Tag: trip

Raul Castro begins first overseas trip, arrives in Venezuela

VietNamNet Bridge - Cuban President Raul Castro arrived in Caracas on Saturday for a brief visit to Venezuela on his first overseas trip since assuming office in February. Cuban President Raul Castro (L) arrived in Caracas, December 13, 2008, for a brief visit to Venezuela on his first overseas trip since assuming office in February.Castro was met at the airport... Read more

Supremes star misses Vietnam trip

Singer Mary Wilson of the 1960s American Motown soul group The Supremes did not make her scheduled trip to Vietnam Wednesday after suffering a heart attack prior to her departure. Wilson was supposed to arrive in Hanoi Wednesday to give a performance at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theater tonight.The concert will proceed... Read more

Children take environmental field trip

The UK-owned Dragon Capital Group took a group of disadvantaged children and international students to the Wildlife at Risk Center on a Ho Chi Minh City nature reserve Monday. The trip, known as Dragon Art Day, aims to teach the children about environmental issues and endangered species at the Cu Chi District-based center.Children from the Thang Long English... Read more

Vietnamese circus takes first trip abroad

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Circus Federation (VCF) will stage the programme Lang Toi (My Village) in France and other European locations next year thanks to an invitation from France. Bamboo pole trick: A scene from the Vietnamese circus show Lang Toi (My Village).This occasion is a milestone for the VCF, as it marks the first request for a performance... Read more

A chance to win trip to see Manchester United play

VietNamNet Bridge – Budweiser and Manchester United announced Oct. 7 a renewal of their partnership, extending the beer brand’s sponsorship of the world-famous football club through the 2009/2010 season, and this sponsorship is bringing an opportunity to Vietnamese consumers. With John O’Shea and Nemanja Vidic looking on, Manchester United’s... Read more

Overview of PM’s UN and France trip

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly from September 24-28 and visit France from September 29 to October 3. Hereafter is a summary of significant events that occurred during the trip.  Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the 62nd session of the United... Read more