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Local authorities have requested tourism businesses and management agencies to restructure products to meet the demand of domestic travelers. Hanoi's tourism sector is seeking ways to diversify tourism models as part of efforts to boost the city's night economy. Dang Huong Giang, Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism told the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper about solutions. Many activities on walking streets in Son Tay ancient town. Photo: Pham Hung/ The Hanoi Times How has the night economy of the city been doing when Hanoi has implemented many night activities? Hanoi's night economy is closely associated with tourism development. The concept of night economy covers night economic activities which have been carried out long before its emergence. More concretely, since September 1, 2016, the Hanoi People’s Committee piloted the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and its vicinity, and allowed restaurants and bars in Hoan Kiem District to operate from … [Read more...] about Hanoi takes solutions to spur night economy

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc is checking preparation tasks at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted. (Photo: Cao Thang) He proposed that the exam steering committee continuously check all organizational stages in compliance with the Prime Minister’s direction and the Ministry of Education and Training’s guidance, especially new regulations on high-tech fraud prevention and proper handling methods. Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc is checking preparation tasks at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School. (Photo: Cao Thang) The Deputy Minister informed that according to the regulations for this year’s High School Graduation Exam, Covid-19 patients are entitled to exam exemption and graduation recognition. However, if wished, they are allowed to sit the exam in separated rooms, arranged by exam locations. Vice Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc requested that HCMC Education and Training Department carefully … [Read more...] about HCMC finishing preparation for high school graduation exam

Businesses are discovering new ways to separate, contain, and re-use the waste they produce, Le Toan SCG Packaging (SCGP) under Thai industrial conglomerate SCG impressed at last week’s exhibition on the circular economy in Vietnam with a number of environmentally-friendly products, one of which was paper beds. These beds, easily installed and transported, are made entirely of recycled paper and have been provided for many hospitals in Vietnam in recent times. “This is one of the products demonstrating the responsibility of SCG in the role of a citizen enterprise. We stand ready to bring innovative solutions to Vietnam to help authorised agencies and people,” said Sompob Witworrasakul, general director of Vina Kraft Paper Co., Ltd., a member of SCGP. Over past years, SGC has also applied high technology to its cement production. Its cement products are energy-saving, with technology helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 115,000 tonnes a year. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Sustainable products stimulating business

White-robed worshippers from around the world have packed the streets of Islam's holiest city ahead of the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began. Banners welcoming the faithful, including the first international visitors since 2019, adorned squares and alleys, while armed security forces patrolled the ancient city, birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed. "This is pure joy," Sudanese pilgrim Abdel Qader Kheder told AFP in Mecca, before the event which officially starts Wednesday. "I almost can't believe I am here. I am enjoying every moment." One million people, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj after two years of drastically curtailed numbers due to the pandemic. The pilgrimage is one of five pillars of Islam, which all able-bodied Muslims with the means are required to perform at least once. At least 650,000 overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia, the authorities said on Sunday. But … [Read more...] about Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic