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At a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on Wednesday, Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, director of the HCMC Department of Tourism, proposed the government order the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider waiving visas for more countries, instead of the present 24 . She also urged the government to extend visa-free stays for tourists from Western European countries from the current 15 to 30 days because Westerners tend to make longer trips, Vietnam News Agency reported. She also expected the government to simplify e-visa issuance procedures to facilitate tourist entry. Nguyen Thien Phuc, product manager of Ho Chi Minh City-based Vidotour Indochina Travel, also petitioned the government to remove visa obstacles to attract foreign tourists for the rest of the year. Nguyen Van Hung, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, admitted though Vietnam reopened its borders to foreign tourists, its visa policies are less attractive than neighboring countries. Earlier, he … [Read more...] about Tourism industry insiders urge govt to ease visa requirements

Electric motorbikes manufactured by Vinfast. Many UK businesses are looking into electric mobility industry in Vietnamwhich is expected to grow by double digits in the next few years. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements ( FTA s) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide. The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially took effect in May 2021, was one of the first trade deals inked by the UK after it left the European Union by the end of 2020, which reflected the importance of Vietnam in the UK’s trade policy. Bilateral trade and investment between the two economies have grown significantly with a growth rate of 17% last year. Data of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment showed as of October 20, 2021, the UK had 439 valid projects amounting to nearly 4 billion USD in registered … [Read more...] about More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

At the meeting The statement was made at a working session on policies and laws regulating preschool in export processing zones and industrial parks in the city between the supervision delegation of the National Assembly (NA)'s Committee on Culture and Education led by Vice chairwoman of the committee, Nguyen Thi Mai Hoa and the HCMC People’s Committee on August 18. Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee on Culture and Education, Nguyen Thi Mai Hoa said that the supervision delegation will have working sessions with provinces and cities, including Can Tho, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Hanoi, Bac Giang and HCMC. The meeting will focus on the comprehensive view of kindergarten education, the level of meeting the people’s demands, and assessment of the implementation of policies and laws regulating preschool and existing problems. Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee on Culture and Education, Nguyen Thi Mai Hoa speaks at the event. According to Deputy Director of the HCMC Department of … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes preferential policies for investment in non-state-owned preschools

Situated in a prime location in Haiphong's central business district along Dien Bien Phu Street, the Wink Hotel Haiphong Centre will appeal to young-at-heart business and leisure travellers. It has excellent access to local government offices, Cat Bi International Airport, Dinh Vu Port, the surrounding economic zones, and Haiphong's various attractions. The Wink Hotel Haiphong Centre comprises 203 Wink hotel rooms and 77 Wink suites within a stunningly designed 22-story tower of approximately 16,000sq.m. Following the sustainable, modern design of the Wink Hotels brand, the Wink Hotel Haiphong Centre will include an interactive lobby including a Wink Space, Wink Bar, and a Grab & Go area on the first floor, a co-working space on the second floor, a gym and laundromat on the third floor, and swimming pool and rooftop bar on the 22 nd floor. Hotel rooms are located from levels 4 to 20 with a total of 280 hotel rooms and serviced apartments. "When building the brand strategy … [Read more...] about The sixth Wink Hotels broke ground in Haiphong

The Ha Noi-based Soc Son waste-to-energy (WTE) plant. It was connected to the national grid on July 25. — Photo toquoc.vn The UK – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) is opening significant opportunities for enterprises from both sides to enhance cooperation in green energy transition and digital transformation as the Southeast Asian country strives to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and embrace new drivers for economic growth. Viet Nam was making strong efforts towards the goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045, to which digital transformation and energy transition are considered launch pads for the economy. During a visit to the UK from August 10 to 15, Politburo Member and Head of the Party Central Committees Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh said that Viet Nam had set strategic goals in digital transformation, digital economy and green energy conversion to achieve rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth and net zero carbon emissions as well as adaptation to the … [Read more...] about UKFTA promotes cooperation in digital transformation, energy transition as VN strives for a sustainable future

