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Van Gogh’s artworks to be introduced at VCCA The Saigon Times Daily “Reflective Impressions: van Gogh & his works” will open at VCCA on March 8 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - The Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts (VCCA) in Hanoi will hold an exhibition titled “Reflective Impressions: van Gogh & his works” from March 8 to April 9, using modern technology to introduce masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most outstanding post-impressionist artists of the world. More than 35 artworks by the artist, including the most well-known ones such as Sunflowers, Self-portrait, and Almond Blossoms, will be displayed under the form of digital images by using high-resolution projectors. They will be shown in different themes including still life, self-portraits, plants, and landscapes. Van Gogh’s paintings have impressive, thick brush strokes, combined with bright colors to express his strong emotions. At the exhibition, with the image presented on … [Read more...] about Van Gogh’s artworks to be introduced at VCCA

U.S. calls on Vietnam to direct private investment into infrastructure The Saigon Times Daily U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink delivers his speech at the 2019 U.S.-Vietnam business summit in Hanoi on May 10 – PHOTO: U.S. EMBASSY IN HANOI HCMC – The United States has urged Vietnam to welcome private investment in infrastructure, which is deemed vital for supporting and building productive enterprises that create jobs and prosperity, said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink at a business summit in Hanoi on May 10. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in cooperation with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, held the annual U.S.-Vietnam business summit, whose third edition is called “Celebrating 25 Years of Trade and Investment.” The summit brought together government officials and representatives of some 200 businesses from both countries, including giants such as Exxon Mobil, Amazon, … [Read more...] about U.S. calls on Vietnam to direct private investment into infrastructure

Bamboo against plastic By Derek Wells Bong, a few days after the opening - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF DEREK WELLS The story of Bong, the bamboo fish built to protect Danang’s beach from plastic waste. Quite a few recent works of art have been created—and often gone viral—in response to the global problem of environmental pollution. Many of these, such as Von Wong’s Strawpocalypse installation in HCMC, recycle waste materials in order to raise awareness, but fewer have actively sought solutions to the waste disposal problems they highlight. Recently, a group of expat and Vietnamese volunteers in the coastal city of Danang were inspired by the concept of combining message and functionality to create Bong, a large bamboo sculpture in the shape of a fish in the busiest area of the city’s famous My Khe Beach. Bong serves as both an awareness-raising work of art and a practical means to alleviate littering and give visitors to the beach a fun way to help clean it up. The story … [Read more...] about Bamboo against plastic

Việt Nam President Trần Đại Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam wants to promote its investment in Bangladesh, especially in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, agriculture, food processing, garment, oil and gas, consumer goods production, infrastructure development and services, said President Trần Đại Quang. President Quang made the statement in an interview granted to the Bangladeshi press on the occasion of his State visit to Bangladesh from March 4-6 at the invitation of President Mohammad Abdul Hamid. The following is the full text of the interview. Mr President, what is your evaluation of Việt Nam-Bangladesh relations? Việt Nam and Bangladesh enjoy a fine traditional relationship based on historical similarities and values that the two nations have shared in terms of independence, peace, cooperation and development. In history, our countries have always showed mutual solidarity and support. Việt Nam … [Read more...] about President: Việt Nam wants to invest in Bangladesh

A residence registration and administration office in the urban district Đống Đa in Hà Nội City. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tuấn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Administrative reform must be transparent and concrete, and “ambiguous language” that bureaucrats can ‘exploit’ must be absolutely avoided. The order was made by the Minister, Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tiến Dũng during a meeting yesterday for the advisory council for administrative reform to outline tasks for 2018, with the participation of representatives of State agencies and the business community. As the President of the council, citing the Government’s Resolution No 1 on major socio-economic goals for the year 2018, Chairman Dũng asked the council members “to join hands” to achieve reform tasks, including cutting 50 per cent of commodities subject to special inspections. Chairman Dũng stressed that State agencies must not be duplicitous, “[You] cannot just combine three administrative procedures into one and … [Read more...] about Administrative reform must be transparent: Government Office

