Korean pianist Heejin An (Photo courtesy of the artist) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Korean pianist Heejin An will perform together with the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra at the ‘Autumn Concert’ in Hanoi on October 12. The one-night-only performance is part of a special programme organised by the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) to bring famous foreign artists to perform in Vietnam. When the artist received the invitation from the VNAM, she couldn’t hide her excitement. “All of my friends who have been to Vietnam to travel or perform speak about the country with a special affection. Although I’ve heard a lot about this wonderful country, I've never had the chance to visit it. So, alongside the concert, I’d like to have the chance to explore this charming city and its rich culture,” said the 29-year-old pianist. After her debut in 2000 when she was only 10 years old, Heejin has won numerous prizes at … [Read more...] about Korean pianist excited about Vietnam debut
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Hospitality Disruptor Generator Acquires Freehand Hotels In Its Quest to Dominate the Experience Economy in U.S. Market
London-based Queensgate Investments finalizes $400 million purchase of Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group, drastically expanding Generator’s millennial-friendly portfolio to 18 properties in top cities across North America and EuropeLEFT: Generator StockholmRIGHT: Freehand New YorkHONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 17 October 2019 - Generator, whose design-driven affordable luxury has disrupted the hospitality industry across Europe since 2011, will now operate all four Freehand Hotels and their respective food and beverage outlets after purchasing the brand for $400 million this week. The acquisition led by London-based firm Queensgate Investments, which owns Generator, merges the original upscale hostel trailblazers and reaffirms Generator as a global pioneer in the hospitality industry. With Generator's storied success in Europe and Freehand's expertise in the U.S. market, this new merger marks a … [Read more...] about Hospitality Disruptor Generator Acquires Freehand Hotels In Its Quest to Dominate the Experience Economy in U.S. Market
Twenty years of Vietnam-US relations: Short journey with great strides
The 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations is a critical moment for Vietnam and the US to reflect upon the past and look forward to a better future for both countries as well as for peace, cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong met with former US President Bill Clinton at his residence in New York. Pham Binh Minh, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, made the statement in his article on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Vietnam-US diplomatic ties (July 12). Following is the full text of the article: “20 years is a long period for one's lifetime. Yet, it is merely a fleeting moment in the history of relations between nations. Few people could have imagined that Vietnam and the United States would make such great strides in their bilateral ties after two decades of normalized relations. The 20th … [Read more...] about Twenty years of Vietnam-US relations: Short journey with great strides
What’s on July 9-15 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Concert: “Shangri-la In the Moment” Jul 12, 8 pm Young Hit Young Beat Club, 2nd floor, Long Bien Mipec Building, Long Bien 2 Street, Long Bien district A collaboration between composer and experimental musician Kim Ngoc and experienced experimental artists from Hanoi, including violinist, Dao Van Trung, monochord zither player, Ngo Tra My, saxophonist, Quyen Thien Dac, and percussionist, Nguyen Xuan Son. The artists will bring audiences to a multidimensional realm of sonic experiences of music. Free entrance. Hanoi-Concert with Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale Jul 15, 8 pm Youth Theater, 11 Ngo Thi Nham Street From ticketvn.com: Program: 1. America, the Beautiful (traditional), Arranger: Robert G. Hamilton, Carmen Dragon 2. Fifty Years of the Best, part 1 (Movies) by Joe Fitzmartin, 3. Circle of Life by Elton John, Arranger: Joe Fitzmartin 4. An American Hymn by Lee Holdridge, Arranger: Joe Fitzmartin 5. New York, … [Read more...] about What’s on July 9-15 (Daily updated)
Vietnam shares experience in primary heathcare at UN meeting
Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien delivers a speech at the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage in New York on September 23. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – About 81 percent of patients questioned said they are satisfied with medical services in Vietnam, Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien cited an independent survey while delivering a speech at a United Nations meeting on September 23. The UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage took place in New York on September 23 during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) high-level week. The meeting, themed “Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World”, brought together heads of state, political and health leaders, policy-makers and universal health coverage champions from 169 countries around the world. Vietnam has made various efforts in strengthening the primary healthcare system to provide better services to its people and allow them to enjoy state- and health … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in primary heathcare at UN meeting