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International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors

Hanoi plans to host more international music festivals, reinforcing its brand as a UNESCO Creative City. Several major music festivals are to be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the last three months of 2023, to build cultural brands and lure domestic and international tourists. The golden girls of the Korean BlackPink Band successfully held a two-night performance in Hanoi last month. Photo: Some Where In Hanoi However, hosting music events on a yearly basis - contributing to the development of the cultural industry - requires significant ground-breaking efforts. Building cultural brands In major cities worldwide, countless cultural events and music festivals are held each year, creating rendezvous and building their brands. Hanoi is not left out of this trend. In addition to Vietnamese rappers Suboi, JustaTee and MCK, the festival will feature the former lead singer of world-famous boy band Boyzone, Ronan Keating , and South Korean … [Read more...] about Branding music festivals requires breakthrough solutions

The Khau Vai Pass is a scenic canyon in the north of Meo Vac District, near the border of Ha Giang and Cao Bang provinces. It lies within the Khau Vai hydropower reservoir area, about 20 to 25 km from the town of Meo Vac. It is almost 300 km away from Hanoi and takes 8 to 9 hours to reach from the capital by car. Like the famous Tu San Alley at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass, which is one of the most magnificent canyons in Southeast Asia, the Khau Vai Alley has two towering cliffs and a green river flowing between them. Long, a tourist from Hanoi, said he was impressed by the cleanliness and the wild beauty of Khau Vai Alley. "But it's not as long or as spectacular as Tu San Alley," he added. He also mentioned that there is a spot of land within the canyon where visitors can camp and make their own food. This is a perfect place for those who like exploring, discovering and having a little privacy. … [Read more...] about Khau Vai pass: wild canyon in northern Vietnam

VIB has accompanied The Masked Singer Vietnam for two years The first season of The Masked Singer made a big splash when it attracted more than 1 billion views, making it the most popular show of the year and winning the hearts of the audience. The show also won the Most Popular Programme on Digital and Television Platforms category at the Mai Vang Awards 2022. Returning with unique and new touches, The Masked Singer Vietnam 2023 continues to conquer all music lovers across Vietnam and abroad. The programme currently ranks second on the YouTube Vietnam trending list, attracting millions of views, favourites, and comments. Besides that, the hashtag #CaSiMatNa also recorded an impressive number on the TikTok platform, with more than 1.3 billion views. VIB has accompanied The Masked Singer Vietnam since the beginning. As a result, VIB 's motto, "Leading the card trend," has become familiar to millions of audiences. In the second season, VIB's modern, youthful, and … [Read more...] about Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB

Tables show the incidence of malware detected in six countries in Southeast Asia. — Source Kaspersky There was a huge jump in the number of threats targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) in Việt Nam in the first half of the year, global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has said. According to the latest statistics from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), until May some 1,120 SMB employees encountered malware or unwanted software disguised as business applications. Of them, 710 got distributed. The number of threats targeting SMBs it detected and blocked increased from 1,240 in H1 2022 to 25,194 in H1 this year, Kaspersky said. Malware, an umbrella term for “malicious software”, is designed by and for professional cybercriminals to cause harm to a user’s device or network. It encompasses a variety of cyberthreats such as Trojan and other viruses (ransomware is a form of malware). Malware attacks are destructive to small businesses as they can cripple … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity threats on the rise in Việt Nam’s SMB sector: reports