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The University of Economics HCM City in collaboration with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission on September 24 launched “Shine with Australia Month”, slated to take place from October 9 to 30. — Photo courtesy of the UEH The University of Economics HCM City (UEH) in collaboration with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on September 24 launched “Shine with Australia Month”, taking place from October 9 to 30. The campaign attracts 30 top-notch education institutions, both universities and schools from eight Australian states and territories, said Assoc. Prof. Tran Ha Minh Quan, executive dean of UEH’s International School of Business. It aims to teach the Vietnamese public about the uniqueness of diverse Study Australia destinations, institutions and to meet with representatives of eight Australian states and territories, government agencies, alumni and institutions, he said. The virtual fair will feature public talk shows by representatives … [Read more...] about Shine with Australia Month gathers top-notch education institutions

Street vendors in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Street vendors which are a unique feature of the culture in Hanoi is the theme of an art exhibition which opened on September 23 in Ho Chi Minh City . The exhibition named “Gánh hàng rong” ( Hanoi ’s Street Vendors) features a collection of sketches and paintings created by 15 students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine in Hanoi, now called the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, and their lecturer Ferdinand de Fénis, from 1925 to 1929. Images of the street vendors wandering every corner of the capital with their shoulder baskets filled up with goods such as fruits, vegetables, and snacks are put on display as part of the exhibition. A collection of old photos selected from the archives of the French School of the Far East (EFEO) will also be showcased. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until November 5 at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in District 1./. VNA … [Read more...] about Exhibition features Hanoi’s street vendors before 1930

The cultural event is organized to promote the value of humanity's intangible cultural heritage - Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk singing in the tourism industry. A cultural event entitled “Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi” is organized at the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi from September 23 to 26. The cultural event of “Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi” will last until September 26 in Hanoi. This is the second annual event held by the Department of Planning and Investment of Bac Ninh Province in Hanoi to promote local culture and tourism to Hanoians and visitors to the capital city. Head of the Event Organizing Committee Vu Thi Phuong Thao said that this cultural event is an opportunity to promote the Bac Ninh Quan ho folk song as well as the unique culture of the land to the capital's audience and international tourists. “The Quan ho folk singing, or the ritual of betel offering, is among many activities to be performed at the … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi 2022

Can Tho City's leaders visit a display booth of fruits. The festival which is part of activities celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27th attracts 60 display booths of 10 units of provinces and cities. The event aims to promote Can Tho tourism and Phong Dien district’s ecological tourist sites and orchards that have attracted a large number of local and international visitors to the city over recent years. The festival will include a series of activities, such as a seminar introducing a set of green tourism criteria, the introduction of popular tourist areas of the Mekong Delta region in 2022, performances of Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo (southern amateur music) , fruit arrangement performance, a contest of southern traditional cakes and dishes, a marathon, boat race and folk games. A fruit arrangement Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City Nguyen Minh Tuan said that the city’s tourism industry … [Read more...] about Phong Dien-Can Tho Ecotourism Festival 2022 opens

At the send-off ceremony The delegation with more than 140 delegates was led by Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu and Rear Admiral Luong Viet Hung, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam People's Navy. Attending the send-off ceremony was Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in HCMC Tran Kim Yen, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thu Duc City Nguyen Huu Hiep. The city’s leaders and officials will pay visits to soldiers of the Naval Regions 2 and 5, troops stationed on DK1 platform and people on the Truong Sa archipelago, the southwestern islands from September 24 to October 1. The delegation offers incense and flowers to the memorial monument commemorating heroic martyrs of the secret fleet of transport ships, also known as “No Number Naval Ships” at the Naval Region 2 Command’s Marine Brigade 125 in HCMC before the departure. Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party … [Read more...] about HCMC’s delegation visits soldiers on DK1 platform, people on southwestern island

