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More than 600,000 foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first six months of this year, presenting a 6.8 percent year-on-year increase. In June alone, the number of international visitors was 236,700 thanks to the resumption of international flights. Of the total, the number of visitors arriving by air reached 523,900, accounting for 87 percent and up 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year; by road was 78,000, accounting for 13 percent. Revenue from accommodation and catering services in June saw a 20.9 percent increase compared to the previous year. Some localities got revenue growth, such as Can Tho increased 52.1 percent, Hanoi up 44.4 percent, Dong Nai up 22.6 percent, Quang Ninh up 19.2 percent, HCMC up 17.2 percent, Hai Phong up 12.6 percent, Binh Duong up 11.4 percent and Da Nang up 11.2 percent. This year, the trend of tourism has changed when travelers choose tourist destinations in the region. The country's total tourist revenue increased … [Read more...] about Foreign tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 6.8 percent in first six months

At the meeting The statement was made by Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai at a meeting on the city’s socio-economic situation in the first half of the year that was held on June 29 with the participation of Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Nen and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le. Problems of administrative procedures are the biggest obstacles that have affected the attraction of capital resources, public investment disbursement and impeded capital flows into trade and business production, he said. The city’s chairman asked departments and agencies to focus on solving barriers to promptly handle requests of individuals and businesses to speed up the economy. Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (L), Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Nen (C) and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le attend the meeting. (Photo: SGGP) Chairman of the HCMC … [Read more...] about HCMC’s economies recover quickly together

Mô Choosing textbooks for children in Hai An Bookstore in District 1 of HCMCảnh This situation is common in many schools around HCMC. Although teachers have said that the school does not force its students to buy workbooks, many parents admitted they do not know which items are compulsory, so it is safer to buy all in case their children need them. Some bookstores in HCMC separate the pack for formal textbooks from that for workbooks, and they even offer individual books for sale. But others compile these books into one large pack and force people to buy all, even with a discount of 5 percent. Parents, who are usually uncertain of which books are necessary, decide to buy all of them for fear that when they truly need the books, they cannot find these books for sale anymore. Receiving the report on several schools selling textbooks with workbooks and learning tools, Head of Binh Tan District Education and Training Division Ngo Van Tuyen responded that the registration form … [Read more...] about Parents faced with financial burden on textbook purchasing for new school year

Among these, a total of 291 newly-granted foreign investment projects have a total registered capital of $223.75 million, an increase of 5.43 percent in the number of newly-granted projects but a decrease of 1.28 percent in value over the same period last year. There were 68 times that licensed projects from previous years adjusted their investment with additional capital of $1.37 billion, down 2.86 percent in the volume but up 205.19 percent in the value compared to the same period last year. HCMC also approved 1,105 cases where foreign investors are allowed to contribute capital, buy shares or acquire contributed capital of domestic enterprises with registered capital equivalent to $583.11 million, an increase of 9.62 percent in the volume but a decrease of 15.12 percent in the value over the same period. By Duc Trung – Translated by Da Nguyet … [Read more...] about HCMC draws US$2.18 billion of FDI capital in first six months

Before today's trading session, investors received the news that the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) had recently consulted on a draft regulation on clearing and payment of securities transactions under the direction of adjusting the payment time for completing the T+2 settlement cycle of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. One of the essential contents of this draft is the adjustment of the time for securities settlement and clearing banks to complete payment from 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. to from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on the trade date plus two days (T+2). With this new regulation, investors can trade right in the afternoon trading session of T+2. According to the draft, the money for securities transactions will be transferred to investors' accounts one day earlier than the old regulations. Therefore, investors can use the money to buy securities right in the afternoon trading session of T+2 instead of having to advance money as before. The new regulation on clearing … [Read more...] about Securities stocks strengthen after draft on T+2 settlement cycle

Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway extends free toll collection for 30 days more. (Photo: SGGP) Previously, from 2 p.m. on June 23, Trung Luong - My Thuan BOT Joint Stock Company applied trial toll collection at toll stations on the Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway for one week, from June 23 to June 30, to ensure stable operation of the toll collection system and staff mastering manipulations before putting the system into official operation. Accordingly, the management unit has served more than 186,700 turns of vehicles, an average of about 31,100 turns of vehicles per day. During the test toll collection, the security and order situation is ensured. All vehicles comply with taking IC cards when entering the expressway and returning it when exiting. The entire monitoring system for toll collection operates stably and meets the requirements of toll collection, observation, and storage. However, on weekends, the traffic is crowded, often increasing suddenly during peak hours, … [Read more...] about Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway extends free toll collection for 30 days

Rediscover Vietnam” is co-held by Thien Minh Group and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines for travel promotion in Australia. (Photo: VNA) Called “Rediscover Vietnam”, the event was co-held by Thien Minh Group and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, with more than 80 travel firms and tour operators across Australia in attendance. It was the last of a series of travel promotion events held in multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Thanh said the number of Australian arrivals in Vietnam and vice versa hit a record high of 600,000 in 2019 before the Covid-19 broke out globally. Given that the two countries established a Strategic Partnership in 2018 and bilateral ties continued to grow despite the pandemic, travel between Vietnam and Australia will be on a rise and surpass pre-pandemic records in the coming years, he said. The Vietnamese diplomat pledged to provide all possible conditions for Australian travelers … [Read more...] about Travel promotion “Rediscover Vietnam” held in Australia

A view of the Dong Van II Industrial Park in the northern province of Ha Nam. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has called for the implementation of an industrial environmental index in Vietnam, according to Le Thanh Quan, head of MPI's department of economic zone management. Quan said the establishment of environmental standards in more than 400 industrial parks and 18 economic zones across the country was to play a significant role in resolving environmental issues, reducing waste and achieving sustainable development. The MPI had been gathering data and feedback in preparation to set up Vietnam's industrial environmental standards. He said it was in line with the global trend to promote sustainable industrial development among developed countries including Japan, the Republic of Korea and Switzerland. The implementation of the index was also part of a national development strategy on green growth for the 2021-2030 … [Read more...] about Vietnam to establish industrial environmental index

Son La's mangoes and longans are being sold in Big C Thang Long supermarket, Ha Noi. — VNS Photo Mai Huong Mangoes and safe agricultural products from Son La Province are being introduced at Big C Thang Long supermarket in Ha Noi. The week-long event, organised by Son La Provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with Central Retail Vietnam, is an effort to promote high-quality provincial products to the capital city’s consumers. The event has attracted 15 businesses and cooperatives, introducing both fresh fruits and vegetables such as mango, longan, avocado, guava, banana, Moc Chau pumpkin, cabbage and zucchini to processed foods. These products all meet food safety standards such as VietGAP, GolbalGAP and organic certification. With more than 400,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land and favourable climate condition, Son La is the largest fruit granary in the North with an annual output of over 450,000 tonnes. Son La mango ranks second nationwide in terms of … [Read more...] about Son La mango and safe farm produce week launched in Ha Noi