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Last week, Singaporean tourism leaders revealed that the number of international tourist arrivals to the city-state since early this year had reduced 25-30 per cent compared to the same period last year. In 2019, Singapore tourism welcomed a record number of international tourist arrivals of 19.1 million, in which Chinese tourists account for 10 per cent. Meanwhile its revenue reached $19.5 billion thanks to the increasing growth of expenses from big markets, including China. … [Read more...] about ASEAN stands united to reinforce economic ties

Hanoi (VNA) – Miss Vietnam 2020, the biennial national beauty contest, has opened for Vietnamese young women aged between 18 and 27. The pageant will run from May to August with different rounds to select the winner as well as the first and second runners-up. There will be also awards for Miss Fashion, Miss Sports and Miss Talent. Tran Tieu Vy, an 18-year-old girl from central Quang Nam province, overcame 42 other finalists to take the crown in 2018. Bui Phuong Nga, who was born in the central province of Ha Tinh, and Nguyen Thi Thuy An from the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, were the first and second runners-up. Since its inception in 1988, Miss Vietnam has emerged as one of the most prestigious national beauty contests, celebrating Vietnamese women’s beauty, spirit, lifestyle and talent./. … [Read more...] about Miss Vietnam 2020 beauty pageant launched

Head of Vietnam's delegation to ASEAN, Ambassador Tran Duc Binh attended the meeting.   At the meeting, the ASEAN and Canada welcomed the positive outcomes in their cooperation over the past time, especially the launch of all action lines under the Plan of Action to implement the Joint Declaration on ASEAN-Canada Enhanced Partnership in 2016-2020.   The ASEAN appreciated Canada’s commitments to the region, and asked Canada to continue supporting the ASEAN’s central role in the regional structure, as well as in bolstering economic integration and implementing the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Work Plan – third phase. The bloc also called for ASEAN’s help in building quality infrastructure, promoting the ASEAN’s Smart Cities Network, granting scholarships, developing human resources, managing natural disasters, providing humanitarian aid, enhancing … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Canada Joint Cooperation Committee holds 8th meeting

"The planned project will enhance connectivity and promote cross-border transport in Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam," says Transport Specialist with the bank’s Mekong Department, Paul J. Vallely, Sr, in a statement issued last Wednesday. … [Read more...] about ADB to support coastal corridor plan

To Tuan, running has become a way of life. He runs on the treadmill on a daily basis and outside in the streets 1-2 times a week for a length of 10-15km along Thi Nghe Canal or in the parks around Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City’s growing community of ‘hardcore’ runners