"Vietnam is open to countries that can obtain an electronic visa and countries that are exempt from visa only. But not for all countries of the world." amer_live_83 "The 3-month multi-entry visa is still not available." Sgutieres "To this day it is absolutely incomprehensible to us that there are no tourist visas that allow us to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days. Isn't Vietnam interested in us wealthy retirees who want to escape the whole winter in Europe or America? We are happy to show proof of income and bank statements so that Vietnam issues long-term visas for pensioners to us. The cold winter in our countries lasts more than 30 days. E-visas are not sufficient for us." peter.w.zimmermann "The requirement for health insurance is a restriction because not everyone can buy health insurance. For others it is an unnecessarily expensive way to cover health costs and it would discourage a visit to Vietnam." Tayruong "Why do we then need to walk around with already … [Read more...] about Vietnam is not fully open to tourists
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Large room for Vietnam, Germany to boost cooperation: parliamentarian
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh (R) and Parliamentarian Andreas Scheuer (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh on June 22 had a working session with Parliamentarian Andreas Scheuer, President of the Asian Bridge Initiative programme, on prospects for strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) in general, and Germany in particular. The two sides agreed that there remains large room to develop bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Germany , especially in the economic field. They emphasised the importance of strengthening the exchange of all-level delegations, including business delegations, in order to bring information about the potential of Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses closer to partners in Germany and Europe in general. Scheuer, who is also former German Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, affirmed that the executive board of the programme wishes to further … [Read more...] about Large room for Vietnam, Germany to boost cooperation: parliamentarian
Vietnam – Germany, dynamic duo for energy transition: GIZ
Germany helped Vietnam initiate its Smart Grid roadmap in 2017 when the Southeast Asian country did not yet have a complete energy transition concept and had not yet committed to net zero. Germany has a strong interest in supporting sustainable development in middle-income countries such as Vietnam, focusing on policy development, capacity improvement, and the promotion of technology cooperation and transfer. Smart Grid in Vietnam. Photos: GIZ The idea has been raised by Tobias Cossen, Programme Director of the GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP), a partnership established in 2013 between Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH after the two countries listed energy one of their cooperation priorities since. ESP, which focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency, aims to contribute to Vietnam’s emissions reduction strategy and green growth strategy by improving the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Germany, dynamic duo for energy transition: GIZ
President hosts Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland
The State leader hailed the contributions by Rosler to the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership either as a German politician in the past or a business leader and Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Switzerland at present. Noting the fast recovery of tourism in Vietnam, President Phuc said he hopes more and more tourists and businesses from Europe will come to Vietnam. According to the President, although the EVFTA has opened up opportunities for trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Germany and Switzerland, bilateral trade between Vietnam and those countries decreased in 2021 due to the pandemic. Phuc urged the three countries to act to further bolster economic, trade and investment cooperation. He asked Rosler to continue working to promote the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership and the Vietnam-Switzerland friendship and collaboration, particularly the early signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). He added that he … [Read more...] about President hosts Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland
Vietnam’s travel firms see explosion of summer tours
Although the summer holiday has just started, travel firms and agents have already completed 60-70 percent of their business plan while air carriers have also increased their flights to meet high travel demand. However, travel firms and agents are facing new difficulties: increasing tour prices because of rising fuel prices and a shortage of human resources. Millions of tourists ready for their trips Tran Quoc Bao, deputy director of Saigontourist Travel Company, said the company has expected to serve more than 280,000 tourists this summer. The number of tourists will be higher as tourist demand at home and abroad is surging. Three-to-eight-day domestic tours offered by Saigontourist are available nationwide. The most popular ones are tours of beaches, tours of northeastern and northwestern regions, 'green' tours, and community tours. “As summer is the peak season, we have prepared financial and human resources to diversify and better our services to meet market … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s travel firms see explosion of summer tours
Star Vietnam midfielder prepares for French sojourn
Hai has been working with experts for about two months now to adapt himself to the professional football environment in France. One area that is being paid a lot of attention to is nutrition. An expert is working to give Hai a comprehensive grasp of the subject including the importance of nutrition and how to optimize and simplify a nutritional intake into daily habits. He is being taught how to select, buy and cook the food himself. Unlike in Vietnam where a player can get to play even when he is not fully fit, Hai will have to learn how to take care of hi mself to ensure that he is 100 percent fit always, given the tough competition he will face in France. Hai is waiting for a work visa to go to France for medical and complete procedures to join the French club, but details of the move have not been released yet … [Read more...] about Star Vietnam midfielder prepares for French sojourn
Vietnam urged to upgrade to attract big rubber funding
Vietnam urged to upgrade to attract big rubber funding, photo Duc Thanh As international purchasers increasingly demand products that adhere to strict ethical, legal, and environmental standards, analysts and foreign buyers, including those from the United States and Germany, warn that a lag in production is likely to jeopardise Vietnam’s rubber sector. Vietnam has the fifth-largest rubber cultivation area in the world with almost 940,000 hectares. However, the country ranks third globally for its output, producing some 1.26 million tonnes in 2020, according to a report by the Vietnam Rubber Association. According to the same report, exports of natural rubber products (rubber blocks and concentrated latex), rubber products (tyres, medical supplies, and shoe soles), as well as rubber timber, have increased dramatically from $2.9 billion in 2015 to approximately $9.5 billion in 2021. According to Jeff Martin, CEO of Yulex – a global company headquartered in the US, … [Read more...] about Vietnam urged to upgrade to attract big rubber funding
Vietnam Airlines plans to restore its entire flight network by the end of 2023
In the first six months of 2022, Vietnam Airlines has resumed flights to 14 countries and territories, including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, the US, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Lately, the airline has opened a new route to India and is preparing the necessary conditions to immediately reopen flights to China, Myanmar, and Russia when the conditions permit. The national carrier is expected to resume flights to Indonesia in July and key international routes to Japan, Korea, and Australia in November at the same flight frequency as in 2019. It hopes that it will be able to restore the entire international flight network, equivalent to that in 2019 by the end of 2023. The gradual restoration of international flight routes is an opportunity for Vietnam Airlines to improve the usage efficiency of resources, increase revenue, improve production and business results, reduce losses, and aim at profits in the following years. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines plans to restore its entire flight network by the end of 2023
The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Denis Brunetti, president in Vietnam and Myanmar for Ericsson With digital transformation being accelerated in the manufacturing sector, what are the factors for the successful development of smart factories in Vietnam? The next wave of socioeconomic development in Vietnam will be created through innovation, science, and technology, driven by the digital economy. A key component of Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy is the digital economy, which will contribute 25 per cent of GDP by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030. It will also further enhance productivity in all key economic sectors of Vietnam. The new digital economy will be created by scientific and technological advancements and innovation, particularly in areas such as 5G, AI, machine learning, automation, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to supporting Vietnam with the expanded deployment of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. … [Read more...] about The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Travel promotion “Rediscover Vietnam” held in Australia
" Rediscover Vietnam ” is co-held by Thien Minh Group and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines for travel promotion in Australia. (Photo: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – The Government of Vietnam has reopened its borders to welcome travellers from Australia, New Zealand and other countries to Vietnam, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Tat Thanh told a trade and travel promotion conference in Australia on June 28. travel promotion events held in multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The Vietnamese diplomat pledged to provide all possible conditions for Australian travellers and travel agencies to gain access to the Vietnamese market and explore the Southeast Asian country. The airline is operating seven direct flights connecting Vietnam and Australia weekly. The number of flights will be increased to 11 in July and 16 in October, he added. VNA … [Read more...] about Travel promotion “Rediscover Vietnam” held in Australia