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The Ministry of Industry and Trade in 2003 ordered Vietnam Airlines to begin direct services by 2005. Not only did it not comply but to this day the flag carrier remains concerned about the route’s profitability though it received a permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation for direct flights in September. Its CEO, Duong Tri Thanh, said it would be difficult to attract passengers with direct flights, referring to the fact they would be more expensive than a flight with a stopover en route. Direct flights would thus appeal mostly to business-class passengers, but their current number is not large enough to make the flights profitable, he said. Echoing Thanh, Nawal Taneja, an aviation expert at The Ohio State University, said business-class passengers should be the focus since they travel regularly and are willing to pay more for speed and efficient service. There should be daily flights, he added. Another concern is logistics. Thanh said as of now his carrier has no … [Read more...] about Direct US flights: Vietnam’s 16-year-old dream remains unfulfilled

Editor's note: Naina Batra is the chairperson and CEO at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, a Singapore-based non-profit that has offices in 13 countries around the world, including Vietnam. AVPN has over 487 members from 32 countries and undertakes field building activities in Asia while providing a range of networking and learning services to support its members and followers to create meaningful social impact.   Most consumers are not aware of the ill impacts of plastic or how to recycle. At-source separation of waste is minimal and while this is changing in some parts of the country, the scale and level of success are still unknown. Overall, financial and technical support in plastic waste management is insufficient. Investment in modern recycling facilities will require private sector participation. However, many challenges exist in coordinating multi-stakeholder cooperation. For instance, public-private partnership projects that exceed more than … [Read more...] about Situational context, bottlenecks of plastic waste management in Vietnam

Tourism HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation By Huynh Kim Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,13:42 (GMT+7) HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation By Huynh Kim A bird's eye view of Ha Tien City in Kien Giang Province. Leaders of HCMC and 13 localities from the Mekong Delta region have signed a cooperation agreement to develop tourism in the 2020-2025 period - PHOTO: THANH NIEN BAC LIEU - Leaders of HCMC and 13 localities from the Mekong Delta region have signed a cooperation agreement to develop tourism in the 2020-2025 period at a function held in Bac Lieu Province on December 14. Duong Thanh Trung, chairman of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, noted that despite its high potential, tourism in the Mekong Delta region has not developed well, leading to a lack of high-quality tourism centers and the provision of substandard tourism products. “Thus, the … [Read more...] about HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation

In what was called a celebration unlike any other, more than 200 of real estate sector’s best and brightest in the region were in attendance at the presentation ceremony hosted by Park Hyatt Bangkok. Most of almost 50 awards given out were taken by Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The 2019 Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards were given to nearly 50 winners in various categories. The evening’s highlights included presentation of the very first People’s Choice Award for Project of the Year Southeast Asia. This went to Bangkok condominium BEATNIQ by Thai developer SC Asset. The night’s biggest honor, Developer of the Year 2019, had several big name contenders. It was won by Vietnam’s Novaland Group, one of two awards the group won on the night. Southeast Asia’s very first People’s Choice Award for Project of the Year went to Thai project BEATNIQ while Vietnam’s Novaland Group was the Developer of … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes its mark at Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards

MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 December 2019 - Andaz Macau is pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished hotelier Ms. Chikako Shimizu as General Manager to open in first half of 2021.  A Hyatt and Andaz veteran, Ms. Shimizu will bring a keen understanding of the unique experience offered by the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of Andaz which perfectly complements the highly anticipated Galaxy International Conference Center.Chikako Shimizu, General Manager of Andaz Macau Ms. Shimizu has garnered more than 25 years of extensive experience in hospitality leadership positions around the world. In her new role, she will serve as brand ambassador to bring the culture of this vibrant lifestyle hotel to life. She will also proactively promote the Andaz philosophy of providing each guest with an authentic local experience. "I am very excited to introduce the Andaz brand to such a special … [Read more...] about Andaz Macau Announces Chikako Shimizu as General Manager, Andaz Macau