Photos of women wearing ‘non la,’ Vietnam’s traditional conical hat, taken by 17 female photographers from a club run by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) are on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association (HOPA) headquarters in District 1. The exhibition, which features 74 stunning photos, is aptly named 'Non La in Life' and will be open to visitors at 122 Suong Nguyet Anh Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City until August 16. Despite the obstacles of health, age, and family responsibilities, the 17 female photographers still manage to find time to travel throughout the country in search of creative inspiration. The fruits of these efforts have earned them several awards in national and international photography competitions. The Vietnamese traditional ‘non la’ hat is woven with different types of readily available materials, such as palm leaves, tree bark, bamboo, and, mainly, conical leaves. It is used to cover the head and shield the … [Read more...] about Female photographers showcase ‘non la’ photos at Ho Chi Minh City exhibition
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Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2022 to open in Hanoi
Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) 2022 will be held until August 12 at the Friendship Cultural Palace, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi. Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) 2022, the international exhibition on industrial production, is underway for local manufacturers in mechanical and component manufacturing and supporting industries to seek partners and business opportunities. Products on displayed at the expo. Photo: Khac Kien The expo draws the participation of 200 domestic and foreign enterprises, especially those from North America operating in construction engineering, oil and gas, and automobile industries. It is expected to open up opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises manufacturing components for export. Speaking at the opening ceremony on August 10 in Hanoi, Vu Trong Tai, Managing Director of RX Tradex Company, said that since 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on production and threatened economic development around the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2022 to open in Hanoi
Exhibition enhances Hanoi-Vientiane relationship
The exhibition is an opportunity for the authorities and businesses of Hanoi and Vientiane to exchange and share useful information about investment opportunities. An exhibition in Hanoi highlighting the solidarity and cooperation between the capital cities of Vietnam and Laos contributes to strengthening exchange and tightening the relationship between the two Parties and States. The event has taken place at No.44 Ly Thuong Kiet Street between August 10 and 11 as part of activities to celebrate the Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. At the exhibition, typical products and specialties from the craft villages of Hanoi and Vientiane are on display. Besides, images of famous destinations of the two countries, as well as those symbolizing the two sides’ fruitful cooperation and relationship, are on the shelves. Moreover, many Lao enterprises operating in agricultural production, auto parts, handicrafts, consumer goods production, and textiles are also … [Read more...] about Exhibition enhances Hanoi-Vientiane relationship
Fostering Indonesia-Vietnam friendship through the love for motorbikes
"I am certain that doing something out of love will always be successful because it is done wholeheartedly," stated Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi on August 1 at the Indonesian Embassy as he welcomed the arrival of Indonesian bikers who had just completed their 2 nd WIMT. After successfully holding WIMT for the first time in 2019, 18 members of the Indonesian Motor Association travelled across five countries – Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam – starting on July 18. On July 31, they arrived at the Cau Treo international border with Laos in Ha Tinh province and were greeted by members of the Hanoi Motorbike Club. 18 members of the Indonesian Motor Association travelled across five countries Ambassador Denny Abdi appreciated the Hanoi Motorbike Club welcoming the 2022 WIMT group. "I remember the first time I met Tran Anh Tuan to convey the plan for WIMT 2022. He was very excited and conveyed his full support immediately," he said. … [Read more...] about Fostering Indonesia-Vietnam friendship through the love for motorbikes
Supporting industries future looks bright
A supporting industry exhibition in HCM City. To capitalise on the opportunity to further penetrate the global supply chains, Vietnamese firms need to make products of higher quality at competitive prices. — Photo haiquanonline.com.vn Foreign companies in Viet Nam are increasingly looking to source components and parts locally, offering local firms a great opportunity to enter global supply chains, a meeting heard in HCM City. But to do so, they need to transform and make products of higher quality at competitive prices, delegates told at a press conference to introduce Metalex Vietnam and Supporting industry Show which will be held in HCM City early October. Nobuyuki Matsumoto, chief representative of Japan External Trade Organisation’s HCM City office, said the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the global economy. “In the case of the manufacturing sector, the previously built global supply chains have been disrupted, leading to a halt in production activities, and … [Read more...] about Supporting industries future looks bright
Hanoi-Vientiane cooperation strengthened in all spheres
The investment conference is a platform for companies to gain a better understanding of investment incentive policies from Hanoi and Vientiane, as well as to seek business opportunities. The cooperation between Hanoi-Vientiane in particular, and of the capital city with other provinces/cities of Laos have been improving over the years in all spheres, with a growing number of projects in the fields of economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, and people-to-people exchange. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen stressed the view during an investment, trade, and tourism promotion conference themed “Hanoi-Vientiane, Cooperation for Development” on August 10. On the sidelines of the event, a photo exhibition and a trade fair are jointly held by the two capitals. Quyen expected further achievements in economic cooperation between the two cities. During the first six … [Read more...] about Hanoi-Vientiane cooperation strengthened in all spheres