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In mid-July, a group of 460 Indian business tourists boarded flights to Ho Chi Minh City, officially starting a journey to discover Vietnam in just 3 days. Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists The group, which consisted of Indian bus and truck manufacturing representatives, stayed at the 5-star Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 and Le Meridien hotels to attend a conference, then went to visit some famous tourist attractions in the city and moved to Tien Giang before returning home. This was the largest Indian delegation to Vietnam for nearly three years. B. Subhash Chandar, managing director of Asia Destination Management JSC (Asia DMC) in Vietnam and the organiser of the trip said, “Indians are used to destinations like Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai, but Vietnam is still a new destination to them. All Indian tourists are very excited to come here and explore.” He aims to bring at least 6,000 Indian tourists to Vietnam through company tours by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists

As a social contributor in the United States, Mother Sam was twice granted the presidential lifetime achievement award for her social devotion. Ai Hong Sam, a Vietnamese-American doctor, has fostered hundreds of children for a simple reason that is “allowing these orphans to call me 'mom' as they have long desired.” At that time, the Vinh Son orphanage in Thong Nhat Ward under Kon Tum Province, located in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, was struggling to survive as it was home to hundreds of orphans, who were in desperate need of nurturing. Once in a while, charitable groups or individuals paid them a visit and were able to assist in extremely difficult times. One day, a woman from distant America found out, gradually got to know them, and voluntarily took on the burden. Every single thing is confided to Mother Sam Sam and the nuns in the orphanage are sharing the tasks with one another. While the nuns are in charge of looking after the children, she travels … [Read more...] about Mother Sam’s ‘superhuman strength’ supports 300 children in Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City tourism department is seeking feedback on a proposal to impose a small ‘tourism tax’ on visitors for each night spent in the city. Money raised from the proposed VND23,000 tax, equivalent to roughly one U.S. dollar, would be spent on improving the local tourism infrastructure, the department said in its proposition to the municipal administration. Inspiration for the tax came from revisions to the law on tourism, effective from January 2018, which will allow localities to create a fund for tourism development with revenues generated from tourists. The proposal has so far received positive feedback from local travel companies, who say the fee will be insignificant to tourists but will have huge upsides for Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism infrastructure and promotional opportunities. Tran The Dung, deputy director of The He Tre Travel, said it is a good idea to have a new source of capital, funded by tourists who enjoy services offered by the city. “The lack of … [Read more...] about ​Ho Chi Minh City mulls ‘tourism tax’ for overnight visitors

Photographer Lam Duc Hien of World Press Photo Contest fame sat down with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper during his time at the 2022 Hue Festival to reflect on the portraits that made his name, the life-or-death experiences, and the state of modern photojournalism after spending three decades in the ever-changing industry. How did you get your start in photography? At the beginning, I did not even plan to do photography professionally. It started when I joined a non-governmental organization (NGO) because I want to help people. I went to Romania with them in 1990 and they asked me to take pictures. [In 1990, the country was experiencing perpetual social unrest and political battles following the Romanian Revolution in December 1989]. The pictures were used in campaigns to raise money for Romanian children, and after that, the NGO said they got a lot of donations. It made me understand the power of a picture - a good one can help mobilize a lot of money. They [the NGO] then … [Read more...] about Invisible for portraiture: An encounter with French-Vietnamese photographer Lam Duc Hien

According to Hanoi-based VNDIRECT Securities JSC, the following five sectors deserve investors’ attention in the second half of this year. As Vietnam reopened the tourism industry in mid-March, the demand for food, accommodation, travel, and entertainment has rebounded. The stock firm views businesses operating in aviation, food and accommodation provision, and travel and entertainment services like ACV or AST with upbeat prospects. High export growth pins investors’ expectations on export-oriented sectors Second is the group of businesses beneficial amid a higher interest rate environment, including banks, insurance firms and those keeping huge available cash volumes like FPT, GAS, MBB, VPB, and TCB, among others. The third is the group of milk and food makers like VNM or MCH which can expect high growth prospects when the price of their relevant input materials such as full-cream milk powder, corn, and sugar is expected to be abated. Fourth is the group of … [Read more...] about Weighing ticker appeal for remainder of 2022

