Dung Dang, Visa's country manager for Vietnam and Laos said, “For more than a decade, the Global Travel Intentions Study has equipped Visa and its partners with unparalleled insights into the travel and payment landscape. This invaluable knowledge allows operators in the industry to plan and execute effective strategies to satisfy consumer demands and grow their businesses, all while reinforcing Visa’s commitment to creating a cashless society.” Emerging trends powering the travel boom The GTI 2023 revealed an ongoing trend in the Vietnamese travel industry, with the rise of Gen Z and families with children as significant contributors to the growth. In terms of leisure trips, families travelling with kids and the older generation made the most trips over the past 12 months, with an average of 2.4. Gone are the days when travel was solely about ticking off landmarks from a checklist. Vietnamese travellers are now placing a strong emphasis on leisure-focused and … [Read more...] about A journey of discovery from Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2023
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Vejo: A vegan restaurant inspired by international gastronomy
Located in the center of Hanoi, Vejo is a vegan restaurant serving dishes influenced by the cuisines of Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, China, and Malaysia. A great dining vegetarian restaurant may be found in the center of Hanoi's busy core. Those who enter Vejo, or Vege Journey, find themselves in a calm, cozy setting where they may have a superb dining experience, whether vegetarians or carnivores. Vejo is located at the heart of the capital. Looking at the menu, I get the impression that Vejo's owner is a fan of beauty. Each meal is made using premium ingredients that have been carefully chosen and artistically presented. For religious or lifestyle reasons, many people choose a vegetarian diet. Vejo's owner, Thai Thanh Thuy, believes that vegetarian meals show compassion for the planet. She, therefore, pays close attention to every last detail of her cuisine. I go to a vegetarian restaurant to discover a fresh sensation, a change after a long day of eating … [Read more...] about Vejo: A vegan restaurant inspired by international gastronomy
Many Japanese approve of pho: Japanese congressman
Vietnam boasts a wide range of famous dishes such as pho (soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat – usually beef or chicken), banh mi (baguette filled with cold meats, pâté, and vegetables), and che (sweet dessert), with pho the top favorite of foodies, said Aoyagi Yoichiro, a member of Japan's House of Representatives. Falling in love with pho ' at first sight' two decades ago, the Japanese congressman since then has seen the bond between him and Vietnam grow through cultural exchanges. “Through these events, we hope that Vietnam and Japan will learn more about each other’s culture and tighten their bilateral ties,” Aoyagi told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper at the Japan Trend Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City last weekend that he served as head of the organizing board. Aoyagi first came to Vietnam in 2003 to attend the annual IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians. His first impression of this Southeast Asian country was that it looked … [Read more...] about Many Japanese approve of pho: Japanese congressman
Realty firms look to raise capital via bonds
A condotel project developed by Nam Long Investment Joint Stock Company (NLG). NLG has approved a plan to issue corporate bonds with a maximum total value of VNĐ500 billion, expected to be implemented in the third quarter of this year. — Photo courtesy of NLG Real estate companies are continuously announcing plans to issue bonds to raise capital. The Board of Directors of Nam Long Investment Joint Stock Company (NLG) on September 19 approved a plan to issue corporate bonds with a maximum total value of VNĐ500 billion (US$21.2 million), expected to be implemented in the third quarter of this year. The bond lot is a non-convertible bond, with a term of five years, without warrants, with an expected interest rate of 9.6 per cent per year. With the proceeds, Nam Long will use them to invest in the Nam Long 2 Residential Area project in Nam Cần Thơ Urban Area, Cần Thơ City. The project has a total investment capital of VNĐ500 billion; total area of 43.8 hectares. In mid-February … [Read more...] about Realty firms look to raise capital via bonds