The Moffatts, one of the most beloved boybands the 1990s and 2000s, performed at the HAY Glamping Music Festival in Hanoi last Saturday night. Thousands of fans stood in the rain for hours to cheer their idols. Bob and Clint, two members of the boyband, visited Sa Pa, around 320 kilometers from Hanoi, earlier this month and shot a music video there to promote tourism. They stayed at the Ville de Mont Mountain Resort, which stands 1,500 meters above sea level overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley and Ham Rong Mountain. Bob posted a photo of terraced rice fields on his Instagram account. The rice fields have become a major tourist attraction in the northern highlands. On Sunday, Dave, another member of the boyband, posted on his Instagram account a video of himself walking along HCMC's Bui Vien Street, once famous as a backpacker haunt, but now equally popular with locals. The street is dotted with bars, restaurants and karaoke parlors that operate until late. The Moffatts were … [Read more...] about The Moffatts visit Sa Pa, Phu Quoc, Bui Vien backpacker street
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Food prices ease at HCM City supermarkets
Food prices have decreased at supermarkets in HCM City, but not traditional markets. — VNA/VNS Photo The sharp fall in fuel prices has caused the prices of goods such as vegetables and meats to decrease in HCM City supermarkets. Petrol prices have fallen four times since June 21 and by a total of 22 per cent, bringing cheer to the public and businesses again by reversing a long period of rise. Fuel prices have decreased to January levels, with E5 petrol now costing VND24,629 per litre, RON95 costing VND25,608 and diesel costing below VND25,000 per litre. The prices of a number of fresh food products, including meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, and fruits, have fallen by 10 per cent at Big C supermarket. Some such as chicken wings and feet, frozen salmon and basa fish are another 5 per cent cheaper if customers buy three kilogrammes or more. MM Mega Market, Emart, Aeon, Co.opmart, and Satra are offering discounts of up to 60 per cent on some items, and an average of around … [Read more...] about Food prices ease at HCM City supermarkets
55th ASEAN Day Celebration solemnly held
“Thanks to the effective pandemic response and guided by the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) and its Implementation Plan, we have emerged safer, stronger, and more resilient as a community,” he said at the event, held by the ASEAN Secretariat at its headquarters in Jakarta to mark ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary. ASEAN trade volumes have returned to pre-pandemic levels and the association’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.9% this year and 5.2% next year. “The entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) earlier this year demonstrates ASEAN’s pivotal role in contributing to regional peace and growth, bettering the life of our people, and providing opportunities for all.” According to the Secretary General, in spite of these achievements, ASEAN must remain vigilant against the ever present risks to its recovery, including disruptions to the supply of key commodities, rising costs in food and logistics, and the economic slowdown in … [Read more...] about 55th ASEAN Day Celebration solemnly held
NutiFood becomes major shareholder in Vinasoy’s owner
The transaction worth about VND87 billion ($3.78 million) was done on August 2 by NutiFood Binh Duong Nutrition Food JSC. After the transaction, NutiFood increased its ownership ratio in Quang Ngai Sugar to 19 million shares, equaling a 5.33 per cent stake. NutiFood is the fourth-largest shareholder in Quang Ngai Sugar, following Thanh Phat Trading Co., Ltd, general director Vo Thanh Dang, and investment fund VinaCapital. This ownership ratio is still quite low, however, since the end of last year, there have been many speculations on the stock market that NutiFood is trying to increase its influence in Quang Ngai Sugar . Quang Ngai Sugar could be an ideal piece for NutiFood to increase market share in the food and beverage sector. Notably, at the end of last year, Phuoc An Coffee JSC – a member of NutiFood deputed an expert of RongViet Securities Corporation to hold 29.35 million shares, equaling an 8.2 per cent stake in Quang Ngai Sugar. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about NutiFood becomes major shareholder in Vinasoy’s owner
THACO determined to turn Emart into leading supermarket chain in Viet Nam
Emart Go Vap in HCM City. THACO wants to turn Emart into a leading supermarket chain in Viet Nam. — Photo courtesy of THACO Emart Vietnam plans to open two hypermarkets in HCM City this year, one in Thu Duc City’s Thu Thiem area in October and the other in Go Vap District in December. Chun Byung Ki, general director of THISO Retail, revealed this information at the 2022 Emart Partners Day in HCM City on August 5, which was attended by more than 500 suppliers, saying the chain aims to have 20 stores across the country and revenues of US$1 billion by 2026 to become the hypermarket chain with a largest market share. Emart Sala Thu Thiem will spread over an area of more than 6,000sq.m inside THISO Mall in Thu Duc City. With its outstanding facilities, Emart Sala Thu Thiem will seek to provide modern and differentiated shopping experiences to customers living in high-end residential areas and their neighbourhoods. Emart Phan Huy Ich in Go Vap District will be located at the … [Read more...] about THACO determined to turn Emart into leading supermarket chain in Viet Nam
Vietnamese exports to Nordic markets thrive
General Department of Vietnam Customs’ data showed that the bilateral trade reached US$1.03 billion in the first four months of 2022 (up 15 percent from the same period of 2021), including US$689.13 million worth of Vietnamese exports (up 19.2 percent) and US$342.16 million worth of Vietnamese imports (up 7.3 percent). Tra fish exports are projected to surge by a whopping 97 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2022, reaching US$1.1 billion Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy, Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, concurrently in Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Latvia, said Nordic enterprises generally bought Japonica rice from Spain, Italy, Japan and the US, and were excited to discover they could import a similar product with similar quality from Vietnam at a one-third to one half less. Foreign trade accounts for 50-60 percent of the Nordic bloc’s gross domestic product (GDP). Despite their small population, Nordic countries made an impressive import value … [Read more...] about Vietnamese exports to Nordic markets thrive
NovaGroup to hold hiring day in Phan Thiet
NovaGroup alsways focuses on creating a good working environment for its staff The biggest Vocational Day will be organised by NovaGroup at its NovaWorld Phan Thiet this weekend, with over 500 jobs up for grabs. Candidates will be directly interviewed by company executives, receive advice from experts, connect with parters and each other, study NovaGroup’s ecosystem, and visit NovaWorld Phan Thiet. Over 500 jobs in positions such as supervisors, staff, managers at NovaGroup companies such as Novaland, Nova Service, Nova Industry, and Nova Capital Parterswill be offered They are open to applicants from the entire country expecially from HCM City, Binh Thuan Province and neighbour bouring provinces. NovaGroup’s competitive and preferential policies,training and excellent working environment are factors that keep workers at the company for a long time. Staffs are also offered preferential and interesting services available at NovaGroup’s ecosystem. Notably, the company is … [Read more...] about NovaGroup to hold hiring day in Phan Thiet