Peter Zimmermann from Germany said he and his wife have been coming to Vietnam for 5-6 months every winter since 2013 and they always rented a house or a large apartment in the beach town of Nha Trang. "Vietnam is really an excellent place to live as a retiree as local people are open and very friendly. There are good hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes and apartments. Great beaches by the sea and lots of culture and history to discover," he told VnExpress International . However, current visa policies remain a major barrier for pensioners looking to settle down in Vietnam because the country has not resumed its pre-pandemic visa policies. Apart from granting visa exemption to 24 tourism markets for stays of 15-30 days, Vietnam only issues a one-month single-entry e-visa to visitors from other countries, instead of the three-month multi-entry visas it used to issue. "It is not reasonable for pensioners like us to leave the country every 30 days and return with a new … [Read more...] about Vietnam visa policy rebuffs foreign retirees’ love
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CT Group wins at HR Asia Awards 2022
This score is 25 per cent higher than the average score of businesses competing across Asia in 2022 and far ahead of the average score for the Vietnamese nominations. To achieve this position – one that many businesses across the continent aim for – is not easy because the list of Asia's Best Places to Work is selected through an extremely rigorous evaluation process via the Total Engagement Assessment Model – a model based on the criteria of Core, Self, and Group that are applied to major human resource markets in Asia. Core (collective organisation for real engagement) assesses culture, discipline, management capacity, leadership, and agile initiatives. Self (heart, mind, and soul) assesses the level of cohesion, pride, and emotion at work. Finally, Group (think, feel, and do) measures the level of cooperation between members within the business. A representative of CT Group at the HRAA 2022 award ceremony Speaking at the honouring ceremony, deputy director of … [Read more...] about CT Group wins at HR Asia Awards 2022
Novartis, FPT Long Chau partner to support cardiovascular patients
With this signing ceremony, Novartis and FPT Long Chau launched a comprehensive partnership focusing on strengthening the consultation capability of pharmacists in cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, and ophthalmology areas. Joining hands to protect the hearts The project aims to improve awareness in the community and supporting patients with early screening and detection of cardiovascular diseases and treatment compliance. Specific activities include strengthening pharmacist consultation efficiency. Accordingly, Novartis will cooperate with specialized associations to offer training for FPT Long Chau pharmacists, help them improve their counseling effectiveness, and provide trainings and practical skills to optimize treatment for outpatients. To develop healthcare projects on digital platforms, Novartis and its partner will co-create and implement disease awareness programs, initiate question-and-answer platforms with experts, consult on drug use, nutrition, provide … [Read more...] about Novartis, FPT Long Chau partner to support cardiovascular patients
Vietnam remains SEA’s third largest bubble tea market: Report
Traditional big in coffee culture (2nd largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil, bubble tea has gained prominence in recent years with the influx of bubble tea brands. Southeast Asia has become a major market for bubble tea brands with a turnover of US$4.66 billion last year, in which Vietnam ranked third in the region with $360 million. The results of the study are published in the ‘Bubble Tea in Southeast Asia’ report by Momentum Works-qlup report, which provides in-depth analyses and insights into the business dynamics behind Southeast Asia’s favorite drink. Under the report, Indonesia claimed the top spot as the largest bubble tea market in Southeast Asia at $1.6 billion, followed by Thailand at $740 million. Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines stood at respective fifth, sixth, and seventh ranks with their market sizes of $340 million, $330 million, and $280 million. According to the report, Singapore has the smallest population but the highest spending … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains SEA’s third largest bubble tea market: Report
Attractive sand dunes in Binh Thuan
A Triathlon tournament takes place in Bau Trang landscape (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The south central province of Binh Thuan is endowed with sand hills and dunes dubbed as “little deserts,” whose colours change depending on the angle of the sun or cloud cover. The sand dunes have attracted crowds of international tourist s, painters, poets and photographers who come to find inspirations for their works. Many people say that if immense sand dunes are raw materials, wind is the artist who creates magical pictures of ‘sandy seas’, with ripples, soft curves, and gentle valleys. For those who love to travel, especially discovery tourism, the immensity of the ‘ sandy sea ’ offers an unexpected charm. Ninh Thuan is well-known for sand dunes and hills suitable for those who love outdoor activities such as hill climbing, sand-boarding, camel riding, or jeep tours. Doi Cat Bay (White Sand Dunes) - a magical tourist destination Doi Cat Bay is a very famous destination … [Read more...] about Attractive sand dunes in Binh Thuan