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Hanoi and Japan increased co-operation in investment and tourism On March 23, the Hanoi Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre organised the Hanoi Conference Promoting Investment and Tourism Co-Operation between Japan and Hanoi with the participation of 200 representatives from agencies and companies from the two countries. Being an activity on the side-lines of the Japanese Cultural Exchange Festival to be held on the occasion of Vietnam and Japan celebrating 45 years of diplomatic relations, the conference is an opportunity to tighten diplomatic relations, which matches the statements of “The elevation of ties to an extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia” in March 2014 and “Joint Vision Statement on Vietnam-Japan Relations" made in September 2015. The event also provides a platform for the capitol to court capable and experienced investors to take part in Hanoi-based projects, gearing toward the perfection of urban … [Read more...] about Hanoi and Japan stage conference for investment-tourism co-operation

Still the ‘engine’ of the country’s economic development, southern provinces have seen growth slowing down. After many years of waiting, Vam Cong, the second cable-stay bridge across the Hau River, after Can Tho bridge, has been put into operation. Analysts say that it would help the southwestern provinces improve their capability of connecting with HCMC and Cambodia. However, there are still many things that need to be done as the area now has only 11 percent of total highway length, though it makes up 55 percent of the country’s GDP. Hai Phong story Hai Phong City in the north is called a ‘rising star’. Many Vietnamese and foreign groups, including VinFast, Sun Group and BRG, have chosen the locality to set up their production facilities. In 2018, the city attracted $2.5 billion worth of FDI, or 2.7 times higher than the year before. The strong rise of Hai Phong has close relations with the development of a series of infrastructure projects. … [Read more...] about Infrastructure development to give southern region a push

Smart city initiatives are already making their presence felt and proving the wisdom of such endeavors. The Pham Hung - Me Tri intersection in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district was equipped with state-of-the-art traffic control technology last March. Overall power consumption has fallen roughly 70 per cent since, as the installation replaced existing signal heads with very-low-power signal heads from German giant Siemens. The intelligent road solution was installed in a cooperative effort between Siemens, the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Hanoi Department of Transport, the Hanoi Department of Traffic Police, the Itelco Technology JSC, and the FPT Group. In addition to new traffic lights at the intersection, a compatible Siemens “sX” (Smart Crossing) controller was also installed, ensuring traffic lights operate correctly and safely and determining the timing of green and red lights.  “Through close cooperation between Siemens and various parties, we are … [Read more...] about Smart cities moving from concept to reality

A favourite venue for international luxury wedding events, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is firmly marked on the destination map for Vietnamese resort tourism The wedding, organised for two super-rich Indian families, required particular security features as all information was kept secret and the media barred. The wedding was the biggest in Danang in terms of guests, with 700 people from India’s higher class staying at Sheraton Grand Danang resort, 180 people on hand to serve as the wedding’s event team and F&B team, 45 Indian artists, and the 300 resort staff serving the festivities over the three days. With flexible and thoughtful organisation, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort delivered the wedding flawlessly, while demonstrating that Danang and Vietnam as a whole are capable of pleasing any guest in the world. The three-day wedding consisted of a total of 10 main and sub parties. Parties were staged featuring impressive ideas and unique decoration, with the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Mysterious wedding of super-rich held at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

Corporate Sumitomo cuts deal to build US$4-billion smart city in Hanoi Hung Le Tuesday,  Jun 6, 2017,22:48 (GMT+7) Sumitomo cuts deal to build US$4-billion smart city in HanoiHung Le Hanoi City Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung (1st L, front row) and representatives of BRG Group and Sumitomo Corporation pose for a photo at the agreement signing ceremony in Tokyo - PHOTO: COURTESY OF BRG HCMC – Hanoi City, Vietnam’s BRG Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation on June 5 signed a cooperation agreement in Tokyo to build a smart city worth over US$4 billion along Nhat Tan-Noi Bai axis route. The signing was witnessed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is in Japan for an official visit from June 4 to 8. In 2011, BRG was named the owner of the project to do the planning of scale 1/500 for the 2,080-hectare area. BRG coordinated with the Hanoi Urban Planning Institute and the Vietnam Urban Planning … [Read more...] about Sumitomo cuts deal to build US$4-billion smart city in Hanoi