A group of Vietnamese tourists takes part in a 10-day trip to Turkey (Photo: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNA) – An exhibition providing information on Turkish tourism for Vietnamese people will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 3-5. In addition to photos and videos of the country, members of a Vietnamese delegation who recently took part in a 10-day trip to Turkey will share their experiences at the event. Visitors will also be able to join talk shows and receive tips for travelling to the country. The event will be held free of charge at the Saigon Centre shopping mall. In July 2016, Turkey’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines opened a direct flight connecting Istanbul and Vietnam’s Hanoi and HCM City, with one flight a day each. The air routes not only act as a new transit route from Vietnam to other countries around the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa, but also intensify people-to-people exchanges. Special tours taking … [Read more...] about HCM City to host exhibition on Turkish tourism
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V.League preview: HCM City to hold onto top spot?
HCM City are experiencing sweet days in the V.League under the dynasty of Republic of Korea manager Chung Hae-seong. After the first five rounds, the southern team, who finished third from bottom last season, have maintained their lead in the title race and are two points clear at the top, following an amazing unbeaten run of four wins and one draw. The home-field advantage and an effective playing style, together with their superior league experience, allow Chung’s players and their fans to look towards a commanding victory over the V.League newbies, who have conceded three defeats out of their last five matches. Despite having rescued themselves from the relegation zone after a narrow 1-0 triumph against Nam Dinh FC, there is little chance for Lee Heung-sil’s Viettel FC to create a miracle in their away game at in-form HCM City. Second-placed Hanoi FC and third-placed Hai Phong FC will clash in the most anticipated fixture of match day 6 as they seek to dethrone HCM City … [Read more...] about V.League preview: HCM City to hold onto top spot?
HCM City to launch smartphone tourism app
HCM City plans to launch a smartphone app for tourists this June. The HCM City Department of Tourism and the branch of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) in the city on March 28 signed a co-cooperation agreement on the joint development a smartphone tourism app. Foreign tourists in HCM City According to Bui Ta Hoang Vu, director of the municipal Department of Tourism, last year, the city welcomed more than 6.4 million foreign visitors, but only 30% came on groups and tours, while the rest were backpackers. The department thinks it is necessary for the city to build a smartphone app for tourists, particularly backpackers, through providing them accurate information about places, shopping centres, food services as well as hotlines of management agencies. The app, which is expected to become operational this June, can be operated on both Android and iOS in Vietnamese and English. The app has been developed in Hanoi, Dalat and Phu Quoc. HCM City launched a new … [Read more...] about HCM City to launch smartphone tourism app
HCM City to host classical music extravaganzas
A performance at the opening event of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival on August 12 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Around 20 prominent international artists will perform at three special concerts at the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on August 18 and 19. The concerts are among a series of activities held within the framework of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival in the city. The concert on August 18 night entitled “Stephanie Chase and Friends” will see performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor staged by US artist Stephanie Chase, one of the most renowned violists in the world, and Vietnamese renowned violist Bui Cong Duy. In addition, Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins in B Minor will be delivered by Stephanie Chase, Zhan Shu, Hoang Linh Chi and Chuong Vu. Meanwhile, the Quatour Arod, a young string quartet from France, will play Haydn’s Quarter … [Read more...] about HCM City to host classical music extravaganzas
Humanitarian Month kicked off in HCM City to encourage people giving
(Photo source: VNA)The month-long campaign will run to May 31st as part of activities to mark the Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8th) – Everywhere for everyone. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice President of Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Tran Thi Hong An urged the HCM City Red Cross Society to promote humanitarian values and the movement of good deeds, and provide effective humanitarian support for disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the community. With about 4 million volunteers all over the country, the VRCS has been harvesting significant achievements for their cause, said Gianni Volpin, Head of Mission in Vietnam at the International Committee of the Red Cross. He mentioned the movement to send Tet gifts to the poor and Agent Orange victims as a highlight of the VRCS’s activities. The movement was initiated in 1999, aiming to bring a warmer Tet, the Vietnamese traditional New Year, to poor people. It has been maintained and further expanded today. … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Month kicked off in HCM City to encourage people giving