Vietnam tourism information

CNBC - the famous American television channel, officially broadcasted the interview with Deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu, regarding Vietnam tourism, on January 17 (local time). Deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Ha Van Sieu interviews with (part 1). This was episode in a special short-form series about tourism, called “CMO NOW: The Road Ahead”, featured under CNBC to give out interviews with senior global marketing leaders on solutions to tourism recovery, in the context of the new normal. The series is broadcast on the CNBC channel and its digital platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Linkedln and Twitter. In two short-form episodes, with a total length of two minutes, the leader of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism shared solutions to restore the Vietnam tourism industry, post COVID-19 pandemic, in which focusing on ensuring safety of tourist destinations, strengthening media … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism officially on CNBC on air

Passenger trials IATA e-health passport (Photo: Vietnam+) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is on the way to re-open the sky when Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh province welcomed passengers on the first international flight, piloting the Health Ministry’s seven-day concentrated medical quarantine programme on September 4. This is considered a premise for the tourisms sector to implement the Politburo’s direction on piloting welcoming foreign visitors to a number of tourism centres capable of controlling the pandemic, such as Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) in the coming time. How has the tourism sector prepared for the recovery? Paving way for foreign tourists Many countries have started to allow their citizens to use “vaccine passports” (COVID-19 vaccine vaccination certificate) for domestic travel and other activities. Exports believe that the certificate plays an important role in domestic and international travel in the future as the resumption of travelling and trading in … [Read more...] about Post social distancing: digitalization of tourism itinerary ready to welcome visitors

Tourists visit O' Tres Beach in Preah Sihanouk province of Cambodia (Photo: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/ ) Hanoi (VNA) – Tourism ministers of ASEAN member nations on January 19 agreed to reopen ASEAN tourism to revive this industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic , according to a statement. During their discussion at the 25th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers chaired by Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon, the participants stressed that the ASEAN tourism sector is not only ready for reopening but will also bounce back quickly with more resilience. The statement said the ministers agreed to announce the reopening of ASEAN tourism, both intra-regional and international, noting that every possible coordination and cooperation will be implemented so that the reopening process will be gradual and steady. They also reached a consensus on the application of a standardised COVID-19 vaccination recognition system among the regional countries, while welcoming the … [Read more...] about ASEAN ministers agree to re-open regional tourism

A court in Vietnam is dealing with a lawsuit filed by a foreign woman against a casino in Phu Quoc Island City off southern Kien Giang Province for failing to pay her US$1.96 million out of $2.4 million she won in gambling last year. In her petition submitted on October 11, 2021 to the provincial People's Court, the woman, just identified as T. with Italian citizenship, said she gambled at the Corona Casino, part of the Corona Resort & Casino complex on the island, from May 30 to June 9, 2021 and won a total of VND54.6 billion ($2.4 million). The casino operator is Phu Quoc-based Kongkon One Member Company Limited (Kongkon), which was hired by the complex’s investor, Phu Quoc Tourism Investment and Development JSC. After confirming T.’s reward, Kongkon paid her VND10 billion ($440,000) in three installments on May 31, June 7, and June 10, 2021. Kongkon has since failed to pay the remainder of VND44.6 billion ($1.96 million) to the gambler despite her repeated requests to … [Read more...] about Italian gambler sues Vietnam casino for unpaid $1.96mn reward

Recognizing vaccine passports is part of efforts that Vietnam has been aware of very early on to serve the recovery plans. Ten countries have recognized vaccine certificates issued by Vietnam in the course of relaxing movement restrictions. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (second left) works with authorities at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Jan 20. Photo: Ministry of Transport The recognition was given by Australia, Belarus, Cambodia, Japan, India, Maldives, Palestine, the Philippines, the UK, and the US, according to the spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On December 23, 2021, Vietnam’s vaccine certificate was issued and the country is seeking recognition from foreign countries, Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the press conference on January 20. In turn, Vietnam has recognized vaccine passports or temporary vaccination proof issued by 79 countries and territories, facilitating the entry of citizens from those … [Read more...] about 10 countries recognize Vietnam vaccine passports

