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An aircraft of Vietjet (Photo: Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - Continuously expanding its flight network to Australia , Vietjet has opened new routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Perth and Adelaide, becomes the first airline to have flights connecting Vietnam with the five largest cities in Australia. The flights connecting HCM City with Perth and Adelaide will officially serving passengers from November 21, 2023 with five return flights per week. The flights from Ho Chi Minh City will take off at 6:35 (local time), land in Perth at 14:20 (local time) and continue flying to Adelaide, land there at 21:10 (local time) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. In the opposite direction, the flights will depart from Adelaide at 7:25 (local time), land in Perth at 8:55 (local time) and depart from Perth at 9:55 (local time), and land in HCM City at 15:40 (local time) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Perth is the fourth largest city in … [Read more...] about Fly to Adelaide, Perth now with Vietjet’s tickets from only 0 VND

Certain cable network users in Vietnam have reported not being able to access the channels for a few days prior, instead only being notified that "the program was disrupted due to technical reasons". By Sunday, the signal from all three channels were no longer available in all services in Vietnam. National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild are channels focused on science, nature and exploration. Baby TV is a channel geared towards children's contents. All three belong to The Walt Disney Company. The three channels were distributed in Vietnam through MSky company and were available in several broadcasting services, like FPT Play, TV360, ClipTV and VTC, according to the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information. Domestic services however have not mentioned about adding new channels to replace the Disney channels. In June, Disney announced it would stop broadcasting certain channels, including National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Star Chinese Movies, Star Chinese … [Read more...] about National Geographic stops broadcasting in Vietnam

The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City (Consular Club HCMC) hosted a fundraising dinner in the city on Saturday evening to raise funds for disadvantaged children, minority girls, and needy people in southern Vietnam. The Consular Club Fundraising Dinner 2023, an annual event with the ‘Stronger Together’ theme, took place at Continental Saigon Hotel in the city’s downtown District 1, attracting representatives from 19 countries, diplomatic missions, and business communities. The funds raised from the party, along with the proceeds from the auction of various items, including paintings and wines, will be donated to three charities, including Planète Enfants & Développement (PE&D), a French non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1984 to protect children from violence and exploitation and create conditions conducive to their well-being and development. Working in Vietnam since 1992, PE&D is implementing projects focusing on the child, the family and the community, … [Read more...] about Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City raises funds for vulnerable communities

Hanoi received 18.9 million tourists in the first nine months of this year. The number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target, the Hanoi Department of Tourism reported. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Among the arrivals, international tourists are estimated at 3.2 million, a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022, while the number of domestic tourists hit around 15.7 million, a 20.2% year-on-year increase. The total tourism revenue reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), an increase of 66.9% year-on-year. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, up 27% year-on-year. In January-September, Hanoi was consistently rated highly by international tourism organizations and ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. The city was once again recognized as … [Read more...] about Hanoi exceeds international visitor target in 2023

The drawing competition is designed to show how local children love the capital, where they live and study. Ninety-nine children from the capital city participated in a drawing contest called "Hanoi in Your Eyes". The event was held on September 30 as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The painting contest gives Hanoi children a chance to express their love for the capital. Photo: VGP During the 90-minute competition, young painters have the opportunity to freely express their love, understanding, impressions and expectations of their beloved capital. The artwork captures the great diversity of Hanoi in an innocent and joyful way. In their eyes, it is a contemporary, modern city that still retains its ancient characteristics. The paintings also depict the people and children of Hanoi as elegant, civilized, and peace-loving. These paintings were then displayed on Haon Hiem pedestrian street. Meanwhile, the young participants received gifts and certificates … [Read more...] about Children painting during the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023

In his speech, Vuong Dinh Hue said with similarities in history, Vietnam and Bulgaria have forged a steadfast and enduring friendship. President Ho Chi Minh's friendly visit to Bulgaria in August 1957 laid the foundation and marked a significant milestone in the history of bilateral relationship. He stressed that the Vietnamese people always remember and are deeply grateful for the valuable support and assistance that the people of Bulgaria have extended to Vietnam. According to him, the world has never experienced a period of such rapid, profound, and complex changes as it is facing today. However, peace, cooperation and development are still the mainstream. Vietnam supports the settlement of all disputes and conflicts via peaceful means in accordance with international law, he said, adding that Vietnam actively joins and upholds its role in various regional and United Nations multilateral mechanisms, especially ASEAN, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the United … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman delivers keynote policy speech in Sofia university

A view of the seminar in Osaka city, Japan. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Promoting cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in education and sending trainees/nurses was the main focus of discussion at a recent seminar in Japan’s Osaka city. Speaking at the event on September 29, Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Ngo Trinh Ha stressed ample room remains for the two countries to boost their cooperation in labour, including nurses. About 380,000 Vietnamese labourers are working in Japan, with 200,000 trainees and more than 10,000 working in the nursing sector, of them about 2,000 sent to Japan under the Economic Partnership Agreement ( EPA ), heard the seminar. Enhancing the sending and reception of interns and nurses not only meets Japan 's needs but also addresses Vietnam 's demand for nurses as the Southeast Asian nation’s population aging is predicted to accelerate in the future. Hayashi Takaharu, Chairman of Japan’s Avance Group that has admitted more than 50,000 … [Read more...] about Seminar talks Vietnam-Japan labour cooperation potential

According to Vo Tan Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City, franchise has increased in Vietnam recently, which has not only brought about investment opportunities for enterprises but also created favorable conditions for consumers to access world prestigious brands. It has also contributed to creating a diverse and transparent environment, he said, holding that franchise with diverse business forms is suitable for those who wish to launch a startup firm. Currently, many brand names have operated in the form of franchise, including about 40 percent of catering services. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about 170 brands have registered as foreign franchises to Vietnam. The field recorded the growth pace of 200 percent each year thanks to Vietnamese consumers’ support to new products and favorable integration policies. Many brands from developed countries such as the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, as well as Asian and … [Read more...] about Philippine firms interested in brand franchising in Vietnam

In this movie about the battle between humans and AI, Van plays the role of the android Kami. She did not put any lofty expectations on this supporting role, she said, explaining that she knew many of her scenes could be cut. "Although I only appeared fleetingly, I still hope my character will leave some impression," she said. In her previous movies Star Wars and The Old Guard, Van’s characters were also not given much screen time. According to Van, few Asian actors have the opportunity to shine in Hollywood movies. She feels lucky to have an American agency to support her in choosing the right script. "I’m still taking small steps to prove my worth," she said. "Being able to appear in prominent projects is a chance for me to reflect and plan my next steps." In the process of filming The Creator, the leading lady action star said she had spoken at length with director Gareth Edwards about adding depth to her character. At first, Kami only had a few lines in English until Van … [Read more...] about Vietnamese star lacks screentime in new Hollywood film

The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 50.6 in September from 51.0 in the previous month, missing analysts' forecasts of 51.2. The 50 index point mark separates growth from contraction. The world's second-largest economy is showing some signs of stabilising after a flurry of modest policy measures, but the outlook is clouded by a property slump, falling exports and high youth unemployment. The survey comes a day after China released its official PMI, which showed factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, adding to the run of indicators suggesting the economy has begun to bottom out. According to the Caixin PMI, factory output and new orders remained in expansionary territory in September, however, external demand remained weak with export orders index contracting for the third month. "The economic recovery has yet to find a solid footing, with insufficient domestic demand, external uncertainties, and … [Read more...] about China’s factory activity recovery slows in September