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A tourism development forum with the participation of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and major provinces/cities in the central region, is slated to take place in Quang Nam province on November 27-28. The Departments of Tourism, Culture and Sports of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue on November 6 held an online meeting to discuss the organization of a tourism development forum gathering provinces and cities across Vietnam. A caravan tour from Hanoi to the central region. The forum is slated to take place in Quang Nam province on November 27–28. In the first day of the forum, there will be meetings and discussions among tourism companies from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue; the launch of a tourism exhibition space, including travel destinations, tourism products and local specialties, among others. On November 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with tourism management … [Read more...] about Hanoi to cooperate with central region to promote domestic tourism post Covid-19

From now to the end of 2020, the tourism industry of the city will boost cooperation with localities nationwide to stimulate domestic travel. To materialize the motto “Vietnamese people travel in Vietnam,” the Hanoi Department of Tourism has cooperated with localities nationwide to develop tourism products and stimulate domestic demand in Hanoi and nationwide. St. Joseph's Cathedral Hanoi. Photo: Duy Khanh (Kinh te & Do thi) In this November, the department, in coordination with the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City and the central provinces will jointly organize a forum to link the central key economic region with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in developing tourist products, supporting each other in building and operating tours, Mr. Kieu Viet, head of Accommodation Management Division under the Hanoi Tourism Department, told Hanoitimes . Earlier, during July-September, the department cooperated with the UNESCO Travel Club to organize a farm … [Read more...] about Hanoi to link with other localities to boost tourism growth

Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 will last until November 21 at the Hanoi International Center for Exhibition. The Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 (VITM) 2020 with the theme “Digital Transformation for Tourism in Vietnam” has kicked off today [November 18] to encourage businesses and organizations to put forth digital initiatives on tourism activities as well as boost growth momentum in the coming years. The VITM 2020 opens in Hanoi on November 18 This year’s fair attracted 250 booths with the participation of tourism representatives from 47 provinces and cities nationwide, and six countries and territory (Thailand, Peru, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, and Taiwan (China). The event attracted the participation of more than 300 businesses. The fair focuses on activities to bring businesses and organizations closer to Industry 4.0 technology, find solutions for tourism to keep up with new trends and maintain growth momentum in the coming time. … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 opens in Hanoi

The Vietnam Airlines Festa themed "Charming Autumn" is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism, cultural and social development cooperation between Vietnam Airlines and the Hanoi People's Committee. “Charming Autumn”, a tourist promotion event, and “Hanoi Promotion Month" consumption stimulus program will simultaneously be held from October 30 to November 1 at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem lake. An annual event is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism. The events, held under the Vietnam Airlines Festa program, and by the Hanoi People's Committee, respectively, will offer a number of travel and shopping choices for visitors. During the three days of the Vietnam Airlines Festa, Vietnam Airlines and its budget unit Pacific Airlines will offer 3,200 discount codes of up to 40% for visitors. When booking tickets on Vietnam Airlines’ website and application at the event for all trips departing from Hanoi, Haiphong, Thanh Hoa, … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host Charming Autumn program to stimulate domestic tourism

With the theme of cultural tourism, VITM Hanoi 2023 aims to orient tourism businesses to build new products to exploit the unique values of the traditional culture and heritage of Vietnam. Businesses participating in VITM Hanoi 2023 have prepared over 10,000 tours and promotional products The differences in the cultures, traditional dress, production activities, and the lives of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam are always attractive and lure the attention of both international and domestic tourists alike. The organisers hope that VITM Hanoi 2023 will contribute to making tourism an important part of the cultural industry, contributing to the conservation of Vietnamese cultural heritage, and at the same time bringing the nation's modern culture to the world. VITM Hanoi 2023 also has a special meaning, as it marks the 10-year milestone of its establishment and development (2013-2023). A decade-long journey with 12 organisations has witnessed strong developments, making … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi 2023

