VIR's editor-in-chief Le Trong Ming gave remarks at the seminar Addressing the seminar, Le Trong Minh, member of the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Party Standing Committee and editor-in-chief at Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) noted that undergoing 25 years of development since officially becoming a centrally-governed city, Danang has been developing vibrantly and garnered ever-growing attention both domestically and internationally. “The noble titles Danang has scored, as well as the leading players in the business community making their presence felt on Danang, are testament to the irresistible charm of the city,” said Minh. Towards reaching the goal of becoming the ‘Singapore of Vietnam’, Danang would need to best avail of the opportunities to leap forwards, especially post-pandemic. In light of the city’s development orientation to 2030, with a vision towards 2045, Danang would grow into one of the leading socioeconomic development hubs in the … [Read more...] about Seminar promotes Danang as the place to come and live
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Int’l seminar on Great celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu celebrates his 200th birthday
At the seminar The symposium was participated by the UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, Christian Manhart; Consul General of India in HCMC, Madan Mohan Sethi; Secretary of the Party Committee of Ben Tre Province, Le Duc Tho; Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Training Commission, Phan Xuan Thuy; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Dao Cuong, leaders of provinces and cities, Vietnamese and international scientists. UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, Christian Manhart (L) and Consul General of India in HCMC, Madan Mohan Sethi (C) attend the event. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Dao Cuong emphasized that celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu used the pen as a weapon to express his patriotism and love for the people. He was not only a Vietnamese poet who was known for his nationalist and anti-colonial writings against the French colonization of Cochinchina, an exemplary teacher but also a popular medical … [Read more...] about Int’l seminar on Great celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu celebrates his 200th birthday
Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
This is a remarkable end for Vietnam as the majority of the team were infected with Covid-19 before the tournament took place in India on January 20. On February 6, Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time. FIFA praises the Vietnam team. The opening goal from Chuong Thi Kieu at the 6th minute and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s goal at the 56th minute increased the Vietnamese team’s lead in the match that Vietnam enjoyed the bulk of the possession (61%) and put pressure early on Chinese Taipei. Vietnam played for the most part of the game in the belting sun and humidity in Mumbai, India. “An aggressive Vietnam side left little room for Taipei to relax in a physically and vocally charged encounter that found players constantly reaching for a wet towel to deal with the conditions,” The Hindu reported. “Vietnam were undaunted and pushed forward with their positive play rewarded … [Read more...] about Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
Rising demand for green-certified office spaces and hybrid working: Expert perspectives
Matthew Powell, director of Savills Hanoi How does Savills assess the trends and demand for office real estate going forward? Matthew Powell: It's really positive that the demand has been so strong post-pandemic. For the most part, many companies have survived well and on return to the office, everything has gone smoothly – especially in sectors such as technologies, IT, insurance, and manufacturing. Foreign direct investment has been a big demand driver for office space, so we've been very pleasantly surprised to see that. All the new office space we're working on has been expanding into nicer offices or been from new companies opening for the first time in Vietnam. Vietnamese corporates are expanding, so on the demand side, it's been very encouraging. For example, we're expanding our office this year and moving to a hybrid working style as well, so there has been a change in the way offices are used. How do you see the movement of office real estate and its … [Read more...] about Rising demand for green-certified office spaces and hybrid working: Expert perspectives
Korea-Da Nang air routes to re-ignite tourist boom
Korean passengers are received warmly welcome by Da Nang's authorities. Korean Air has resumed post-COVID-19 service from Incheon, Korea, to Da Nang. — VNS Photo Le Lam Korean Air has resumed service from Incheon, Korea, to Da Nang after a two-year closure due, by operating two chartered flights per week between the two cities. Representative of Korean Air, Chung Eui Seock, said the airline restarted the post-COVID-19 air route by chartered flight before operating regular daily services to Da Nang from the end of July. He said Da Nang was seen as a favourite destination by Korean tourists, and the airline would work with its top capacity to offer five-star flights between Da Nang and Incheon. The flight will take off from Incheon, Korea, at 6.40pm (Korean time) and land at Da Nang Airport around 9.25pm, while departing from Da Nang at 10.50pm and arriving in Incheon at 5.30am next morning on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The airline, seen as the first Korean air service linking … [Read more...] about Korea-Da Nang air routes to re-ignite tourist boom
