Predictive insights and strategies for the business landscape in a digital future. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 March 2024 - Konica Minolta Singapore held its flagship annual conference, Konica Minolta Connect 2024 , this January at One Farrer Hotel, Singapore. About Konica Minolta Business Solutions AsiaBased in Singapore, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan. With its expertise in imaging, data processing and data-based decision-making, Konica Minolta creates relevant solutions for its customers – small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises and the public sector – and solves issues faced by society. Konica Minolta is listed among the “2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” and received a GOLD Level Recognition Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings for 2023.

Community-based tourism, with its flexible and innovative models, is increasingly regarded as a form of tourism, that brings sustainable development to many localities nationwide. This fosters a responsible and sustainable tourism culture. Located 3 hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Thuan boasts strengths in coastal tourism, and possesses favourable conditions for developing community-based tourism. The development of community-based tourism products is in line with ongoing new trends, meeting the needs of tourists seeking to reconnect with nature. Community-based tourism aims to ensure responsible and sustainable tourism, benefiting all parties involved, including tourists./.

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) ended last week at 1,258.28 points, the highest close since September 6, 2022. For the week, the former gained 3.8 per cent while the latter added up 2.3 per cent. As a result, the VN-Index is likely to lack a clear direction and may be correct. From a medium- to long-term perspective, the stock market is trading within the upward movements of the accumulation channel. This indicates that the VN-Index is still on an upward trajectory and is likely to reach the 1,300-point level soon.

At the working session with Vietnam's overseas representatives, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said his agency would work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Vietnamese cultural values on these platforms. "Through the art of filmmaking, we promote Vietnam to the world as a prosperous, culturally rich, and friendly nation," the minister said. "Vietnam Days events should be held in countries with large overseas Vietnamese communities, with a good combination of traditional and modern elements," said Minister Hung. He added that the ministry's Vietnam National Authority of Tourism will develop a digital manual for Vietnamese overseas missions so that they can soon organize activities to promote Vietnamese tourism. "The ministry hopes that Vietnamese missions abroad will make every effort to promote Vietnamese values to the world.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 March 2024 - The annual flagship event "Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival", organised by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), successfully concluded today at the Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District. Additionally, on 9 March (Saturday), the "" will be held to cultivate talents and promote exchange among engineering departments of higher education institutions in the Greater Bay Area.Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 official website: https://hkengineersweek.com/ The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHKIE The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hkie/ The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers LinkedIn： https://hk.linkedin.com/company/the-hkie Click here to download the photosHashtag: #HKIEThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About the HKIEThe Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – previously The Engineering Society of Hong Kong - was founded in 1947. In 1975, the HKIE was incorporated under the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ordinance, Chapter 1105 of the Laws of Hong Kong. It also has strict rules governing members' conduct and is dedicated to raising the ethical standards of professional engineers in Hong Kong.

HÀ NỘI — The Government has decided not to apply the mixed tax regime on beer and alcohol products. This was stated in the newly-promulgated Resolution No 25/NQ-CP on the building of the amended Law on Special Consumption Tax. The concern revolved around whether to include an absolute tax calculation method and a mixed tax calculation method or not. Specifically, the absolute tax calculation method is favoured for its simplicity and ease of implementation. As for the mixed tax regime, the special consumption tax on premium beer products will increase from 65 to 75 per cent.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said that these figures showed positive recovery of Vietnamese tourism, and are a foundation for the sector to fulfill its target of 18 million foreign tourists this year. The event is hoped to promote tourism values and potential of Dien Bien province, the northwestern region and Vietnam at large. Vu The Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said northern provinces and cities have shown fruitful cooperation in creating many tourism products to attract more visitors and encourage holidaymakers to extend their stay, thus helping with tourism development nationwide, reported Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review). In 2023, Vietnam’ tourism revenue was estimated at 37.8 trillion VND (1.5 billion USD), surging 52.5% from the previous year, proving the effectiveness of travel stimulation policies of provinces and cities, including those in the north. Hanoi Tourism Association will coordinate with other localities to increase promotion and stimulation activities as part of Visit Vietnam Year 2024.

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has rejected a proposal to increase revenue thresholds for value-adde (VAT) tax for individuals and household business to VNĐ300 million (US$12,500) a year, citing concerns that a higher tax threshold would deter household business from converting to enterprises. During recent discussions on amending the Law on Value Added Tax, representatives from Quảng Ngãi Province have suggested to raise the threshold to VNĐ300 million, while other agencies proposed lower levels, with the Ministry of Transport proposing VNĐ250 million. The Vietnam Tax Consultants' Association (VTCA) have suggested a threshold of between VNĐ180 million and VNĐ240 million. There are 5.5 million household businesses in the country that account for 30 per cent of its GDP, according to the General Statistics Office. Việt Nam has extended the 2-per-cent VAT reduction policy till the end of June this year given prolonged economic difficulty.

