phuoc Thinh and the V Music group have been invited. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Japan Cultural Day opens in HCM City
Hoi An-Japan cultural week closes
(Cinet)- On August 25, at cultural center of the Ba Ria – Vung Tau, People's Committees held an art performance to close the three-day Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange. It started with a guitar concert by artists from the Hoi An Centre for Culture and Sports, followed by “Ookai Nafurutokri”, a Japanese song presented by a Vietnamese singer. Then, the audience were very impressed by a choral singing by Japanese group "Saundo koraju" from Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, and a traditional drum performance by artists from Naha Daiko City, Okinawa Prefecture. Other items included Japanese traditional Bon dancing and street hip-hop performances. … [Read more...] about Hoi An-Japan cultural week closes
Inspiring a new chapter in the Vietnam-Japan ties Most Recent News
NDO – General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnamese officials wrapped up their official visit to Japan yesterday, which took place from September 15 to 18, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. >>> Ardent friendship further enhanced in the Land of the Rising Sun The visit was an important event of great significance, reaffirming political trust and motivation to boost comprehensive development and deepen the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan, contributing to peace and prosperity in Asia. Throughout his official visit to the Land of the Rising Sun, leaders of all levels and the people of Japan extended a warm welcome, including a solemn ceremony for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and the Vietnamese delegation upon their arrival. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had an official meeting with Emperor Akihito of Japan and held talks with … [Read more...] about Inspiring a new chapter in the Vietnam-Japan ties Most Recent News
Japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in Bitcoin
A Japanese company will start paying part of its employees' salaries in Bitcoin, as it aims to get better understanding of the virtual currency, a spokeswoman said on Friday. GMO Internet, which operates a range of web-related businesses including finance, online advertising and internet infrastructure, will start paying up to 100,000 yen ($890) monthly by Bitcoin to its employees in Japan from February next year. "Employees can receive salaries by Bitcoin if they want to," company spokeswoman Harumi Ishii told AFP. "We hope to improve our own literacy of virtual currency by actually using it," she said. The offer will be open to around 4,000 employees of the GMO group in Japan, she said. The company started a Bitcoin trading and exchange business in May. And next month, it will join the so-called "Bitcoin mining" business -- gaining the right to receive new Bitcoins as a reward for helping keep the network secure by approving transactions. World Bitcoin prices have surged globally … [Read more...] about Japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in Bitcoin
More Vietnamese travel to Japan
The number of Vietnamese travelers to Japan has soared strongly, with an estimated 300,000 arrivals in all of 2017, up a staggering 30% year-on-year, the Japanese consul general in HCMC said yesterday. Vietnamese and Japanese tour operators pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony of a representative office of Japan’s Hankyu Travel International Co Ltd on Wednesday This robust growth rate builds on the momentum recorded in recent years, as last year also witnessed around 234,000 Vietnamese visiting the Northeast Asian nation, up a strong 26% against 2015, Kawaue Junichi said at the opening of a representative office of Japan’s Hankyu Travel International Co Ltd yesterday. The Japanese government has placed Vietnam among 20 key source markets for tourism since 2015, and has relaxed its visa policy for Vietnamese tourists to Japan. The Japanese government is trying to prop up its tourism sector, said Consul General Kawaue Junichi. He noted 2018 marks the 45th … [Read more...] about More Vietnamese travel to Japan