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 22
Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency June 22. - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias in Hanoi on June 22. At the reception (Photo: VNA) President Phuc welcomed the Mozambican top legislator’s visit, saying that it contributes importantly to the promotion of partnership between the two NAs and the traditional cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Read full story - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Governor of Udon Thani province of Thailand Sayam Sirimongkol on June 22 as part of her visit to Thailand to attend the Global Summit of Women 2022. Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Governor of Udon Thani province of Thailand Sayam Sirimongkol at their meeting on June 22 (Photo: VNA) The Udon Thani governor expressed his wish for increasing cooperation with … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 22
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — June 29
Read what is in the news today: Society -- Drug-fighting police force solved more than 10,000 cases of drug crimes across Vietnam, arresting over 16,000 suspects and seizing 397 kilograms of heroin, 838 kilograms of synthetic drugs, and 71 kilograms of marijuana in the first half of this year, according to the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department. -- The administration of Noi Bai International Airport has advised people to travel by public means of transport to the Hanoi-based aerodrome to prevent congestion as its number of daily passengers has surpassed 90,000 this month and is projected to exceed 110,000 in July. -- The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of south-central Ninh Thuan Province is working to fine the investor of Phuoc Nam Industrial Park in Thuan Nam District for illegally exploiting 5,000 cubic meters of land during the construction process. -- Vietnam Cyber Range, a system for practical training and testing of cyber security personnel, … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — June 29
Huế Festival 2022 revitalises pandemic-hit tourism industry of Thừa Thiên Huế
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Huế Festival 2022 which opened on Saturday in central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province. VNA/VNS Photo THỪA THIÊN HUẾ The central province of Thừa Thiên Huế has been drawing in tourists with this year’s Huế Festival, promoting its image after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, announced Nguyễn Thanh Bình, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. The pandemic caused many small and medium travel firms in the province to close and forced many people to seek other employment. However, with the reopening of the country’s tourism sector and the year-round activities of Huế Festival 2022, the number of visitors to the province increased sharply in April and May and should continue to rise. Many businesses are motivated to upgrade facilities and recruit human resources to meet surging demand. Nguyễn Thùy Vân, owner of Sunny homestay in Huế City’s Vỹ Dạ Ward, took advantage of the lockdown to upgrade her … [Read more...] about Huế Festival 2022 revitalises pandemic-hit tourism industry of Thừa Thiên Huế
Ha Noi market sees strong development in premium offices
Capital Place, a Grade A office building (left) in Ha Noi. Office real estate market will receive more Grade A office building projects due to increasing demand. — Photo baodautu.vn Office real estate is thriving, with new Grade A buildings entering the Ha Noi market at the end of the year, according to Savills Vietnam. By the end of 2022, six new projects are expected. The only Grade A building will be Techcombank Tower in Quang Trung street. This project follows the opening of another international Grade A building, Capital Place. “Tenants can pick from a variety of new high-quality Grade A properties entering soon, mostly in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh and Tay Ho districts. New properties will compete with existing buildings in terms of quality, services and pricing," Minh said. "Ha Noi’s office supply is lower than regional peers like Singapore or Bangkok. However, the rents are lower, the quality is high, and there is great potential for economic growth. These factors mean that … [Read more...] about Ha Noi market sees strong development in premium offices
Woman with an iron will
For the first time, Việt Nam has had a representative in the Ironman World Championship. Lâm Túc Ngân, 27, from HCM City, qualified for the biggest event after winning Ironman Philippines 140.6’s 25-29 year-old female group and finishing in the top 8 of the women's ranking. She will join powerful athletes from all over the world at the 2022 event in Hawai in early October. Ngân shares her experience and plans for the upcoming race. Lâm Túc Ngân will be the first Vietnamese to compete at the World Ironman Championship in October in Hawaii, the US. Photo from Lâm Túc Ngân facebook Inner Sanctum: Congratulations. You are the first Vietnamese to earn a slot at the Ironman World Championship. How do you feel? Thank you. It is several months to go to the world championship. There are many things to work on. In the last 15 years of the world tournament, there was no one from Việt Nam. Lâm Túc Ngân trains for her world competition. She plans to complete the race … [Read more...] about Woman with an iron will