The platform comprises the two websites geodata-stnmt.tphcm.gov.vn and esb-stnmt.tphcm.gov.vn to store a total 450 resource and environmental data files of the whole city, including information on subdivision, land area, zoning plans, land use purposes and land subsidence, Bui Hong Son, director of the information-technology center under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced Wednesday. "This platform is similar to Google Maps, and businesses and citizens can use data from it, like ride-hailing firms use Google’s remote sensing data for their services," he said. Son said before the platform was launched, anyone that needs to get access to such data had to send a report to the department to ask for permission and wait for approval. Now with this platform, people can access information online for free while state agencies will be provided with accounts to download files if required. Deputy Chairman of Binh Tan District Vu Chi Kien said in the past two … [Read more...] about HCMC launches online land data platform

The visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi will create fresh impetus for the future development of bilateral co-operation with Vietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has said. Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) welcomes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi (Photo:baoquocte.vn) Deputy PM Tileuberdi paid an official visit to the nation from August 17 to August 18 at the invitation of Minister Son. Since both countries established diplomatic ties on June 29, 1992, the two sides have maintained regular political dialogues at all levels, as well as striving to increase exchanges at bilateral and multilateral forums, thereby contributing to the consolidation of global peace and security. In a recent interview given to the media, Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Yerlan Baizhanov stated that since the initial establishment of co-operative ties, both nations have launched an … [Read more...] about Kazakh Deputy PM’s visit adds fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation

An HAGL Agrico's farm. HNG was one of the stocks behind the market's fall on Thursday. — Photo baochinhphu.vn The market closed lower on Thursday as strong selling forces depressed indices. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index started off the afternoon with a steady rise. It hit a peak at around 2pm and then fell off to the baseline. The index rose again at 2:15pm and reached half the previous peak. It held steady for about 15 minutes and suddenly suffered a free fall in the last minutes to 1,273.66 points, roughly 1.62 points (0.13 per cent) below the baseline. The southern exchange was overrun by decliners whose number reached 243. Advancers' head count, meanwhile, was just 94. Three stocks hit ceiling prices whereas two sat at the other end. Thursday was a busy day for HoSE as investors traded 558 million shares on the exchange, equivalent to about VND14 trillion (US$600 million). The VN30-Index echoed the VN-Index pattern but with a slighter loss. … [Read more...] about Market slumps over slides in agricultural stocks

Vietjet has begun to sell tickets for flights during the 2023 Lunar New Year holidays at super saving prices. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Domestic airlines have started offering tickets for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with many promotions. Budget airline Vietjet on Tuesday began to sell tickets for flights during the 2023 Lunar New Year holidays at super saving prices. Passengers travelling from the South to the North and the Central region before the Lunar New Year and who are flying from the North and the Central to the South after the Lunar New Year holidays can buy Vietjet tickets from August 16 to enjoy the promotional prices from only VND619,000 (US$26), excluding tax and fees, with the most convenient flight schedules. Super saving tickets for Lunar New Year are available for sale at the website vietjetair.com, Vietjet Air mobile app, Vietjet official agents and booking offices. In particular, passengers can enjoy free payment fees when booking and paying via … [Read more...] about Domestic airlines offer tickets for Tet holiday

The opening ceremony of ‘Study Abroad in France Fair: Palez-moi de la France’ organised by the Vietnam Students Association in France (UEVF) and University of Transport Technology. (Photo: utt.edu.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Nguyen Dang Khoa , who studied hospitality management in Switzerland, told Vietnam News he saw Vietnam as a country with great potential for his industry as it integrates with the world economy. As a person born and brought up in Ho Chi Minh City, he loves it deeply. So, after finishing his degree, returning to Vietnam instead of staying in Switzerland and starting a career there was a no-brainer for him. Nguyen Quang Trung, who studied international business and management at Dickinson College in the US’s Pennsylvania State , also chose to return home after finishing his degree. His decision was based on the fact that in recent years Vietnam has become one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia in economic and other terms. Seeing this … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students abroad return in droves to start career