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China and Taiwan take another step closer
The show is the first-ever direct cooperation between the rival Palace Museums in Beijing and Taipei. As such, it's a sign that warming cross-strait relations are now moving beyond commercial ties and into culture, too. "It's an important symbol for cross-strait relations, especially cultural relations," said Zheng Xinmiao, director of Beijing's museum, at a press conference in Taipei. "The two palace museums share a common history. Now, the door has opened for us to work together."
Rio de Janeiro woos Woody Allen movie project
The Brazilian city, host of the 2016 Olympics, is courting film productions to gain jobs and polish its image as a tourist destination. The Brazilian city has formed a new film commission, hired a longtime movie industry pro to head it and set an ambitious first goal: landing the next Woody Allen flick. Taking a cue from Barcelona, the Spanish city that was the principal setting for Allen's last film, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Rio is dangling $2 million in subsidies to attract the director's as-yet-untitled next movie.
The Meaning of Obama’s Nobel Prize? Diplomacy Rehabilitated
Much of this has already paid measurable dividends in terms of the restoration of America’s global image, reputation, soft power and influence. Brand America is again showing some global lustre. In any case, so far, we can see elements of both continuity and change in US international policy, and in these still early days the jury is out as to which trend will in the end prevail.
25-Member UBD Group Begins Japan Excharge Programmed
A Group of 24 Japanese language students and a graduate of Universiti Brunei Darussalam set off for Japan yesterday to take part in a programme in which they will get the opportunity to form new friendships with their Japanese counterparts and learn about their culture.
VOA Boosts Broadcasts Across Pakistan on AM and FM Stations
The Voice of America (VOA) is expanding its reach across Pakistan. A new arrangement with Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) now allows VOA to broadcast Pashto language programs on medium-wave (AM) radio and Urdu broadcasts on FM stations for the first time.
Branding Southeastern Europe
A dozen countries with different languages, historical backgrounds, dominant religions, sizes, socio-economical structures, educational systems, GDP and (at least) one thing in common - a place on a geographical map. Welcome to Southeastern Europe, a region that is simply (although quietly) crying to be branded.
6th Conference of OIC Culture Ministers takes place in Baku
Declaration of Baku as the capital of Islamic Culture for 2009 is a high assessment given to the rich history and culture of our country. The events held within a day made contributions to the development of our cultural relations and once more drew attention to Azerbaijan’s position in the formation of great Islamic culture.
China and Taiwan take another step closer
The exhibit shines a rare spotlight on a fascinating figure from China's imperial past.The show is the first-ever direct cooperation between the rival Palace Museums in Beijing and Taipei. As such, it's a sign that warming cross-strait relations are now moving beyond commercial ties and into culture, too.
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