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Casinos are allowed to remain open while theaters, fitness centers, and leisure facilities must halt operations from 5 p.m. local time on Thursday, Ho Iat Seng said in a statement on the government's website. Only takeaway is allowed from dining facilities. Macau's more than 600,000 residents were required to undergo a second round of mass testing this week, as the number of infected people jumped to more than 100 cases. Positive cases include those working or visiting the casinos with a number of them related to a wedding banquet that was held inside SJM Holding's Grand Lisboa Palace. A hotel and casino resort on Macau' main peninsula was locked down by authorities on Tuesday due to a coronavirus infection, with some 700 people forced to quarantine. Macau's previous coronavirus outbreak was in October last year and the city has not previously had any large scale quarantine or lockdown. Macau's cases are still far below daily infections in places including neighboring Hong … [Read more...] about Macau extends Covid shutdown of city, casinos stay open

Designed by Vietnam contest is looking for works that make Hanoi “every-centimeter beautiful” and “more elegant” Rapid urbanization is making the public space of Hanoi become messy, with some areas deemed unsightly. A Hanoi’s public design competition is being held with the expectation that the capital will be “every-centimeter beautiful” and “more elegant”. An entry by late Spanish designer Diego Chula at the Designed by Vietnam Contest 2020. “New life/ Old Memories” is a design concept wishing to change the visual identities of metal fences that are being used in the public spaces in Hanoi. Photo: vietnamdesignweek.com A meaningful contest The Designed by Vietnam Contest, launched by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and Vietnam Design Group, is a part of Vietnam Design Week (VNDW) 2022. The third season of the contest is the first time it has included a public space design competition dedicated to Hanoi city, with … [Read more...] about Designed by Vietnam 2022 contest: for Hanoi to be beautiful in every centimeter

Danang is now ripe for 5-star hospitality success The 16th edition of the Asian Route Development Forum (Routes Asia 2022) was held in Danang on June 6 for the first time. Routes Asia brings together policymakers from the world’s leading airlines, airports, destinations and aviation suppliers, and this time around the event wants to realise action plans and accelerate Asia-Pacific economic recovery. “We see this as a significant opportunity to exchange information and seek partnership, as well as to invest in the development of aviation, tourism, and logistics,” Chairman of Danang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh stated at the event. “This is also an opportunity for the city to showcase our natural beauty, people, and socioeconomic achievements and the tourist industry in particular, to investors and visitors from across the world.” According to research by Savills World Research last year, the coastal city is one of the leading destinations for major international brands in … [Read more...] about Second-home market blossoms in Danang

Established in 1993, the International Property Awards is one of the most prestigious annual awards to celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating within the real estate sector globally. It is also considered as a benchmark for the quality and reputation of real estate products worldwide. The awards are divided into regions including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arabia, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the UK, and the USA with various award categories. Vega City Nha Trang has passed the strict evaluation of the international professional jury committee to scoop up four awards in the top categories in Asia-Pacific, including Hotel Architecture, New Hotel Construction and Design, Leisure Development, and Mixed-Use Development. This demonstrates the superior quality, class, service, and uniqueness of Vega City Nha Trang as well as the prestige of KDI Holdings Group in the field of real estate development. Kieu Tue Man, vice … [Read more...] about Vega City Nha Trang scoops four honours at International Property Awards 2022

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, a 28-year-old beauty from southern Tay Ninh Province, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 during the pageant’s finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening. Chau surpassed 40 other candidates from across the country to win the title in the final round of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, which took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7. With the height of 1.74 meters and body measurements of 81-63-92.5 centimeters, the Tay Ninh contestant is a professional fashion model who once made a splash when she was crowned the winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2016. Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Chau won the title of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018 and made her mark in the international arena after being crowned Miss Supranational Asia 2019. Aside from winning the grand title of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, the beauty also received the Best Body award and the … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh beauty crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022

CIVIC PRIDE: Pop star Đông Nhi (centre) performs at a concert titled 'Thành Phố Tôi - Sài Gòn Vẫn Thế' (My City - Here’s Sài Gòn) in downtown on Sunday night. Photo courtesy of 6th Sense Entertainment HCM CITY — HCM City hosted an outdoor concert at Lam Sơn Park in District 1 on Sunday night. The concert, titled Thành Phố Tôi - Sài Gòn Vẫn Thế (My City - Here’s Sài Gòn), featured pop star Đông Nhi and singer Hoàng Tôn. They sang songs in praise of the nation, President Hồ Chí Minh, HCM City, youth and love, and their popular hits such as Sài Gòn Đẹp Lắm (Beautiful Sài Gòn) and Khi Con Là Mẹ (When I Become Mother). The performance included singers and dancers from the HCM City Light Music Centre. “I hope to bring an exciting performance and atmosphere to local residents and tourists in HCM City, as well as promote the cultural and historic values of the city.” Đông Nhi said. The concert was part of the city's culture authority's “Thành Phố Tình Yêu - Lively … [Read more...] about HCM City hosts concerts at famous attractions