The ceremony to celebrate the 15 million international tourist arrivals to Việt Nam was held in Hạ Long Bay, Quảng Ninh Province late December last year. — VNA/VNS Photo Trung NguyênViet Nam News Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện talks to Vietnam News Agency about the country’s 2018 performance and plans for the new year. 2018 was a successful year for Việt Nam’s tourism industry with 15.5 million foreign arrivals, 80 million domestic tourist trips and total revenue of VNĐ620 trillion (US$26.6 billion). What do you think the main factors were behind this success? The tourism sector enjoyed favourable conditions in 2081. Legislation and policies regarding the management and development of tourism have taken shape, and the impetus for growth from tourism investors and businesses remains strong. Việt Nam continues to push for deeper regional and international integration, … [Read more...] about Development based on culture sustainable: minister
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When Vietnamese beauty speaks
The Hanoitimes - She might not have won the crown, but H’Hen won the hearts of the people with her inspiring story. First Vietnamese beauty selected among Miss Universe's top 5 After winning Timeless Beauty 2018 award by Missosology, H’Hen Nie has been listed among Top 10 of Miss Grand Slam announced by Global Beauties. H’Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018. Photo: Miss Universe The title once again affirms the true beauty of the Vietnamese girl who was among the Top 5 finalists of Miss Universe 2018, the highest position a Vietnamese beauty has ever achieved in Miss Universe history. H’Hen Nie is the first from her country to be proclaimed Missosology’s Timeless Beauty. She is the third Asian to win the accolade, since the award was formally organized by Missosology in 2010. While many powerful women have found fame and fashion notoriety by bidding adieu to their long tresses, Miss Universe Vietnam H’Hen Nie with her … [Read more...] about When Vietnamese beauty speaks
Outstanding inventions honoured at Vietnamese Talent Awards 2018
Outstanding inventions in IT, sciences and technologies, medicine and environment were honoured at the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2018 which was held in Hanoi on November 20. Editor-in-chief of Dan Tri/Dtinews, and head of the organising board Pham Huy Hoan and deputy general director of VNPT Group Huynh Quang Liem besides flower bouquets sent by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Politburo member and head of the Central Inspection Committee Tran Quoc Vuong and Politburo Member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan at the ceremony on November 20 With the title The Power of Digital Technology, the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2018 have attracted more entries featuring Industry 4.0 which are expected to facilitate the development of the country's sciences and technology sector. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Editor-in-chief of Dan Tri/Dtinews, and head of the Vietnamese Talent Awards' organising board, Pham Huy Hoan, said that the … [Read more...] about Outstanding inventions honoured at Vietnamese Talent Awards 2018
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
Norwegian solar companies seek cooperation opportunity in Vietnam A group of Norway’s leading solar companies attended a Norwegian Solar Seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to look for cooperation opportunities with local partners in the solar energy sector. The event is co-organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 (PECC1), under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with the attendance of Norweiginan Ambassador designate, Ms Grete Lochen, Commercial Counsellor Mr Harald Naevdal, General Director of EVN PECC1 Mr Pham Nguyen Hung, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and over 70 participants from the EVN and its subsidiaries, independent power plant owners, construction companies, private investors from Vietnam and Laos, suppliers and consultants and other stakeholders. At the seminar, an energy consultant of the World Bank presents an overview of Vietnam’s solar energy, highlighting the achievements of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/8
Vietnam fisheries int’l exhibition opens in HCM City Visitors to the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22. The event attracts 233 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories, including 153 of Vietnam, showcasing aquatic products in 374 booths. The numbers of both exhibitors and booths increase by 6.8 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, from last year. Vietfish 2018, lasting through August 24, also features many workshops discussing the market situation, production trends and other hot topics in the fisheries sector at present. Ngo Van Ich, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, said over the last 20 years, Vietfish has established itself as a leading and influential fisheries exhibition in Asia as seen in the surge of exhibitors, booths and visitors. He noted … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/8