At the reception (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 31 for Greg Norman, an Australian citizen who was appointed as Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam for the 2018-2021 tenure the same day. PM Phuc said Vietnam set the goal of achieving 30 percent growth in the number of tourists each year and turning tourism into a spearhead economic sector. He expressed his belief that Norman, with his experiences, will help increase foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam and popularise images of the country to the world. The PM stressed that Vietnam boasts a stable socio-political environment which ensures security and safety for visitors, as well as many tourist attractions. In particular, the country is stepping up administrative reform, making it easier for foreign visitors to arrive and stay in Vietnam, he noted. Expressing his impression on the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister welcomes Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam
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Golf legend Gregory John Norman named Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - Gregory John Norman was born on February 10, 1955, an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur who spent 331 weeks as the world`s Number 1 Official World Golf Rankings ranked golfer in the 1980 and 1990. 63-year-old golf legend Gregory John Norman, chairman and CEO of Great White Shark Enterprises, has been appointed the tourism ambassador of Vietnam by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien. 63-Year-Old Golf Legend Gregory John Norman named Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam. Photo: nld.com.vn With Greg Norman's experience in business, education and charity, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien said becoming the tourism ambassador is a milestone for Grey Norman and also for Vietnam's tourism sector. On his side, Greg Norman said that golf is the best potential for tourism development. He promised to do his best to fulfill the duties of the position, help to attract more foreign visitors to Vietnam and to make … [Read more...] about Golf legend Gregory John Norman named Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam
Kong director Jordan Vogt-Roberts named Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam
Hollywood film director Jordan Vogt-Roberts said he is honoured to be Vietnam’s tourism ambassador and will do his utmost to help Vietnamese tourism take off. The director made the statement at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 3 during which Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien presented a decision appointing him as the tourism ambassador of Vietnam for the 2017-2020. With the appointment, Jordan Vogt-Roberts has become the first foreign director holding this position. Jordan Vogt-Roberts, 33, is an emerging director in the US and Kong: Skull Island is his third film. He was the first person who explores the whole Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave. Kong: Skull Island tells the story of a group of explorers who go in search of the birthplace of the lord of giant apes. It was shot in Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, Van Long Natural Reserve and Trang An Complex in Ninh Binh, and the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh. The blockbuster set a … [Read more...] about Kong director Jordan Vogt-Roberts named Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam
Ambassadors of Vietnam goods help island soldiers and children
Ambassadors of Vietnam goods help island soldiers and children The Saigon Times Daily Ambassadors of Vietnamese goods, enterprises and sponsors have donated VND659 million, plus clothes, schooling equipment and water for the summer camp “Small ambassadors of Vietnamese goods 2014” to help soldiers and children on islands. In the preparation for the summer camp, the club of ambassadors of Vietnamese goods has admitted four new members – artists Phuong Dung, Ngoc Tuong and Phi Phung and chef Do Quang Long. The camp is a chance for the club to understand more about shopping habits and tastes of consumers as well as to promote Vietnamese products’ brands. The club now has 57 members in total who will promote goods and names of enterprises to Vietnamese consumers. … [Read more...] about Ambassadors of Vietnam goods help island soldiers and children
Appointed Ambassador of Vietnam pledges to boost relations with US
Speaking at a reception hosted by Baker & McKenzie law firm in Washington D.C on May 26, Cuong said he is looking forward to working with US friends and partners and seeking their support for a stronger and more mutually beneficial relationship between Vietnam and the US. The newly-appointed ambassador said the US-Vietnam relationship has been strongly improving in all spheres over the last few years. The political, security and defence ties are growing on a solid basis with regular senior level dialogues and exchanges. Bilateral cooperation in trade, science and technology, education and health is expanding. Vietnam and the US and Vietnam are also working closely on regional and international issues of mutual concerns, such as climate change, nuclear weapon non-proliferation and counter-terrorism. At the regional level, the two countries share strategic interests in consolidating the ASEAN and boosting its role in Asia-Pacific in the joint effort to shape regional architectures … [Read more...] about Appointed Ambassador of Vietnam pledges to boost relations with US