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A Pop-up Hub of Artistry for Local Budding Designers, Street Artists, Fashion Brand Spearheading Novel Retail ConceptHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 27 January 2021 - Located at the heart of Hong Kong, Fashion Walk has its fingers firmly on the pulse of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and gastronomy. Entering 2021, Fashion Walk proudly announces its partnership with avant-garde lifestyle label Asian GOLD, transforming the Kingston area into the pop-up "Kingston Culture and Creativity Zone -- THE ORIENT". Spanning an area of 20,000 square feet, THE ORIENT vows to bring together original and exclusive fashion items as well as contemporary art pieces from all over Asia Pacific. In addition, a wide array of art initiatives will be undertaken on a regular basis: seminars, product launches, workshops, weekend markets, art appreciation tours, fashion coaching -- to name but a few. Customers are guaranteed a truly state-of-the-art shopping experience. … [Read more...] about Fashion Walk and Asian GOLD Presents: Kingston Culture and Creativity Zone – THE ORIENT

The Netherlands-Vietnam Sustainable Business Event for the Mekong Delta reaffirms the solid cooperation and friendship between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Vietnam A Letter of Intent on the Establishment of the Netherlands-Vietnam Business Platform for the Mekong Delta between the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality together with the joint Top Sector Water, Logistics, Agro Food, Horticulture & Starting Materials (Top Sector) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (VCCI) branch in Can Tho city (VCCI Can Tho), was signed at the event. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta

Hanoi (VNA) – Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Tatiana Josefina Pugh Moreno has praised the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) over the past 91 years, while emphasising the significance of the 13th National Party Congress to the future of Vietnam. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the ongoing 13th National Party Congress, the diplomat said that this political event brings great expectations not only to the Vietnamese people but also other countries in the world, especially for those having close relations with Vietnam like Venezuela. She attributed Vietnam's recent achievements, especially in economic recovery, COVID-19 prevention and anti-corruption, to the CPV’s sound leadership. She spoke highly of Vietnam’s preparations for the important event. Regarding draft documents submitted to the Congress, the ambassador expressed her impression on the methodical preparation in almost all contents, demonstrating … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress – the key to the future: Venezuelan diplomat

HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City wants to continue to be an important partner of India in the fields of economy-trade, health care, information technology and clean energy, said Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang. During a ceremony marking the 72nd anniversary of India’s Republic Day held by the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on January 26, Thang said with161 projects worth over 74 million USD, India is now placed 25th out of 110 countries and territories investing in the city. Two-way trade reached nearly 1.5 billion USD last year. Attention was paid to holding exchange, economic-cultural and education cooperation activities each year. In particular, the Indian Consulate General suggested training a contingent of medical staff for the city, she said. Vice Chairwoman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about HCM City wants to foster ties with India

Hanoi (VNA) – On the occasion of the ongoing 13th National Party Congress, several experts have made assessments and forecasts on the forthcoming development path of Vietnam. Gregory B.Poling, a senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said that the 13th congress will review economic and diplomatic policies over the past decade and put forward adjustments for the next five years. The general target continues to turn Vietnam into a high-income country in 2045, he stated, adding that Vietnam saw an average growth rate of 6 percent in the past five years and its economy grew by 2.9 percent last year, despite serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, the Vietnamese Government achieved a stunning success as it could control the pandemic and reduce its economic impacts. Meanwhile, expert Le Hong Hiep from Singapore’s Institute of Southeast Asian … [Read more...] about Experts forecast Vietnam’s development path