Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Vietjet sign MoU At the MoU signing ceremony (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Vietjet Air signed in Hanoi on March 28 a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for 2019 – 2021. Under the MoU, the two sides will work together to increase promotion on mass media; introduce publications, documents and market researches; cooperate in an international tourism fair and Vietnamese tourism abroad; and organise domestic destination surveys and events. The MoU provides travel opportunities and convenience for Vietnamese people and international tourists, connecting Vietnam to destinations around the world, where Vietjet has direct flights. This is also a concrete effort to contribute to the implementation of the growth target plan assigned by the Prime Minister to welcome about 18 million international visitors to Vietnam in 2019. With a wide flight network of 39 domestic routes and 69 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 29/3
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New York county takes ‘extremely unusual’ step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak
New York county takes 'extremely unusual' step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak Unvaccinated people under age 18 are banned from public places in Rockland County, New York, as of midnight Wednesday, according to John Lyon, director of strategic communications for County Executive Ed Day. Day announced the order Tuesday. The declaration is an effort to contain an outbreak of measles that began in October; 153 cases have been confirmed in the county. The outbreak began when an unvaccinated resident became infected while visiting Israel and returned with the disease. It has mostly affected observant Jewish neighborhoods. New York City has reported 214 cases as of Wednesday from the outbreak, also in Orthodox Jewish communities, according to the city department of health. "We're not punishing the people who are doing the right thing already and following the rules. We just want to encourage everyone to do the right thing so we can stop this outbreak," … [Read more...] about New York county takes ‘extremely unusual’ step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak
Big brands push locals to improve
As Vietnam grows in stature globally, more international brands will ensure their presence is felt in the country, Photo: Le Toan A stable economy, increasing average incomes, higher living standards, and a young population are just some of the factors enabling the fashion retail sector in Vietnam to become ever-more attractive for overseas investors. In 2016, Zara was the first international brand name knocking on Vietnam’s door, occupying the front of the Vincom Centre on Ho Chi Minh City’s Dong Khoi street. Zara was soon packed with a long queue of local customers who wanted to experience international products right on their doorstep. A second Zara outlet opened in Vincom Centre Ba Trieu in Hanoi, and it did not take long for a wave of international brand names such as The Body Shop, H&M, GAP, Levi’s, and Mango to create chains in Vietnam. The latest brand to do so is Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo, which plans to open its first store in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Big brands push locals to improve
Prada apologises after products spark accusations of racism
The so-called "Pradamalia" creatures sparked outrage for their exaggerated red lips that brought blackface caricatures to mind. — Photo today.comViet Nam News NEW YORK — Italian fashion label Prada has said it will set up an advisory council on diversity issues after being forced to pull monkey-like keychain figurines from its shelves over accusations of racism. The so-called "Pradamalia" creatures – featured prominently in the window display of its Soho store in New York – sparked outrage for their exaggerated red lips that brought blackface caricatures to mind. "We would like to convey our deep regret and sincere apologies for the Pradamalia products that were offensive. They have been removed from the market and will not be sold," Prada said in a statement released Sunday on Twitter. "Going forward, we pledge to improve our diversity training and will immediately form an advisory council to guide our efforts on diversity, inclusion and culture," the label … [Read more...] about Prada apologises after products spark accusations of racism
Nike touts edgy ads but shares fall on mixed earnings
Nike's CEO said Tuesday (Sep 25) a controversial ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick was connecting with consumers worldwide but shares fell after the sports giant reported slowing growth in China. The Nike logo is displayed on the outside of a Nike SoHo store in New York City. (AFP/Drew Angerer) Nike Chief Executive Mark Parker, commenting on an earnings call for the first time since the Kaepernick ad was released Sep 3, said he was "very proud" of the spots and that the company had seen an uptick in online traffic and social media mentions since it was released. "We know its resonated actually quite strongly with consumers, obviously here in North America but also around the world," he said. "It's really transcended North America to touch people around the world." The comments came as Nike reported a 15 per cent jump in earnings for fiscal first quarter 2019 to US$1.1 billion. Revenues climbed 10 per cent to US$9.9 billion for the period ending Aug 31. Nike scored … [Read more...] about Nike touts edgy ads but shares fall on mixed earnings