Sheraton Hai Phong – Recipient of three awards at the World Luxury Awards 2023
World Luxury Awards 2023 – “the Palme d’Or of the international travel industry”World Luxury Awards is among the most reputable annual awards celebrating hotels and resorts with prominent achievements in the nominated categories across the globe. The voting took place on the official websites of the World Luxury Awards, attracting votes from over 300,000 experts, travel agents, and travelers around the world. Sheraton Hai Phong makes an impression at its first nominationDefeating many competitors worldwide to win in the category of “Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre – Global” at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023, Sheraton Hai Phong successfully affirms its brand name and leading position in the city of Hai Phong. “We are very proud of the achievements of Sheraton Hai Phong and Harbor restaurant at World Luxury Awards 2023, one of the most prestigious awards of the global hospitality industry. About Sheraton Hai PhongAs the tallest skyscraper in Hai Phong, Viet Nam, Sheraton Hai Phong is regarded as a beacon of development and prosperity.
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November 13, 2023 12:32 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 13/2023
The delegation also worked with the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese press agencies in France, including the Vietnam News Agency, Nhan dan (People) Newspaper and Radio the Voice of Vietnam. The upgrade was funded by donations from Buddhist followers in Vietnam and Vietnamese Buddhist followers in Laos and Europe. He said returning Vietnam after more than 20 years, he is delighted at the country’s development and quality tourism service. Participating in the workshop, Chairman of the Vietnam Economics Association Nguyen Quang Thai and Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Farm and Agricultural Enterprise Association Nguyen Van Trong proposed more sanctions to handle the situation of wasting many agricultural by-products such as burning straw and discharging waste into the environment. The Department of Population under the Ministry of Health coordinated with the Vietnam Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology to organize a conference on the current situation of low fertility in Vietnam and solutions in Hanoi yesterday.
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November 13, 2023 11:30 UTC
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In reply, Khvtisiashvili said that Georgia wishes to beef up collaboration with Vietnam across fields, particularly economy-trade, agriculture, education-training, culture, and tourism. Having total investment of nearly 9.3 billion USD, the complex is currently one of the biggest FDI projects in Vietnam. The diplomat pledged that the Vietnamese Embassy is ready to support and accompany Italian companies in tapping business opportunities with Vietnam. The delegation also worked with the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese press agencies in France, including the Vietnam News Agency, Nhan dan (People) Newspaper and Radio the Voice of Vietnam. At the event, Vietnam Airlines and the UN Office in Vietnam signed a commitment to participate in the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
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November 12, 2023 17:21 UTC
Việt Nam says xin chào to music tourism
He told Việt Nam News he had visited Singapore several times and this time decided to go just to watch the show. In a report, USA’s futuremarketinsights.com predicted that the global music tourism market would rise from US$5.5 billion last year to $11.3 billion by 2032. Besides, many provinces and cities successfully organise small music shows, and music tourism has been wholeheartedly embraced by locals, especially during weekends. According to experts, music tourism has been around in many western countries but has only recently come to Việt Nam. In Việt Nam, it saw the installation of its app increase by 80 per cent.
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November 12, 2023 15:32 UTC
Vietnam accompanies UN to support Cuba's sustainable development: Ambassador
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: VNA)New York (VNA) – Vietnam stands ready to accompany the UN on assisting Cuba to carry out the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has said. At a recent working session with UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba Francisco Pichon, Giang highlighted the special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, and informed the UN official of Vietnam’s active support for Cuba through various mechanisms, including the South – South Cooperation and trilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture and food. Pichon, who once served as the representative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to Vietnam, said that Cuba is facing formidable challenge in post-pandemic recovery and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The UN is implementing a cooperation framework for sustainable development during 2020-2024 to support Cuba, with a focus on economic issues, natural disaster mitigation, agriculture, and food security, he said, expressing his hope that Vietnam will join the UN’s efforts through sharing development experience and good practices. Ambassador Giang said that Vietnam is willing to be a partner of the UN, helping Cuba overcome the existing challenges and achieve important progresses in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda./.
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November 12, 2023 14:59 UTC
Are livestream influencers getting drunk on power?
