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Awarding reception of History of the Viet Nam – European Union Relationship in the National Library of Viet Nam

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On 5th November, 2015, Mr. Wilfred Hulzebosch, Coordinator of the project "The EU Public Diplomacy and Outreach in Vietnam" (EU - PDO) has awarded a special publication on the 25-year cooperation relations between the European Union and Vietnam to the National Library of Vietnam (NLV). The author of the book, Professor Andrew Hardy also showed up atthe reception. The book "History of the Vietnam – European Union Relationship 1990-2015" was published on the occasion of the 25th establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the European Union (EU). The content is a vivid and engaging narrative about the key milestones in the development of relations between two sides: the initially friendly relationship that merely focuses on aids has gradually developed into a more significant partnership, including political dialogue and tight connections on investment and economy.

 

Gallery Exhibition “Enjoy Panama"

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Since 1975, Vietnam and Panama have established diplomatic relations. Since then, the cooperation relationship between Vietnam – Panama has actively progressed. Two countries are constantly promoting the relationship regarding various fields, especially economy, trade, tourism, science-technology, and supporting both countries’ businesses in getting to know more about investment opportunities in the other markets, particularly focusing on the development of close cooperation in international organizations and multilateral forums. On the occasion of 40 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Panama (28th August, 1975 – 28th August, 2015) and Panama’s 112th Independence Day (3rd November, 1903 – 3rd November, 2015). On 26th October, 2015, with the approval of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST), the National Library of Vietnam coordinated with the Republic of Panama in Vietnam to host the Gallery Exhibition “Enjoy Panama”.

 

The first session of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) – the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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From 21st-24th October 2015, The first session of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) - The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was called for short by is Project INELI - ASEAN (IA). This is a 03-year-long Project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the Library Association of South-East Asian Nations, with the aim of improving leadership skills, networking leaders of emerging public libraries to promote cooperation, and enhance collaboration between libraries in the South-East  Asian region. The establishment of information network for ASEAN public libraries (APLiN) - a common practice forum where the public libraries in South-East Asia are able to connect with each other would be the primary target of the Project. The project was implemented from June, 2015 to June, 2018 with 03 main meetings taking place in 03 different countries. Vietnam has 06 representatives involved in the Project INELI - ASEAN, including the Director of the National Library of Vietnam (NLV) participating as a Sponsor, 05 members (from the NLV, Binh Duong Province Public Library and Khanh Hoa Province Public Library...

 

5th Vietnam International Book Fair - Exhibition 2015

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In the morning 10th September 2015, at Thong Nhat Park Hanoi, Ministry of Information and Communications has opened 5th Vietnam International Book Fair – Exhibition 2015 with the theme “Vietnam development and integration”. Mr. Nguyen Bac Son, Member of the Party Center Committee, Minister of Information and Communications, with leaders’ representatives of some departments, Central agencies, publishers, printing agencies, issuing units in the country and overseas for attending the opening ceremony. This year’s Vietnam International Book Fair – Exhibition has the participation of more than 100 publishing, printing, issuing agencies in the country and outside with nearly 200 stands, including many major publishers in the world such as: Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Hachette Book Group USA…

 

Signature du mémorandum de coopération entre la Bibliothèque nationale du Vietnam et la Bibliothèque et les Archives nationales de l'Egypte

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Avec le soutien du Ministère de la Culture, des Sports et du Tourisme du Vietnam, du ministère de la Culture de l'Egypte; par procuration de la Bibliothèque et les Archives nationales de l'Egypte, le 08.10.2015, à Hanoi, la Bibliothèque nationale du Vietnam et l'Ambassade de la République arabe d'Égypte au Vietnam ont signé le mémorandum de coopération entre la Bibliothèque nationale du Vietnam et la Bibliothèque et les Archives nationales de l'Egypte. La cérémonie de signature a eu lieu en présence de Son Excellence M. Youssef K.Hanna - Ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République arabe d'Égypte au Vietnam, M. Mahmoud Yehia – Premier Secrétaire de l'Ambassade de la République arabe d'Égypte au Vietnam; M. Nguyen Trung Khanh - Directeur du Département de la Coopération internationale, Ministère de la Culture, des Sports et du Tourisme, Mme Vu Duong Thuy Nga - Directrice adjointe du Département chargé de la Bibliothèque et des responsables de la Bibliothèque nationale du Vietnam.

