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Under the deal, VKBIA and Yongpyung Resort will co-organize various culture and trade promotion events between Vietnam and the RoK, expand opportunities for cooperation and investment from each other’s members and partners, establish social support programmes, and foster tourism, cultural exchanges and market connection between the two countries, and in Southeast and Northeast Asia at large. The VKBIA and its local chapters have been very active across both Vietnam and the RoK. The association aims to provide the best environment for connecting and exchanging information among the two countries’ enterprises, business leaders, experts and intellectuals; and enhance partnership with other associations and organizations in both sides and third countries, remarked VKBIA Chairman Dr. Tran Hai Linh at the signing ceremony. Vietnam and the RoK are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year (December 22, 1992 – 2022). The RoK is currently Vietnam’s largest FDI … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK businesses boost cooperation in tourism, economic recovery

The culture ministers from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam will join an international symposium held in Yogyakarta from August 27-29, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Arts and Culture. Under the theme of "Trail of Civilization," the symposium will focus on measures to boost cooperation between member countries of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Buddhist site development in each country. Among the sites selected to be the target of the cooperation are the Borobudur Buddhist Temple of Indonesia, the Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Luang Prabang of Laos, Bagan of Myanmar, Ayutthaya of Thailand, and Oc'eo of Viet Nam. Within the framework of this symposium, the six ministers planned to make a joint declaration and formulate an action plan to develop a culture-based tourism and business. The symposium is expected to produce recommendations on how to increase cooperation in the cultural field, especially in the conservation and … [Read more...] about ASEAN ministers to meet on Buddhist-site tourism

Visitors watch a bird show at Vinpearl Safari in Phú Quốc island on November 21, 2011. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese tourism companies have cooperated with airlines to offer attractive tour packages to meet the increasing travel demand for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival. Deputy General Director at Saigontourist Group Trương Đức Hùng said that his company has coordinated with national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to supply promotional tour combo packages during Tết, including luxury hotel and airline ticket services at preferential prices in HCM City and several tourist destinations with direct flights. Meanwhile, the collaboration between low-cost airline Vietjet Air and Vinpearl offers package tours including round-trip airfare and 5-star vacation services to Vinpearl’s resorts in central Đà Nẵng and Nha Trang cities and Mekong Delta's Phú Quốc. Sun Group and Vietnam Airlines have also enhanced cooperation to develop package travel products with … [Read more...] about Airlines, tourism firms cooperate to offer attractive products

PM requests tighter inspections to prevent corruption Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 12 chaired a meeting with representatives from ministries, sectors and localities on prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena, during which he stressed the need to intensify inspection and examination. He said that in the past year, the prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena was carried out continuously and drastically from the Government to the local authorities, demonstrating a high political determination and achieving remarkable results. However, he pointed out, there remains much to be done now, including improving the quality of inspections and the capacity of those involved in this work, renewing law dissemination and education, and stepping up thematic and specialised inspections. The Government leader requested strengthening inspections, especially on the responsibilities of the leaders, including the heads of ministries, sectors and … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 13

Vietnam is one the fastest-growing economies in the world, with attractive opportunities for investors and occupiers of real estate. These new hires will ensure that clients have a strong, successful, and market-leading team on the ground to support their requirements across all asset classes. Trang Bui is a highly talented commercial real estate executive, with a strong market profile, deep client relationships, and expertise across all asset classes over the past 16 years in Vietnam. Over the course of her impressive career, Trang has held numerous leadership positions with international property firms, including most recently with JLL. Trang Bui, general manager at Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam. As general manager, Trang will have management responsibilities for the business with a focus on the transactional services lines, business activities across the market, and strategic initiatives for the Vietnam office to enhance business development and transaction … [Read more...] about Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam expands talented leadership