The event aims to promote Phong Dien district’s ecological tourist sites and orchards that have attracted a large number of local and international visitors to Can Tho City over the recent years. The festival will include a series of activities, such as fruit arrangement performance, releasing lanterns into the river, Vietnamese High-Quality Goods Fair, boat racing, reviving floating market, folk and sport games. There will be a seminar on sustainable tourism development and a launch of the club of Phong Dien’s fruit gardens. Visitors will have also a chance to enjoy local dishes at food fair and Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo (southern amateur traditional music) which was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. By NGOC DAN – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Can Tho hosts Phong Dien Ecotourism Festival 2017

Business impact statement "Impact" can bear different meanings to specific people and context. Particularly at Unilever, the impact statement that the business is pursuing is “making sustainable living commonplace”. “Our compass is to bring sustainability to every home. This is our corporate DNA. Because sustainable development does not only appear at Unilever, but a country and society also need to develop sustainably to drive the growth of businesses”, Ms. Bich Van shared at the conference. Unilever Vietnam Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Bich Van (right) speaks at the summit Putting its first step in Vietnam since 1995, Unilever has accompanied and grown with the country in both economic and social aspects through the mission of improving hygiene, health and beauty for millions of Vietnamese people with purposeful products, as well as creating more positive impacts on the environment and people's lives. Sustainable development is the driving force for the business … [Read more...] about Unilever Vietnam Chairwoman shares the impact business statement

The international airline rating organization Skytrax has announced the best 100 airlines in the world in 2022, including Vietnam Airlines. The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been named among the world’s best 100 airlines in 2022 by Skytrax at the 2022 World Airlines Awards, which was held on September 23. Vietnam Airlines planes at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam Airlines In Skytrax’s ranking for 2022, Vietnam Airlines ranks 48th of all 100 best companies. In 2021, the Vietnamese enterprise ranked 41st. Qatar Airways sustained its first place in last year’s ranking, marking the 7th consecutive achievement since 1999. Singapore Airlines remained the 2nd. The Dubai-based airline firm Emirates and the Japanese enterprise ANA All Nippon Airlines saw their places switch with each other. Emirates ranked 3rd, and the latter ranked 4th this year. The best-improved airlines in the top 10 are Turkish Airlines and Korean Air, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines listed among the world’s best 100

Experts have raised their voices to keep the beauty of Hanoi's pavements and make the city a worth-living region. Hanoi's authorities have been striving for years to find a sidewalk management solution that harmonizes the interests of pedestrians, street vendors, stores, and drivers. Although concerns remain, economic development and increased public awareness may make it easier for the capital city to fulfill its mission. Architect Doan Ky Thanh: Sidewalks management should ensure benefits of three sides Sidewalks are meant for pedestrians. In Vietnam, sidewalks are for walking, parking, socializing, and doing business. The city government should have a way to balance the interests of all three parties, including public agencies that rent their street-front premises to businesses, households that own stores on the street, and the safety of pedestrians. Architect Doan Ky Thanh. Photos: The Hanoi Times Local authorities should open a communication … [Read more...] about Make Hanoi a worth-living place: Opinions

Recently, Hanoi government raises controversial issue when considers increasing the pavement and roadbed fees. Specifically, under the proposal of the Hanoi People’s Committee, the pavement and roadbed rentals for car keeping at 12 major streets in city-core district (Hoan Kiem District) will be raised from VND80,000 (USD3.63) to VND240,000 (USD10.9) per square metre per month. Meanwhile, the rentals for other streets in Hoan Kiem District will be tripled to VND150,000 (USD6.81) from VND60,000 (USD2.72) per square meter/month. Parking lot in Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi. According to Hanoi Transport Department, there are about 653 licensed parking lots with total usage area of 124.900 square meters. In 2015, the budget revenue from Hanoi’s pavement, roadbed fees hits more than VND 40 billion (US$ 1.8 million).  With the increasing fees under the proposal, it’s expected that 2018 witnesses VND 113 bn (US$ 5.2 million) in Hanoi budget revenues from pavement rentals. … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers tripling pavement, roadbed rental fees