Saigontourist puts on Lunar New Year tour programsBy Anh Tien The tranquil ambience of Hoi An, the ancient town recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site - PHOTO: ANH TIEN HCMC - In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) early next month, Saigontourist Travel Service Company has launched more than 300 domestic and outbound tour programs. Aside from familiar Tet tours, the affiliate of Saigontourist Holding Company has some new tours on offer. Guests can choose tours to Tra Vinh and Vinh Long provinces in the Mekong Delta, Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province, Cape Sa Vi – the northeastern-most point of Vietnam, Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in Danang City, or Phu Tho Province – the hometown of Hung Kings, the founders of the country. In Phu Tho Province, tourists will visit Nghia Linh Mountain, Ha-Trung-Thuong temples, Hung Kings’ tombs, and Ngoc water well, among others. Cape Sa Vi in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province is a highlight of … [Read more...] about Saigontourist puts on Lunar New Year tour programs
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Vietnam PMI rises to 7-year high in November
The Hanoitimes - Business conditions strengthened at the second-fastest pace in the survey’s history, second only to the record seen in the first month of data collection. The headline Nikkei Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' index (PMI) in November climbed from a 7-year high to 56.5 from 53.9 in October, signaling a sharp monthly improvement in the health of the manufacturing sector, according to Nikkei and IHS Markit. A reading below the 50 neutral mark indicates no change from the previous month, while a reading below 50 indicates contractions and above 50 points to an expansion. Business conditions strengthened at the second-fastest pace in the survey’s history, second only to the record seen in the first month of data collection, according to the report. The consumer goods sector was the strongest performer of the three broad sectors covered in the latest survey period, seeing the fastest rises in output, new orders and employment. New orders increased … [Read more...] about Vietnam PMI rises to 7-year high in November
Helmets for Kids celebrates 7 years of implementation, holds kick-off ceremony in Thai Nguyen province
After six successful program years, Johnson & Johnson will continue to support Helmets for Kids in Gia Lai, Yen Bai and Quang Nam, and will begin work in Thai Nguyen for the first time in 2018. The total number of donated helmets is 5,075 towards 31 schools across Vietnam. The kick-off ceremony was held in Hoa Thuong 1 primary school, Dong Hy Commune, Thai Nguyen with the attendance from representatives of four program schools, national and provincial government representatives and the media. During the helmet handover ceremony, students from Hoa Thuong 1 Primary School were given instructions on the three ways to correctly wear a helmet by AIP Foundation staff and Johnson & Johnson representatives on stage. “We are happy to see the long-term commitment and impact from Johnson & Johnson’s Helmets for Kids program and local partners. The program embraces such a meaningful message, through which we hope to raise awareness of helmet use and basic road safety … [Read more...] about Helmets for Kids celebrates 7 years of implementation, holds kick-off ceremony in Thai Nguyen province
Promotion of military-civilian medical program
Senior Lieutenant General Tran Don, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Defense Minister, and Deputy Health Minister Pham Le Tuan co-chaired the conference. Senior Lieutenant General Tran Don, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Defense Minister, and Deputy Health Minister Pham Le Tuan co-chaired the conference. According to reports and opinions at the conference, since 2016, the project has achieved important results, including establishing military-civilian medical departments at the ministerial and provincial levels, and medical centers in the island districts of Bach Long Vy, Con Co, Ly Son, Phu Quy, Con Dao, Co To, Tho Chu, as well as organizing medical teams in response to emergency situations. Speaking at the event, Gen. Don praised the results in the military-civilian medical program over the past years, and hoped that in the coming time, military and civilian agencies and units will continue to overcome difficulties and complete all … [Read more...] about Promotion of military-civilian medical program
Greece successfully exits three-year bailout program
Greece’s final bailout has ended but the hardships will remain - Photo: Reuters This follows the distribution of €61.9bn by the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) over three years "in support of macroeconomic adjustment and bank recapitalisation". The ESM says the remaining €24.1bn, available under the maximum €86bn program, was not needed. Greece had also received €141.8bn in loans from the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) between 2012 and 2015. The total amount given by both rescue funds is €203.77bn, which the ESM says is "unprecedented in modern history" From 2010 to 2012, Greece received €52.9bn in bilateral loans under the so-called 'Greek Loan Facility' from Euro area member states. Members agreed the financial assistance package in back in August 2015. "Another success story" Mario Centeno, chairperson of the ESM board of governors, says: "Today we can safely conclude the ESM program with no more follow-up rescue … [Read more...] about Greece successfully exits three-year bailout program