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As the first visit of a Vietnamese NA leader to the country, the trip aims to consolidate the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with the Netherlands amid the celebration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations (April 9). It will mark a new milestone in the friendship and cooperation between the two Parliaments. The two sides will exchange information and experience in each country's parliamentary activities and areas of interest; promote cooperation in multi-lateral parliamentary forums to which the two parliaments are members, such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and the Asia- Europe Parliamentary Partnership. Over the past 45 years, the Vietnam – Netherlands relations have grown fruitfully in all fields and been further deepened. Mutual understanding and trust have been strengthened via high-level visits and cooperation mechanisms. It can be said that the Vietnam – Netherlands relationship is now an example of the dynamic and effective ties between Vietnam and …

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The successful pilot of international arrivals in Phu Quoc will open up opportunities for other destinations in Vietnam The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just launched a plan to implement policies to stimulate demand and restore tourism and travel activities in late 2021 and early 2022. According to the plan, domestic and international tourists with internationally-recognised vaccination certificates will be able to travel to a number of destinations in Vietnam. Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) is the first locality to pilot international visitors on October 1. After the successful pilot, the programme will be gradually expanded to Halong (Quang Ninh), Hoi An (Quang Nam), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), and Dalat (Lam Dong). The tourism industry will continue to implement stimulus campaigns such as "Vietnamese people travelling in Vietnam", Vietnamese tourism is safe and attractive which have brought high efficiency in the summer of 2020, and at the same time support businesses in …

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Vietnam’s commitment for success of FDI companies and foreign investors can be seen through the Government’s efforts to improve the investment climate over the last few years. During a virtual conference on May 9th 2020, after successfully containing the pandemic, former Prime Minister of Vietnam told the business circle that the shift in the value chain is causing Vietnam to be viewed as the “heart of the chessboard”, that any player would want to win over[1]. Resilience at hard time Last year, the country was described as “a bright star in the COVID-19 dark sky”[2] by the World Bank Lead Economist and Program Leader for Vietnam, Jacques Morisset. It was proven by a GDP growth rate of 2.9 per cent in 2020, a level that only few countries in the world could have achieved during this dark time of global recession due to the pandemic. As of April 27th 2021, Vietnam had only reported 2,857 confirmed cases and 35 COVID-19-related deaths[3]. The Southeast Asian …

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Bai Tu Long Bay in the Gulf of Tokin is home to around 600 limestone islets. This area belongs to Van Don District, Halong City and Cam Pha City in Quang Ninh Province. Bai Tu Long National Park is famed for its rich ecosystems. According to local legends, the Jade Emperor assigned Mother Dragon and her children to help Vietnamese fight invaders. During the battle, the dragons spewed jewels which later became limestone islets. The place where Mother Dragon landed is believed to be now Ha Long Bay while the location where her kids landed is Bai Tu Long Bay. Bai Tu Long fully exposes its beauty from May to October. Aside from boat trips, visitors can travel along the coastal road in Van Don District to admire the beautiful bay and the surrounded majestic mountains and forests. Source: Saigon Times …

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Foreign hotel brands continue expansion in anticipation of Southeast Asia's post-pademic rebound. Photo: The Standard, Hua Hin Club Med, the French hotel group, is preparing for a strong travel rebound in the Asia-Pacific. In particular, Club Med is searching for prospects in Southeast Asia, notably in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Jean-Charles Fortoul, CEO APAC Resorts of Club Med said, “We have identified Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia as markets that are well-positioned to leverage the rebound and we are on the lookout for investors and partners to tap into the potential of these destinations.” Meanwhile, The Standard is expanding into key markets in Southeast Asia with the announcement of The Standard, Hua Hin, which is set for December 2021. After that, The Standard will open its highly anticipated Asia flagship, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon in 2022. The US hotel brand is expected to take the lead in tourism recovery as well as explore key hospitality markets in …

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The flight operated by South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines departed Incheon International Airport carrying the employees of shipbuilding company Hyundai Vinashin based in Khanh Hoa. Upon arrival in Cam Ranh airport, they underwent health screenings and were transferred by specialized vehicle to a nearby hotel for quarantine. Le Thi Hong Minh, general director of Cam Ranh International Terminal JSC, told VTV this flight marked the restart of inbound commercial flights to Cam Ranh airport after a long period of suspension due to the complicated development of Covid-19. The return flight from Cam Ranh to Incheon departing the same day repatriated 30 South Koreans. Since late April, when the fourth coronavirus wave triggered by the Delta variant hit the country, Cam Ranh airport only received repatriation flights. The Vietnamese government closed national borders and canceled all international flights in March last year with only Vietnamese repatriates, foreign experts and …

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) meets with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in in New York . (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had meetings with many foreign leaders and World Bank Group (WB) President David Malpass shortly after he arrived in New York on September 21 (local time) for the General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session ( UNGA 76 ). The President met with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, who said that the RoK wants to further beef up the strategic partnership with Vietnam, so as to lift two-way trade to 100 billion USD by 2023 and deepen cooperation in digital economy, bio-products and finance. Moon announced that the RoK will donate more than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine which will be delivered in mid-October to Vietnam Thanking the RoK for its much-needed assistance, President Phuc said the two countries need to soon keep the virus at bay to promote their strategic partnership more …

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