Logo competition launched to mark Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties
The Australian embassy in Vietnam and the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts launched a logo design competition in Hanoi on October 10 to mark the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick at the event (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Australian embassy in Vietnam and the Hanoi Universityof Industrial Fine Arts launched a logo design competition in Hanoi on October10 to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties.
Speakingat the event, Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick said since the establishmentof diplomatic ties on February 26, 1973, Vietnam and Australia have witnessedextensive development of relations in diverse areas, including economicpartnership, security, renovation and creativity.
Heexpressed hope that the event will afford contestants a chance to tap theircreativity and understand more about the two countries.
Thecompetition will start from October 10 to November 30, 2017 with unlimitedentries by each contestant. Further information could be found on the website //bit.ly/thilogo45namAustraliaVietnam.
Thewinner will receive an IPad New 9.7 2017 worth 10 million VND (440 USD) and anEnglish study voucher worth the same value in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Themost favourite logo will be voted on the Facebook page “Australia in Vietnam” andits designer will receive an English study voucher worth 5 million VND.
Thosedesigning the top 10 logos chosen by the organising board will be awarded witha collection of IELTS training materials, a kangaroo-printed helmet and acertificate of merit signed by the Australian Ambassador each. - VNA
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Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick at the event (Source: VNA) 
