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Vietnam's tourism suppliers have won top awards in the categories of unique homestay, community tourism associated with local economic development, qualified public toilets, and best ASEAN spa services. The ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 ceremony was held on February 5 in Indonesia as part of the ongoing ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 under the theme "ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations". A foreign traveler enjoys buying fruits in Cai Be Floating Market. Photo: Mekong Smiles As a result, two groups of host families, one in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long and the other in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, received the ASEAN Homestay Award. The first group consists of six establishments: Ut Thuy, Sau Thanh, Nam Thanh, Nam Thanh, Ba Linh, Ngoc Phuong, and Ngoc Sang, in An Binh District, Vinh Long Province, about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The locality is famous for its islets of fruit orchards. The most prominent tourist attractions are the Cai Be … [Read more...] about ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 honor 14 businesses of Vietnam

Present at the event were Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education; composer Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations (VULAA); and poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers' Association. Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia underlined that a number of poets have stood side by side with the whole people in firmly protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands, natural disaster response, and COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. He affirmed that many poets have tried their best to discover different aspects of daily life and social issues to bring their best and meaningful works to local readers. He hoped that Vietnamese poets’ works would reach out beyond the national boundary to match with world literature. Each literary work should be an “ambassador” in the field of Vietnamese literature and arts in the current period; and should be a voice … [Read more...] about 2023 Vietnam Poetry Day opened in Hanoi

PANO- 26 new members, including poet Nguyen Anh Nong from the Military Film Studio, and writer Nguyen The Hung from the Military Arts Magazine, have been admitted to the Vietnam Writers Association recently. Besides them, ten others are in Hanoi; four in Ho Chi Minh City; two in Quang Ninh; and one new member in Thua Thien- Hue, An Giang, Dong Thap, Nam Dinh, Hai Phong, Binh Dinh, Nghe An, Phu Yen, Thai Binh, and Dong Nai, respectively. Among the 44 total applicants, 21 are writers, 17 are poets, 3 are critics, and 3 are literary translators; with 10 pending files. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Vietnam Writers Association has new members

Nguyen Hoang Trung, CEO of one of only two delivery startups in Vietnam, told VnExpress that Loship suffers "very little" loss. Last year its revenues increased by 500% thanks to business optimization with 250,000 locations and more than five million customers. It expects to turn profitable this year. Losing money is the norm in the food delivery and ride-hailing industry. As of 2021, Grab Vietnam had chalked up cumulative losses of VND4.365 trillion (US$186 million). Gojek is also VND4 trillion in the red. Both incur huge selling expenses running ino trillions of dong. Nguyen Hoang Trung, CEO of Loship. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Nhu This year the industry faces pressure from rising fuel prices. Trung said all other apps are also affected by Regarding the increase in gasoline price, this but "honestly not too much". When the Russia-Ukraine war took place, it was a nightmare in the beginning. But so far, the gas price has not changed too much and it’s … [Read more...] about Vietnamese delivery app on the brink of turning profitable

Two Thai protesters held under the kingdom's tough royal insult laws are growing extremely weak after nearly three weeks on hunger strike, a hospital statement said Monday. Tantawan Tuatulanon and Orawan Phupong have refused food and most liquids for the past 20 days to urge political parties to support the abolition of Thailand's lese majeste laws, as well as other justice reforms. King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his close family are protected by some of the world's strictest royal defamation laws, with each charge carrying a possible 15-year jail term, but rights groups say they are misused to suppress public debate. Tantawan, 21, and Orawan, 23, were still conscious but weak, Thammasat University Hospital said in a statement posted on Facebook early on Monday. "Key organs such as the kidneys are starting to work more slowly," Paruhat Tor-udom, the hospital director, told reporters on Monday. "They can communicate with doctors and visitors, and while their condition is getting … [Read more...] about Thai protesters weak after three weeks on hunger strike

An art performance at the event in Malaysia. (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia on February 4 held a get together on the occasion of Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh briefed the participants of the socio-economic situation of Vietnam in the past year. Anh also wished them a New Year of happiness and prosperity. Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney organised a programme named "Xuan Que Huong" ( Homeland Spring 2023) which brought together members of representative agencies, business associations, student associations and hundreds of overseas Vietnamese in Australia. VNA … [Read more...] about Activities held to celebrate Lunar New Year in Malaysia, Australia

Every year, at the end of the harvest season, the Si La people begin their Tet celebrations. There is therefore no exact time for Tet, as it depends on when the harvest is completed, which is usually lunar October or November. On the first day of the new year, all Si La families slaughter a pig, whose size depends on the economic conditions in each household. However, it must be a black male pig. The Si La believe that the sooner they slaughter the pig the greater the luck in the new year. After the worshiping ceremony, the family enjoys a meal at the house of the family head. They also take some of the offerings home. The Si La people did not hold any entertainment in the past due to their migratory lives. With the support and encouragement of local authorities, many cultural and sports contests are now held during their new year holiday. People from the ethnic minority group have a deep love of the arts and considers playing and listening to music an indispensable part of … [Read more...] about Unique Tet celebrations of Si La ethnic minority in Lai Chau province

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has approved the organization of the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, which is scheduled to take place until the end of the year. The organizer, Golden Lotus Advertising Commercial JSC, announced the inception of the annual contest at a press conference on Sunday evening. Luong Thuy Linh (L), Miss World Vietnam 2019, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc (C), Miss Intercontinental 2022, and Nguyen Thu Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, are introduced as the ambassadors of the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, February 5, 2023. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre The preliminary round began last month and will last until August. The semifinal will take place in September while the finale is slated for November and December with the participation of 63 contestants. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, attends the press conference for the Miss National Vietnam 2023 beauty pageant, … [Read more...] about Vietnam introduces new beauty pageant

Businesses in Southeast Asia region outsource security functions to managed security service providers mainly to achieve efficiency in delivering security solutions, and address the shortage of IT employees. — Photo courtesy of Kaspersky The managed security service provider (MSSP) market in Southeast Asia is expected to enjoy steady growth in the coming years due to the region’s collective push towards countrywide digital transformation initiatives, according to experts. A managed security service provider provides outsourced monitoring and management of security devices and systems. Southeast Asia remains the fastest growing digital economy in the Asia Pacific region. Governments here have been taking bold steps to support local digitalisation efforts and to also beef up the country’s data protection and cybersecurity capabilities, said Kaspersky general manager for Southeast Asia Yeo Siang Tiong. “As local businesses here embrace digital transformation, it is parallel to … [Read more...] about Managed security provides efficiency, solutions for IT talent gap for businesses

Customers at a Vietbank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the bank The Viet Nam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank has announced a VND7 billion (nearly US$297,000) promotion targeted at retail customers who have savings deposits, open payment accounts or buy insurance between February 2 and May 1 to mark its 16th founding anniversary. Those making savings deposits of VND25 million ($1,059) or more and meet certain other conditions will instantly get gifts including air fryers, electric grills, porcelain dish sets, bags, water bottles, and e-vouchers worth VND100,000 to VND1 million. Customers also have the chance to participate in a lucky spin on the Vietbank Digital app with thousands of cash prizes ranging from VND20,000 to VND2,222,222. They will then receive codes to participate in a lucky draw at the end of the programme that carries one special prize of a Honda City 1.5RS car, nine first prizes of Honda SH Mode scooters, 25 second prizes of 0.5 … [Read more...] about Vietbank unveils big anniversary promotion