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Vietnam President Welcomes German Counterpart with a Grand Ceremony

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President Vo Van Thuong invites German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to step on the podium while military bands play the national anthems of both nations. Vietnam and Germany first established diplomatic relations in 1975. The two countries lifted ties to strategic partnership in 2011. Germany is Vietnam’s biggest trade partner in Europe, and more than 350 German businesses are operating in Vietnam. As of May 2023, Germany had 444 valid projects worth over US$2.36 billion, ranking fourth from a total of 24 European countries investing in Vietnam. The two leaders inspect the guard of honour. This is the first foreign visit of the German President in 2024 and the first high-level delegation exchange between the two countries this year – a pivotal year towards the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025. The two leaders hold talks immediately after the welcome ceremony. During two-day visit, German Presid...

Tet atmosphere to illuminate Thang Long imperial citadel

With a total area of 3,500 square meters, the historic site offers dedicated spaces for Tet celebrations, showcasing the traditions and heritage of various destinations across the country. The site features models of trains, traditional houses, Long Bien bridge, Dong Xuan market, Me Linh flower market, and Tet celebrations in the central and southern regions, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Tet. During the event, visitors can participate in various traditional Tet activities such as calligraphy writing, toy making, and cake baking. In addition, there will be a photography exhibition showcasing Tet customs from the past and live performances as part of the program. The festival also provides a platform for businesses to showcase and promote food and high-quality products for the Tet holiday. The post Tet atmosphere to illuminate Thang Long imperial citadel appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

“Mesmerizing Display: ‘Sparkle in the Vastness’ captivates visitors at Almine Rech gallery”

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“Sparkle in the Vastness” is one of the highlights of Almine Rech as it opened to the public in the first month of 2024 and is scheduled to last for more than a month through to February 24, 2024. The exhibition is a new step in Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s professional artistic activities and also is a rare opportunity for a Vietnamese contemporary artist to be exclusively represented by a world-class gallery. The collaboration marks an important milestone in her artistic practice, demonstrating her professional stature on the international stage. On the opening day of the exhibition, a large number of Parisian art fans, influential people in society and friends converged on Almine Rech to congratulate Tia-Thuy Nguyen. Among them were Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, grandson of artist Pablo Picasso, philanthropist, author and heir to ownership of Picasso’s works, Almine Rech, founder of Almine Rech Gallery, Dinh Toan Thang, Vietnamese Ambassador to France, Martin Rama, former Chief Economist of World ...

World-renowned baritone to make debut performance in Vietnam

Sulimsky, one of the world’s leading singers, will join forces with the Sun Symphony Orchestra to present an extraordinary New Year concert. The concert will feature the delightful Carnival Overture of Dvořák and his beloved Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, both composed during the same period as the Biblical Songs, representing a prolific era of masterpieces by the composer. In addition, Vietnamese soprano Dao To Loan will grace the stage, performing special songs composed by Van Cao. Sulimsky has achieved great international acclaim throughout his career. In 2010, he emerged as the winner of the International Giacomo Lauri-Volpi Competition in Italy. Notably, his portrayal of Prince Kurljatew in Tchaikovsky’s Charodeyka (Enchantress) in Christof Loy’s production at the Theater an der Wien in 2014 garnered significant attention. Since then, Sulimsky has continued to excel, making his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2018 as Tomsky (Pique Dame) under the baton of Mariss Janso...

Vietnam News Highlights (Jan. 21): Vietnam’s Participation in the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit

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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 21) notable headlines PM’s Romania visit affirms Vietnam’s wish to promote bilateral ties: diplomat Vietnamese Vice President meets Ugandan Parliament Speaker Vietnam has sufficient grounds to assert sovereignty over Hoang Sa Vietnam attends 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit Hanoi unveils plan to attract foreign tourists this year Vietnam’s tourism shows strong recovery in 2023 Party official pays a working trip to Italy, Vatican Vietnam moves towards smart governance of water resources Vietnam, Slovakia see great potential to develop cooperation: Slovak legislator Vietnamese Ambassador to Romania Do Duc Thanh (Photo: VNA) PM’s Romania visit affirms Vietnam’s wish to promote bilateral ties: diplomat Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Romania on January 20-21 affirms Vietnam’s wish to continue promoting and deepening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the European country, according to Viet...

Indian specialists initiate survey to restore Nhan Tower in Vietnam

The expert team from the Archaeological Survey of India, under the Indian Ministry of Culture, has started surveying the tower in Tuy Hoa City, as the first step towards its preservation and refurbishment. This restoration plan was established based on a memorandum of understanding signed between the Vietnamese and Indian governments. On Sunday, the Indian experts measured the tower, used drones to capture the relic, and created 3D scans of the structures for data collection. Due to its deteriorated state over the years, the Tuy Hoa authorities have requested the Indian experts to propose suitable repair and recovery solutions. The team plans to replace damaged bricks, treat cracks, reinforce structures, remove harmful organisms, and clean up the inside of the tower. During the process, they will ensure that the sightseeing experience for visitors is not disrupted. The Nhan Tower holds great significance as a signature symbol of Tuy Hoa and Phu Yen. It was built between the late 11th a...

Vietnamese athletes win big at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

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The duo initially dominated with impressive scores of 7-1, 9-3, and 15-5, but faced a challenge when Indian opponents Arjun Cheema and Rhythm Sangwan narrowed the gap with a 15-11 victory. Despite a strong performance from both Vietnamese athletes, they only managed to secure a narrow victory with a 0.2-point lead over their Indian rivals. While the gold medal is a promising start for the team at the Asian tournament, it does not count as an Olympic qualifier. Currently, Vietnam has earned only one spot for the Paris Games thanks to Trinh Thu Vinh, who achieved a fifth-place finish in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2023 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Azerbaijan last August. Vietnamese athletes Pham Quang Huy (R) and Trinh Thu Vinh (L) cheer with head coach Park Chung Gun after winning the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 in Indonesia, January 9, 2024. Photo: Nhung Nguyen / Tuoi Tre The ongoing ...