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At the press conference of the art program The 9th edition of the program will take place at the HCMC Television’s theater and be broadcast live on the HTV1 and HTV9 channels. The program is part of activities responding to the “For national seas and islands – For the fatherland frontline” fund . It aims to honor the Coast Guard, fisheries surveillance force and fishermen who are working day and night around islands to protect the country’s sovereignty. Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in HCMC, Pham Minh Tuan said that the program will inform the audience about the fund’s operation, activities supporting officers, soldiers and people in border and island areas in 2022 and mobilize organizations and individuals to support the “For national seas and islands – For the fatherland frontline” fund. By Thai Phuong – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about HCMC’s art program raises funds for national border, seas, islands

The actress stood out in a luxurious sequin embroidered satin silk outfit at the movie premiere on Aug. 1 in Los Angeles. The cut-out detail at the waist and deep neckline helped the actor show off her sexy curves. To complete the look, she paired the gown with a necklace by British jewelry designer Shaun Leane and a wet look hairstyle and wavy tail inspired by the 1920s. Actress Joey King wears a dress designed by Cong Tri to the 'Bullet Train' movie premiere in Los Angeles, Aug. 1, 2022. Photo courtesy of the actress's Instagram The design is part of Cong Tri's Fall Winter 2022 collection that appeared in American Vogue in May. In mid-July, the actress contacted the Vietnamese designer to do some tailoring for the dress. The action-comedy film 'Bullet Train' reportedly cost $90 million to make. It was directed by David Leitch, who also directed blockbuster Deadpool 2. In addition to Brad Pitt and Joey King, the film stars many big names like Sandra Bullock, … [Read more...] about American actress dons Cong Tri creation at red carpet event

Another 12 projects had a disbursement ratio of below 10 percent, Le Truong Hai Hieu, head of the economic-budget committee of the HCMC People's Council, said at a forum Thursday. Disbursement for all public projects in Vietnam's biggest city was 26 percent, 5 percentage points lower than the national average, he said. This was far from the city's target to disburse 95 percent of funds this year, he added. Some of the projects that have seen zero disbursement are the HCMC Children Hospital with a public investment of VND1 trillion ($42.74 million); a VND277 billion medical infrastructure complex in Binh Chanh District; and the VND350 billion HCMC Exhibition Center. Some road and sanitation projects have seen disbursement of less than 10 percent. One of the reasons for very low public spending is a delay in the valuation of land price for compensation, said Tran Van Bay, deputy director of the city's Department of Natural Resources and Environment. "Land valuations do not … [Read more...] about 100 HCMC public projects receive zero funds

Lam Son, a Hanoian, first learned about the nomadic lifestyle after watching American movies depicting mobile homes parked in the middle of vast valleys. This was the source of inspiration for the Vietnamese YouTuber to set out on his first road trip in a mobile home with his family a couple of years ago. Son converted his old Mercedes Sprinter into a mobile home fully equipped with essential items for long-haul road trips. “This was originally a van. When traveling, my family members sit in the driver’s cabin full of safety equipment. We only use the renovated part on the back of the vehicle at rest stops or campgrounds,” the 35-year-old said. Since he renovated his first mobile home, the Son family has traveled to many parts of Vietnam on the vehicle, bringing exhilarating experiences to their two children. He expects the road trips will make their childhood more colorful and help them unplug from screens to fully experience van life. Lam Son's children view … [Read more...] about American movies inspire Vietnamese family to take memorable van life road trips

The number of Indians applying for visas to Vietnam jumped by a whopping 2,400 percent following the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating Indian people’s growing interest in visiting the Southeast Asian country. The Department of Tourism in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air organized a program in New Delhi, India on Thursday to promote Da Nang tourism. The event was an opportunity to introduce the coastal city's tourism to Indian businesses and tourists, as well as highlight its popular attractions and exciting festivals. The program also provided information on products and services, especially service packages at beach resorts, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, and wedding tourism. The demand for overseas travel of Indian citizens is extremely high following a two-year halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau. The number of Indian citizens applying for … [Read more...] about Number of Indians applying for Vietnam visas jumps 24-fold following COVID-19 pandemic

