The delegates and artists at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thien, 12th PCC member and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized that culture plays a significant role in international integration. It connects people, creates a foundation for peace and a motive for the development of other sectors. According to the him, this is the first Vietnam Cultural Week organized in Canada since the two countries established bilateral relations. Through the event, various activities such as art performances, photo, film and tourism exhibitions will form a friendship bridge between the two peoples and help Canadian people understand more about the land, people and culture of Vietnam, thus strengthening the foundation and developing the comprehensive partnership established by the Prime Ministers of the two countries. Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ian Shugart stressed that the two countries have long-term friendship, especially with visits … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cultural Week first organized in Canada
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Cultural events held in Canada, Bulgaria to mark National Day
Photo exhibition held within the“Vietnam Culture Week” in Ottawa, Canada (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – The “Vietnam Culture Week” was held in Ottawa, Canada on September 11 as part of activities to mark the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Canada. In his opening remark, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien underlined the significant role of culture in the international integration, saying that culture creates a foundation for the preservation of peace and serves as a motive for the development of other sectors. The week, the first of its kind organised since the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties, features various activities such as art performances and photo and tourism exhibitions. It would nudge Vietnamese culture and people closer to the Canadian friends, thus consolidating and developing the comprehensive partnership between the two … [Read more...] about Cultural events held in Canada, Bulgaria to mark National Day
New trade, investment chances in Vietnam introduced in Canada
Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa speaks at the seminar in Ottawa on September 11 (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – New trade and investment opportunities in Vietnam were introduced to Canadian officials and businesses at a seminar in Ottawa on September 11. The seminar marked the opening of Vietnam Week in Canada from September 11 to 17 to celebrate Vietnam’s 73rd National Day and 45 years of bilateral diplomatic ties. It was attended by Donald Bobiash – Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific of Global Affairs of Canada, Kathleen Donohue – executive director at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ladislau Papara – Regional Manager for Asia at the Export Development Canada and Jacques Frémont – President of the University of Ottawa. The Vietnamese side included Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa and Trade Counsellor Do Thu Huong. At … [Read more...] about New trade, investment chances in Vietnam introduced in Canada
Vietnam sets up booth in Canada’s largest annual fair
The Vietnamese booth at the Canadian National Exhibition (Source: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Canada set up a booth to promote Vietnamese culture and its stunning landscapes at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) – the country’s largest annual fair and the fifth largest in North America, running from August 24-26. The booth was installed near the entrance of the fair with Vietnamese traditional “non la”, a kind of conical hat; “chu Teu”, a foolish character of Vietnamese water puppetry; cyclo, the three-wheel bicycle taxi in Vietnam; and numerous colourful dragonflies made of bamboo; and much more on display. Many visitors have stopped by the Vietnamese booth with curiosity for its displayed items and soon struck by the fascinating stories of Vietnamese culture and people, as well as the country’s landscapes and cuisine. Among those visiting the booth were James Nickle and Laura Cavacece from Toronto who … [Read more...] about Vietnam sets up booth in Canada’s largest annual fair
June 4- 10: PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada
PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the expanded Group of Seven (G7) Summit and visited Canada from June 8-10, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Addressing the G7 Outreach Summit in Quebec, on June 9 (Canada time), PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to joining the international community in promptly translating the Paris Agreement into reality. Several memoranda of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in different fields were signed between Vietnam and Canada on the occasion. NA asked to delay approval of draft law on special economic zones A view of Van Don, which is set to be one of the three special administrative-economic zones of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) The Government and National Assembly Standing Committee have agreed to ask the legislature to delay the adoption of the draft Law on special administrative-economic units to have more time for research and completion. The draft Law on Special … [Read more...] about June 4- 10: PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada