Tag: Week
Friday lifts market from dismal week
VietNamNet Bridge – A strong rebound on Friday helped the VN-Index end last week just below the magical 300-barrier, after the HCM City Stock Exchange hit a new rock bottom earlier in the week. Little occured during the week to shore up the confidence of domestic investors, with the Ministry of Finance approving another cut in petrol prices as well as finalising... Read more
Uni lecturers given 40-hour work week
VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued a decision on allocating annual work hours for university lecturers. A teacher at the Ha Noi University of Technology delivers a lecture to her students. Under the Ministry of Education and Training’s new decision, lecturers have to spend 900 hours a year in classes.VietNamNet... Read more
Dutch jazz band to play in Vietnam this week
Saxophonist and composer Tineke Postma, a member of Dutch modern jazz quartet, will perform in Hanoi and HCMC Modern jazz lovers will have a chance to enjoy the rapturous performances of the Dutch Tineke Postma Group in Hanoi today and on December 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Royal Netherlands Embassy said in a statement. ... Read more
‘Week of Science’ launched in Hanoi
A ‘Week of Science’ began Monday at Hanoi’s French Cultural Center (L’Espace) with a series of workshops on scientific developments and practical applications. L’Espace said French and Vietnamese scientists will discuss a wide range of topics including scientific policies, nanotechnology, globalization, biodiversity, agriculture,... Read more
Consultative group meeting opens next week
Government officials and international donors will discuss Vietnam’s socio-economic situation, the effectiveness of international aid and climate change at a meeting opening in Hanoi Thursday. Ahead of the two-day 15th Consultative Group Meeting, titled “Stabilizing Vietnam’s Economy and Maintaining Its Growth Potential,” a separate... Read more
Local fashion designer invited to Malaysia fashion week
VietNamNet Bridge – Ten designers from nine countries, including Duc Duy from Vietnam, will join the Malaysia International Fashion Week, with the theme “Truly Asia” from November 25-28. (Source: Dan Tri)Update from: http://english.vietnamnet.vn//lifestyle/2008/11/815512/ Read More →
Vietnam holds nutrition week
This week is the Nutrition Advisory Week for Public Health in the three cities of Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City until next Saturday. The event, organized by the National Nutrition Institute and sponsored by Dutch Lady Vietnam, kicked off on Saturday and aims to provide nutrition and dietary information to the community, develop advisory volunteering,... Read more
Japanese culture week in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – The event will take place from November 19-25 in Hanoi with four major parts: Vietnam-Japan Festival, Contest on Japanese Culture, Japanese Exhibition Night, and Japanese movie program. An Origami artwork.VietNamNet Bridge – The event will take place from November 19-25 in Hanoi with four major parts: Vietnam-Japan Festival, Contest... Read more
National SME week launched nationwide
VietNamNet Bridge - The National Week for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has been organised to encourage not only trade promotion but also the overall development of businesses, said Vu Tien Loc, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SMEs represent 96.5 percent of the total number of businesses in the country.VietNamNet Bridge... Read more
Hanoi set to host Hue Cultural Week
VietNamNet Bridge - A month-long cultural event in Ha Noi starting later this month will commemorate the anniversaries of UNESCO recognition for Hue and its court music as international cultural heritages. A performance of traditional music in Hue Festival 2008.VietNamNet Bridge - A month-long cultural event in Ha Noi starting later this month will commemorate... Read more