The section of Võ Chí Công Street near the end of the Nhật Tân Bridge in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Đạt Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — At the current growth rate, Việt Nam’s GDP in 2045 is set to reach US$2.5 trillion with per capita income of US$18,000, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said during a speech yesterday in front of the National Assembly. However, achieving this scenario would be “a tremendous challenge” and required current and future generations to be ambitious and never stop aiming towards prosperity, PM Phúc said. [The year 2045 will mark a century since Việt Nam declared independence] With average yearly growth surpassing 6 per cent and the economy’s scale expanding 17.4 times in the last three decades, the country has made significant strides in poverty reduction, joining the ranks of middle-income countries. “In the beginning of the 90s, the per capita income of Singapore was 125 times higher than Việt Nam, now it is 24 times. Thailand used to be 16 times … [Read more...] about PM: Việt Nam GDP would reach $2.5 trillion and per capita income of $18,000 by 2045

Tax relief should not be “One size fits all” By Phan Minh Ngoc Food to be delivered during social distancing a few months ago. It should be noted that not all businesses are equally in trouble, and thus there is no need to slash the corporate income tax for all of them - PHOTO: THANH HOA The Private Economic Development Research Board, under the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform, has proposed a 30% reduction in corporate income tax for all businesses this year. The proposal is faced with mixed reactions, however. The author of this article, from another angle, also believes it is not plausible. Specifically, according to the Private Economic Development Research Board (shortly known as IV Board), their tax cut proposal is in response to the aspirations of the corporate circle following their three surveys on the business situation as from March. During these surveys, a considerable number of enterprises pleaded for a 50% reduction in corporate … [Read more...] about Tax relief should not be “One size fits all”

The head of the HCM City AIDS Prevention Centre has asked the Việt Nam Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS to help the country reach the 90-90-90 targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS to help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. — Photo laodong.com.vn HCM CITY — The head of the HCM City AIDS Prevention Centre has asked the Việt Nam Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS to help the country reach the 90-90-90 targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS to help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Speaking at a forum on MSM (men who have sex with men) and transgendered people about the UN targets on Monday, Tiêu Thị Thu Vân, said that Việt Nam was one of the first 30 countries to try to achieve the targets by 2020. The 90-90-90 goals ensure that at least 90 per cent of all people with HIV will know their status, and that 90 per cent of people diagnosed with HIV will receive sustained antiretroviral ( ARV) therapy. In … [Read more...] about VN push to achieve UN’s AIDS targets

by Thu Vân HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam will soon have its own "Wikipedia" page, maybe even more interactive, developed by Vietnamese people for Vietnamese people. The page is a proactive, interactive effort to spread knowledge and awareness of scientific and technological developments, promoting education resources and sci-tech creativity in the country. It will be developed under a project called "Development of the Vietnamese digital knowledge system" that has been approved by the Prime Minister. The project document says creativity based on scientific and technological knowledge is of crucial importance for any nation’s sustainable development. “To make the country grow faster and more sustainably as the world enters the 4th Industrial Revolution, it is necessary to strengthen scientific research and technological development, and to enhance the capability of every citizen and every organisation in all sectors and all fields to renovate and create,” it says. Given this … [Read more...] about VN plans interactive, open-for-all web knowledge base

A person living with HIV/AIDS receives ARV at the District 11 Preventive Medicine Centre. Photo Thu Hằng Viet Nam News San Hà HCM CITY — N.C.T, a 32-year-old man, and his partner, a 38-year-old man, are waiting at the District 11 Preventive Medicine Centre to receive free antiretroviral drugs. With international support, ARV treatment has been made available free of charge in Việt Nam. But from next year the two men will no longer enjoy free medicines and treatment, and health insurance cards will be the lifebuoy for HIV patients like them. They live together in a rented house in Bình Tân District, but have been coming to the centre for HIV treatment for the past three years for fear of being seen in their neighbourhood waiting in a queue to pick up medication for HIV. But since social stigma and discrimination remain widespread in the country, most insured people living with HIV are unwilling to use their health insurance cards for fear of revealing their … [Read more...] about Govt to bring all HIV patients into insurance net