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The 2023 Hanoi Fall Festival from September 29 to October 1 will bring visitors the beauty of Hanoi's landscape, culture and gastronomy. With a vast array of cultural and tourist activities, the Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 is expected to boost the capital's tourism industry, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), told The Hanoi Times . Foreign tourists enjoy the fall in Hanoi. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times What is the meaning and purpose of Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 with the theme "Hanoi - Come to fall in love"? Through surveys of tourists' experiences when coming to the capital, we have learned that the ideal time to travel to Hanoi is in the fall, from August to November every year, as this is the most pleasant period in Hanoi in terms of weather, with clear blue skies and fresh breeze. This is the best time for visitors to explore scenic spots and enjoy the capital's unique cuisine. In particular, CNN recently … [Read more...] about Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 to boost capital tourism

Hanoi should be empowered to stipulate regulations about its development. Dinh Tien Dung, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, proposed that the revised Capital Law give Hanoi the power to set standards in line with practice in certain areas to ensure long-term security and safety. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung at the session. Photo: Quochoi Dung made the statement on September 20 at the session of the National Assembly Standing Committee in response to last week's tenement fire in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District that claimed dozens of lives. Hanoi needs to be empowered At the session, Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue said that the law is particularly important for the development of Hanoi . Therefore, it is necessary to continue to review and research to fully institutionalize policies for Hanoi's development as set out in the resolutions of the Politburo. Emphasizing that this is a law on decentralization of … [Read more...] about Amended Capital Law: Hanoi needs more power

This is the first year the CTO Summit Technology Leadership Conference has been organized at the annual AI event to honor enterprises with a technology-rich working environment. WD, Heineken, VNPT, FPT's representatives receive the award as the best technology environment enterprises at Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day 2023 on September 22, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran Launched in mid-July, the award received more than 50 nominations and 17 were shortlisted for the next round. FPT FPT is one of the pioneering enterprises in technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. The company has representative offices in 29 countries and territories. The group has invested trillions of dong to create comfortable office complexes and offices with utility ecosystems to meet employees' demand for working, entertainment, studying, and accommodation. One of FPT's unique cultures is the core staff training program, which helps young talents enhance their skills … [Read more...] about 6 Vietnam companies with exemplary technology environments in 2023

The congress (GEC) was organised by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, gathering thousands of delegates and senior leaders from more than 170 countries to connect and share experience to create a unified and strong global innovation startup ecosystem. At GEC, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat introduced the dynamic and highly open innovation startup ecosystem in Vietnam to attract international attention and resources, including those from Vietnamese overseas. “The Ministry of Science and Technology focuses on connecting the bilateral innovation startup ecosystem with other countries, hosting many international events, and implementing initiatives to promote cooperation between the innovation startup community and organisations,” he said. He added that activities such as promulgating specific policies, setting up innovation startup advisory networks, and connecting ecosystems at all levels have being strengthened and consolidated. According to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023

Vietnam ese and Iranian players in the second half of their September 21 match in the ongoing Asian Games ( ASIAD 2023 ) tournament in Hangzhou, China (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The men's football team lost 0-4 to Iran on September 21 at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) tournament in Hangzhou, China. The Iranian side dominated the match and quickly scored a goal in the 5th minute with an accurate header by Motahhari. In the second half, Vietnam conceded two more goals in the 47th and 52nd minutes. Leading by three goals, Iranian players slowed down the pace of the game. In the final 30 minutes, Vietnam regained control and had more possession of the ball. However, with declining physical fitness, they couldn't find a consolation goal. In the last minute of injury time, Iran secured a 4-0 victory with a close-range header by Barzegar. As a result, Iran now leads Group B with 4 points (goal difference 4-0), followed by Saudi Arabia with 4 points (goal difference … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnam men’s football faces difficulty after losing 0-4 to Iran

