Việt Nam’s national hockey team will compete at the Nantou International Men’s Hockey Tournament in Chinese Taipei from December 9-14. — Photo courtesy of James Chew Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s national hockey team will compete at the Nantou International Men’s Hockey Tournament in Chinese Taipei from December 9-14. The 16-strong team includes 14 players aged 19-23. Việt Nam will compete alongside the hosts Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Hong Kong and Bangladesh. “This event will give Vietnamese hockey players the opportunity to gain experience while playing against stronger Asian hockey playing nations. Besides, it implements the Việt Nam Hockey Federation (VHF)’s development plan to organise overseas events that can attract and grow the number of potential national hockey players in the country,” said James Chew, manager of the Việt Nam hockey squad and CEO of VHF. The team … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to compete in international hockey event in Chinese Taipei
Events
Hoa Binh to host investment promotion event
A conference to promote investment in the north western mountainous province of Hoa Binh is set to take place on December 11 in Hoa Binh city of the province, heard a media conference on December 6 (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – A conference to promote investment in the north western mountainous province of Hoa Binh is set to take place on December 11 in Hoa Binh city of the province, heard a media conference on December 6. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the event, along with 440 Vietnamese and foreign guests, said spokesperson and chief of the office of the Hoa Binh People’s Committee Nguyen Van Thang. At the conference, the chairman of the provincial People’s Committee will present investment decisions to 11 projects with total registered capital of about 11.31 trillion VND (about 486 million USD). In addition, as many as 18 memoranda of understanding totalling about 68 trillion VND (2.92 billion USD) are expected to be inked at the event. … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh to host investment promotion event
Event promoting Vietnam’s tourism held in India
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in India held a roadshow promoting Vietnam’s tourism in New Delhi on December 4, aiming to tap into the potential market of India. The event was attended by representatives from more than 80 Indian travel agents, airlines and media agencies. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau said Vietnam is a major tourist destination in Southeast Asia and the world. He said Indian tourist arrivals to Vietnam have been on the rise over the years, with about 85,000 visitors in 2017, five times higher than 2010’s figure of 16,000. However, the figure remained modest compared to the potential of tourism between Vietnam and India, as the two nations have enjoyed friendship and cultural exchange for thousands of years, with various ancient Champa towers and temples in Quang Nam province, the diplomat noted. Subhir Sobti, … [Read more...] about Event promoting Vietnam’s tourism held in India
“GOOD GOODS Japan 2018” business-matching event in HCM City
The "GOOD GOODS Japan 2018" business-matching event for high-quality Japanese household and consumer goods was held on Wednesday in HCM City. VNA/VNS Photo Văn ChâuViet Nam News HCM CITY – The "GOOD GOODS Japan 2018" business-matching event held today in HCM City features high-quality Japanese household commodities and consumer goods. As many as 48 Japanese enterprises are expected to meet with importers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers in Việt Nam. Among the products are the Try Company’s “catch cool” ice pack which helps keep food fresh until used. The firm is expected to meet the demand of Vietnamese consumers who often bring home-packed meals to the workplace and have a preference for fresh food. Hiroo Yamanashi, an executive director of Try Company, said that Việt Nam had become an attractive market for Japanese retailers following the popularity of Japanese goods in the domestic market. “We plan to enter the … [Read more...] about “GOOD GOODS Japan 2018” business-matching event in HCM City
[email protected] Vietnam 1.0 picks startup Logivan for London event
Vietnamese logistic startup Logivan took over 11 other entrepreneurs from across Vietnam to win the audience vote at [email protected] Vietnam 1.0, which for the first time ever took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 3. Witnessed by the Duke of York, Logivan will represent Vietnam to take part in [email protected] Global 3.0, at St. James’s Palace in London on December 12, 2018. “There are a number of organisations, including starting and scaling businesses, and we are one of those numbers, but we are trying to be different in the sense that we are trying to work with the businesses, grow them, and not seek to only invest in them but to enhance their prospects of growth. I am very impressed by what I have seen today, with the range of different ideas, and I think there is a lot more in Vietnam in the coming time,” Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, told VIR. [email protected] Vietnam 1.0 was presented by The Duke of York The Duke added that the most important thing was … [Read more...] about [email protected] Vietnam 1.0 picks startup Logivan for London event