China Homelife Vietnam has more than 160 leading Chinese manufacturers and suppliers participating in an area of 4,500m2, displaying products in 4 main categories: household appliances, consumer electronics, textiles, building materials- interior. This event will be a commercial rendezvous to help Vietnamese businesses connect with Chinese partners through a combination of face-to-face and online. By this form of combined exhibition, Chinese enterprises still display their latest products at the booth for customers in Vietnam to experience and feel new trends, and at the same time, the online meetings will be conveniently held at the booth to support effective communication and negotiation. Chinese enterprises participate in exhibitions remotely via video conference system to negotiate business online with customers in Vietnam. The exhibition is expected to welcome 4,500 trade visitors and nearly 5,000 business meetings during its three-day opening. China Homelife is a … [Read more...] about China Homelife exhibition to open in Vietnam for the first time
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Concern mounts over continued staff shortage at luxury hotels
According to the Vietnam Hotels Association, there are over 550 luxury hotels that accounts for about 18% of the total number of rooms in the country. Hence the shortage of trained staff in this segment is concerning, industry insiders say. Dao Manh Hung, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Education Association, said that in the first seven months of the year, the number of domestic tourists reached 71.8 million arrivals, exceeding the target of 60 million. But this has not proved very advantageous for luxury hotels. "The rise of domestic tourism post Covid-19 has had a great impact on middle-level hotels and the hiring of staff in this segment has increased rapidly. But, due to the slow return of international visitors, luxury hotels haven't been able to do the same. Well-trained staff in these hotels might have changed their careers and may not return after Covid-19," Hung said at a conference held Tuesday. The dire need for staff has seen high-end hotels lower their qualification … [Read more...] about Concern mounts over continued staff shortage at luxury hotels
Hanoi supports Vientiane manufacturers in marketing
Hanoi will hold an online connection program between Lao manufacturers and Vietnam’s distributors and retailers such as Big C, AEON MALL, Hapro, and Co.op Mart. Hanoi is supporting 17 Vientiane enterprises in promoting Lao agricultural products, handicrafts, textiles, and specialties in the capital city until October 14, 2022. Delegates of Hanoi and Laos on a visit to a supermarket in the capital city. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn This is one of the activities of the Hanoi Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center (HPA) in collaboration with local retailers under the framework of a trade promotion program themed “Hanoi - Vientiane, Cooperation for mutual development” launched on August 10. According to Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, HPA’s Deputy Director, her organization will support Lao businesses introduce their products to the city’s retailers by holding an online connection program between Lao manufacturers and Vietnam’s distributors and retailers such as Big C, … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports Vientiane manufacturers in marketing
Eight new hotels and resorts in Vietnam introduced on CNN Travel
Alma resort in Cam Ranh The hotels include Azerai Ke Ga Bay, Wink Hotel Saigon Center, Alma Resort, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, Regent Phu Quoc, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, Capella Hanoi, and Radisson Hotel Danang. The first hotel on the CNN Travel’s list is Azerai Ke Ga Bay, 180km from Ho Chi Minh City with unlimited views with wide angles stretching to 5km of coastline and fine white sand. Secondly, opened in 2021, Wink Hotel Saigon Center targets a young, local Vietnamese demographic for whom authenticity is everything. Designed by a Paris-based agency, the hotel's rooms may admittedly be space-efficient, no expense has been spared inside them but they feature luxury mattresses, fine linens, and a power shower. Thirdly, the expansive Alma resort sits amid 30 hectares at Bai Dai of Cam Ranh peninsula and offers a wide range of amenities for guests staying in its 580 suites and pavilions, all of which face Long Beach. The resort has a system of 12 swimming pools arranged from high to low … [Read more...] about Eight new hotels and resorts in Vietnam introduced on CNN Travel
Vietnam targets seven marine economic clusters by 2030
Vietnam set to take shape seven maritime economic clusters by 2030, aiming to turn Vietnam into a strong marine country, and promote sustainable development in relevant regions, sectors and fields. Vietnam targets seven marine economic clusters by 2030. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) The information was stated in Decision 892/QD-TTg dated July 26, 2022 by the Prime Minister to approve a project on the development of marine economic clusters associated with building strong sea-based economic centres by 2030. The project aims to build seven marine economic clusters in the next 10 years in advantageous coastal areas and develop three to four leading maritime economic centres in the Southeast Asian region. The clusters will prioritise services, products with added value; attract large-scale enterprises and high-tech projects to contribute to green growth; and protect the marine ecological environment as well as the marine economy. They are … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets seven marine economic clusters by 2030
Da Nang art exhibition spreads love for the homeland
Visitors at the exhibition (Photo:VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - The 27th South-Central and Central Highlands Fine Art Exhibition kicked off in Da Nang city on August 12 as part of activities to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). This is a major annual cultural activity of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association (VFAA) and visual artists from provinces and cities in the regions. On display are 167 fine art works spotlighting the love for the homeland, the daily life, festivals, customs and natural landscapes across the country. These are new works created from August 2021 to the present by 156 authors who are members of the VFAA and members and collaborators of the literature and arts associations of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Da Nang. According to the organisers, each work introduced at the event is a message of life from the soul, feelings and … [Read more...] about Da Nang art exhibition spreads love for the homeland