Viet Nam News Bùi Tá Hòang Vũ, director of the HCM City’s Department of Tourism, talks to Người Lao Động (The Labourer) newspaper about HCM City’s efforts to improve its tourism environment to meet the target of 8.5 million foreign visitors and 32 million domestic visitors this year. What will you focus on to attract more tourists to HCM City? We will improve the quality of existing tourism programs, diversify more tourism products and organise a series of tourism events throughout the year to attract visitors, such as waterway tourism. The department will add more types of waterway vehicles and more waterway activities. It will also devise marketing strategies and organise promotional activities abroad to attract international tourists. HCM City’s tourism is developing seven main tourism products: cultural – heritage, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions), culinary, health, waterway, eco-tourism … [Read more...] about HCM City takes steps to meet tourism goals
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HCM City launches crackdown on cyclists
Traffic police officers talk to cyclists caught using car lanes in HCM City. — Photo vnexpress.net Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Traffic police in HCM City have this week launched a crackdown on cyclists who use car lanes. The move was made after the police received complaints from locals about cyclists on Phạm Văn Đồng, Mai Chí Thọ and Võ Văn Kiệt roads. It was reported that a number of cyclists were using lanes designated for cars only and passing through red lights, posing a high risk of traffic accidents. The cyclists were usually travelling in a group for early morning exercise. The fines for anyone caught violating traffic laws are between VNĐ100,000-200,000 ($4.1-8.2) for those who use car lanes and VNĐ60,000-80,000 ($2.5-3.3) for running red lights. There have been a number of accidents caused by cyclists flouting traffic rules. Last October, a cyclist was killed after being hit by a car on Phạm … [Read more...] about HCM City launches crackdown on cyclists
VASEP talks about EP fisheries committee’s IUU fact-finding tour
The delegation from the EP's Committee on Fisheries inspect the factory of the Binh Dinh Fishery JSC (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said a delegation from the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on Fisheries visited Hanoi and coastal provinces from October 28 to November 2 to examine Vietnam’s efforts to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU). The delegation led by Gabriel Mato, MEP and committee spokesperson, had high-level meeting with the Prime Minister, the Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, ministers, and officials from concerned agencies. After the fact-finding tour, the delegation spoke highly of Vietnam’s efforts and announced this on the media in Europe. The delegation heard about enforced measures and newly-passed laws and met with officials from the VASEP. They were provided with information about challenges and limitations facing the fisheries sector. … [Read more...] about VASEP talks about EP fisheries committee’s IUU fact-finding tour
Blockchain global tour coming to HCM City
Global experts and local thought leaders will take part in the Blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals Europe - Asia Tour. - VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — The Blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals Europe - Asia Tour will arrive in HCM City on November 24 after visiting Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, and Switzerland. Global experts and local thought leaders will take part in the event and speak about the social impacts and business roles of blockchain technology and its use in compliance with local regulations. “Blockchain technology is becoming the talk of the town in Việt Nam,” Đoàn Kiều My, chairwoman of Việt Nam node, European Blockchain Hub, said. “However, most of the current ongoing events focus on explaining mass issues with no tangible showcases or results or discussing macroeconomics and government regulations. “We had a vision together with the Government and other funding partners … [Read more...] about Blockchain global tour coming to HCM City
HCM City university students learn about life insurance
Over 500 students of Ton Duc Thang University attend a meeting with the Insurance Association of Viet Nam to discuss life insurance. — VNS Photo The advantages and challenges of the Vietnamese life insurance market were discussed at a meeting between the Insurance Association of Viet Nam and Ton Duc Thang University in HCM City. At the meeting attended by more than 500 students, deputy chairman of the association, Ngo Trung Dung, said modern technologies are bring opportunities for the life insurance industry to develop. “Technology helps improve service quality in all processes from sales to claims. It also helps strengthen the interaction between insurance companies and customers.” Online sales would grow strongly in future, he forecast. Talking about the challenges, he said life insurers should improve their operations or would be left behind. Using modern technologies like big data, AI and cloud to develop online marketing channels would help insurance companies … [Read more...] about HCM City university students learn about life insurance