The Hanoitimes - “I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”. David Thomas, Director of Indochina Arts Partnership said: “I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”. This is maybe the reason why he has spent a large of his time engaging to Viet Nam. Change outdated mind about Uncle Ho When Ho Chi Minh died on September 2, 1969, I was an American soldier stationed in Pleiku, South Viet Nam. At that time I only knew one fact about him, that he was the leader of the people we were fighting against. Therefore, we all naturally celebrated his death. That was the last time I thought seriously about him until 1987, when I returned to Vietnam for … [Read more...] about David Thomas: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in my life, my career
Hanoi or ho chi minh which is better
Hanoi gathers best conditions to attract quality FDI: Expert
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi with high level of infrastructure development, appropriate investment policies and support for enterprises would gain a head start in attracting FDI among others. Besides achieving significant improvements in administrative reform, Hanoi also takes the top spot nationwide in developing e-government and high technologies, which are key to attracting quality foreign direct investment (FDI), a veteran expert has said. Illustrative photo. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have the best conditions to attract quality FDI projects using Industry 4.0 technologies, such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI) or automation, according to Nguyen Mai, chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE). Many leading universities and research institutions are located in Hanoi, which are the foundation for the city to target projects with high added value using future technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Mai … [Read more...] about Hanoi gathers best conditions to attract quality FDI: Expert
Foreign retailers ready to spend
The Vietnamese subsidiary of lifestyle and household item retailer Miniso opened a new store on Bui Vien Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s CBD last month. The grand opening of Miniso Bui Vien is a sign of the brand’s development in Vietnam and continues its mission of bringing to Vietnamese consumers affordable quality products with a perfect shopping experience. Miniso has been developing rapidly since it entered Vietnam two years ago and now has more than 30 stores, primarily in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. “We are happy that Vietnamese consumers trust in us and we are also honored that we provide both convenience and a great shopping experience,” Mr. Ted Lan, General Director of Miniso Vietnam, told VET. “We are confident about our strategic development plan for the future.” Booming market Over the last few years Vietnam’s retail market has seen an explosion of lifestyle and household item retailers that sell affordable products. … [Read more...] about Foreign retailers ready to spend
Hanoi epicentre of Vietnamese cuisine
The capital city of Hanoi is considered the epicentre of Vietnam’s rich, diverse and distinct cuisine. Foreign visitors enjoy food in Hanoi (Source: http://hanoimoi.com.vn) Many experts have recommended building Hanoi into a kitchen of the world to increase the attractiveness of tourism destinations in the city. At a recent workshop on developing Vietnamese traditional cuisine in Hanoi, Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Ethnology and Anthropology Vuong Xuan Tinh said Vietnam has rich and unique cuisine which is tasty to many visitors. Some experts said Vietnamese dishes are nutritious and healthy. The processing methods are diverse, creating simple but delicious food. Le Cong Nang, head of marketing and communication from Vietrantour, said foreigners are fond of Vietnamese dishes, especially street food. Many heads of states complimented Vietnamese food, he added. More than 10 years ago, Philip Kotler – the father of modern marketing, said Vietnam … [Read more...] about Hanoi epicentre of Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnamese police urge helicopter rescue service after deadly highway pile-up in Hanoi
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has called for helicopters to be deployed during rescue operations on the country's highways, after multiple crashes caused serious congestion on a Hanoi expressway last month. Multiple crashes that killed three people and caused an eight-hour tailback on the Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway in Hanoi should be a wake-up call to push for better rescue service, officials said at a meeting on Friday. Police would be caught in serious "extreme" difficulties in such situation, said Major General Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, deputy chief of the traffic police division. Traffic on the Hanoi expressway was frozen over 30 kilometers from the afternoon until midnight on March 18, trapping many travelers including children and patients on their way to hospital. “There were a three-month-old baby and a person in need of respiration support," he said. Hanoi had to send police cars to escort them out of the ensuing chaos. Tuan proposed more police and medical … [Read more...] about Vietnamese police urge helicopter rescue service after deadly highway pile-up in Hanoi