Permanent Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem speaks at the sesion (Photo: VNA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is prioritising foreign investment into projects on urban infrastructure and environment treatment, said Permanent Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem on December 13. At a working session with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the official further said authorities of the southern hub also hope the US business community will take an active part in investing in and providing technical support for the city. Liem elaborated that HCM City authorities are prioritising foreign investment into projects on smart city, innovative city, waste and effluent treatment, and urban infrastructure, and asked the US business community to contribute ideas to the acceleration of the relations between the city and the US. For her part, Chairwoman of the chamber Amanda Rasussen said … [Read more...] about HCM City calls on US firms to boost investment
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Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks
Tourism Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks By Nhan Tam Friday, Dec 13, 2019,19:16 (GMT+7) Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecksBy Nhan Tam Truong Thi Hong Hanh, director of the Danang Tourism Department - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG - At the ongoing 12th session of the Danang City People's Council, Truong Thi Hong Hanh, director of the Danang Tourism Department, talked about how a budget or zero-dong tour is designed in the central coastal city and reports her solutions. The Saigon Times: How is a low-cost tour designed? - Truong Thi Hong Hanh: A cheap or zero-dong tour is a competitive pricing tactic used by tour operators to attract more clients. Tourists can buy the tour at no charge, or it may only include a return air ticket. These tours often include shopping excursions, low-cost meals and sightseeing that is free of charge or low-priced. Travel companies can find many ways to offset their losses … [Read more...] about Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets with Cambodian leaders
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (Source: VGP) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh had separate meetings on December 13 with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, and acting President of the Cambodian National Assembly Khuon Sodary as part of his working visit to the country. Deputy PM Binh informed PM Hun Sen about the outcomes of the earlier talks with his Cambodian counterpart Men Sam An on December 12, during which the two sides agreed to direct ministries, departments and localities to enhance cooperation in all realms. The Cambodian PM expressed his pleasure at the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, adding that such fields as politics, defence-security, economy, and culture-society have been reinforced and deepened, while trade and investment partnerships have seen positive steps. The host and guest agreed to strengthen … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets with Cambodian leaders