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Khanh Hoa tourism association proposes slashing compulsory deposits to support travel firms The Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Tourism Association has proposed allowing travel firms to withdraw 50% of their compulsory deposits at banks to maintain their operations and pay salaries as they are facing hardships due to Covid-19.   … [Read more...] about Covid-19 could lead to restructuring of Vietnam tourism industry

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue working closely with China and other countries to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, and is willing to share experience of treatment, Vice Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Doan Khac Viet said on February 20. He made the statement at the regular press conference of the ministry in Hanoi, in reply to reporters’ queries in regards to China’s measures to tackle the disease and their efficiency. The vice spokesperson stressed that Vietnam highly values efforts of the Chinese government and people to curb and control the disease. “We believe that under the leadership of the Communist Party and the Government of China, along with the support of international community, the Chinese people will surmount this difficulty, and the epidemic in China and other countries and territories will be put under control,” Viet said. He added that Vietnam has kept a close watch on the situation in countries with COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues working with China, other countries in COVID-19 fight

Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam and Japan co-chaired the second ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on international cooperation on maritime domain awareness in Tokyo on February 20. The workshop brought together experts from ARF member countries and representatives of relevant Japanese ministries and agencies. The delegates looked into such issues as maritime domain awareness capabilities and inter-sectoral mechanisms and international cooperation to cope with challenges, including piracy, maritime terrorism and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. To address these challenges, it is important to timely grasp accurate information on various incidents in a wide area and share it with those concerned to enable a prompt response. As it is impossible for a single country to collect sufficient information in a comprehensive manner, it is required to build an international information-sharing network, according to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegates agreed on … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan co-chair workshop on maritime domain awareness

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines and Vinpearl will work together to open eight weekly routes between Vietnam and Russia in 2020, a representative from the national flag carrier said on February 20. The routes will connect four Russian cities – Moscow, Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, and Ekaterinburg with Nha Trang and Phu Quoc – the two most popular destinations in Vietnam. The first route between Moscow and Nha Trang will be put into operation on March 12 with the frequency of two flights per week. Meanwhile, Vinpearl Travel Russia, a subsidiary of Vinpearl, the resort company under private conglomerate Vingroup, will open its representative office in Moscow on March 3 with the aim of promoting Vietnam’s first hi-end tourism service package for the Russian market, which covers flights, tourist and insurance services. Vinpearl will take similar steps to conquer four strategic markets namely Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and China. Potential markets such … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, Vinpearl join hands to boost Vietnam-Russia tourist links

Ms. Ha Nguyen, living in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City, shared that she has already installed the app for Internet banking and e-wallet on her mobile phone but has not preferred it. In this time of Covid-19 outbreak and with the offering of lucrative programs from e-wallet providers, around 70 percent of her payment is via this online method. … [Read more...] about E-payment strongly encouraged in Vietnam