It says that alongside the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York, the UNESCO heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh should also be part of one’s lifetime experience. Spanning an area of 1,553 square kilometers, the bay features thousands of limestone karsts formed over 500 million years and 2,000 islets that come in all shapes and sizes. US News says that at sunrise, the limestone karsts rising majestically out of the bay turns the natural wonder into a great honeymoon holiday heaven for many couples. Around four hours drive to the west of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay was recognized as world heritage site in 1994 by UNESCO, and voted among the world’s seven new natural wonders by Swiss organization New Open World in 2011. Ti Top Islet is much loved by many foreign tourists during a trip to Ha Long Bay. Photo by VnExpress/Meo Gia Recent events that have heightened the bay’s attraction include the filming of "Kong: Skull … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay a once-in-a-lifetime destination: US publication
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Brand building in Central Highlands
Bidoup Nui Ba could be integral for the Central Highlands The region is one of six major economic zones in Vietnam, including the five provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong, covering a natural area of 54,474 square kilometres and accounting for 16.8 per cent of the nation’s natural area. The region is famous for its reserves of mineral resources and industrial cultivation of crops currently accounting for a large proportion of Vietnam’s agricultural exports such as coffee, rubber trees, and pepper. However the tourism sector, another precious resource for the Central Highlands, has not yet been fully tapped into. With diverse terrain from high mountains to large valleys, the region enjoys a cool climate all year round, has many attractive natural landscapes with high biological value, and is also home to 47 ethnic minority groups with unique local cultures. In 2017, provinces in the region attracted around 1.9 million visitors, an increase of 9 … [Read more...] about Brand building in Central Highlands
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8
SCB signs deal with three Hong Kong banks Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) and three Hong Kong banks on Monday signed a co-operation agreement on syndicated credit financing. Under the agreement, SCB, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and The Bank of East Asia Limited committed to support financial investment and ensure a stable financing source for Union Square Company Limited, which operates in the field of real estate. The signing was made within the framework of an investment development co-operation event held by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in co-ordination with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in HCM City on Monday. Also at the event, the four banks signed a strategic agreement for comprehensive and long-term co-operation in exchanging experience on investment and financial management, increasing business relations, conducting research and investment, and especially providing credit to local and foreign … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8
Pullman redefines local hospitality
The Pullman Saigon Centre is located in District 1 For more information about Pullman Saigon Centre, Pullman, Accor’s upscale brand, made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City with the opening of Pullman Saigon Centre in the heart of the city in September 2013. The first Pullman property in Ho Chi Minh City and the third in Vietnam, this lifestyle hotel is located in District 1, near the bustling Ben Thanh market, Saigon’s most famous local market. “The Pullman brand is defined by its exceptional clientele – lifestyle-oriented, well travelled, and cosmopolitan,” said Patrick Basset, senior vice president of Accor Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines. “It was my sincere pleasure to introduce the brand new Pullman Saigon Centre to the market in Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel is Pullman’s latest flagship in Southeast Asia and redefines the hospitality landscape in the city; we expect the hotel will exceed the expectations of … [Read more...] about Pullman redefines local hospitality