The Hanoitimes - The exhibition, held by international and Vietnamese female artists in Hanoi to commemorate life and work of Rosa Luxemburg, will be opened to public from March 5 to April 12 In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Rosa Luxemburg, the Non-governmental organization of Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung in Hanoi will organize an exhibition titled “Those who do not move, do not notice their chains”, showcasing artworks from five female artists. Illustration by Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Hanoi Office. The title of the exhibition is taken one of Rosa Luxemburg’s famous quote: “Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.” “This presentation is a response and an echo to Rosa Luxemburg’s life of fighting for a fair society,” noted by Tuan Mami, the curator of the exhibition. The idea of this exhibition is built upon Rosa’s inspiration and her revolutionary theory, to keep the link between people whose strive to devote their lives for humanity … [Read more...] about Exhibition: “Those who do not move, do not notice their chains”
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UNESCO to help Hanoi become a hub of innovation in Asia
The Hanoitimes - UNESCO will help Hanoi connect with cities in other countries as well as those who are interested in the city’s development. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is willing to help Hanoi become a hub of innovation in Southeast Asia and Asia, Kinh Te & Do Thi quoted UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Michael Croft as stating at a meeting with Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue in Hanoi on September 9. During its development, Hanoi has attached special importance to upholding the values of cultural heritage, Mr. Michael Croft said, adding that by including Hanoi in the Creative Cities Network, UNESCO hopes to promote such values. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue receives UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Michael Croft. Photo: Thanh Hai The UNESCO representative said that Hanoi is expected to change from a creative city to a creative center and then the creative … [Read more...] about UNESCO to help Hanoi become a hub of innovation in Asia
Vietnam’s Covid-19 testing capacity improves: DPM
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam has stepped up testing under the instructions of the Ministry of Health, including rapid tests and PCR tests. Vietnam’s Covid-19 testing capacity has much improved in terms of both test kit production and machinery, local media quoted Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam as saying. Speaking at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on August 9, Mr. Dam said Vietnam has stepped up testing under the instructions of the Ministry of Health, including rapid tests and PCR tests. However, it is hard to conduct Covid-19 tests for the entire population, even the population in a province in a short time, the deputy PM stressed, adding that the most effective solution to the pandemic still lies in early detection, fast contact tracing and pool testing. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at the meeting. Photo: VGP According to the deputy PM, locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases have resurfaced in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Covid-19 testing capacity improves: DPM