 

Grand opening of Gallery Exhibition “Facing the climate change”

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With the purposes of raising the awareness of people about environmental issues as well as preparing for reaction policies, reducing the risk of climate change, in the afternoon of 28th September, 2015, under the consent of Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism (MoCST), the National Library of Vietnam coordinated with the Embassy of Sweden, Swedish Institute, Manzi Art Gallery to solemnly hosting the grand opening of Gallery Exhibition “Facing the climate change”. The exhibition displays 27 paintings, which are the works of 5 Vietnamese cartoonists and 5 Swedish cartoonists, reflecting the phenomena of increasingly changing climate across the globe including Vietnam. The works’ theme elements are not only amusing but also no less incisive, interesting and convey a clear message: The future of the world depends on the awareness, way of thinking and action of each individual. How climate change does affect our lives and what we could do to minimize and prevent it.

 

National Library Board of Singapore donated books to the National Library of Vietnam

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In the afternoon of 24th September, 2015, the National Library of Vietnam (NLV) has solemnly held a Book Donation Reception from National Library Board, through the Embassy of Singapore in Vietnam. In recent years, Singapore and Vietnam have been conducted various operation activities towards constructing, developing two countries’ prosperity and ASEAN community’s sustainability. A lot of projects and agreements in such aspects: culture, education, science and technology have been signed and implemented by two countries’ institutions and organizations. In the framework of Project “Singapore 50: Gift of book project”, on the occasion of 50th Independence Day hosted by Singapore Government, there were 10,000 books donated to 40 countries around the world including Vietnam whose representative is the NLV with more than 300 copies received from Mr. Ng Teck Hean. This shall be the precious document helping the NLV’s readers learn more about the country, people, and culture of The Lion City, especially the books written about the well-known politician Lee Kuan Yew.

 

Grand opening of photo exhibition “Iran and the history of diplomatic relations of Iran – Vietnam”

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With the hope to further strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Iran for the last 40 years as well as creating opportunities for two countries’ citizens to learn about the cultures of both countries, in the morning of 15th September 2015, with the consent of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST), the National Library of Vietnam collaborated with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam to solemnly hold an official opening of the Photo exhibition “Iran and history of diplomatic relations of Iran – Vietnam”. The exhibition has introduced 80 unique photographs of cities, historical monuments, buildings, the world of Iran’s famous traditional craft of the diplomatic relation between Vietnam and Iran through milestones marking visits of two countries’ senior leaders and some miniatures of philosophy, nature, and calligraphies of poems by Persian…

 

The exhibition "70 years of the National Assembly of Viet Nam"

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To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Viet Nam’s first General Election Day (06/01/1946 – 06/01/2016), on the afternoon of January 4th, 2016, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) solemnly opened the exhibition of books, documents: “70 years of National Assembly of Viet Nam” at the National Library of Viet Nam (NLV). The exhibition displays more than 1.000 significant items which were selected out of over 2 million NLV’s items about National Assembly of Viet Nam, it aims to reappear the historical years, operation process and the great achievements that the National Assembly and Vietnamese people have achieved over 70 years. These documents mostly published as books, newspapers. Especially, documents of films and photos are considered as the very important, original evidences for the exploring, studying of the National Assembly, are also displayed at the event.

 

81st Congress of World Library – Information of International Federation of library associations and institutions (IFLA 81) in Cape Town – South Africa

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From 15th - 21st August, 2015, the 81st annual conference was held in Cape Town, South Africa by International Federation of library associations and institutions with the theme “Dynamic Libraries: Access, Development and Transformation”. There were 3,190 leaders and experts in the field of library and information from 112 countries around the world attending the conference. During the conference, there were 224 science presentations, dozens of satellite conferences, seminars, open forums, meetings that orientated development path of the world and region’s library, the session on the development of National Library (NL), public library, digital library, preservation of documents, equipment and library building, readers’ services, construction and application of professional standards of international library, facility exhibition, technology and library documents,…

 
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