Bamboo Airways said it recently launched direct flights from Can Tho to Phu Quoc island, and Con Dao island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. The non-stop service will be operated during the week, using Embraer 195 aircraft. On the occasion, the airline offers special fares on the route, with one-way ticket priced from 49,000 VND on Can Tho-Phu Quoc, and 809,000 VND on Can Tho-Con Dao. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20
Chinese food importers
Biden keen to promote a strong America united
On the upside, the report insisted that bilateral relations are likely to advance over the next four years. “Biden will continue to pursue tough policies towards China, although Vietnam does not want to see an overtly confrontational relationship develop between two of its largest trade partners,” it continued. “But the Vietnamese leadership does hope to see stronger US diplomatic efforts, especially in the Mekong region.” … [Read more...] about Biden keen to promote a strong America united
Ho Chi Minh City to give impetus to waterway tourism
Aside from introducing the new tours, the city’s administration has requested an upgrade of existing waterway tourism resources, namely journeys along the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal, tours to Binh Quoi Tourist Village, Cu Chi District, and Can Gio District. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to give impetus to waterway tourism
Residents at Binh Duong Centre for Social Protection receive Tet gifts
Ha Minh Trung, deputy head of the centre said, "There are 256 people at our centre including 62 disadvantaged children, 67 lonely old people and 110 homeless people. We also have plans to celebrate Tet at our centre and encourage families to bring their family members home for Tet." He went on to say that they were preparing more space to receive more homeless people for Tet and the first full moon festival. VND72.2m (USD3,100) have been used to prepare clothes and footwear for their residents and VND12m will be used on food for lunar new year’s eve. According to Resolution 62 issued on January 21, support of VND500,000 per person will be given to the residents. A VND163,500,000 fund will be used for food for the first to the fourth day of lunar January. The minister visits 62 children with disadvantaged backgrounds at the centre … [Read more...] about Residents at Binh Duong Centre for Social Protection receive Tet gifts
Bright outlook for Vietnam’s economy despite Covid-19 setback
According to Colliers International Vietnam, in addition to familiar destinations like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors have been increasingly interested in other provinces and cities, such as Binh Duong, Long An, Dong Nai and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, as reflected in their infrastructure and logistics investments. For example, European investors have expressed interest in a US$1 billion seaport logistics project in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. … [Read more...] about Bright outlook for Vietnam’s economy despite Covid-19 setback