Industrial parks in Haiphong to receive $1.3 billion This capital is divided into 14 projects, mainly invested by companies from South Korea, Japan and Singapore. The first one is the Ecovance high-tech biodegradable materials factory project of SK Group (South Korea) with the total registered capital of $500 million. The project will produce biodegradable materials, covering an area of 32,000 square metres at Dinh Vu Industrial Park. The expansion of SK is the result of the signing of a comprehensive business agreement on “eco-friendly, high-tech material” between SKC – a subsidiary of SK Corporation and Haiphong People’s Committee in June in Seoul. Based on this agreement, SKC plans to incrementally review investments in eco-friendly materials and future advanced materials businesses in the port city. The HEZA will also award an investment registration certificate for the expansion of the office machinery and equipment manufacturing project, which is invested by Kyocera … [Read more...] about Industrial parks in Haiphong to receive $1.3 billion in investment

Industrial Centre YP2C is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and will feature 34,500 sq.m of high-quality industrial and logistics space Industrial Centre YP2C is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and will feature 34,500 square metres of high-quality industrial and logistics space designed in accordance with Frasers Property’s premium estates concept that reflects its commitment to healthy, sustainable, and high-performing industrial assets. The 3-in-1 multi-functional industrial space will seamlessly integrate showroom, office, and production assemblies with 7,000sq.m dedicated to a green recreation park and on-site service centre to support occupier wellbeing in the estate. According to Lim Hua Tiong, CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, Bac Ninh is a strategic manufacturing hub in the northern key economic zone that is contributing to Vietnam’s push to move up the value chain. Nguyen Trong Hien, chairman of GELEX Group, stated, said … [Read more...] about Frasers Property Vietnam and GELEX Group break ground on Bac Ninh project

Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at law firm Russin & Vecchi The central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An are looking for the government’s green light to convert some coal-fired power projects into liquefied natural gas (LNG) -to-power one. How do you think this trend is panning out in Vietnam so far? I believe that the trend of converting coal-fired power to LNG-to-power plants in Vietnam is a very positive development. The Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) called for a reduction in the use of coal and an increase in the use of cleaner fuels. The nation’s goal is to make the transition to green, renewable energy including solar, wind, biomass, ammonia, hydrogen, and nuclear energy. However, the road to reach these goals is still long and uncertain. Vietnam still has limited ability to supply energy from biomass and green ammonia due to the limitation of technology, expertise, and due to the related high production costs. Similarly, with hydrogen, the … [Read more...] about The key factors to take into account for switch to LNG

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has a seminar and a working dinner with leaders of multinational businesses and leading US investment funds in New York on September 21 (local time) (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in the US for the high-level week of the UN General Assembly’s 78th session, had a seminar and a working dinner with leaders of multinational businesses and leading US investment funds in New York on September 21 (local time). At the seminar, leaders of businesses and investment funds as well as Vietnamese State management agencies discussed measures and orientations to attract more financial resources for socio-economic development, especially the building and development of financial centres in Vietnam. Leaders of US investment funds held that amid fluctuations in the world geo-political and economic situation, Vietnam has been evaluated by international organisations as a bright spot in investment attraction with many … [Read more...] about US investment funds appreciate potential of Vietnam

At the reception for Boeing leaders (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions in New York on September 21 for leaders of several US corporations as part of his trip to attend the high-level week of the UN General Assembly’s 78th session . During separate meetings with representatives from Apple Inc., Boeing Company, Google, Siemens Healthineers, the PM reiterated his commitment to create favourable conditions for US enterprises to operate effective business in Vietnam. Chinh suggested that Apple continue to expand investment in Vietnam, increase the local content and work as a bridge for US firms and Apple's partners to invest ịn Vietnam. He hoped that Apple will turn Vietnam into an important link in its supply and production chain. Meanwhile, he asked Boeing to expand its manufacturing and supply chain in Vietnam and early build its maintenance facility in the country while supporting Vietnamese partners in … [Read more...] about PM receives leaders of US enterprises in New York