CHI Hospitality International inaugurates a Stay7 International Hotel in the central city of Nha Trang. —Photo courtesy of the firm South Korean hotel management company CHI Hospitality International has inaugurated a Stay7 International Hotel in the central city of Nha Trang to take the opportunity from the recovery of the country’s tourism industry. Stay7 International Hotel Nha Trang has 203 luxuriously designed rooms at 65 Tran Quang Khai in the heart of Nha Trang City. There is a modern swimming pool on the 28th floor, ranked as one of the city's five most beautiful swimming pools. Currently, CHI Company Group has businesses in Viet Nam, such as in Ha Noi and HCM City, including financial/real estate, manufacturing, industrial logistics, and hotels. They are actively carrying out investment/operation projects in resort development in Da Lat and Phu Tho Province, 5-star hotels in Da Nang City, and residence buildings with about 320 rooms in Thai Nguyen Province. A … [Read more...] about South Korean hotel chain opens in Nha Trang
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Sotheby’s presents its first exhibition in Vietnam
Over 50 works by modern Vietnamese masters from the early generation of École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina School of Fine Arts) will be showcased at Sotheby’s first exhibition in Vietnam - Timeless Souls: Beyond the Voyage – Hồn Xưa Bến Lạ. As well as the first exhibition in the country held by the leading arts brokers in the world, the public event is also one of the largest Indochine Art exhibitions ever staged in the country. Taking place from July 11–14 at Park Hyatt Saigon, HCM City, the non-selling exhibition features over 50 works by Lê Thị Lựu (1911 – 1988), Lê Phổ (1907 – 2001), Mai Trung Thứ (1906 – 1980) and Vũ Cao Đàm (1908 – 2000), the four renowned early generation graduates from the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, who migrated to France in early 20th century. Fillette aux Nattes avec Son Panier de Fleurs (Girl with Mats and Her Basket of Flowers) by Lê Thị Lựu. With a mission to foster cultural dialogue between artists and the … [Read more...] about Sotheby’s presents its first exhibition in Vietnam
Vietnam listed among Russia’s most trustworthy partners in Asia-Pacific: Sergey Lavrov
Vietnam and Russia affirmed the role of each country in the other’s diplomacy and in the global forums. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Vietnamese top leaders that Vietnam is one of Russia’s important and trustworthy traditional partners in Asia-Pacific. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Hanoi on July 6. Photos: VNA, Baoquocte Lavrov stressed the view at meetings with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on July 6. “Naturally, our friendship and our solidarity are based on deep historical roots,” Lavrov said at the meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Russia News Agency reported. The Russian FM expressed his hope that the two countries will continue making efforts for effective results of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which entered its … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among Russia’s most trustworthy partners in Asia-Pacific: Sergey Lavrov
Toyota concert makes a come back
The annual Toyota concert 2022 is expected to attract a large number of classical music lovers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Toyota concert 2022 season will feature two night concerts on July 27 in Ho Chi Minh City and August 5 in Hanoi following the success of previous performances. Music composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841- 1904). File photo The big stage concerts mark the return of one of the most beloved musical events in Vietnam after two years of interruption because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Young talented Vietnamese cello soloist Phan Do Phuc and artists from the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra will perform immortal works by Czech music composer Antonin Dvořák. The concert, which features Cello Concerto B-minor, Op. 104 and Symphony No. 9 E-minor “From the New World”, Op. 95. Cello Concerto B-minor, Op. 104 will be conducted by Japanese Maestro Honna Tetsuji. Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841- 1904) was the first Bohemian composer to … [Read more...] about Toyota concert makes a come back
Workers’ average monthly income grows 5.3 percent in H1
Office workers withdraw money from an ATM. (Photo: VNA) In particular, workers in the processing - manufacturing industry had average income of VND7.3 million, rising by some VND476,000 year on year, while salary earners saw an increase of VND417,000 in their monthly income to VND7.4 million Pham Hoai Nam, Director of the Population and Labor Statistics Department under the General Statistics Office, told a press meeting in Hanoi on July 6. In the second quarter, all the 21 economic sectors recorded year-on-year hikes in workers’ average income, including mining (VND9.7 million, up 17.1 percent) and processing - manufacturing (VND7.4 million up 12.4 percent). He said during 2019 - 2021, workers’ income in Q2 often declined from the previous quarter since additional earnings coming from year-end extra work and Lunar New Year bonuses are usually paid in Q1. However, the situation was different this year, when the Q2 average income did not decrease but went up both quarter on … [Read more...] about Workers’ average monthly income grows 5.3 percent in H1
Deputies concern with pandemic pushing needy people into extreme poverty
At the sixth plenary session of the 10th tenure People’s Council of HCMC The statement was made by deputy Tang Huu Phong , Editor-in-Chief of the Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper at the sixth plenary session of the 10th tenure People’s Council of HCMC on July 6. Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) has temporarily suspended receiving loan application documents from disadvantaged borrowers because of the shortage of loan capital, he added. Deputy Tang Huu Phong, Editor-in-Chief of the Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper speaks at the meeting. Deputies at the meeting also suggested that the municipal government must strengthen public investment disbursement effectively to create jobs for people and socioeconomic impulse for the city as well as speed up investment promotion. Deputy Doan Thi Ngoc Cam, Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Can Gio District proposed the city give the authority to Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of districts … [Read more...] about Deputies concern with pandemic pushing needy people into extreme poverty