By An PhươngHas the leniency of customers caused some renowned KOCs to become 'drunk with power'? Livestream selling has become a trend as Key Opinion Consumers (KOC) and TikTokers take advantage of their visibility in the community to sell products. responded with a video, clarifying that the VNĐ220 million covered event expenses and livestream fees. Stricter managementIn Việt Nam, there are approximately 70,000 to 80,000 livestream sales sessions on various social media platforms every day, recent statistics have shown. Although livestream sales have been around for a while, their popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic when people were forced to stay at home.
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November 12, 2023 14:46 UTC
Ancient five-part ao dai revived among youngsters
Vietnamese ancient outfits are varied. Some have been successfully recreated and found favour among people, especially those worn during the Nguyen Dynasty which reigned between 1802 and 1945. After making a huge impact on society, it also won the recent National External Information Service Awards. The procession this year was included in the Hanoi Ao dai Festival. Its theme was Nguyen Dynasty outfits./.
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November 12, 2023 12:56 UTC
Sa Huynh civilisation relic site seeks UNESCO recognition
The relic site consists of six locations, namely Thanh Duc, Long Thanh, Phu Khuong, Champa cultural relic complex, An Khe swamp, and An Khe dam on Cua Lo river. The protected area includes Zone I and Zone II, covering an area of over 500ha. The site in the dossiers to be submitted to UNESCO will cover additional four areas, namely Sa Huynh (sea gate), Ly Son (island), Binh Son (ancient ship graveyard), and Son Ha (mountain valley). These areas possess exceptional global significance from historical, aesthetic, ethnological, or anthropological perspectives, contributing to the diverse ecological and cultural landscape of Sa Huynh inhabitants. In 1909, French archaeologist M. Vinet discovered antiquities of the Sa Huynh civilisation.
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November 12, 2023 00:58 UTC
Vietnam, RoK journalists exchange experience in digital transformation
Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists' Association Nguyen Duc Loi. (Photo: VNA)- A delegation of the Vietnam Journalists' Association (VJA), led by its Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Loi, paid a working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from November 5-10 to exchange experience with Korean partners in adapting to the digital transformation period.During the visit, the delegation had professional discussions with their counterparts from the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) and the associations of journalists of Gangwon and Gyeonggi provinces as well as some media agencies of the RoK.At a working session between the VJA and JAK delegations, the two sides agreed to increase the exchange of information about the situation of the two countries in the fields of politics, economy, culture and society.The two associations will encourage their member agencies to strengthen cooperation and mutual support with each other, contributing to the promotion of information exchanges between the two countries at all levels, thus enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations' people.Particularly, during the digital transition period, the VJA delegation visited a number of television broadcasters of the RoK such as MBC and KBS to explore the transformation in their operations and information, as well as the ways they overcome challenges in switching from traditional media to multi-platform media Vietnam ese and Korean journalists also discussed a number of issues such as the role of the press in the new period, and the social responsibilities of journalists, along with the training of journalists to enable them to adapt to the new professional environment.Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in Seoul, Loi said that along with learning from the RoK's application of technologies in press activities, the visit also provided a chance for Vietnamese journalists to explore their Korean counterparts' operations amid the fierce competition with other forms of information.The RoK currently has about 30,000 people engaging in journalism activities while the JAK has more than 8,000 members./.
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November 11, 2023 17:48 UTC
KRX system expected to bring new opportunities to stock market
HCM CITY — The launch of the KRX system by the end of this year is expected to significantly increase capital flows to the stock market, experts said. The KRX system is expected to introduce new products, trading, and payment solutions to the Vietnamese stock market, including T+0 settlement, short selling, and option contracts. The upgrade to emerging market status is expected to attract significant capital inflows to the market. The upgrade to emerging market status will also lead to institutional reforms, market improvements, and the development of businesses and financial markets, he added. FTSE Russell’s September 2023 ranking report placed Việt Nam on a watch list for possible reclassification to secondary emerging market status.
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November 11, 2023 13:34 UTC
HCM City apartment market shows signs of coming out of slump: experts
HCM CITY — The HCM City condominium market is stirring again after a long stupor, experts have said. Around 96 per cent was in the high-end segment and the remaining 4 per cent in the luxury segment, CBRE said. "Although there is still a big gap between supply and absorption compared to previous years, the market showed positive signals,” Dương Thuỳ Dung, executive director of CBRE, said. Buyers now have easier access to bank mortgages as many lenders have cut interest rates in the third quarter. I expect the market to pick up again after the Tết holiday, which is a traditional time for people to save and spend money.
