HA NOI — The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will have another chance to promote its abundant tourism potential when the East Asia Inter-regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) takes place in the province from September 13-17.
Founded in 1999 in Gangwon in South Korea with the memberships of nine East Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Russia, and China, EATOF aims to promote co-operation and the development of tourism among member countries. Only one EATOF member province per country is admitted to the organisation on a permanent basis.
In 2006, Quang Ninh Province became a new regular member, and Siem Reap in Cambodia, and Luang Prabang in Laos subsequently joined EATOF in 2009.
It is expected some 200 representatives from 12 EATOF member countries will participate in the forum in Quang Ninh Province.
A tourism trade fair, a conference on tourism, EATOF Permanent Secretariat meeting, as well as art performances presented by EATOF member countries, will be among the EATOF forum's agenda.
Green Delta photo competition opens
HA NOI — The Climate change in the Mekong Delta photography competition was launched by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) on Wednesday in the southern province of Bac Lieu.
The competition seeks to highlight the Mekong Delta's unique role as Viet Nam's "rice bowl" as well as the significant effect on the climate caused by intensive farming, large-scale water control systems and rapid expansion of aquaculture.
The competition is one of a series of events for German Year in Viet Nam, marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The online competition is open to all Vietnamese nationals from 16 years of age. Entries can be uploaded to the official website at www.mekong-photocontest.com.
The deadline for submissions is September 15. The awards ceremony and an exhibition of the best photos will take place on October 12-13.
HK-VN fashion show set for HCM City
HCM CITY — More than 40 male and female professional models will present the latest designs by famous Hong Kong and Vietnamese fashion houses at the Evening of Style on Friday.
The event will be held at the White Palace in Phu Nhuan District, HCM City.
Evening of Style is an annual fashion event organised by the Phong Cach (Style) magazine since 2006.
This year's show will be themed on the Walt Disney's animated version of The Little Mermaid.
The show will feature collections including Gosto's Sea Princesses, Mountain Yam's Power of Night, Kemi and Marilyn Lee's Kisses and Ann' Gi's Happy Songs.
Three popular singers – Quynh Anh, Duc Tuan and Trieu Yen – will play the roles of the mermaid, the prince and the sorcerer, respectively, to background soundtracks of Part of the World, Poor Unfortunate Souls and Kiss the Girl. — VNS