Hoang Viet Phuong, director of analysis and investment advisory won awards for ‘Best Strategist’ and ‘Best Analyst/Commentator,’ and Pham Luu Hung, deputy director of analysis and investment advisory at the company, won for ‘Best Economist.’ … [Read more...] about SSI sweeps Asiamoney Brokers Poll awards
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Furama Da Nang wins hotel award
Da Nang (VNA) - Furama Resort Da Nang, the 5-star beach resort in central Vietnam, has been named as the ‘most favoured hotel of 2017’ by JALPAK, a renowned Japanese travel agency. The annual was first introduced in 2014 by JALPAK to select most favoured restaurants and hotels by a poll among tourists. The Furama resort was one of five hotels in Asia that won the award from JALPAK. General Manager of Furama Resort Da Nang Matthias Wiesmann said Japan was one of the top three tourism markets for the beach resort. He said the resort offered unique services for tourists from Japan by employing Japanese staff and exchanging cuisine programmes among Vietnamese and Japanese chefs. The resort was one of the largest importers in central Vietnam of Kobe beef from Japan, he said. Earlier, the Furama resort won two other trophies – the Luxury Ocean View Resort and the Luxury Wedding Destination – at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards in St. Moritz, … [Read more...] about Furama Da Nang wins hotel award
Cai luong star to release videos on YouTube
Actors of Huynh Long Troupe, a newly opened private troupe offering cai luong and tuong in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the producer Through their performances, famous historical play, such as Thái Hậu Dương Vân Nga (Queen Duong Van Nga) and Huyền Trân Công Chúa (Princess Huyen Tran) have been renewed. … [Read more...] about Cai luong star to release videos on YouTube
Vietnamese V-pop prince claims Billboard first
The song blends several popular genres like the trendy Latin dance music reggaeton, tropical house and hip-hop. In the video, Son Tung plays a rich man living a luxurious life in a mansion with pretty girls surrounding him, but lacks happiness. He meets his love interest, played by Madison Beer, at a party one day and falls for her at first sight. The MV was shot in Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese V-pop prince claims Billboard first
University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics earlier this week launched the Institute of Smart Cities and Management (ISCM), whose mission will be to mobilise international cooperation in addressing urban issues globally. The launch was attended by officials from economics, urban studies, transport, and environment universities and organisations from Asia, Europe and the US. Su Dinh Thanh, Rector of the HCM City University of Economics, said the institute aims to become a smart city training and research institute that uses technology and critical thinking as powerful tools to solve urban problems of the future. “I believe that ISCM and our partners will contribute to improving the quality of education and urban life through three activities — integrated education, research and development, and solving practical problems through projects.” Dr Trinh Tu Anh, director of the new institute, said it aims to develop education integrated … [Read more...] about University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management