Nguyen Truong Hai (leftmost) - CEO of Saint-Gobain Vietnam participated in the BUILD TO LAST event. — Photo courtesy of the firm The commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 was reaffirmed by a representative from Saint-Gobain Vietnam at the CCIFV event held last week. Speaking on the topic of the transformation trend of Viet Nam's construction industry in the context of increasing sustainability requirements, Nguyen Truong Hai, CEO of Saint-Gobain Vietnam said that conducting research and launching products and solutions in a lightweight, sustainable, and environmentally friendly way is inevitable. Saint-Gobain Vietnam's commitment to go net-zero carbon by 2050 is also reaffirmed: "At Saint-Gobain, we are deeply concerned about environmental issues and sustainable development. The commitment not only represents Saint-Gobain's companionship with the national goal of Viet Nam, but also an important part of our mission of development in Viet Nam." The company has … [Read more...] about Saint-Gobain Vietnam reaffirmed commitment to net zero carbon by 2050

Nalin Wickramasingher, Powerledger's BD and Sales Executive and Le Thi Phuong Cam, EVNCPC's Deputy Director General announced the partnership. — Photo courtesy of Powerledger Australian energy trading technology company, Powerledger, on Tuesday announced it’s partnering with Viet Nam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to launch Viet Nam's first peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading project at the Australia-Viet Nam Forum on Energy Transition. The initial 6-month trial will see Powerledger’s technology used by so-called “prosumers” with rooftop solar in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces to sell electricity directly to consumers. “This project is a major step for Viet Nam. It will showcase how, with the right technology, issues of intermittency and grid congestion can be overcome whilst still growing renewables. Everyone on both sides of the partnership is looking forward to the results,” said Powerledger Chairman Dr Jemma Green. Viet Nam has become the world’s … [Read more...] about Powerledger and Viet Nam Electricity launch first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project

The largest international travel fair in Vietnam, attended by representatives from many countries and regions, is scheduled from April 13 to 16 at 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi. Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi 2023 (VITM Hanoi 2023) will offer 10,000 promotional tours and gifts to attract domestic and foreign visitors. The VITM Hanoi 2023 is expected to welcome more than 60,000 visitors. Photo: VNA It is estimated that more than 60,000 visitors will attend the four-day event. As of late March, 600 exhibitors from 60 Vietnamese cities, provinces, and 15 countries and territories had registered to set up 450 booths at VITM. Vu The Binh, chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said at the fair's press conference on March 28 that the event, themed "Cultural Tourism," aims to encourage travel companies to develop new products linked to cultural values and heritage, thereby contributing to the development of the cultural industry and bringing … [Read more...] about 10,000 promotional tours for VITM Hanoi 2023

Masaaki Fujiwara made speech about Suntory development strategy through Mizuiku programme Can you please share Suntory Group's sustainability vision? A global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products from premium spirits, beer and wine to brewed teas, bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and energy drinks, and health and wellness products. As a multifaceted consumer-oriented company, we are dedicated to realising our mission “To Create Harmony with People and Nature.” This means promoting a sustainable society where nourishing and enriching people’s lives and conserving the natural environment go hand in hand. To realise this ambition, we deeply respect the blessings of nature on which our products rely, and engage in a range of corporate social responsibility activities to promote responsible environmental management that ensures sustainable use of natural resources and a healthy natural … [Read more...] about Suntory Group deepens sustainable footprint in Vietnam

The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, gave its approval to the development of the Hiep Hoa urban area project covering 293 hectares of land on Pho Islet in Hiep Hoa Ward, Bien Hoa City on Tuesday, budgeting an estimated investment of over VND72.2 trillion (US$3 billion). Vo Tan Duc, deputy chairman of the Dong Nai People’s Committee, signed a decision approving the project, which is expected to accommodate 31,600 people. The total area of the project includes 84 hectares for living, making up 28.8 percent, 110 hectares for green spaces, nearly 35 hectares for both of these purposes, over 14 hectares for public facilities, 43 hectares for traffic, and 3.8 hectares for technical infrastructure. The project is scheduled to be executed in 12 years, from 2023 to 2035, and divided into five sub-projects. It is aimed at developing a modern urban area with a low construction density in harmony with the surrounding landscapes. The An … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Dong Nai green-lights $3bn urban area project