Last year, more nature and biosphere reserves gained recognition from UNESCO, Photo: Shutterstock Natural resources management This is one of the key tasks identified in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and is an important topic at the high-level agenda of the Party and state leaders. Natural resources management and environmental protection are key topics that the Party and state leaders directly discuss at domestic and international high-level conferences and forums. The set tasks need to be strictly managed to rationally and effectively use land and resources; protect and improve the environment; and proactively and actively implement solutions to adapt to climate change and natural disasters. Strong commitment at COP26 The prime minister led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the COP26 climate summit with a strong commitment to act in response to climate change and energy transition, opening up many opportunities to access knowledge, technology, … [Read more...] about A year of environmental progress

At a reception for Director General of Samsung Vietnam Complex Choi Joo-ho in Hanoi, the PM said Samsung’s investment is evidence of the fruitful development of the strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). He lauded the group’s performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with its cumulative turnover increasing 14 percent in 2021 as compared with the previous year to hit over 74 billion USD. PM Chinh appreciated Samsung’s consideration of Vietnam a destination for its long-term investment, noting its projects are among the FDI projects that are being rolled out quickly in the Southeast Asian nation. Samsung’s research and development center, the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia under construction in Hanoi, is expected to support Vietnamese firms and raise the locally-made content, he said. The Government views Samsung as an investment model in Vietnam, and stands ready to help the group seek the best suitable destination for its … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs Samsung’s operational expansion: PM

The Việt Nam national team talk tactics at a training session in Hà Nội before they departed for Australia. — Photo vff.org.vn HÀ NỘI — Despite their poor start to the third round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Coach Park Hang-seo is determined to make history by securing the first Southeast Asian victory at this stage of the competition. Thailand are the only regional team to have gotten this far before, back in 2018. However, the “War Elephants”, under the management of Kiatisuk Senamuang – Hoàng Anh Gia Lai's current coach - finished bottom of their group with just two points, conceding a total of 24 goals. To better Thailand, Việt Nam will need good results in their remaining matches against Australia, China, Oman and Japan. Three points against China seems the most realistic for Coach Park’s men. “We will try our best to beat China and make history, and give a bright start for Vietnamese football in 2022,” Park said. “In the first leg, we lost 3-2. Myself and the … [Read more...] about Coach Park aims for history in remaining World Cup qualifers

A mobile phone assembly line at Samsung Việt Nam's factory. The company’s export value hit $65.5 billion, up 16 per cent on year. — Photo courtesy of the firm HÀ NỘI — Despite difficulties due to COVID-19, Samsung Việt Nam earned US$74.2 billion in revenue last year, up 14 per cent annually. The company’s export value, meanwhile, hit $65.5 billion, up 16 per cent on year, according to its 2021 business report. Samsung Việt Nam attributed the outcomes to its plants’ serious implementation of pandemic prevention and control measures in line with regulations of the Vietnamese Government, particularly after the fourth wave of outbreaks began in late April last year. The company said it received comprehensive support from the Government and the authorities in localities where its factories are located, thus avoiding interruptions to their operation. Also in 2021, over four million Samsung foldable phones were sold worldwide, four times that the volume recorded in 2020. Currently, … [Read more...] about Samsung Việt Nam’s 2021 revenue exceeds US$74.2 billion

According to Techinasia, Vietnam-based bank Timo has raised $20 million in an investment round led by Square Peg. This is a famous investment fund that has invested in technology unicorn projects such as Canva, FinAnce and Airwallex. In addition to Square Peg, Jungle Ventures, Granite Oak, Phoenix Holdings and several other angel investors also participated in this funding round. This is Timo's first fund-raising round. Proceeds from investors will be used to develop the base technology, with a focus on products specific to the Vietnamese market. Established in 2015, Timo is a provider of digital banking services that enables users to make payments and participate in other financial services without having to go directly to a bank branch. Timo users can even open a bank account without going to a bank for registration. Timo's successful funding round comes in the context of increasing digital banking products in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese digital banking startup gets 20 million USD