U.S., Vietnam Conduct Third Annual Naval Exchange
The U.S. Navy conducted naval exchange activities with the Vietnam People’s Navy April 21-25 in Da Nang. The five-day collaboration focused on non-combatant events and skills exchanges in areas such as navigation and maintenance.
USAID Updates Progress on Dioxin Remediation Project
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense co-hosted an April 24 event to update local and international media on the progress of the dioxin remediation project at Da Nang airport.
Access Program Graduation
On April 22, the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City and the Fisher’s Superkids English Center (FSEC) held a graduation ceremony for the USG-funded English Access Microscholarship program for 25 disadvantaged children in Danang City.
American Actor Brings Broadway To HCMC
The U.S. Consulate General HCMC hosted singer, dancer, actor and international musical theatre performer Michael Parks Masterson for a twelve-day (April 8-20) action-packed schedule that included an open audition, a Broadway musical theater training program for students and professional artists
Consulate General Highlights
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Youth And World Intellectual Property Event At The American Center
On April 25, the American Center held a panel discussion to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. The program panel includes young writer Nguyen Le My Hoan, who won the 2nd prize award at the Literature Contest for Youth in 1996...
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Earth Day Celebration at the U.S. Vietnam Studies Corner
On April 24th, students from Da Nang University's U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corner English Club observed Earth Day. Volunteers Kari Derenzi and Lance Gould presented on the origins of the day, development and its environmental risks, and habits of good environmental stewardship.
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“Save The Dugong” Logo Design Contest Winners Announced
On April 22, the American Center hosted the Award Ceremony for the “Save the Dugong” logo contest. The contest was part of the “Save the Dugong” campaign of the U.S. Consulate General. The contest opened on March 14, and ended on April 12.
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The U.S. Consulate General announces the implementation of the Contractors’ Corner
The United States Consulate General announces the implementation of the Contractors’ Corner on its home website in an effort to reach a wider audience of potential contractors. The Contractors’ Corner can be found under the “About Us” tab at http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/index.html
