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Among the Top 10 leading cities in the Southeast Asian region, Vietnam boasts three representatives in the list, including Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City , and Da Nang . Bangkok and Chiang Mai of Thailand were named in the list together with five destinations from different cities and territories. Phu Quoc and Con Dao were named among the Top 10 leading islands in the Southeast Asian region, alongside Phuket of Thailand, Bali of Indonesia, and Palawan of the Philippines. The latest ranking marks the first time that Travel + Leisure has awarded Asia’s Best Awards for destinations, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and bars according to the votes made by readers between January and April this year./. VNA … [Read more...] about Five local destinations win Asia’s Best Awards

Winners of BCI top 10 Developers Award 2022 for Viet Nam. — Photo courtersy of BCI Viet Nam’s top ten property developers and architecture firms were recognised at the the BCI ASIA Award ceremony held in HCM City on June 30. The portfolios of the top developers for 2022 are valued at US$1.82 billion, while those of the 2022 elite architecture firms comprise $9.71 billion worth of properties scheduled to start construction in Viet Nam this year. These firms were chosen based on the greatest aggregate value of projects under construction during the last full calendar year. At the ceremony, the Top 10 Developers Award 2022 for Viet Nam was given to BCG Land Joint Stock Company, BRG Group, BW Industrial Development JSC, CapitaLand Development (Vietnam), Danh Khoi Joint Stock Company, Flamingo Holding Group, Hoang Huy Group, Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company, Nam Long Investment Corporation, and Vinhomes JSC. The BCI Asia Top 10 Architects Award 2022 was won by Alinco Ltd, … [Read more...] about BCI Assia Awards honors top architecture, real estate firms

Nguyen Tan Danh, chairman and Andy Han, CEO (second and third from left) received the awards from Asia Pacific Property Awards in London The ceremony took place over the weekend at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane in the UK. The event was one of the largest and the most credible awards in the real estate industry that aims to honour the leading developers, projects, and designers in the Asia-Pacific region. The Filmore Da Nang has surpassed many other reputable projects in the same segment to take home three major awards. In addition, The Filmore Da Nang was nominated for the next international round of The Best Apartment/Condominium in Asia-Pacific. The Filmore Da Nang has not only attracted investors and the jury’s hearts with its design and premium finishes but also impressed with its values. This year, the Asia Pacific Property Awards received more than 1,000 entries for the regional round from residential and commercial projects throughout Asia-Pacific. … [Read more...] about The Filmore Da Nang scoops prestigious awards in the UK

A photo titled “Phong Dien floating market” by Tran Anh Thang is given a certificate of honour. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese photographers have won 13 medals and certificates of honour in travel, portrait and free categories at the 7th “Two Country Circuit” photo contest 2022. A photo entitled "Stork season in Van Long” by Nguyen Dang Hao wins gold medal .(Photo: qdnd.vn) The event, which was organised by Novi Sad, Kotor and Podgorica photography clubs of Serbia and Montenegro and sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Arts (FIAP), drew entries from 37 countries and territories worldwide./. Đỗ Thị Mai Hiên source … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins 13 awards at “Two country circuit” photo contest

Three major cities of Vietnam are distinguished with the annual prestigious awards of Travel & Leisure. The United States-based magazine Travel & Leisure has recently unveiled its 2022 Asia’s Best Awards with suggestions about the best travel destinations around the world. Accordingly, Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City are among the Top Ten “Best Cities in Southeast Asia” Hanoi- the thousand-year-old charming city President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan Ranked fifth on the list of Travel & Leisure , the charming capital city of Vietnam- Hanoi is a must-see travel destination for foreign travelers to the country. The fact is that the city is very peaceful and very welcoming to foreigners. It has a low crime rate, great tropical weather, and is easy to balance work life and fun, according to Bill Noland, an Aussie digital nomad in Hanoi. “It takes me around VND10 million or $428 for a convenient accommodation … [Read more...] about Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia