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November 11, 2023 13:34 UTC
Warburg Pincus Celebrates 10 Years of Investing in Viet Nam
A celebration event was hosted in Ha Noi with the attendance of Mr. Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Viet Nam, and Mr. Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment of Viet Nam, along with senior leaders of the government agencies and business partners who have been pivotal in Warburg Pincus' decade-long journey in Viet Nam. Viet Nam is one of Warburg Pincus’ top five investment destinations globally and currently the third largest investment destination in Asia. Since 2013, Warburg Pincus has been at the forefront of investing in Viet Nam, playing a significant role in the country's economic growth and development. Its equity investments range from real estate to financial services and technology, including BW Industrial, a leading logistics and industrial real estate platform in Viet Nam; Vincom Retail, a leading retail real estate platform in Viet Nam; MoMo, a leading digital financial services platform in Viet Nam; Techcombank, a leading retail banking franchise in Viet Nam; Lodgis, a leading hospitality platform and developer in Southeast Asia, and others. Warburg Pincus in Viet NamWarburg Pincus started investing in Viet Nam in 2013.
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November 11, 2023 13:34 UTC
Festival promotes Vietnam-Laos cooperation in information, communications
At the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Festival. (Photo: VGP)Vietnamese and Lao delegates visit the photo exhibition during the festival. (Photo: cand.vn)- The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Festival was held in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 11.The event was part of activities to celebrate the 61th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations (1962-2023), and 46 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977-2023).Addressing the event, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said that the festival aims to promote Vietnam-Laos cooperation in the field of information and communications, which forms part of the intergovernmental agreement on digital partnership, digital transformation in press activities, settlement of fake and harmful news, and enhancing digital skills for people, heading to a safe and healthy digital space, turning information to knowledge.He noted that currently, many large-scale firms of Vietnam such as Viettel, VNPT and FPT have invested in Laos , contributing to turning Laos into one of the countries with the widest 4G coverage in Southeast Asia and supplying Internet services to Lao people.In the fields of press and communications, the two sides have enjoyed fruitful cooperation. Besides providing Laos with support in facilities, techniques and training, Vietnam has assisted Laos in producing valuable communication and information products, he noted.Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Keomanyvong Phosy said that information and communications has been a bright spot in the Laos-Vietnam partnership with various collaboration projects.The official expressed her hope that the festival will become an annual event that helps promote bilateral exchanges in the field and open new chances of cooperation between the two countries.The festival will take place until November 15 with various activities, including an exhibition of 200 photos featuring the nation, people, culture of Vietnam and Laos and partnership between the two sides in many areas. New technologies in the field of information, communications and journalism will also be introduced within the event's framework./.
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November 11, 2023 11:50 UTC
Vietnam prepares for 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of IFRC
At the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) Central Committee's training course in Hanoi on November 10. (Photo: VNA)A training course on diplomatic and security activities in preparation for the upcoming 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ) was held in Hanoi on November 10.Organised by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) Central Committee, which is also the host of the conference, the course provided VRC staff members and volunteers with basic knowledge about necessary reception works and skills to handle situations arising.Themed “Becoming disaster ready in Asia Pacific”, the quadrennial conference is scheduled for late November in the capital city. About 350 domestic and foreign delegates are expected to participate in a forum on young leaders’ innovation in coping with catastrophes, along with other sidelines activities.The event offers an opportunity to promote the image of Vietnam and its people, and enhance development cooperation between the VRC and international partners and organisations and businesses around the world. It will contribute to affirming the commitments by the Vietnamese government, as well as the responsibility for action of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in the region in climate change and catastrophe response.The IFRC is the largest humanitarian network in the world, with 192 member societies./.
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November 11, 2023 10:34 UTC
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This was followed by Ton Duc Thang University at 138th place, Vietnam National University-Hanoi at 187th place, and Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City at 220th place. Representatives from Belgium travel firms affirmed that they will continue to introduce Vietnam tourism to their customers in Belgium and Europe. Quảng Trị Province approves sea dumping areasThe People's Committee of Quảng Trị has just approved 720ha of sea area for sinking dredged materials. Vietnam's beauty, achievements showcased at Mexico City exhibitionA photo exhibition themed “Vietnam – Attraction and Dynamism” is underway in Mexico City, featuring a strong and beautiful nation of Vietnam. At the event, Vietnam Airlines and the UN Office in Vietnam signed a commitment to participate in the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
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November 11, 2023 04:56 UTC