A Vietnamese man has spent nearly half of the past century on repairing film cameras in Saigon. Nguyen Van Tan, now 68, started his job in 1973 and have followed it since then. Since digital cameras were introduced, film cameras have become less favored and used, resulting in a reduction in the number of Tan’s customers. According to Tan, his job requires patience and passion. Many people had come to him and asked to learn the skill, but they eventually quit after a while. As Tan does not have money to open his own repair shop, he has asked for a spot at a digital camera shop where he could put a table and receive orders to repair film cameras. The sign of Nguyen Van Tan’s ‘shop’ is a small business card stuck at his table inside a digital camera shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre A normal working day starting at 9:00 every morning at a camera shop on Tran Hung Dao Street in District 1 can help Tan earn around … [Read more...] about In digital world, man spends half a century repairing film cameras in Saigon

An HAH container ship travels along a river (Photo: haiants.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Sea freight rates are expected to fall in the second half of 2022, but at a glacial pace, allowing transport firms to reap high profits for another six months, according to experts. SSI Securities forecast that global supply chain disruptions would continue in early 2023 as logistics facilities are insufficient to meet demand. New container ships are being constructed to pick up the slack but construction takes time. That means the situation would improve slowly and the global movements of goods have to depend on China. Global freight rates are projected to go back to normal in the second half of 2023 once preventive measures in many countries, including China, are lifted and the newly-constructed ships launched. Specifically, total tonnages are expected to climb by 9.9% in 2023 and 11.1% in 2024 compared to late 2011, driving down freight rates. It is also worth noting that the … [Read more...] about Transport firms continue to reap high profits as ocean rates fall slowly

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs said Vietnam began to export workers in the 1980s, and by today, over 100,000 travel abroad annually. Vietnamese workers are now present in 40 countries and territories and work in over 30 fields, bringing home over $3 billion a year, the ministry added. Nguyen Xuan Lanh, deputy director of Esuhai in Ho Chi Minh City, which has spent over a decade sending Vietnamese workers to Japan, said 90% of Vietnamese workers abroad are low-skilled and have limited expertise and language capabilities. Exporting workers has helped solve employment demand among poor laborers, but has not particularly cared about worker groups adopting the knowledge and skill sets of a foreign work environment, like students or apprentices. Society still regards migrant workers as those who are poor and unemployed, Lanh added. As many as 80% of migrant workers have the sole aim of making money, not gaining the knowledge and skills for future career development, … [Read more...] about 90% of Vietnamese migrant workers are low-skilled: expert

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options are now no longer new to Vietnamese customers, especially young shoppers who are tech-savvy and financially proactive. This payment type allows customers to buy goods first and pay later in instalments that can be divided over several months depending on personal financial conditions. In Vietnam, Home Credit is one of the pioneering consumer finance companies that offer the service. From previous studies and surveys of consumers’ current shopping habits and financial management, the company has found that BNPL creates new financial trends, brings convenience to customers, and stimulates demand. Michal Skalicky, chief customer officer of Home Credit Own your favourites with the right financial plan Instead of having to bear the heat when your home is not air-conditioned or continuing to work on a stubborn laptop, you can choose BNPL with flexible instalment options. With Home Credit, a consumer finance firm pioneering BNPL … [Read more...] about Home Credit invests VND200 billion into Buy Now Pay Later service

The capital has left a good impression on Southeast Asia sports delegations and international reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Foreign correspondents and athletes attending the 31st SEA Games shared with The Hanoi Tim es their profound feelings about Hanoi - the warm and thoughtful welcome the city has accorded them. Hanoi welcomes delegates attending the SEA Games 31. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation: Impressed with the strong development of Hanoi Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation. Photos: Do Huong This is the first business trip of our delegation after a long period of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have about 40 medical staff including doctors and nurses attending the event. The schedules and locations of the competitions held in Hanoi and some neighboring … [Read more...] about [Hanoi-SEA Games 31] Hanoi gives SEA Games 31 warm, thoughtful welcome