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Foreigners have expressed strong interest in visiting Vietnam, but the number of travelers actually making a hotel or tour booking remains modest, according to travel business insiders. Speaking at a tourism event held in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang, deputy general director of tour operator Vietravel, said that the revival of the inbound market in Vietnam has yet to reward the significant efforts that businesses have dedicated in recent time. Currently, Vietnam has become a destination garnering global attention, according to Hoang. However, the number of foreign visitors actually placing bookings for services in the country remains quite modest. The primary cause behind this trend, Hoang believed, is the absence of competitive services in the tourism sector. In addition, although visa policies have gradually been relaxed, their enforcement still poses challenges for tourists. “Following the outbreak of the [COVID-19] pandemic, we have … [Read more...] about Vietnam still sees modest number of int’l visitors: travel firms

Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives Vice President of the Cuban National Assembly Ana María Mari Machado in Hanoi on September 16, 2023. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – It is very rare to find such special relations as the ties between the Parties, States, and people of Vietnam and Cuba, set up by Cuban national hero Jose Marti, President Ho Chi Minh, and President Fidel Castro and nurtured by generations of leaders of both countries. At the invitation of Vietnamese Party and State leaders, Politburo member and President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez is paying a visit to Vietnam from September 24-28, during which he will represent Cuban Party and State leaders to attend a ceremony marking 50 years since Cuban leader Fidel Castro visited the liberated zone in South Vietnam in September 1973. This visit holds great significance and is expected to help further intensify the special friendship and solidarity between the two … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cuba nurture decades-long special relations

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+5 Time's up Vietnam got their second win at Asian Games with the 6-1 victory over Bangladesh. Their next match will be against Japan, the number one team in Asia. 90' The second half has five additional minutes. 86' Bangladesh got one back From the spot, Masura Parvin made no mistake to bring Bangladesh their first goal of the tournament. 85' Penalty for Bangladesh Tran Thi Duyen in a clearance attempt fouled a Bangladesh player inside the box and the referee pointed at the penalty spot. 80' Bich Thuy made it 6-0 From a corner, the ball found Bich Thuy and she headed it in to complete her double. It's raining goals for Vietnam at the end of the game. 78' The fifth goal for Vietnam Another stunner from Vietnam, this time is Thai Thi Thao … [Read more...] about Vietnam beat Bangladesh at Asian Games women’s football

Vietnam ranked 19th in a list of 40 most visited countries based on an analysis of flight bookings between July 1 and August 31 by Spain-based travel data and analytics company ForwardKeys. Most Southeast Asian countries, except Thailand, stood behind Vietnam on the list, including the Philippines at 23rd, Singapore 24th, Indonesia 27th, and Malaysia 36th. Thailand was 14th and one of the only two Southeast Asian countries to break into the top 20 along with Vietnam. The number of foreign tourists arriving in Vietnam by air this summer jumped 12% over the same period last year but was 28% lower than pre-pandemic levels, the report said. Vietnam welcomed 2.3 million international visitors in July and August, equivalent to 80% of the figure during the same period in 2019. Of these, nearly 2 million visitors arrived by air, about 88% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Starting August 15, Vietnam's new immigration policy accepts … [Read more...] about Vietnam world’s 19th most visited destination this summer

Music producer and educator Thanh Bui has coordinated with a Singaporean university to help young people get rich, contribute to society, and find ways to solve difficult social problems. Australian-Vietnamese artist and educator Thanh Bui has brought Singapore's start-up training model to Vietnam to help young people start their businesses. "Many years ago, when I participated in a workshop on entrepreneurship for thousands of students, I realized that there is an extremely strong wave of start-ups in Vietnam. Everybody wants to start a business. When I asked students why they wanted to start a business, their answer was to make a lot of money," said Thanh Bui. But only 3-5% of start-ups are thriving. The reason is that they still lack the soft skills to develop their potential. Thanh Bui, founder of the Education Embassy and representative of the Singapore University of Social Sciences. "For me, success is not just about getting rich and having a lot … [Read more...] about Thanh Bui joins hands with Singapore’s leading university to help start-ups

