Persamaan perekonomian vietnam dan thailand

A rendering of the new Wafaifo Resort in Hoi An, which is due to open in Q1/2024 A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort as part of a strategic plan that includes a new mall, hospitality asset management services, and other tourism-related projects. Its name, Wafaifo, derives from 'wa' from water, and 'faifo', the historical name of Hoi An. Wafaifo intends to offer hospitality project consultancy services across Indochina, drawing on the hotel industry expertise of its co-founders, managing director Pieter van der Hoeven and commercial director Mikkel Krantz. Van der Hoeven and Krantz will work to establish the Wafaifo brand, its flagship urban resort in Hoi An, and build awareness of the diverse attractions in the area to an international audience. They will be supported by Wafaifo deputy managing director Uyen Ngo, who brings experience as the owner of a number … [Read more...] about New urban resort and hospitality company launched in Vietnam

An ambulance boat that the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) gave to Phung Hiep District, Hau Giang Province, southern Vietnam in August last year has yet to be put to use. Dong Hoang Tho, director of the Phung Hiep District Medical Center, on Wednesday said that the boat has been left to sit due to the fact that there is currently no captain, though someone has just been appointed to the position and is currently enrolled in a ship piloting course. Tho added the ambulance boat is expected to be used during the flooding season. AusCham in August handed over the ambulance boat to the Phung Hiep District People’s Committee in order to help transport patients, especially those living in hard-to-reach neighborhoods, to safety. The boat worth VND700 million (US$29,668) is 5.4 meters long and can carry four people at a time. It is the Hau Giang Province’s first ambulance boat. Tran Khong Dan, vice-chairman of the Phung Hiep District People’s Committee, told … [Read more...] about AusCham-given ambulance ship left idle for 7 months in southern Vietnam

The dish includes ingredients such as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and shallots, all simmered in a spicy broth. The stew is garnished with chopped green onions, coriander and onions and is always served with banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) or hu tiu (rice vermicelli). A bowl of bo kho costs around VND50,000 ($2.13). "In rural areas of Vietnam, the stew is usually much spicier than in urban areas," according to TasteAtlas experts. Thailand’s phanaeng , a type of red Thai curry, was the world’s best rated stew, followed by Kare (Japanese-style curry) and China’s Sichuan hotpot. … [Read more...] about Vietnam has one of world’s 10 best stews: TasteAtlas

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the suspension of pork import s from Vietnam and other countries hit by the outbreak of African swine fever . According to the announcement, Laos will suspend the import of pork, including live pigs and processed products, from Vietnam. Relevant units will monitor illegal import at international, local and international border gates and international airports. Additionally, pork that has been smuggled or illegally imported into Laos must be destroyed. In 2020, Laos suspended the import of pork from China and Thailand after detecting seven outbreaks of African swine fever with 973 dead pigs in Salavan province. Most recently in January, Laos also halted the import of pork from Thailand./. VNA … [Read more...] about Laos suspends pork imports from Vietnam

Vietnam’s rice exports are forecast to remain favorable this year, with an estimated 6.5-7 million tons. Since August 2022, the price of Vietnam's 5% broken rice has been the highest it has ever been on the world market. Crop harvesting in the Mekong delta region. Photo: Giang Lam Vietnam's export price of 5% broken rice has been the highest in the world for several months since August 2022, surpassing Thailand's by US$15-27 per ton and India's by US$40-50 per ton, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Last year, Vietnam's rice export volume reached a 10-year high of 7.1 million tons. Despite a more than 20 percent drop in export volume in the first month of 2023, the upward trend in rice export prices continued, averaging more than $519 per ton in the first two months of the year. The price increase was about 7%, offsetting the decline in volume, MoIT said. The Vietnamese Food Association (VFA) reports that the current … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s rice prices remain highest in world market

