Visionary: Artist and Artistic Curator Nguyễn Thế Sơn in his studio in Hà Nội. Photos courtesy Nguyễn Thế Sơn Viet Nam News by George Burchett * I was recently part of a group invited to preview the new contemporary art installation in the National Assembly building, on Ba Đình Square, in Hà Nội. Although I am reasonably familiar with contemporary art in Việt Nam, I really didn’t know what to expect. Public commissions usually tend towards conservatism, and one wouldn’t expect Việt Nam’s National Assembly to be any different. On the contrary, one would expect even more "conservatism" – whichever way one may define the term: politically, aesthetically and so on. The Art Project in the Basement of National Assembly House – its current title – was presented to the visiting group by artist Nguyễn Thế Sơn, the project’s artistic curator and one of … [Read more...] about New and old art in the National Assembly
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Hà Nội wants Asia Foundation to help boost urban agriculture
Farmers tend to their vegetables in Hoài Đức, a suburban district of Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ SinhViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is willing to co-operate with Asia Foundation to promote urban agricultural production, said Chairman of Hà Nội Nguyễn Đức Chung at his meeting with Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Việt Nam Michael DiGregorio. Speaking at the meeting in the capital city on Thursday, Chung said he appreciated the operational efficiency of the Asia Foundation’s projects in Hà Nội. He said its urban agricultural development projects had contributed to improving people’s living standards. Chung emphasised the importance of the group’s projects and the need for them to be expanded. “We are willing to receive investors in the fields of production and social security,” Chung said. He said the capital city was always … [Read more...] about Hà Nội wants Asia Foundation to help boost urban agriculture
Slow Zones, Safe Zones launches road modifications and new public awareness campaign in Pleiku City
At the ceremony at Phan Dang Luu Primary School, over 1200 teachers, students, and parents of the school attended in addition to government stakeholders from the National TSC, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Gia Lai TSC, the Gia Lai Department of Education and Training, the Gia Lai Department of Transport, and the Gia Lai Traffic Police. Additionally, representatives from all 32 primary schools in Pleiku, KOVA Paint, the Global Road Safety Partnership, and AIP Foundation attended the ceremony. Ms. Trinh Thu Ha, Deputy Chief of Secretariat the NTSC gives speech Slow Zones, Safe Zones focuses on speed reduction and school zone safety through construction of tailored school-zone modifications like speed bumps, road markings, speed reduction signs, and sidewalks; design and implementation of a road safety public awareness campaign to promote positive road user behaviors, paired with increased law enforcement; development and testing of a nationally-applicable road … [Read more...] about Slow Zones, Safe Zones launches road modifications and new public awareness campaign in Pleiku City
Hanoi leader lauds efficiency of Asia Foundation’s projects
A corner of Hanoi pedestrian street. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung lauded the operational efficiency of the Asia Foundation’s projects in the capital city during his reception for its Country Representative in Vietnam Michael DiGregorio on February 21. The foundation’s urban agricultural development projects have contributed to improving living standards of local people and ensuring social security in the city, he said. Suggesting the foundation expand these projects in terms of product, Chung emphasised that Hanoi hopes to cooperate with the foundation and welcomes investors in production and social welfare. Hanoi always learns from experience and applies the best technologies in building the smart city and e-authority, and improving people’s living standards, he said. The city has made noted progress in food safety management and control, clean vegetable growing and … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader lauds efficiency of Asia Foundation’s projects
VSIP Nghe An sets new standards for living and working environments
After two decades of operations in Vietnam, VSIP has made significant strides with several integrated townships and industrial parks nationwide. There are about 757 tenants from 30 countries and territories with a total investment capital of more than $10 billion. Applying management experience and operation methods from Singapore, VSIP have designed its industrial park projects with modern master planning, full infrastructure facilities, as well as good transport connections. VSIP has launched sustainable initiatives to create a world-class work environment for over 200,000 local and foreign workers. Among them, VSIP Nghe An is built on modern plans that integrate work, live, and play elements for workers and their families. A world-class work environment Up to now, around 210 companies have visited VSIP Nghe An to explore investment opportunities. Among them, 12 companies have committed to be tenants at the park with a total investment capital of VND860 billion ($37.84 million) … [Read more...] about VSIP Nghe An sets new standards for living and working environments