Mr. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam: Vietnam is the third largest market for CapitaLand in Southeast Asia As Singapore and Vietnam are marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (on August 1) days ahead of the Singapore National Day (on August 9), could you please share with us your feeling during this special occasion? Mr. Chen Lian Pang: Relations between Singapore and Vietnam have grown from strength to strength since the two countries established bilateral diplomatic relations on August 1, 1973. The two countries have seen frequent exchange of high-ranking visits. Recently in May 2018, President Halimah Yacob and PM Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore welcomed PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in his first official visit to Singapore, which is a milestone on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and five years of the strategic partnership. Singapore is always one of the top 10 trade partners and the third biggest investor of Vietnam with … [Read more...] about Mr. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam: Vietnam is the third largest market for CapitaLand in Southeast Asia
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Saigon has one of the best nightlife in Southeast Asia: Rough Guides
Respected travel site Rough Guides just released a list of eight best night experiences in Southeast Asia, and Ho Chi Minh City is named THE place to delve into bars and clubs. “When the sun goes down, the bustling energy of southern Vietnam's megalopolis transfers to its many clubs and bars,” Rough Guides says. If you’re thirsty for a chic experience of Saigon’s nightlife, put on your best dress or suit and head to the rooftop Chill Sky Bar in District 1, one of the city’s most popular and fancy spots. It stays open from 5:30 p.m. till small hours the next morning, offering a dusk till dawn-ish view of the city, fabulous cocktails and a small but exciting music scene to check out. The U.K travel site also named Saigon Acoustic Bar in District 3 as a great rendezvous for a night out with pop-rock cover bands, while Carmen Bar in District 1 offers an odd selection of Spanish flamenco played by skilled Vietnamese musicians. For a casual good time, the … [Read more...] about Saigon has one of the best nightlife in Southeast Asia: Rough Guides
Nguyen Cong Phuong among top five strikers in Southeast Asia
Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong has been selected as one of five best potential J.League strikers in Southeast Asia by the prestigious website foxsportsasia.com. Phuong performed well in the recent 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification and in the friendly match between Vietnam’s national U22 squad and South Korean K.League All Star team. “He was the standout player at the recent AFC U23 qualifiers, where he dazzled with his exceptional poise and control on the ball. His driving runs and finely tuned and accurate range of passing were outshined only by his ability to grab one of the goals of the tournament in a narrow loss to powerhouse the Republic of Korea,” said the website. “A graduate of the famed Hoang Anh Gia Lai academy in the south of Vietnam, the 22-year-old has already spent a brief stint in Japanese football when he was on loan last year at J2 Mito but after being scarcely used then he returned to his homeland where he’s been an … [Read more...] about Nguyen Cong Phuong among top five strikers in Southeast Asia
Vietnam listed among best countries in SEA to visit
Thrillist-a leading US food, drink and travel website has cited the best countries in Southeast Asia to visit, including Vietnam. Vietnam is a pho-king good time, not just because of the delicious food, but because of how much this long, thin country morphs in landscape and culture from one end to the other. It’s perfect for street-food lovers, fashion lovers who want custom clothes made in Hoi An, and history buffs.Cambodia is mainly famous for the ancient civilization of Angkor Wat, where you can swashbuckle on vines and finally re-enact your favorite scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s also the land of US$.50 happy hour beers, water so blue and pristine you can see right through it, and almost-guaranteed run-ins with familiar faces as you explore the country.Thailand: As long as you steer clear of the full-moon party douchery (unless you’re an 18-year-old Brit, then knock yourself out), Thailand is the perfect place to get a tattoo that you might regret … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among best countries in SEA to visit
Vietnam listed among best countries in Southeast Asia to visit
VietNamNet Bridge – Thrillist - a leading US food, drink and travel website has cited the best countries in Southeast Asia to visit, including Vietnam. Vietnam is a pho-king good time, not just because of the delicious food, but because of how much this long, thin country morphs in landscape and culture from one end to the other. It’s perfect for street-food lovers, fashion lovers who want custom clothes made in Hoi An, and history buffs. Cambodia is mainly famous for the ancient civilization of Angkor Wat, where you can swashbuckle on vines and finally re-enact your favorite scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s also the land of US$.50 happy hour beers, water so blue and pristine you can see right through it, and almost-guaranteed run-ins with familiar faces as you explore the country. Thailand: As long as you steer clear of the full-moon party douchery (unless you’re an 18-year-old Brit, then knock yourself out), Thailand is the perfect place to get a … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among best countries in Southeast Asia to visit