“Oskar & Lilli – Where No One Knows Us” is among films to be screened during the 21st European Film Festival in Vietnam (EUFF) from May 19 to June 5. (Photo: engage.eu) Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 17 European films are set to be introduced to local audiences during the 21st European Film Festival in Vietnam (EUFF) which will get underway in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Lam Dong province’s Da Lat resort city between May 19 and June 5. The festival organised by the EU Delegation to Vietnam will receive the support of the EU Policy and Outreach Partnership (EUPOP), the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reported. It plans to showcase a wide selection of carefully-curated and diverse films that have previously won international awards, according to the organisers. With themes such as “Family” and “Youth”, the films offer Vietnamese viewers the chance to gain a more multifaceted perspective on European life and culture, as well as helping to shine a light on certain struggles … [Read more...] about European Film Festival in Vietnam to take place in four localities
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Vietnam’s economic recovery gaining momentum
Vietnam continues to benefit from its broad re-opening strategy, which saw a huge crowd flocking to tourist hotspots in the country and household spending rebound. Vietnam’s economic recovery is gaining momentum despite heightened global uncertainty related to the protracted war in Ukraine, higher commodity prices, and tightening global financial conditions, according to the World Bank. Cargo handling at Dinh Vu port, Haiphong. Photo: Cong Hung In its latest report, the World Bank pointed out the robust growth of industrial production by 9.4% in April, comparable to pre-pandemic rates. Manufactures of apparel, footwear, electronics, electrical equipment, and metal products were the most dynamic sub-sectors, registering double-digit growth rates, it added. However, machinery manufacturing slowed from 26.6% year-on-year in March to only 5.1% in April. This deceleration was related to supply chain disruptions caused by lockdowns in China, which led to a … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economic recovery gaining momentum
Highest int’l school fee in HCMC to hit $32,500
HCMC is home to more than 20 schools that teach bilingual programs or programs of the U.K., U.S., Canada, and Australia. For the upcoming academic year, most schools have raised their tuition fee by VND15-40 million ($650-1,730) per year against the 2021-2022 school year. Among those that have announced enrollments, the school fees for kindergartens remain around VND100-300 million per year, elementary schools at VND150-500 million per year, and secondary-high schools at VND200-700 million per year. Depending on different schools, the listed fee could or not include funds for books, uniforms, insurance, and extracurricular activities. HCMC has around 2,300 schools, including 1,300 public schools, with the rest all private. Among the private schools, 900 are kindergartens, 100 inter-level schools that comprise classes from first to 12th grades, and more than 20 international schools. As for the tuition fee of public schools, the fee of secondary schools in the inner-city … [Read more...] about Highest int’l school fee in HCMC to hit $32,500
Vietnam to play Malaysia in SEA Games football semifinal
A 2-2 with Cambodia caused Malaysia to lose the top group position to Thailand, who deafeated Laos 1-0 also on Monday to have nine points after four matches. Hosts Vietnam top Group A with 10 points. Thailand will play Indonesia in the other semifinal. Both matches will be played on Thursday. The match between Thailand and Indonesia will begin at 4 p.m. at Thien Truong Stadium in the northern Nam Dinh Province, and the match between Vietnam and Malaysia at 7 p.m. at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern Phu Tho Province. Vietnam beat Indonesia 3-0 in the final of the previous SEA Games in the Philippines to claim gold medal. The Vietnam match will be reported live on VnExpress International. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to play Malaysia in SEA Games football semifinal
Hanoi promotes tourism among visitors attending SEA Games 31
The capital city and its neighboring provinces introduce attractive tourist destinations, products, and services to international visitors. Themed “Hanoi - Den de yeu” (Hanoi- Visit It to Love It), Hanoi Tourism Festival 2022 is an opportunity to promote the image of a safe and friendly capital on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games. That is the affirmation of Nguyen Manh Quyen - Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee at the festival’s opening ceremony last weekend. Leaders of Hanoi city and delegates visited the tourist booth at the opening ceremony of Hanoi Tourism Festival 2022. Photo: Le Nam Admiring the “technological wall” showing Hanoi’s scenic spots The festival was organized with various new and impressive features. Besides advertising through booths and miniature models of landscapes such as Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy, Hoa Lo Prison, and Hanoi’s Old Quarter, among others, the festival also showcases … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes tourism among visitors attending SEA Games 31
Vietnam, Greece seek to further promote multifaceted cooperation
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou (Photo: VNA) President Sakellaropoulou lauded the important achievements that Vietnam has made during its struggle for independence and present process of socio-economic development. She affirmed that Greece highly valued the increasingly important role of Vietnam in the region and the world, and hoped to foster cooperation with Vietnam in all fields. The two leaders agreed that the two sides should increase meetings and exchange of delegations at all levels among ministries, sectors and localities as well as the two business communities. They assigned the two ministries of foreign affairs to review and speed up solutions to promote the bilateral partnership. President Phuc took this occasion to thank Greece for providing Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam. Both sides showed delight that despite impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, trade between the two countries still increased to Ú$447 million in … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Greece seek to further promote multifaceted cooperation