National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will participate in the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo (ITE HCMC 2022) in September. (Photo: Organiser) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will participate in the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo ( ITE HCMC 2022 ) held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) from September 8 – 10 to stimulate domestic and international air travel. Returning after a two-year lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will provide an opportunity for Vietnam Airlines to meet with foreign tourism promotion agencies and seek new partners in a bid to create new high-quality products to boost socio-economic recovery in the city and Vietnam at large, a Vietnam Airlines representative said. At the event, the carrier will offer various deals, including a 20% reduction in air tickets for all services from HCM City and 19% off Giftcard purchases. There will be a lucky draw with thousands of … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to join Int’l Travel Expo in HCM City
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International Travel Expo – HCM City returns with various events
2019 International Travel Expo – Ho Chi Minh City (Photo courtesy of the organising board) HCM City (VNA) – The 16th International Travel Expo – Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2022) will feature a variety of events at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in District 7 from September 8 – 10, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ITE HCMC, the largest and most established travel event in the Mekong Delta region, will be held under the theme of “Growing Forward Together” as part of the efforts to revive inbound tourism. The hybrid event will feature more than 200 exhibitors, including airlines, hotels and resorts, tour operators, foreign travel promotion agencies, and enterprises from 45 Vietnamese cities and provinces. It also expects to attract 150 international buyers who are leaders of travel companies and MICE organisers from major markets, such as Southeast Asia, Europe, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. … [Read more...] about International Travel Expo – HCM City returns with various events
Children’s COVID-19 vaccines with extended shelf life worry parents in Ho Chi Minh City
Worries about the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and the quality of children’s jabs with extended expiration dates have made parents in Ho Chi Minh City hesitant to have their children vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to a recent survey. The municipal Center for Disease Control (HCDC) on Thursday announced the results of a rapid survey of 2,792 parents on vaccinations for children aged five to under 18 years old who are attending schools in 22 districts of the city. Of these parents, 76 percent have kids aged five to under 12, and the rest have children from 12 to less than 18 years old. Out of the more than 2,100 children aged five to below 12 involved in the survey, 34 percent had yet to be immunized, 33 percent had received their first vaccine shots, and the other 33 percent had gotten their third jabs. In the 12-18 age group, 15 children had yet to be inoculated while the numbers of those with the first, second, and third vaccine doses were 29, 326, and … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 vaccines with extended shelf life worry parents in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam sees rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths
Vietnam has seen a recent rise in the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths due to the appearance of new Omicron sub-variants. On Thursday, Vietnam recorded 3,295 Covid-19 cases, the highest figure for the past three months. The country also reported a total of around 15,000 Covid-19 infections over the past three days. The number of Covid-19 patients with serious symptoms in the country increased to 208. Over the past week, Vietnam has witnessed seven Covid-19 deaths. A Covid-19 patient in critical condition at the Central Hospital for Tropical Dieases According to the Ministry of Health, many localities have faced infections caused by new Omicron sub-variants, including BA.5, BA.4, and BA.2.12.1. Most recently, the BA.2.74 sub-variant entered the country, meaning there are four new Omicron BA.4, BA.5, BA.2.74 and BA.2.12.1 sub-variants present. Many southern cities and provinces, including HCM City, Can Tho, Binh Duong, and Ben Tre, are facing the spread … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths
Exciting events mark NovaGroup’s 30th anniversary
A series of exciting events to celebrate NovaGroup's 30th birthday is being organised from August 16 to September 30 at the Novaland Gallery at 2Bis, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1, HCM City. During this period, visitors will have the chance to experience a new space with a unique appearance. A giant cake model has been set up in front of the gallery to mark NovaGroup's birthday. It also symbolises the group’s efforts to bring value to customers and demonstrate its determination to develop sustainably. Inside the gallery is a miniature luxury yacht that simulates yacht marinas at Novaland’s projects. The yacht stations are among the facilities that bring a unique, high-class living experience to residents of NovaGroup’s projects. Besides, Novaland Gallery is also the place to organize meetings to share and update new information about NovaGroup as well as its subsidiary companies, and special events such as music concert with the participation of various popular … [Read more...] about Exciting events mark NovaGroup’s 30th anniversary