Foreign visitors who do not have a visa will be allowed to enter Vietnam to work, attend conferences, seminars, study, and more, as Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has recently agreed to relax the entry procedures for international arrivals. According to Minh’s in-principle approval announced by the Government Office, foreigners entering Vietnam include those invited or guaranteed by agencies, organizations, or individuals in line with the law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam. However, foreigners wishing to come to Vietnam for tourism purposes in the short term are still welcomed under the pilot reopening program for international tourists. Foreigners and overseas Vietnamese and their relatives with valid entry papers can enter the country without undergoing personal examination, visa granting, and visa exemption procedures again. They also do not need to seek entry approval from ministries, sector watchdogs, or … [Read more...] about Vietnam to ease entry for foreigners without visa, overseas Vietnamese

“Make in Vietnam" is an initiative/slogan launched by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) in 2019, aiming to promote development of the domestic ICT industry. It calls on businesses to design, create and manufacture products in Vietnam instead of outsourcing them to help solve the nation’s problems and boost its global presence. A teacher in Hanoi at an online lesson. Such home-developed platforms like Azota is very convenient and effective for teachers, especially for online learning. The teacher with the Lang Thuong Primary School in Hanoi’s Dong Da district said it took a lot of time because she had to download, grade the work and send it back to her students. Of late, however, her burden has been considerably eased by home-developed platforms like Azota, designed specifically for generating questions and exercises. “This application is very convenient and effective for teachers, especially for online learning. For online exams, the … [Read more...] about Make-in-Vietnam key to making VN a digital powerhouse

An award granted last week at a national festival to an entertainer who was jailed in the U.S. in 2016 for sexually molesting a minor has caused an emotional uproar across Vietnam. Many people have expressed their shock and dismay after Hong Quang Minh, aka Minh Beo (or Fat Minh), was presented with a silver medal at the closing ceremony of the 2021 National Drama Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on January 17. At the event, Minh Beo was honored for his role in a play, ‘Thi The Thu Tu,’ in which he took the starring role of an criminal disguised as a close friend of a policeman's family while evading an international warrant. In 2016, Minh Beo was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the U.S. for sexually assaulting a young boy and attempting to commit a lewd act upon a fictitious minor. He was convicted of one felony count of oral copulation of a minor and one felony count of attempting to commit a lewd act upon a child under the age of 14, the Orange County District Attorney in … [Read more...] about Award to entertainer convicted of child molestation in US sparks fury in Vietnam

Vietnam rejects China Daily's information that Vietnam is building an armed militia at sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a foreign ministry’s press briefing on January 20, while emphasizing that the information is incorrect and Vietnam completely refutes it. China Daily recently published information that Vietnamese fishing boats have armed militias, claiming that Vietnam is building a militia and self-defense force at sea and this can cause tension to current disputes in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea), thereby leading to possible confrontations. Vietnam persists with the policy of national defence, security, peace and self-defence. Activities of Vietnamese functional forces absolutely comply with Vietnamese and international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The country always makes every effort to contribute to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, cooperation and … [Read more...] about China Daily’s information about Vietnam’s armed maritime militia refuted

With this new policy kit, customers can easily search for policy-related information from any device anywhere, anytime. — Photo Generali Vietnam Generali Vietnam has launched a new policy kit with pioneering innovations in content, design and customer experience on January 19. The new policy kit is a physical and digital integrated version, which offers customers hassle-free access to online information while not compromising the enjoyable and satisfying experience of holding a physical policy kit featuring a premium and elegant look and feel. With this new policy kit, customers can easily search for policy-related information from any device anywhere, anytime. Customers can also conveniently conduct self-services via GenVita, Generali’s digital health ecosystem. All processes and documentation have been simplified to the optimum extent to deliver a fresh, quick and easy experience for customers. “The launch of the new policy kit demonstrates Generali’s great appreciation, as … [Read more...] about Generali Vietnam launches new policy kit