HCM City (VNA) – The Trade Office of the Austrian Embassy made its debut in Ho Chi Minh on May 16, expected to help connect business communities of Vietnam and Austria in the future. Addressing the opening ceremony, Harald Mahrer, President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, said that HCM City is an ideal destination for investment in Southeast Asia. Therefore, the number of Austrian firms seeking partnership opportunities in the city is rising, he said. Mahrer said that the office aims to provide accurate and full information about the Vietnamese market to Austrian companies, while linking them with their Vietnamese peers and authorised agencies. He noted that HCM City is developing impressively, becoming an attractive business destination, adding that the establishment of the office shows Austria’s interest in investing in the city and Vietnam as a whole. Nguyen The Hung, Vice Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s HCM … [Read more...] about Austrian Embassy opens Trade Office in HCM City
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Austrian jazz duo to perform in Việt Nam
Duo Dominik Fuss and Jorg Leichtfried will perform jazz music in Việt Nam starting a tour to Asian countries. Photo courtesy of the embassy HÀ NỘI — A tour of Hà Nội and HCM City on May 5-7 will mark the first time musicians and composers Dominik Fuss and Jorg Leichtfried have performed in Asia. Trumpeter Fuss and pianist Leichtfried will play concerts at Bình Minh Jazz Club Hà Nội on May 5 and Sax ‘n’ Art Jazz Club in HCM City on May 7. Both concerts will start at 9pm, free entry. While performing for the first time in Asia, the duo has played various venues in Europe and just recently played at the Catharge Jazz Festival in Tunisia, North Africa. Their main focus lies in exploring the borders between jazz tradition, classical and modern music – just like two playing cards leaning against each other to create a stable rhythmic and interactive construct, according to the introduction of the Austrian … [Read more...] about Austrian jazz duo to perform in Việt Nam
Public Security Minister meets Vietnam embassy staff in US
Minister of Public Security To Lam (standing) meets with Vietnam Embassy’s staff in the US. (Photo: VNA) The diplomat made the statement at the meeting in Washington D.C on April 22 between the Vietnam Embassy’s staff with Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam and his ministry entourage during the latter’s visit to the US. Minister To Lam told the staff about the outcomes of cooperation between the Ministry of Public Security with US agencies, saying the cooperation has been strengthened in the fields of anti-terrorism, the combat against criminals related to drugs, high technology, the environment, and human traffickers, and the hunt of wanted criminals. He hailed the embassy’s staff for soundly performing their role in enhancing the bilateral ties, suggesting them continue to help with the cooperation between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries, and implement citizen protection work and legal right protection for … [Read more...] about Public Security Minister meets Vietnam embassy staff in US
Austrian artist to perform music about Vienna
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Robert Lehrbaumer, one of the most important Austrian musician in the international concert scene, will perform in Hà Nội and HCM City on November 13 and 15, respectively. The conductor, pianist and organist will perform classic work by Mozart, Schubert, Gottfried von Einem and Robert Schumann during the concert entitled "Music from and about Vienna". Lehrbaumer was born in Vienna and started studying piano at the age of six. When he was nine, he performed piano in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He won awards at numerous competitions and participated in international festivals. Lehrbaumer pursued his career as a conductor, pianist and organist simultaneously. His concert tours have brought him to almost all European countries and capitals, to the US, Southeast Asia, Souh Korea and Japan. His special piano-organ recitals are popular events for which he gets rave reviews, similar to his performances as a conducting soloist with … [Read more...] about Austrian artist to perform music about Vienna
Rooney on target again as D.C. United move closer to unlikely playoff berth
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has made a spectacular start to his MLS career at DC United. - Photo stuff.co.nz Viet Nam News WASHINGTON — Wayne Rooney scored a stunning free-kick to keep D.C. United firmly on course for the Major League Soccer postseason on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC. Former England and Manchester United star Rooney, whose arrival in Washington has transformed the club’s season, curled in a superb strike from 30 yards in the 18th minute to settle the points. The victory leaves United four points clear of Montreal Impact, their closest rivals for a playoff spot, with 47 points from 32 games in the Eastern Conference standings. Montreal, who are just outside the postseason places in seventh, have 43 points from 42 games. United are now unbeaten in eight games and are in control of their playoff destiny with two rounds of fixtures in the regular season left to play. Rooney’s side face New York City FC on Sunday … [Read more...] about Rooney on target again as D.C. United move closer to unlikely playoff berth