HA NOI (VNS) — The Prime Minister has signed a decision on the criteria and distribution of the Stage budget for the 2016-20 period. According to the decision, the State budget’s development and investment fund will be distributed to socio-economic infrastructure projects in 20 fields. These include agriculture-forestry-irrigation and aqua-culture, industry, trading and traffic, as well as waste treatment, museums, culture and sports. Also on the list are tourism, science, information services and technology, as well as communications, education, health and food hygiene and society. Rounding up the list are the environment and natural resources, State management, national defence and the national reserve. The State budget’s distribution must serve the…
Hoi An hosts cultural exchange with Japan
The 13th “Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange” took place in the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province last week, featuring local and Japanese art troupes. Spectators had the opportunity to join a cosplay of Japanese anime characters, Yasakoi dancing, Japan kendo (a Japanese martial art), Kirigami (paper cutting), souvenir-photo taking sessions with Yukatacostume, Haiku poems exhibition, bonsai art, and sky admiring by an astronomical telescope. As part of the event, a wood crafting contest of Hoi An attracted 25 local artisans to create their artworks at the An Hoi Garden of Statues. The contest aimed to encourage and honor talented and creative artisans and to promote…