A view of Ho Chi Minh City Asia’s Best Awards 2022 suggests destinations, resorts and restaurants, among others, to try in the region. The lists were compiled basing on votes from readers around the world from January to April this year. Among the three Vietnamese cities in the list, Da Nang comes third, Hanoi fifth, and HCMC eighth. Bangkok of Thailand holds the No. 1 position. Meanwhile, Phu Quoc and Con Dao of Vietnam are among the Best Islands in Southeast Asia, respectively standing at the fourth and 10th places. Phuket of Thailand tops this list. The awards also cover outstanding tourism brands in each country. For Vietnam, there are lists of the best restaurants, hotels, bars, pizza, hotel pools, and beach/upcountry resorts. “The gates have been flung wide open and Vietnam’s up and away. Who would’ve thought in lockdown last year this country would be in a position now to say ‘xin chao’ to international tourists? While the plan to welcome five million visitors by … [Read more...] about Three Vietnamese cities among Southeast Asian best

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries over the weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered faster administration of the third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of measures against the unpredictable pandemic situation, especially when the sub-variant BA.5 has appeared in Vietnam and raised the risk of a new wave of coronavirus infections. According to the Government Office, to enhance pandemic control and create favourable conditions for socio-economic recovery and development, the Government leader has assigned Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam to continue directing the Ministry of Health, other ministries and sectors, and 63 provincial-level localities to drastically carry out anti-pandemic measures, especially accelerating COVID-19 vaccination. Read full story - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's visits to Hungary and the UK from June 26-30 concluded successfully, thus greatly promoting the … [Read more...] about ☀ Morning digest on July 4

Illegitimate land slots in Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province. The draft bans bank loans to borrowers who use the loans to secure future transactions that are unqualified at the moment of the loans. — VNA/VNS Photo The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has been developing a draft amending Circular 39 on bank loans, to keep credit risks in check. The draft bans bank loans to borrowers who use the loans to secure future transactions that are unqualified at the moment of the loans. The ban is expected to prevent the use of bank loans to purchase future real estate properties, which have not been given carte blanche from the authorities due to the lack of construction permits and proof of land use rights. The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) believes that law-abiding real estate firms will remain unaffected by the ban since bank loans are still available to borrowers who aim for qualified real estate properties offered by the firms. "Unqualified realty properties include … [Read more...] about State Bank of Vietnam announces amendments to bank loans circular

RECMA - a worldwide research company specializing in agency evaluation recently published a report about agencies in the Vietnam market. In this report, Brancher.X is rated first among the "Top 5 High Profile Agency" (Top 5 most capable agencies in Vietnam). RECMA is an independent research organization that makes assessments about the Agency market. Every year, RECMA publishes ranking of Media Agencies in 60 different markets around the world. In 2022, RECMA's market report assessed the major media agencies in Vietnam, and Brancher.X was selected as Agency with the highest business momentum and potential in the Vietnam market. Recma Ranking VietNam Market 2022 (Source: Report from RECMA 2022) This result is based on many evaluation criteria such as client portfolio growth, growth rates, expert staff, changes and stability of CEOs and head of expertise, competitiveness in pitches, market share, awards… With the rigorous survey of RECMA, Brancher.X was rated as the top Media … [Read more...] about Brancher.X rated the most capable Media Agency in Vietnam by RECMA

Accordingly, the “Two Country Circuit 2022” international contest was jointly held by Novi Sad, Kotor and Podgorica Photo Clubs from Serbia and Montenegro, under the sponsorship of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). Notably, Vietnamese photographers Nguyen Dang Hao, Tran Anh Thang, Ngo Thanh Huong and Vu Hai bagged 13 prizes and honorary awards in various themes, including travel, portraits, and freedom. The honored photos mainly highlight the beauty of Vietnam’s nature and landscape, particularly “Storks in Van Long Lagoon” by photographer Nguyen Dang Hao, “Dragon boat procession” by photographer Vu Hai, “Phong Dien floating market” by photographer Tran Anh Thang, “Mu Cang Chai in pouring-water season” by photographer Ngo Thanh Huong, among others. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins high prizes at the international photo contest