New-age carrier Vietjet’s first-ever flight connecting Vietnam (Hanoi) and Japan (Osaka) was made today, which is expected to further boost tourism and trade between the two countries and across the region. The Hanoi-Osaka route will operate daily return flights from November 8, 2018 After the inaugural flight from Hanoi touched down in Kansai International Airport in Osaka this morning, a special celebration was held, featuring the “Kagami Biraki” (literally, “Opening the Mirror”), a Japanese tradition performed for opening ceremonies. Inaugural program at Kansai airport was carried out in style of Japanese special traditional “Kagami Biraki” ceremony Later on, passengers onboard Vietjet’s debut flight from Osaka to Hanoi were treated to Vietnamese folk dance performances, showcasing Vietnamese culture to all international passengers – especially Japanese ones travelling to Vietnam. Besides, all passengers … [Read more...] about Vietjet’s first direct flight from Vietnam to Japan touches down
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Stock index likely to touch 1,025 points this week
Stock index likely to touch 1,025 points this weekBy Phuong Thao HCMC – The VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange is seen going up to touch the 1,025-point level this week as investors are expected to still react positively to FTSE Russell’s adding Vietnam to Emerging Market watch list. Further, oil price developments on the global market are giving support to domestic oil and gas stocks, which are among key market drivers. Therefore, the main index is likely to extend its gains this week, said BIDV Securities Company. Last week, large-cap stocks were among the most important factors to the market’s uptrend. Moreover, investors also paid attention to speculative stocks following their positive second quarter earnings reports. Selling pressure did occur but demand was strong enough to save the main index from a steep decline. In the near term, the market still sees a positive outlook, with the VN-Index heading towards the 1,025-point level amid strong turnover, … [Read more...] about Stock index likely to touch 1,025 points this week
September 3- 9: Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra
HANOI PERFORMANCE Contemporary Music Concert “Shades of Sounds” 8 pm, September 8 Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi Manzi is pleased to host “Shades of the Sounds” – a concert of contemporary music by the Hanoi New Music Ensemble and Đông Kinh Cổ Nhạc the Ancient Music Group of Tonkin, featuring works by composer Vu Nhat Tan and Tuong – traditional opera of Vietnam. Surcharge: VND 150,000 /person Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo 8 pm, September 7 Hanoi Opera House 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to a concert featuring violin soloist Christian Tetzlaff. The concert features works including Eugene Onegin, Op.24, Act III: Polonaise and Symphony No.4 in F Minor, Op.36 of Tchaikovsky, and Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21 of Lalo Ticket prices: VND 500,000 | VND 800,000 | VND 1,000,000 | VND 1,500,000. EXHIBITION Exhibition “Art & Technology: Art as Insight” Heritage Space 6 Nguyen Hoang, My … [Read more...] about September 3- 9: Concert: Vietnam Tour of NHK Symphony Orchestra
Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions
File photo of section of an oil platform in the North Sea, around 160 kilometres east of Aberdeen, Scotland. (AFP PHOTO/POOL/ANDY BUCHANAN) World oil prices extended Wednesday's gains on the back of data showing a drop in US stockpiles - indicating improved demand - and expectations that a Russia-OPEC output cap deal will be kept in place. The market was also propelled after OPEC kingpin reportedly stated it wanted crude prices to top US$80 per barrel as it prepares for a gigantic listing of part of its state oil company. Tensions in the oil-rich Middle East also kept prices elevated. "WTI and Brent Crude have hit fresh 41-month highs after Saudi Arabia stated they would be happy for oil to reach US$80 or US$100," said market analyst David Madden at CMC Markets UK. As OPEC members met on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, the cartel's largest producer was seen as favouring strengthening the partnership with Russia that has successfully limited production to mop up the glut that had sent oil … [Read more...] about Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions
Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 to be performed in HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge - Dvořák's 8th Symphony, one of the most famous Romantic symphonies of the 19th Century, will be presented to classical music enthusiasts on the night of April 19 at the HCM City Opera House, No. 7 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCM City. This is Dvořák's most acclaimed Bohemia-themed symphony. The show also features talented pianist Nguyen Bich Tra, who has performed at prestigious venues around the world: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, Caodogan Hall, the Kennedy Center and Tokyo Opera City. Tra will perform Joachim Raff's concerto in G Major for piano and orchestra, which was performed by Bich Tra and was recorded by Sterling Records and NAXOS. The program is staged and conducted by young talented conductor Tran Nhat Minh. Ticket price: VND550,000 - VND400,000 - VND350,000 - VND200,000 and VND80,000 (for students only, limited tickets) Booking and delivery: 08 3823 7419, Ms. Huong: 098 987 4517, Ms. Huong Ly: 090 805 7972 At HCMC Opera House, 7 Lam Son … [Read more...] about Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 to be performed in HCM City