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The measures will be effective from Friday, the city's leader, John Lee, told a news conference on Monday. Arrivals will need to self monitor for a further four days, during which they will be forbidden to enter such premises as restaurants and bars. "We need to balance between people's livelihood and the competitiveness of Hong Kong to give the community maximum momentum and economic vitality," Lee said. People in quarantine will be issued a red code on a government mandated app. This will change to a yellow code once they leave quarantine, signifying they may not enter crowded premises. Quarantine was formerly as long as three weeks. Currently, all arrivals must spend at least a week in hotel quarantine and comply with frequent testing orders, provide faecal samples for babies and fill out multiple forms. Only a select number of hotels are available for quarantine. Rooms are costly and are typically booked out months in advance. Payment is made up front and refunds are … [Read more...] about Hong Kong eases Covid quarantine rules for incoming travellers

The actress stood out in a luxurious sequin embroidered satin silk outfit at the movie premiere on Aug. 1 in Los Angeles. The cut-out detail at the waist and deep neckline helped the actor show off her sexy curves. To complete the look, she paired the gown with a necklace by British jewelry designer Shaun Leane and a wet look hairstyle and wavy tail inspired by the 1920s. Actress Joey King wears a dress designed by Cong Tri to the 'Bullet Train' movie premiere in Los Angeles, Aug. 1, 2022. Photo courtesy of the actress's Instagram The design is part of Cong Tri's Fall Winter 2022 collection that appeared in American Vogue in May. In mid-July, the actress contacted the Vietnamese designer to do some tailoring for the dress. The action-comedy film 'Bullet Train' reportedly cost $90 million to make. It was directed by David Leitch, who also directed blockbuster Deadpool 2. In addition to Brad Pitt and Joey King, the film stars many big names like Sandra Bullock, … [Read more...] about American actress dons Cong Tri creation at red carpet event

The Supporting Industry exhibition 2022 will be also organized at the same time and location as METALEX Vietnam 2022. The exhibitions are organized by RX Tradex Vietnam, in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in HCMC, the HCMC for Supporting Industries Development (CSID), and the Investment and Trade Promotion Center HCMC (ITPC). The shows aim to deliver remarkable activities to the Vietnamese metalworking community, such as technology showcases, conferences, welding competitions, technology runways, and business matchmaking. More than 250 brands from 20 countries will attend the exhibitions, including Accretech, Epson, Mitutoyo, Takamaz, Yamaha, Hiwin, LKM, New Century, Delta, Showadenki, and companies from international pavilions of India, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, etc. METALEX Vietnam 2022 will have attractive programs such as M-TALKS, and factory visit. Attendees can understand deeply the market trends, interact with partners, and … [Read more...] about METALEX Vietnam exhibition 2022 to open in October

Rules of origin To be eligible for tariff benefits under the agreement, products must meet the rules of origin used to determine its “nationality”. These rules are designed to encourage trade among member countries of a free trade agreement while limiting the usage of materials or products from non-member countries. The CPTPP’s regional cumulation means that all CPTPP-sourced materials are treated the same as locally sourced materials. If it meets these criteria, the product is known as an “originating good” and can qualify for preferential tariff rates. However, this does not mean that all the materials need to be sourced in CPTPP countries to count as originating goods. The CPTPP’s Product Specific Rules of Origin allows certain types of products manufactured in member states to use some non-originating materials (non-CPTPP sourced materials) while still qualifying for originating goods status under certain circumstances. Three main Product Specific Rules are applicable under … [Read more...] about CPTPP benefits Southeast Asian SMEs

The capital has left a good impression on Southeast Asia sports delegations and international reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Foreign correspondents and athletes attending the 31st SEA Games shared with The Hanoi Tim es their profound feelings about Hanoi - the warm and thoughtful welcome the city has accorded them. Hanoi welcomes delegates attending the SEA Games 31. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation: Impressed with the strong development of Hanoi Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation. Photos: Do Huong This is the first business trip of our delegation after a long period of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have about 40 medical staff including doctors and nurses attending the event. The schedules and locations of the competitions held in Hanoi and some neighboring … [Read more...] about [Hanoi-SEA Games 31] Hanoi gives SEA Games 31 warm, thoughtful welcome

