Hong Kong-based Fayfay.com on December 6 announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to promote tourism in Vietnam, with a special focus on the city. The MoU marks tthe beginning of the partnership between Fayfay.com and Ho Chi Minh City The MoU was signed by Tran Ngoc Dong Quan, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre, along with Kingston Lai and Kelvin Wu, the co-founders of Fayfay.com, at Bep Nha Luc Tinh Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, in the presence of industry experts and members of the media. “Ho Chi Minh City is an important destination on Fayfay.com and we look forward to partnering with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to showcase the city’s vibrant architecture, rich culinary scene, and authentic local experiences,” said Lai. “We believe strategic joint promotional activities with the Tourism Promotion Centre will enable us to leverage … [Read more...] about Fayfay.com announces strategic partnership with Ho Chi Minh City tourism
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Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
The programme marks the debut of eight new tours to Can Gio and Cu Chi districts, and several other tourist places in the downtown area, including the Central Post Office, the city museum, Binh Tay market, and Ba Thien Hau pagoda. The city centre tours also provide visitors a chance to explore the arts of Vietnamese water puppetry, go shopping at a popular trade centre, and learn more about the city’s culture. Meanwhile, trips to Can Gio district will stun visitors with the primeval forests and abundant floral cover at the UNESCO-recognised Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, which was also the sight of a number of glorious battles in the past. Visiting Cu Chi district, tourists will be welcomed to one of the world’s top underground destination inside Cu Chi tunnels, which are an enduring symbol of Vietnamese resistance and bravery during the Vietnam War. Nguyen Van Tran, General Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, said that, in addition to the programme, the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
Ho Chi Minh city enhances cooperative relationship with German city
Mr. Nhan presents a gift to Deputy Mayor Torsten Bonew. (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)Noting that the two cities have set up good relationship, he appreciated the upcoming debut of the Leipzig city representative office at the Germany House, which he said reflects the efforts and determination to boost cooperation between the two cities. According to Mr. Nhan, many German businesses care about operation in Vietnam. They provide products and services in Vietnam and bring Vietnamese laborers for training in Germany. “Ho Chi Minh city hopes to cooperate with Leipzig city in diverse areas, especially in the application of technology and waste treatment, in order to satisfy the demand for development and increase administrative reform. Revealing that Leipzig is one of the German cities reporting the most rapid development, he also spoke highly of Ho Chi Minh city’s development. Appreciating the operation of Germany House in the Vietnamese city, Mr. Torsten Bonew said that Leipzig is … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city enhances cooperative relationship with German city
VNA opens Ho Chi Minh City – Van Don flight route
Accordingly, the national flag carrier will exploit flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don with a frequency of a flight per day by Airbus A321. The flights depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 2pm, and from Van Don at 4:45 pm with an expected flight time of 2 hours and 5 minutes. Currently, Vietnam Airlines runs a promotion program with the price of VND 800,000 (around US$36)/ one way for economy class (excluding tax and expenditures). Tickets are now available at ticket offices, agents nationwide and on the official website of Vietnam Airlines. In order to be ready for opening new flights to Van Don International Airport, Vietnam Airlines has focused on preparing new and synchronous ground equipment and installing procedure systems. The move is to meet the demand of tourism and trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Quang Ninh province and goods transportation in near future as Van Don will officially become a special economic zone. BY BICH QUYEN – Translated by Huyen … [Read more...] about VNA opens Ho Chi Minh City – Van Don flight route
Ho Chi Minh City and U.K. to promote cooperation
Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee at a reception for Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward, Duke of York on December 3 in the city. Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) and Duke of York Prince Andrew The host expressed his hope that Prince Andrew will create favorable conditions for the development of the cooperation between the two countries. For his part, Prince Andrew held that the visit to Vietnam contributed to strengthening Vietnam-U.K. friendship and hoped that the two countries will promote cooperation in fields of mutual concern. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City and U.K. to promote cooperation