The landmark state visit of US President Joe Biden to Vietnam on September 10-11 has been a historic pivot, elevating Vietnam-US ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The essence of this partnership, PM Chinh said, lies in deepening economic, trade, and investment collaborations. He emphasised the gravity of scientific, technological cooperation, and innovation as game-changers. "The Biden visit signals an enhanced strategic alignment, centred on economic partnerships and technological collaboration," he said. As reported by Tuoitre , Prof. Thomas Vallely, director of the Vietnam programme at Harvard Kennedy School, praised Vietnam's deft management. "Vietnam's response to major crises, especially its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, is commendable," Vallely said. "Despite its nascent experience in some sectors, Vietnam has proactively sought knowledge, established global ties, and opened doors for partnerships, with the US being a case in point." Prof. Anthony … [Read more...] about Harvard, Yale, and Columbia luminaries weigh in on Vietnam’s ambitious blueprint

Nguyen Manh Cuong, 46, head of budget carrier Vietjet Air’s E-Commerce Department, was put on house arrest Saturday pending an investigation into his role in allegedly giving bribes to launch for-profit Covid-19 repatriation flights at the height of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Public Security. Also put on house arrest were alleged accomplices Dang Nhat Duc, director of the Top Agent Japan company, and Tran Thanh Nha, 32, the ministry reported. The same day, Vu Hong Quang, 46, former deputy head of the Aviation Transport Department under the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, and Vu Hoang Dung, 36, were also arrested on suspicion of giving bribes. The accusations came as part of an investigation into a Covid-19 repatriation bribery scandal, which has seen several personnel from numerous ministries and departments receive prison sentences for giving and receiving bribes, as well as abuse of power and other charges. In July, following an 18-day trial, the Hanoi … [Read more...] about Vietjet e-commerce chief accused of bribery in Covid repatriation flight scandal

Vietnamese struggle to buy iPhones in Singapore, Thailand Náo loạn mua iPhone 15 tại Thái Lan People ran to an Apple Store in Thailand before it opened Friday morning. Video by Dinh Cong As Thailand was selected to be among Apple’s tier-1 markets for the But it turned out that too many people had the same idea. Dinh Cong, a Photo by Dinh Cong Apple Stores at Bangkok’s Central World and Iconsiam gave the top Trader Tuan Anh said that this was an organizational improvement from But Thanh Tung in the northern province of Quang Ninh said that even The Pro Max option is most hunted by Vietnamese traders as they can sell them in Vietnam at up to VND70 million ($2,872), 49% higher than Apple’s official prices. “Many had to leave empty handed due to the limited stock,” Tung said. In Singapore, many people showed up from 5 a.m. at the Apple Store on “Most were from Vietnam,” said trader … [Read more...] about Vietnamese struggle to buy iPhones in Singapore, Thailand

"Our first iPhone 15 Pro Max was sold to a man who bought it as a gift for his wife-to-be," the store manager said. "He did not care about the price, only [wanted to be one of the first buyers] in Vietnam." He said the price was much higher than the retail price for the phone that arrived officially in Vietnam Friday night. Purchased earlier from Singapore for selling in Vietnam, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a natural titanium color, the bestseller this year, he said. Le Hieu, manager of a phone store on Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Hanoi, said early Friday afternoon that the price of the phone would fluctuate greatly before the official sales began on Saturday. The titanium Pro Max costs VND48-50 million for the 256 GB version and VND53-55 million for the 512 GB version. Other colors are VND1-3 million cheaper. In Singapore it has a starting price of S$1,999 (US$ 1,463.5), but both Apple Stores and authorized dealers ran out of stock of the titanium version immediately after … [Read more...] about First iPhone 15 Pro Max sells for nearly $3,000 in Vietnam

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Huong Nam (L) presents his credentials to Secretary-General of the PCA Marcin Czepelak (Photo: VNA) The Hague (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Huong Nam has asked the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to continue supporting Vietnam in enhancing capacity in the field of international law to serve socio-economic development and international integration. Meeting Secretary-General of the PCA Marcin Czepelak in The Hague on September 25, the Vietnamese diplomat said he hopes the PCA will introduce, connect and send experts of international law to Vietnam to share their experience and knowledge. The ambassador also proposed the PCA create favourable conditions for the acceptance of Vietnamese candidates to work at the PCA headquarters in The Hague. Expressing his delight at the UN General Assembly ’s adoption of a resolution on celebrating the 125th founding anniversary of the PCA, affirming that as a PCA … [Read more...] about Vietnam asks for PCA support in enhancing capacity in international law