More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
From August 18 to 21, Indian businesses will survey and experience a number of accommodation establishments, such as the Ariyana Smart Condotel Nha Trang Hotel, Muong Thanh Luxury, Champa Island Resort, and WinWonders Resort, all the while exploring famous landmarks such as Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Tower, and Hon Chong-Hon Do. In particular, 32 Indian businesses will participate in the Namaste Vietnam 2022 festival in Khanh Hoa, including activities such as performing arts programmes, visits to cultural heritages and tourist attractions, and conferences aimed at promoting Indian tourism in the south-central provinces. This is an opportunity for Indian businesses to learn and understand more about the culture and people of Khanh Hoa and Vietnam, along with learning about the unique tourism products of the area to introduce to Indian tourists and attract more Indians to Nha Trang in the near future. The Indian tourism market is very attractive to many countries, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
☀️ Morning digest on August 19
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -Vietnam and Kazakhstan should enhance cooperation in areas of good potential such as agriculture, tourism and transportation, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a reception for Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18. He spoke highly of the visit to Vietnam by the Kazakh official on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, and noted his belief that the visit will contribute to consolidating and promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Read full story -Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan during his meeting with the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister the same day. PM Chinh suggested the two sides further promote the exchange of delegations … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 19
Core5 Hai Phong to offer 96,000 sq.m of warehouses for lease
At the construction site of Core5 Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) - Indochina Kajima Development Company , a joint venture between Vietnam's Indochina Capital and Japan’s Kajima Corporation , on August 19 began the construction of Core5 Hai Phong at the Deep C2 Industrial Zone in the northern port city of Hai Phong. Core5 Hai Phong is expected to provide 96,000 sq.m of warehouses for lease that meet international standards. The handover the warehouses is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023. Indochina Kajima officially launched Core5 Vietnam, a Vietnam based industrial real estate investment and development platform focused on the nationwide roll-out of world class factory and warehouse properties for lease throughout Vietnam’s key manufacturing and logistics markets, on July 6. Peter Ryder, Chairman of Wink Hotels and CEO of Indochina Capital , said Kajima and Indochina Capital plan to invest 1 billion USD in Core5 Vietnam in the next five-seven … [Read more...] about Core5 Hai Phong to offer 96,000 sq.m of warehouses for lease
Sa Pa: Where earth meets heaven
Sa Pa in ripe rice season Sa Pa is a highland town in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, bordering China, nearly 40 kilometers from Lao Cai City. It offers harmony with nature, a temperate climate and unique indigenous culture. The Sa Pa Stone Church Fascinating destinations in and around the town include the Fansipan Mountain, at 3,100 meters the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula earning its nickname as the “roof of Indochina”; Sa Pa Heaven Gate, a mountain pass about 18km north of the town ideal for “hunting” clouds and seeing the panoramic view of the entire vast valley; and the catholic church with a stone belltower built by French colonizers in the 20th century located in the center of town. Local villages dotting the mountains and valleys around the town, inhabited by ethnic minority groups and featuring many preserved traditional cultural features are also a major draw. In the Cat Cat Village in San Sa Ho Commune, for example, about two … [Read more...] about Sa Pa: Where earth meets heaven
Ha Noi and Hoa Binh connect trade and consumption of agricultural products
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference on ensuring food safety. — VNS Photo Many key products of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh have entered the system of supermarkets and large commercial centres in Ha Noi, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Vuong Dac Hung told a recent conference. The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference on ensuring food safety between the city and province in the northern mountainous province. The conference highlighted the results of the implementation of the programme which coordinates trade, promotes agricultural product consumption and State management in the agricultural sector between the capital city and Hoa Binh Province in the 2016-20 period and the … [Read more...] about Ha Noi and Hoa Binh connect trade and consumption of agricultural products