1. The Government issued Decree No. 133/2018 / ND-CP amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 90/2014 / ND-CP dated September 29, 2014, on "Ho Chi Minh Prize" and “State Prize" for literature and art field. The new Decree provides detailed regulations, adjusting the inappropriate points of the old Decree, keeping abreast of the actual situation, of the author's creative activities, artistic value and ideology of the works and its effects in education; building new people; improving the aesthetic level of the people. It contributes to the construction and defense of the Fatherland; creating fairness and consensus in public opinion and artists. 2. The Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts organised a seminar to review the process of socialisation of literary and artistic activities in Vietnam since the promulgation of the policy up to now ". The results achieved in more than 20 years of socialisation of literary and artistic activities … [Read more...] about Nhan Dan Newspaper picks out top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2018
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Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance program for foreigners visiting the country. The policy was launched on February 1, 2017, allowing citizens from 40 countries to apply for electronic visas. These countries included major tourism markets of China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S, the U.K, Germany and Sweden. Last year, visitors from six countries, Australia, India, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the U.A.E were added to the list. The e-visa application scheme was scheduled to expire next February, but has been extended now. As of August 31 this year, more than 241,000 foreign tourists have entered Vietnam with e-visas, according to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The policy allows foreigners to apply for a 30-day, single-entry e-visa for holidays or business trips by paying a $25 application fee online. Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in … [Read more...] about Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/8
Danang aims to attract Russian touristsThe central coastal city of Danang is striving to lure more Russian and European tourists in a bid to diversify international visitors, but it is facing some difficulties with weather conditions and air routes, which should be addressed to meet the target.The leader of the Danang government, who is on a visit to Europe, is working with Russian travel firm ANEX Tour in Moscow City to discuss a plan on tourism promotion. The tour is scheduled to conclude on August 21.Tourism experts noted that it is necessary to increase the number of Russian and European visitors to Danang City to diversify tourist sources, adding that certain factors, such as weather, may affect these efforts.Russian tourists tend to travel to Danang City between October and February to avoid freezing weather in their country, but unfortunately, this is also the storm season in the city.According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, deputy general director of Furama Resort Danang, many tour … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/8
Vietnam to launch e-visas for visitors from 40 countries
Nationals of eligible countries will be able to apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa starting February 1. The Vietnamese government has announced a two-year pilot plan to launch an electronic visa system for foreign tourists visiting the country. Under a government directive released on Wednesday, citizens from 40 countries will be eligible to apply for the e-visas starting on February 1. Included on the list are China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S., the U.K., Germany and Sweden, all major target markets for Vietnam’s tourism sector. For the full list of eligible nationalities, click here. Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in Vietnamese and the other in English) run by the Ministry of Public Security. They will receive an application code and will be asked to pay a non-refundable fee online. It will take three working days for tourists to find out if their applications have been approved or not, according to the directive. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to launch e-visas for visitors from 40 countries
GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 4/9
International leaders congratulate Viet Nam World leaders have sent congratulations to Viet Nam to mark the country's 68th National Day on September 2. These leaders include Japanese Emperor Akihito, South Korean President Park Geun Hye, German President Joachim Gauck, US President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande. President Sang calls for investment in children State President Truong Tan Sang has urged agencies, schools and parents to create the best conditions for students to enable them to make contributions to the country's socio-economic development. Sang spoke yesterday (Sept 3) at an opening ceremony at Bui Thi Xuan High School in Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. "The Party and State have always paid special attention to education and training, considering it a top national priority," the president said. Education and training are considered strategic tools for the country's industrialisation and modernisation, Sang told … [Read more...] about GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 4/9