In mid-July, a group of 460 Indian business tourists boarded flights to Ho Chi Minh City, officially starting a journey to discover Vietnam in just 3 days. Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists The group, which consisted of Indian bus and truck manufacturing representatives, stayed at the 5-star Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 and Le Meridien hotels to attend a conference, then went to visit some famous tourist attractions in the city and moved to Tien Giang before returning home. This was the largest Indian delegation to Vietnam for nearly three years. B. Subhash Chandar, managing director of Asia Destination Management JSC (Asia DMC) in Vietnam and the organiser of the trip said, “Indians are used to destinations like Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai, but Vietnam is still a new destination to them. All Indian tourists are very excited to come here and explore.” He aims to bring at least 6,000 Indian tourists to Vietnam through company tours by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists

Topping this year's list is Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers on the iconic Dong Khoi Street, formerly known as Rue Catinat and made famous by Graham Greene’s novel "The Quiet American." The hotel features 485 rooms and suites that offer views of Dong Khoi, one of the city's busiest tourist streets lined with an array of shopping centers, restaurants and hotels. "It has an unbeatable location in the center of the city. We loved that we could walk everywhere to all the trendy bars, restaurants and tourist attractions," a reader commented. A night's stay costs from VND3.45 million ($148). Capella Hanoi, which opened in 2021 amid the Covid pandemic, came second on the list. Standing on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter, just a few steps from the Hanoi Opera House, the hotel has 47 rooms and suites, each individually styled with operatic artifacts and … [Read more...] about American readers reveal Vietnam’s 10 best city hotels

At the Government’s monthly meeting held in Hanoi, the Ministry of Finance reported that nearly 186.85 trillion VND (7.98 billion USD) of investment capital sourced from the state budget had been disbursed as of July 31, equivalent to 34.47% of this year’s target, down slightly from the same period last year. Some central agencies and 11 provincial-level localities recorded a disbursement rate of over 50%. Meanwhile, 41 of the 51 ministries and central agencies, and 18 of the 63 localities, saw a rate below the nationwide average of 34.47%. PM Chinh said the disbursement of public investment is a difficult task, so it has been continually prioritized by the Government. Over the last five years, the seven-month disbursement rate often stood at around 35 - 40%. It was relatively high in 2020 and 2021. But this year, apart from medium-term investment capital, funding for the socio-economic recovery and development program also needs to be disbursed. Therefore, strong … [Read more...] about PM demands stronger action to disburse public funds

The strong message sent by Vietnam’s Prime Minister at COP26 has significantly improved the country’s image in the eyes of international investors. Many UK investment funds are ready to come to Vietnam following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s commitments at COP26 for net zero carbon emission by 2050. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. Source: VGP UK outgoing Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward gave the remarks during a farewell meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 2. According to Ward, the strong message sent by Chinh at COP26 has significantly improved Vietnam’s image in the eyes of international investors. The UK, in this regard, would continue to accompany Vietnam in sustainable development, especially in fighting climate change and pursuing green growth, Ward said. Prime Minister Chinh highly regarded Ward’s contribution during his term, which contributed to the progress of the Vietnam-UK … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s COP26 commitments drive attention from UK investment funds

Illustrative image (Photo: danang.gov.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 2 to kick off the second phase of a project on waste classification at source and waste recycling funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the locality. The event was jointly hosted by the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) of Japan. According to Director of the municipal Department of Natural Resources To Van Hung, the first phase of the project , implemented for five years within JICA ’s Development Partner Programme as part of the bilateral cooperation programme between Da Nang and Japan’s Yokohama city, has proven effective. Officials of Da Nang have been trained directly in Japan, and many models piloted in Hai Chau and Thanh Khe districts. Addressing the workshop , Tsukiji Makoto from IGES introduced a plan to implement the project’s … [Read more...] about JICA-funded project helps Da Nang enhance waste classification at source