In Vietnam's first game under French coach Philippe Troussier, Vietnam had high expectations. They have been practicing the new playing style for the past three weeks, focusing on a high pressing and possession game. Three weeks of preparation boosted Vietnam’s confidence, and the team entered the game feeling strong. However, a mistake in the 22nd minute was the start of their downfall. Left-back Phan Tuan Tai made a careless pass and let Nihad Muhammad gain the ball in a dangerous position. Defender Vu Tien Long had no choice but to tackle him right at the edge of the box and he received a straight red card. Playing with 10 men put Vietnam in a tough situation as Iraq constantly attacked. Their defense could only hold up for 45 minutes when Hussein Abdullah dribbled with three defenders surrounding him before getting tackled by Luong Duy Cuong inside the box. From the penalty spot, Ali Almosawe put the ball into the left corner and opened the scoring for Iraq, although goalkeeper … [Read more...] about Red cards send Vietnam U23 team to big defeat against Iraq

According to the General Statistical Office, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2022 only reached 3.66 million, a decrease of 79.7 per cent compared to 2019's peak. This poses the pressing dilemma of how to promote tourism further to attract foreign tourists. The following are expert comments from the roundtable entitled Seeking a Boost for Inbound Tourism, hosted by VIR in Hanoi on March 22. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Vietnam is a stunning tourist destination, but there are still many limitations that need to be improved. We are proud that we have achieved so much and are on the way to transformation and perfection. There will be a resolution made at the National Assembly in May offering a series of both short- and long-term solutions. The current tourism development strategy for this decade, and the upcoming tourism system planning up to 2030, clearly describe the viewpoints, orientations, … [Read more...] about Expert opinions on prospects of luring more foreign visitors to Vietnam

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh meets with Nirat Phongsittithaworn, Governor of Chiang Mai province, on March 22. (Photo: VNA) Chiang Mai (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on March 22 met with Nirat Phongsittithaworn, the Governor of Chiang Mai province, discussing measures to promote cooperation between the province and Vietnamese localities. The diplomat called on the Thai governor to send delegations to localities in Vietnam for establishing and developing cooperation relations. Vietnam and Thailand now have 19 pairs of localities that formed twinning relationships and cooperation relations. Thailand . Thanh also suggested the provincial government continue to support and create favourable conditions for the Thai community of the Vietnamese origin in the province. Nirat emphasised that Chiang Mai, as an important locality in the northern region of Thailand, has great tourist attractions. Now, direct flights from Chiang Mai … [Read more...] about Ambassador seeking further cooperation for Chiang Mai, Vietnamese localities

Dang Anh Dung, deputy general director of the e-commerce platform Lazada Vietnam's e-commerce topped the region in terms of growth rate in 2022, according to the latest report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. Vietnam's compound annual growth rate was 28 per cent, higher than Singapore (17 per cent) and Thailand (15 per cent). The scale of Vietnam's digital economy has now reached $23 billion and could hit nearly $50 billion in three years if the current growth rate is maintained, according to the report. With rapid growth and far-reaching impacts on people's lives, the e-commerce industry is transforming in pursuit of sustainable growth based on technology and rapid digital transformation. At the Forum Digital Transformation : Faster - Smarter - Greener, organised by VIR for the second year, Dang Anh Dung, deputy general director of Lazada Vietnam said that over the first ten years of the industry, players have been investing in infrastructure, services, and … [Read more...] about Next era of e-commerce: Digital transformation with sustainable development

Export turnover of Vietnamese dragon fruit is expected to top 1 billion USD in 2023./. Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that the country's total export value of dragon fruit so far this year topped 47 million USD, a fall of 48.7% compared to the same period las year. The fruit has been exported to more than 40 countries and territories with China, India, the US, Thailand and the Netherlands being the biggest import ers. However, in the first two months of 2023, its export saw a slump in some markets such as the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan with decreases of 25.9% and 35.4%, respectively year-on-year. However, the export of the fruit is expected to bounce back as China - the biggest importer with 70% from Vietnam - has reopened its door. Export turnover of the fruit is expected to top 1 billion USD in 2023./. VNA … [Read more...] about Dragon fruit export turnover reaches 47 million USD