The first Lotus Festival 2022 will take place in Cao Lanh City, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap from May 19 through May 21. The festival is expected to open in Cao Lanh City, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap from May 19 through May 21 aiming to honor the lotus and promote the cultural and economic values of products, souvenirs made from Dong Thap-based lotus plants; thereby, to boost the development of the lotus planting industry along with tourism development; develop typical products; attract more tourists to the Mekong Delta province and contribute to the local socio-economic development. During the festival, many cultural and tourist activities will be organized, notably a set record of 200 dishes made of lotus, the second forum to connect tourism between Ho Chi Minh City and 13 Mekong Delta provinces and cities. Thap Muoi's beautiful and immense lotus field According to the Provincial People’s Committee of Dong Thap, the lotus development potentiality … [Read more...] about Dong Thap Province ready for first Lotus Festival 2022
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Vietravel Airlines signs a co-operation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association
Vietravel Airlines has just signed a co-operation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association. — Photo nld.com.vn The Viet Nam Travel Aviation Company Limited (Vietravel Airlines) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association to officially participate in the network of providing tickets for more than 100,000 members of the association nationwide. Different from traditional tourism, golf tourism is a type of sports tourism that combines golf activities, exploration and relaxation. Guests participating in golf tourism are high-income people. Therefore, the cooperation with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association proves the service quality and transport capacity of Vietravel Airlines. In Viet Nam, golf tourism is an area with great potential when the golf economy is in a boom period. According to the Viet Nam Golf Association, the number of domestic golfers is 100,000 people and the number of regular players (at least twice a month) is … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines signs a co-operation agreement with the Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam
Nguyễn Thị Huyên (first, right) and UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam, Caitlin Wiesen (second, right) at last week's conference in Hà Nội. UNDP Photo HÀ NỘI - Nguyễn Thị Huyên, 65, now lives in a safe house thanks to a programme initiated by the Government, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Huyên, from Tuyết Điệm 1 Village in the central coastal province of Quảng Ngãi, suffers from sciatica and lives alone. Every day, she relied on neighbours to bring her food and daily necessities. She lived in difficult circumstances in an old shanty house that had its roof blown off during bad weather. She said: “Incidentally, I was advised by my nephew to apply for the safe house programme by the Government. So I registered and very quickly I received a reply. “I sent my thanks to the donors and local authorities who helped build me a stable and warm shelter two years ago.” Huyên's house was one of 4,100 built by the programme. “The … [Read more...] about More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Vietnamese lecturer seeks to help readers understand better about Uncle Ho
The book , entitled “President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations”, is released in English, Vietnamese and Thai languages. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Dr. Truong Thi Hang, a lecturer at Lampang Rajabhat University in Thailand, devotes her time to helping readers from all over the world understand better about President Ho Chi Minh’s life, career and strong sentiments toward Thailand and its people. Hang is co-author of the book, entitled “President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations,” which provides an insight into the late President’s journey to inspire patriotism among the Vietnamese community in Thailand. The book, which was published in May 2019, has been presented to libraries of 100 universities in Thailand to help lecturers and students have more documents in their study about President Ho Chi Minh. The life and career of President Ho Chi Minh were a great journey, not only because of his great … [Read more...] about Vietnamese lecturer seeks to help readers understand better about Uncle Ho