SCG’s Q2/2022 operating results show continuous revenue growth despite energy costs’ effects on profits, maintaining robust financial standing. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO at SCG disclosed, “Despite volatile situations with crisis upon crisis such as inflation, rising interest rates, increased energy and raw material costs, and climate change, SCG continues to adapt, resulting in strong overall business and financial performance. Innovative product and service developments are in full gear, especially eco-friendly items with SCG Green Choice labels and innovations to meet consumers’ demands for safety and convenience, catering to the tourism and service sector’s recovery as borders fully open." "Moreover, strategic investments are being prioritised, resulting in the delay of new projects that are non-urgent while still going through with quick-return projects and ones that are aligned with the company’s long-term growth plans. This includes the Long Son … [Read more...] about SCG accelerating strategies to address myriad of challenges

The conference underlines the unique and significant friendship between Vietnam and Laos, as well as the long-standing Hanoi-Vientiane relations. Hanoi's authorities plan to hold the Hanoi-Vientiane investment conference and a trade fair to promote specialties and products from the two capitals on August 10. A conference was held between the authorities of Hanoi and Vientiane last November. Photo: The Hanoi Times The municipal People’s Committee issued plan No.207 on the plan to hold the event on the occasion of Vietnam-Laos 2022 Solidarity Year, which is aimed at providing information on socio-economic development, potential, and investment policies from the two cities, along with a trade fair to introduce products and services. “The conference underlines the unique and significant friendship between Vietnam and Laos, as well as the long-standing Hanoi-Vientiane relations. In addition, this would strengthen the close ties between two Parties, two countries, … [Read more...] about Hanoi-Vientiane trade and investment conference to take place on August 10

The event was chaired by Major General Thai Van Minh, Director of the Department of Military Training, and attended by representatives of the Department of Search and Rescue and members of the two contingents. At the ceremony, the organizing panel read the Defense Minister’s encouragement letter for participating troops. On behalf of coaches and members of the “Tactical Shooters” and “Emergency Area” contingents, Lieutenant Colonel Dao Trong Vinh, Head of the “Tactical Shooters” team, affirmed their determination to obtain the highest possible results at the upcoming event. Since Vietnam has participated in Army Games four times, the country has learnt various experience in preparing and training participating troops. This year, the preparation for Vietnamese troops’ participation in the games and the training of participating contingents were soon paid due attention to; however, the country’ preparations, training, and participation in Army Games in foreign countries and its … [Read more...] about See-off ceremony held for troops joining Army Games 2022

Strong growth According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa Province, over the past three months, tourist accommodation establishments in the province have resumed stable operation. The province provides almost 1,000 accommodation establishments with 45,000 rooms (up 3,000 rooms from 2021), in addition to more than 350 apartments and tourist villas, and 192 homestays. Many hotels said the number of guests they served was equal to 70 percent of the number prior to the pandemic. Thanh Hoa Province has become a top-10 visitor attractor in the country Most travel businesses in the province are operating on a stable basis. They are now interested in building intra-provincial tours and/or cooperation with partners to attract tourists from other provinces. Tours for individuals and groups of visitors, and MICE (meeting, incentive, conference, event) tours are growing strongly in the province. Vu Dinh Sy, head of the Lam Kinh historic site’s … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa Province’s strong tourism recovery

At the conference In November 2020, leaders of the People’s Committees of seven localities signed an agreement on tourism development cooperation. The program will focus on state management of the tourism industry, the development of tourism human resources and tourist products, and tourism promotion. According to a report, seven cities and provinces received a total number of visitors of 17.7 million and earned VND63, 000 billion (US$2.7 billion) in tourism revenue in 2021. In the first six months of this year, the business outcome of tourism activities saw positive signs thanks to tourism reopening policies. The total number of tourists was estimated at around 32.9 million, including one million international visitors while the revenue from tourism was VND87, 900 (US$3.76 billion). Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ngai Province, Tran Hoang Tuan speaks at the event. Speaking at the event, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of … [Read more...] about North-Central-South tourism connectivity enhanced