A string of activities will take place within the framework of the Inspire Me Festival 2018 to be held for the first time in Hanoi from November 9-11 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties, organisers have announced. UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward speaks at a press conference on Inspire Me Festival 2018 The festival, to be held right in the heart of the city, is part of the Inspire Me 2018 series jointly organised by the UK Embassy in Hanoi and the municipal People’s Committee. “Innovation”, “Gender Equality”, and “Say No to Single-Use Plastic Products” are the three main themes of the festival which comprises of 56 pavilions of British enterprises operating in the fields of culture, education, science-technology, fashion and trade. Visitors to the festival will be able to watch a fashion show with a combination of Vietnam’s traditional “ao dai” (long dress) and well-known UK brands, the … [Read more...] about UK’s Inspire Me Festival to take place in Hanoi for first time
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UK extradites fugitive tycoon to Croatia to face charges
Darko Bandic, Associated Press Updated 1:46 pm PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 A police van thought to be carrying Croatian tycoon Ivica Todoric arrives to Zagreb central prison, in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. British authorities have extradited the founder of an indebted food and retail company who was Croatia's most-wanted fugitive. less A police van thought to be carrying Croatian tycoon Ivica Todoric arrives to Zagreb central prison, in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. British authorities have extradited the founder of an indebted ... more Photo: Darko Bandic, AP Photo: Darko Bandic, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A police van thought to be carrying Croatian tycoon Ivica Todoric arrives to Zagreb central prison, in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. British … [Read more...] about UK extradites fugitive tycoon to Croatia to face charges
A no-deal Brexit WON’t affect Brits’ Spanish hols says country’s tourism minister, as country draws up contingency plan with UK tour operators
SPAIN is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits – but this could be scuppered by a no-deal Brexit. To combat this, the country’s tourism minister has met with UK tour operators to draw up a contingency plan so that UK citizens can head to Spain on holiday with the ease they do now - even in the event of a no-deal. The Independent reports that Politician Reyes Maroto has met with travel companies such as Thomas Cook to draw up plans for what will happen in the event of a no-deal with the EU. A quarter of Spain’s visitors each year are from the UK – around 18million – so it’s in the country’s best interests to strike up a favourable proposal. Ms Maroto said: “British tourists need to know that Spain next year will still be an attractive destination. “We are outlining a list of measures, the most important of which are to have laws and regulations in place that will allow us to respond quickly to any problems that can … [Read more...] about A no-deal Brexit WON’t affect Brits’ Spanish hols says country’s tourism minister, as country draws up contingency plan with UK tour operators
Elaborate preparations in UK to mark Armistice Day centenary
Updated 10:52 am CST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 A rain drop covered photograph of Canadian soldier Fredrick George Coppins adorns a cross placed in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in preparation for the annual Armistice Day commemoration for the dead and injured military and civilian in conflicts around the world on Nov. 11, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. less A rain drop covered photograph of Canadian soldier Fredrick George Coppins adorns a cross placed in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in preparation for the annual Armistice Day commemoration for ... more Photo: Alastair Grant, AP Names of fallen soldiers adorn crosses placed in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in preparation for the annual Armistice Day commemoration for the dead and injured military and civilian in conflicts around the world on Nov. 11, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. less Names of … [Read more...] about Elaborate preparations in UK to mark Armistice Day centenary
Zuckerberg rebuffs request to appear before UK parliament
Published 3:36 am PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 FILE - In this April 11, 2018 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returns after a break to continue testifying at a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election and data privacy. Facebook and other social platforms have been waging a fight against online misinformation and hate speech for two years. With the U.S. midterm elections coming soon on Tuesday, Nov. 6, there are signs that they're making some headway, although they're still a long way from winning the war. less FILE - In this April 11, 2018 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returns after a break to continue testifying at a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, about the use of ... more Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg rebuffs request to appear before UK parliament