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Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh (R) receives visiting President of Italy’s Lombardy region Attilio Fontana. Photo: Hanoi.gov.vn Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh received President Attilio Fontana of Italy’s Lombardy region and an Italian delegation. They discussed potential areas of cooperation between the two regions, including transport, smart urban areas, bioenergy, green energy transition, education, high-quality personnel training, and clean agriculture. Chairman Tran Sy Thanh commended the achievements of Lombardy and expressed his hope for increased collaboration in infrastructure development, mechanics, renewable energy, environment, and training in architecture and fashion. He also acknowledged the role of the Italian Embassy in promoting friendship and cooperation between the two countries. President Fontana, during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, affirmed Vietnam’s importance as a partner o...

Hiroe K. from Tokyo had previously resided in Hanoi before relocating to Ho Chi Minh City. While in Hanoi, she frequently opted to dine in and didn’t often eat out. However, on the occasions when she did, she would invariably select pho as her preferred choice. Hiroe enjoys eating pho, a Vietnamese dish, once to twice per month. She has a particular interest in the traditional Vietnamese dish known as pho, especially when she is in Ho Chi Minh City. “It is fascinating how I can conveniently locate a pho restaurant just steps away from my home. My acquaintances frequently suggest trying pho with flank steak, brisket, and beef tendon, yet I struggle to recall these variations. Consequently, I tend to opt for a special bowl of pho,” she remarked. “The dish is aptly named for its diverse selection of beef options, making it truly special. Its flavors are remarkably delicious, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.” Hiroe discovered a notable distinction between pho in Hanoi and Ho...

The Monsoon Music Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place from October 14th to 22nd at the prestigious Thang Long Imperial Citadel, as well as various other venues within the captivating Hoan Kiem District of Hanoi. Musician Quoc Trung, who is heading the organizing committee and serving as the general director of the program, has announced that the theme for the Monsoon Music Festival 2023 will be “Hang Nhac Street” (Street of Music). This concept draws inspiration from the historic Hang streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which were known for their diverse trades. Each Hang represents a different trade, contributing to the cultural richness of the area. Musician Quoc Trung presents the highlights of the Monsoon Music Festival 2023 at a press conference. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times “We are dedicated to bringing music to every corner of Hanoi’s streets, providing a truly fulfilling experience for our community to enjoy the arts,” stated Trung. The Monsoon Music Festiv...

As of 3:00 pm on Wednesday, the fourth official day of competition at the quadrennial continental sporting event, China has asserted its dominance in the medal tally. They have secured an impressive count of 59 gold medals, along with 34 silver medals and 13 bronze medals. The team achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing the South Korean delegation, who claimed 15 gold medals, 16 silvers, and 22 bronzes. Additionally, they outperformed Japan, who managed to secure nine gold medals, 21 silvers, and 21 bronzes. Among the nations of Southeast Asia, Thailand is currently in the lead in the medal standings. They have earned a total of five gold medals, one silver medal, and seven bronze medals. The Thai athletes excelled in the sport of sailing and were able to secure three gold medals for their outstanding performances. Two additional gold medals were earned in the taekwondo competitions, specifically in the men’s 63kg and women’s 49kg weight divisions. In terms of medal count, Indon...

Addressing the ceremony, Nguyen Thi Hai Nhung, deputy head of the festival organising committee, said it is an event of political meaning that demonstrates the solidarity shared between the nations. Vietnamese and Lao troupes took part in joint performances for local audiences in Dien Bien to celebrate the countries’ relationship, she said. Beginning on the first day of October, the festival was part of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations and 45 years since the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two countries. It featured an opening ceremony, musical performances, a traditional costume fashion show, an exhibition, and sporting events. The music show involved ten Vietnamese and six Lao troupes who staged more than 60 performances. At the closing ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded certificates of merit to 24 Vietnamese and Lao delegations. The fourth festival is slated f...

Vietnam Friendship Association Expected to Establish soon" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title="Wakayama's Japan- Vietnam Friendship Association Expected to Establish soon"> Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Vice Governor of Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture Shimo Hiroshi. Photo: VGP Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed that Vietnam is keen on promoting partnership among localities of Vietnam and Japan, considering it as a substantial and effective cooperation channel for both sides to beef up bilateral ties in various fields, VNA reported. In a reception for Vice Governor of Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture Shimo Hiroshi in Hanoi on October 6, the official highlighted that the Vietnam -Japan extensive strategic partnership is in prime time with high political trust despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and underlined that Japan has been a leading important economic partne...

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO), three major works will be staged which are infused with the spirit of dance. “Spain is most prominent, with a selection from Carmen, plus a clarinet concerto by the contemporary Spanish composer Oscar Navarro. The Czech Republic then comes to the fore with the 8th Symphony of Dvorak,” HBSO says. Oscar Navarro is a Spanish composer born in 1981 who works in both Spain and California, focusing on film music. HBSO noted that his Second Clarinet Concerto will be given its Vietnamese premier during the concert, with Hoang Ngoc Anh Quan performing as the soloist. The concert will be conducted by Leon Bosch of the Netherlands, an eminent clarinetist who is also a senior teacher at the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in Maastricht. He previously conducted the HBSO Orchestra in 2021. The post European dance concert to thrill Ho Chi Minh City audiences appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more ...