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VOI News - A week-long photo exhibition is being held at Yogyakarta’s public library Grhatama Pustaka and virtual format at Virtualexpo.jogjaprov.go.id to commemorate the 65 years of bilateral diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam. Speaking online at the opening ceremony of the event on Monday (08/12), Megawati Soekarnoputri shared her deep memories of Uncle Ho and her father, President Soekarno, during President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Indonesia in 1959, emphasizing the similarities in the exceptional qualities that are rare for both leaders. She also expressed her belief that the friendship between Vietnam and Indonesia will surely be eternal because both countries share the same aspirations for freedom, independence, and the next generations need to continue to preserve. MeanwhileGovernor of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X represented by Deputy GovernorKanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aryo Paku Alam X, in his virtual remarks, stressed relationship history between Indonesia and Vietnam will strengthen cooperation bilaterally, not only at the governmental level but also in the relations between the two peoples. He believed that the event would become an opportunity for the people of the two countries, especially youth, to deepen understanding of the long-standing friendship between the two countries. (AHM/VOI/Embassy of Vietnam) 

VOI News - The Vietnamese Embassy in Jakarta in coordination with the Government of Yogyakarta held an opening ceremony of a week-long photo exhibition at Yogyakarta’s public library Grhatama Pustaka on 7 December 2020 and virtual format at Virtualexpo.jogjaprov.go.id. The event was virtually attended by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang and the fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri. The photo exhibition was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of YogyakartaKanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aryo Paku Alam X.Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang in his remarks generally reviewed 65 years of relationships between the two countries and the special friendship between President Ho Chi Minh and President Soekarno as the platform for bilateral relations. The Ambassador also introduced Vietnam's recent economic achievements, highly appreciated Yogyakarta's role and position in history, culture, education, economy, and believed that Yogyakarta would continue to develop and promote investment, trade, and tourism relations with localities of Vietnam. (Release of Embassy of Vietnam) 

Jakarta (VOI News) - Indonesia must have independence in developing the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, the Ministry of Research and Technology / the National Research and Innovation Agency has given support to 6 teams developing the COVID-19 vaccine called the Red and White vaccine. This was conveyed by the Minister of Research and Technology / Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency, Bambang Brodjonegoro, in a virtual press conference, Thursday (03/12), after submitting the Minister of Research and Technology's Decree regarding the National Team for the Acceleration of Vaccine Development to the research team of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences ( LIPI) and the University of Indonesia (UI) research team. 

"So we really must have independence with vaccines and that's why we provide support to 6 teams working to produce COVID-19 vaccine seeds, with this Decree the institution or the team will get budget support, both a budget for research and later a budget for clinica testing, said Bambang Brodjonegoro. 

Minister of Research and Technology Bambang Brodjonegoro further said that the 6 vaccine development teams would also get the equipment or materials needed in vaccine research, either carried out by each institution or at the National Vaccine Development Center at Komplek Puspitek (Research Center for Science and Technology) Serpong. . 

Another support, Bambang Brodjonegoro continued, each team will be paired with the industry to carry out downstream and production. According to Bambang, this industry will be coordinated with Bio Farma and private companies to collaborate with the 6 teams developing the COVID-19 vaccine. The six teams or institutions formed to develop the Red and White vaccine are the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences), Gadjah Mada University, University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology, and Airlangga University. (VOI / AHM)

Jakarta (VOI News) - The 20th European Union Film Festival “Europe on Screen 2020” closed a series of film screenings and discussion events for 15 days on 30 November 2020. A total of 40 European films and a compilation of 3 short films from Indonesia, 19 discussion sessions (Film Talk) and 33 Instagram Live sessions with international and local directors have been successfully held online and watched by Indonesians from Sabang to Merauke. Apart from film screenings, Europe On Screen also held workshops and discussions attended by European and Indonesian film industry players as well as Indonesian students. Vincent Piket, Ambassador of the European Union to Indonesia, said that the festival succeeded in unveiling the uniqueness of Europe through interesting stories and with messages that were relevant from time to time. He hopes that the workshops could increase knowledge to Indonesian students. 

"The festival also had a few workshops by film industry and film students in Indonesia to share experiences and knowledge. And I do think that for those who attended this session they will have gained something that will stay with them for good and that will help them along their creative path," said Vincent Piket. 

The online edition of Europe on Screen 2020 film festival has been positively welcomed by the public, although there is still a desire to watch the big screen collectively. Europe on Screen is also proud to host the Short Film Pitching Project (SFPP). Of the 170 entries, 9 finalists were selected presented their ideas virtually to 3 panelists of the jury. (VOI / AHM)