Vietnam’s tourism brand will benefit from developing more world-class cultural festivalsSABECO ROLLS OUT NEW PROMOTION BRAND NEW HOUSE AWAITS LUCKY CUSTOMERModern theme parks and man-made marvels have energised tourism destinations throughout VietnamHOW HOTEL OWNERS AND OPERATORS CAN DRIVE PROFITS THROUGH INNOVATIONHongkong Land signs up Coteccons as main contractor for The Marq Sun Group has set out to transform the entertainment and leisure industry so domestic tourists in Vietnam don’t have to fly abroad to experience world-class entertainment. We spoke to Dang Minh Truong – Chairman of Sun Group - about how they will continue to develop the attractions industry in Vietnam under the Sun World Entertainment brand. Mr. Dang Minh Truong – Chairman of Sun Group Sun World has a strong presence in many popular destinations in Vietnam. What makes these venues so special compared to other places of entertainment? Our biggest aim is offering world-class … [Read more...] about Having the most fun in the world while at home
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He has an estimated worth of $7.5 billion. Vuong, who heads the Vingroup conglomerate, is 198th on the real time billionaires ranking updated by Forbes magazine on Saturday. His net worth has increased by $3.2 billion over last year when he topped Forbes’s list of four Vietnamese billionaires. A 13 percent increase in the value of Vingroup’s shares in the first week after Vietnam’s stock market reopened following a 9-day Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) break has been a factor in boosting Vuong’s net worth and catapulting him into the top 200 list. Price of Vingroup's share (VIC) stood at VND112,000 ($4.82) at the end of the trading session last Friday. A screenshot of Forbes magazine on Saturday shows Pham Nhat Vuong becomes the 198th richest person in the world. Vuong was first mentioned as a billionaire on the Forbes list in 2013 with a net worth of $1.5 billion, ranking 974th richest in the world. Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s richest man among 200 richest people in the world
Viet Nam 1st market in the world to get Nokia 6.1 Plus
HMD Global launches Nokia 6.1 Plus in HCM City on Tuesday. — VNS Photo HMD Global launched its bezelless Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone in HCM City on Tuesday at a starting price of VND6.59 million (US$289). It said Viet Nam is the first market in the world where the phone will be sold, from August 26. For the first 10 days HMD is offering a plethora of discounts to customers like gift vouchers, interest-free instalments and tickets for two couples to visit Nokia’s home in Finland. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a bigger screen experience thanks to its notched 19:9 screen, a 16MP/5MP dual sensor rear camera, 4 GB RAM and 64GB ROM. It is supported with artificial intelligence, including smart recognition software which performs a search using keywords from any sentence. Kyler Tan, its Viet Nam country general director, said: “In China this year we introduced the Nokia X6, our first smartphone with an all-screen design and our fans around the world made it very clear that they … [Read more...] about Viet Nam 1st market in the world to get Nokia 6.1 Plus
Viettel aims to be leading telecoms group in the world
According to Major General Nguyen Manh Hung, president of Viettel Group, his company has contributed to the telecommunications boom in many international markets. It now has around 100 million customers, becoming one of the 15 largest telecoms companies in the world, he said. Viettel’s two branches of electronics & telecommunications and high-tech weapon industries have earned VND12 billion (approx. $523,168). Many products in the latter field are now equipped to the military as they have equivalent quality to those of NATO. Viettel aims at becoming an international high-tech telecommunications group in 2020, reaching a growth rate of 10 – 15 percent per year and a revenue of VND350,000 – 400,000 billion ($15.259 – 17.439 billion), a pre-tax profit of VND50,000 – 55,000 billion ($2.180 – 2.398 billion). Its goal is to be in the top-10 most powerful telecoms groups in the world. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highly appreciated all the impressive … [Read more...] about Viettel aims to be leading telecoms group in the world
Vietnam among top 10 destinations in the world: survey
Vietnam’s growing popularity as a travel destination has been confirmed by its ranking as one of the 10 best places to visit in the world. The ranking was released by the world’s most popular travel guide and review website, TripAdvisor, last month. The ranking is based on readers’ reviews and ratings for various categories including accommodation, restaurants and travel experiences, gathered over 12 months. Vietnam, which was named among world’s 20 fastest growing travel destinations in 2016, has overtaken its neighbor Thailand for the first time. Thailand came in 9th, three places behind Vietnam. Foreign tourist arrivals to Vietnam in January-May skyrocketed 27.6 percent from a year ago to more than 6.71, according to the General Statistics Office. Vietnam is loved by both local and foreign visitors for its natural beauty, cheap prices, vibrant nightlife and memorable travel experiences. Vietnam is striving to welcome 17-20 million foreign visitors and make … [Read more...] about Vietnam among top 10 destinations in the world: survey