A delegation from the Hanoi Tourism Department poses for a group photo during their familiarization trip to Dak Lak from August 10-12 (Photo: VNA) Dak Lak (VNA) – Tourism authorities of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and capital Hanoi on August 11 held a conference to promote and link their products. Addressing the event, Deputy Director of the Dak Lak Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Thuy Phuong Hieu highlighted the province’s efforts to recover the industry, asking Hanoi for advices to help her province achieve its goal of welcoming 905,000 visitors this year. Dak Lak is home to 49 ethnic groups, 41 accredited relics and the gong culture – a UNESCO world cultural heritage. It also houses 228 lodging facilities and a convenient transport system. Phung Xuan Khanh, director of the Hanoi-based Tien Phong travel company, recommended Dak Lak to pay more attention to improving the quality of its tourism products. Nguyen Quoc Long, director of the Unitour Hanoi … [Read more...] about Dak Lak, Hanoi promote tourism connection
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VABA proposal raising domestic airfare ceiling
VABA asks relevant authorities to study and adjust the domestic ceiling price bracket for airlines to promote the recovery of the industry. — Photo a family.vn The president of the Viet Nam Aviation Business Association (VABA) has proposed to adjust the ceiling fare for domestic airlines to promote the industry's recovery. At a national conference between the Prime Minister and businesses last week, VABA's chairman Pham Viet Dung said: "Viet Nam's aviation market is growing rapidly on the recovery trend but not evenly in all segments." The domestic market has fully recovered compared to before the pandemic. In contrast, the international market has recovered very slowly, said Dung, mentioning domestic passenger transport increased by 12 per cent compared to 2019, global freight increased, but household goods decreased. However, revenue was disproportionate due to increased fuel prices and some input prices, airlines still suffered losses, and liquidity did not improve much, … [Read more...] about VABA proposal raising domestic airfare ceiling
Vietnam beefs up ties with Germany’s Saxony state
During a meeting with the German official on August 11, Ambassador Minh highlighted the fruitful development of the friendship between Vietnam and Saxony state in recent years, expressing the gratitude to the government of Saxony state for promoting the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in general and Saxony in particular. The diplomat suggested the state government considers promoting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and the state’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, thus creating a favorable framework for recruiting more Vietnamese skilled workers for German enterprises. For his part, Kretschmer said the collaboration between Saxony and Vietnam has been developing positively in recent years, adding that the Vietnamese community here has made important contribution to the cultural diversity of the state. As President of the association of public universities in Saxony, … [Read more...] about Vietnam beefs up ties with Germany’s Saxony state
What’s on August 15-21/2022
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Makers Market Aug 19 – 21, 3 pm – 8 pm Centre for Art & Culture 22 Hang Buom 22 Hang Buom Street From the organizer: Supported in the framework of Hanoi Rethink project, Makers Market – Arts and Crafts Fair will be a space where young craft makers, designers, and printmakers from all over the country gather, introduce and promote their products in an immensely cultural and artistic space. This is certainly not only a great opportunity for the young community in Hanoi to access a wude range of creative products from across the country, but also a time for creative youth to get together to network for potential new creations and collaborations in the future. HCM City, Nha Trang City -Indian cultural festival A cultural event called “Namaste Vietnam Festival 2022”, ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBITION Hanoi-Artshow “Downtown in Reverie” … [Read more...] about What’s on August 15-21/2022