An overview of the VGLF 2019 (Photo: VNA) An overview of the VGLF 2019- The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 (VGLF 2024) will take place from March 30-31 in Paris, expecting 100 prominent Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin individuals with global influence in all fields from over 20 countries and territories worldwide.The participants are the winners of international prizes, entrepreneurs, large investors, experts, scientists, and artists.The event, the second of its kind, will be held following the initiative of the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts ( AVSE Global ), aiming to gather resources and put forth practical actions for the development of the homeland.AVSE President Nguyen Duc Khuong said that with a multi-dimensional view, short- and long-term action plans, and detailed projects, the forum will help unlock Vietnam’s potential and elevate its standing in the global economic and geopolitical map.This year's event will focus on how to connect the diverse and strong resources of Vietnamese people around the world to propel the country’s development and make use of the previous success to help Vietnam create breakthroughs, another representative of the association said.The first VGLF, held in 2019, attracted more than 200 guests and 20 Vietnamese and international delegations.AVSE Global, a non-profit organisation headquartered in Paris, includes intellectuals, leading experts, and prestigious scientists.With the support of 2,000 experts and a network of about 10,000 people, AVSE Global conducts strategic programmes and projects to boost Vietnam ’s sustainable development and prosperity through 12 networks of experts, 10 international seminars and forums, 20 training programmes, and more than 10 large-scale consulting projects in various fields./.

HÀ NỘI – A strong rise in goods consumption without any shortage or price hikes during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival is considered a push for the growth of the domestic market in the whole year. Experts held that the peak shopping season during Tết is always a push for production and business activities, promoting the growth of the domestic market. In the context that the Government is focusing on the domestic market towards an economic growth of 6.5% and inflation of 4-4.5% in 2024, the supply-demand connection and stimulation of domestic product consumption is key to the stable and sustainable development of the national economy in following years, they asserted. Economist Ngô Trí Long said that along with speeding up public investment and removing difficulties facing businesses, it is necessary to boost the growth of the domestic market by reducing value added tax and adjust personal and corporate income taxes to suit the new situation. Meanwhile, businesses underlined the need for long-term and stable consumption stimulating policies as well as direct support to enterprises such as cutting down land rent.

Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (Photo: VNA)- Vietnam's top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh made a great surprise at the 2024 German Open Badminton Championship by defeating former world champion Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the women's singles event on March 2 (Vietnam time).This is the first victory of Linh, ranked 23th in the world, over Ratchanok Intanon, who is currently ranked 14th in the world and won the World Championships in 2013 and held the position of world's No.1 in women's singles in 2016.With a high level of confidence, Linh concluded the game with a 2-0 victory overall, enabling her to go further at the tournament.In the semi-finals, Linh will play Kim Ga Eun from the Republic of Korea, who is ranked 13th in the world and No. 2 seed of the 2024 German Badminton Open. Kim once defeated Linh at the 2023 China Masters./.

Participants noted that the macro-economy was kept stable, inflation reined, in and all major balances of the economy ensured. At the same time, import-export revenue increased 18.6 per cent, with trade surplus reaching US$4.72 billion. Public investment disbursement reached 9.13 per cent of the yearly plan, 2.16 per cent higher than that in the same period last year. The Index of Industrial Production (IPP) in two months expanded 5.7 per cent over the same period last year. Regarding priorities for the coming time, the Government leader underlined the need to promote growth in association with maintaining macro-economic stability, inflation control, ensuring major economic balances, speeding up strategic breakthroughs and economic restructuring, and enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the national economy.

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Japan is the biggest ODA provider and the second biggest foreign investor in Vietnam, he said, adding that the Japanese Business Association in HCM City has attracted 1,060 members. He also emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always support the just revolutionary cause of the fraternal Cuban Party, State and People. Sơn has set four national records recognised by the Vietnam Books of Records for photography. Nidec Instruments Vietnam at Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Thủ Đức City is offering 1,000 positions that require only a high school diploma. The tournament, spreading the message Recharge to Shine, is organised by Volvo Car Vietnam.

The revenue from tourism services is estimated to reach 365 million USD. In February alone, more than 1.5 million foreign visitors came to Vietnam, 64% higher than the same period last year. Experts attributed the result to favorable visa policies, stimulus programs, and the efforts of the government and people in promoting and marketing tourism over the past time. In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, nearly 3.5 times that in 2022. In January 2024 alone, the amount stood at over 1.5 million, equivalent to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic broke out./.