Hanoi (VNA) – Staged entirely on water and providing a broad overview of village life, from folklore to music, poetry, water puppetry, Buddhism and more, the open-air show “Tinh Hoa Bac Bo” (The Quintessence of Tonkin) is described as a truly standout tourism product of the capital city of Hanoi, helping nudge local culture closer to international friends. The live entertainment show has been open to the public for two years. (Photo courtesy of the organising board) Tuan Chau Hanoi JSC, and takes place on an outdoor stage on the western outskirts of Hanoi. The Quintessence of Tonkin includes six acts presenting traditional elements of the Vietnamese culture in a contemporary and innovative way. The spectacle draws inspiration from Thay pagoda’s history as it tells how it was founded by monk Tu Dao Hanh and the ancient union between religion and monarchy. (Photo courtesy of the organiser) The spectacle draws inspiration from the pagoda’s history as … [Read more...] about “The Quintessence of Tonkin” brings VN culture out to the world
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Tackling Vietnam’s air pollution
Adam Ward, Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Vietnam (left) and Kate Bronstein, Research Environmental Engineer from RTI International. Air pollution is a mixture of small particles and gases – some we can see and some we can’t. Vietnam’s major cities are gravely affected by poor air quality; indeed, Hanoi was ranked second worst for air quality in the Southeast Asian region in 2018 by Air Visual. Situation in Vietnam When we talk about air pollution, we are referring to: particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter (PM10), PM2.5, black carbon, nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), and volatile organic carbons (VOCs). Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City regularly exceed the safe World Health Organization (WHO) limit for air pollution such as PM2.5 and PM10. So, what is causing this poor air? This has been attributed to five main drivers, including coal power, heavy industry (such as cement … [Read more...] about Tackling Vietnam’s air pollution
More than 45 winners celebrate DOT Property Southeast Asia Awards 2019
Honour businesses at DOT Property Southeast Asia Awards 2019 More than 200 of real estate’s best and brightest attended the DOT Property Southeast Asia Awards 2019 presentation ceremony hosted in Bangkok in which a number of outstanding Vietnamese companies were honoured. Nearly 50 awards were presented during the evening with winners hailing from Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Held at Park Hyatt Bangkok, the special evening's highlights included the award for the first People’s Choice Award for Project of the Year Southeast Asia, which was won by Bangkok condominium BEATNIQ from Thai developer SC Asset. The award was voted on exclusively by the public who were impressed with BEATNIQ’s quality. The night’s biggest honour was Developer of the Year 2019 with several developers vying for the title. The prestigious award was presented to Vietnam’s Novaland Group. It was one of two awards won by Novaland Group on the … [Read more...] about More than 45 winners celebrate DOT Property Southeast Asia Awards 2019
Local seasoning Mr. Cook for healthier local residents
Mr. Cook (Ong Bep) giving these spices as a gift for poor women The launching ceremonies of the Mr. Cook (Ong Bep) brand of condiments in Hanoi and numerous provinces recently was sizzling with excitement from the more than 300 attendees, most of whom were housewives looking to try the “Made in Vietnam” nutrition products that have already conquered most southern provinces and are making serious headways in overseas markets like Japan and Europe. To start its conquest of the northern provinces on a high note, each participant was presented with a gift bag of 10 Mr. Cook spice and seasoning products by Nguyen Huynh Dat personally. As the creator of leading multinationals of the spice world for the Vietnamese market for more than 20 years, Nguyen Huynh Dat, CEO of Vietnam-Japan Food Industries JSC – Mr. Cook’s brand owner, was confident that customers would straightaway see the difference between Mr. Cook’s naturally fermented soybean soy sauce and spice … [Read more...] about Local seasoning Mr. Cook for healthier local residents
Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks
Tourism Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks By Nhan Tam Friday, Dec 13, 2019,19:16 (GMT+7) Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecksBy Nhan Tam Truong Thi Hong Hanh, director of the Danang Tourism Department - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG - At the ongoing 12th session of the Danang City People's Council, Truong Thi Hong Hanh, director of the Danang Tourism Department, talked about how a budget or zero-dong tour is designed in the central coastal city and reports her solutions. The Saigon Times: How is a low-cost tour designed? - Truong Thi Hong Hanh: A cheap or zero-dong tour is a competitive pricing tactic used by tour operators to attract more clients. Tourists can buy the tour at no charge, or it may only include a return air ticket. These tours often include shopping excursions, low-cost meals and sightseeing that is free of charge or low-priced. Travel companies can find many ways to offset their losses … [Read more...] about Removing “cheap tour” bottlenecks
