As a Singaporean company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, Ascott Limited has more than 55,000 operating units in key cities of the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as over 39,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 94,000 units in over 630 properties. Ascott Vietnam and Cambodia offer great holiday packages to customers To welcome the New Year, Ascott’s properties in Vietnam and Cambodia invite customers to start the year with spectacular memories by offering them a great booking package. This three bedroom unit in Somerset West Point, Hanoi will be an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of Lunar New Year in Hanoi. Make a plan, get packing, and create wonderful moments for you and your loved ones. Enjoy up to 35 per cent off on Flexible Rates along with complimentary Special Welcome amenities, 30 per cent discounts on airport transfer, and … [Read more...] about Celebrate the New Year in style with Ascott Vietnam
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Firecrackers in abundance prior to lunar New Year in Vietnam
With the lunar New Year (Tet) just days away, large quantities of firecrackers - banned in Vietnam for over a decade - have made their way into the country and are being sold at low prices. In northern Ha Tay province 40km from Hanoi, a variety store bordering a junior high school looks innocent enough. Surrounded by young students in large numbers, the store was selling something unusual, due to its overt appeal to the young eager buyers. Upon inquiring to the seller, she admitted they were buying "banned products". After that, she asked a man to stand guard while pulling out two jam-packed bags, keeping a constant lookout for the authorities. … [Read more...] about Firecrackers in abundance prior to lunar New Year in Vietnam
Apple to start selling new iPhones in China next month
Apple Inc. iPhone 6, left, and iPhone 6 plus during the sales launch at an Apple store in Palo Alto, California. … [Read more...] about Apple to start selling new iPhones in China next month
Tourists start their New Year in Vietnam
Hanoi Times - After receiving a garland from a Vietnam Airlines flight attendant, Amosov Alexander, a Russian tourist, seemed surprised and appreciative. Alexander's family was the first international visitors to HCM City on the morning of January 1, 2008. This Russian family and nearly 300 guests on a Vietnam Airlines' flight from Moscow landed at the TanSonNhatInternationalAirport at 9.35am. This was the first flight carrying foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2008. Stewardesses and HCM City Department of Tourism officials were at the airport to welcome the New Year's pathfinders. Alexander, his wife Alesya and their son Victor, 8, from Russia's Samara city, said they visited Singapore and Indonesia but Vietnam is a destination they have wanted most to see for a long time. "I love the cozy weather here. My family will stay in HCMCity for three days. After that, we will go to Phan Thiet for ten days. This is our first time in Vietnam and your warm welcome is really … [Read more...] about Tourists start their New Year in Vietnam
Chrysler seeks new alliances in China, India, Russia
A year after divorcing from Mercedes Benz, Chrysler LLC is actively seeking new - but more limited - alliances with a number of other automakers, a senior executive said Wednesday. The US automaker has entered partnership talks with automakers in Russia, China and India and has also been approached by Italy's Fiat, Chrysler vice-chairman and president Tom LaSorda said. The Chrysler logo. A year after divorcing from Mercedes Benz, Chrysler LLC is actively seeking new - but more limited - alliances with a number of other automakers, a senior executive said Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Chrysler seeks new alliances in China, India, Russia