Vietnamese airlines offer promotions at VITM National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget airline Jetstar Pacific will launch various promotional programmes at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which will take place from March 27-30. Vietnam Airlines on March 25 said it will present 4,000 promotional codes for visitors who purchase online tickets at the event. The carrier is set to offer discounts of up to 50 percent for domestic and 30 percent for international flights to Australia, Asian and European nations. Other promotions will be introduced at the event such as weekend sales, among others. Meanwhile, Jetstar Pacific will launch 11,000 cheap tickets for domestic and international flights. The prices will start at 11,000 VND (about 0.5 USD), excluding taxes and fees. The two airlines will also work with travel agencies to introduce tour packages with special prices as well as their products and services for visitors of the VITM. During the event, Jetstar … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 27/3
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More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
The Hanoitimes - In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, green tourism has been chosen as the main topic at the 2019 Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM). Vietnam International Travel Mart 2018 to highlight on hi-tech tourism VITM 2018 expects to welcome 679 businesses and tourism agencies Vietnam International Travel Mart earns US$10 million in 4 days More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets for domestic and international destinations, and nearly 20,000 cheap tours will be on offer at the 2019 VITM, scheduled to take place from March 27 to 30 at the fair, said Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh at a press conference on January 10. More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offer at the 2019 VITM. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, the organizing board has chosen green tourism as the main topic at the 2019 VITM, Binh said. Attending the 2019 VITM, … [Read more...] about More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 30/12
Vietnamese ride-hailing FastGo launched in Myanmar FastGo Viet Nam on Friday officially launched its service in Myanmar, becoming the first Vietnamese firm in the ride-hailing sector to expand its operations to foreign markets. FastGo plans to introduce its services in big cities in Myanmar in 2019, with 2 million users and 100,000 drivers. In addition, it would continue to invest and call for investment to develop new services in the market. It would maintain its competitive advantage of no commission for driver partners and not increasing fares during peak hours or adverse weather conditions. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Nguyen Huu Tuat, FastGo’s general director said with the foundation of global technology and service operation know-how, FastGo would continue to invest to develop new services in Myanmar. “We expect to become a part of Myanmar and a trusted partner,” he added. He said the company chose to launch in Myanmar first as they have a partner – … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 30/12
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Petrol prices see steep fall on November 6 The retail prices of petrol fell sharply from 3pm on November 6 following the latest adjustments by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Accordingly, the price of E5 RON 92 declined 1,082 VND to trade at a maximum of 19,600 VND per litre, and RON95 dropped 1,138 VND in its price to a maximum of 21,065 VND per litre. Meanwhile, the price of diesel 0.05S went down 67 VND per litre to 18,644 VND. The prices of kerosene and mazut 180CST 3.5S remain unchanged and should not be higher than 17,086 VND and 15,694 VND per litre, respectively. The Ministry of Industry said that RON 92 was sold at an average of 78.7 USD per barrel globally half month ago, down nearly 9 USD from the previous period. Those of RON95 and diesel 0.06S were 80.52 USD per barrel and 92.27 USD per barrel, respectively. The price of Ethanol E100, which is used as the basis to calculate the price of biofuel E5 RON 92 after the elimination of petrol RON … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 8/11
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8
SCB signs deal with three Hong Kong banks Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) and three Hong Kong banks on Monday signed a co-operation agreement on syndicated credit financing. Under the agreement, SCB, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and The Bank of East Asia Limited committed to support financial investment and ensure a stable financing source for Union Square Company Limited, which operates in the field of real estate. The signing was made within the framework of an investment development co-operation event held by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in co-ordination with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in HCM City on Monday. Also at the event, the four banks signed a strategic agreement for comprehensive and long-term co-operation in exchanging experience on investment and financial management, increasing business relations, conducting research and investment, and especially providing credit to local and foreign … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8