The Hanoitimes - Both online and direct reservations are unable to be made as advanced booking packed dozens of luxury hotels days ago. Hanoi advances dialogue-based peace on Korean Peninsula: FM says in Pyongyang Vietnam foreign minister visits North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi Hanoi chosen as venue for second US-North Korea summit, Trump says Reasons behind Vietnam’s selection to host second US–North Korea summit: US press Vietnam willing to support second Trump-Kim summit: Spokesperson Local media reports show that many five-star hotels in Hanoi are fully booked two weeks ahead the forthcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un on February 27-28. JW Marriott hotel which offered stay for US then President Barack Obama in May 2016. Photo: JW Marriott Both online and direct reservations are unable to be made as advanced booking packed those luxury hotels days ago. Data from … [Read more...] about No vacancy in luxury hotels in Hanoi ahead of Trump-Kim summit
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Unique gold products go on sale to mark God of Wealth Day
To meet the increased demand for gold, many gold companies across the country have prepared a variety of products in different shapes and sizes. DOJI Gold and Gems Group have launched their Wealth and Prosperity Red Envelope product made of 24k gold. (Photo: Kinh Te & Tieu Dung) A 24k gold coin can weigh between 4.5 grams to 18.75 grams. DOJI also offers products inscribed with an image of the God of Wealth. (Photo: Kinh Te & Tieu Dung) Phu Quy Gold Group has launched figurine sets of 24k gold zodiac animals, in total, all 12 animals are featured. (Photo: Phu Quy) They also have gold coins inscribed with images to mark the Year of the Pig. (Photo: Phu Quy) Sai Gon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC) also showcased their range of 3D figurine sets including Phuc (Happiness), Loc (Prosperity) and Tho (Longevity) with each weighing 22.5 grams. (Photo: SJC) They also have 2D pig figurines weighing 3.75 grams. (Photo: SJC) The 24k gold pig products are expected to be a best seller. … [Read more...] about Unique gold products go on sale to mark God of Wealth Day
Top 100 products, services chosen by consumers awarded
The top 100 products and services in 2018 selected by consumers are honoured in HCM City on November 29 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The top 100 products and services in 2018 selected by consumers were announced at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on November 29. The selection programme, Tin & Dung (Trust & Consume) Vietnam 2018, was organised by the Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times). Firms with products and services that made the shortlist include Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), HD Bank, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Maybank Kim Eng Securities, FPT, Vietjet, Saigon Alcohol Beer and Beverages Corp. (Sabeco), Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corp. (Habeco), Nha Be Garment Corporation, The Reverie Saigon Hotel, and Khanh Hoa Salangane Nest Company. Launched in January this year, the programme received 21,000 paper and 61,000 online votes, recommending more than … [Read more...] about Top 100 products, services chosen by consumers awarded
Wrong side of the right way
Wrong side of the right wayBy Son Nguyen Criticisms and skepticisms are overwhelming following a decision by Can Tho City’s government this week to slap a heavy fine on a resident for exchanging a US$100 bill at an unauthorized money changer although all related sides agree that the punishment is in strict compliance with prevailing regulations. Calls for amendments to the rule are surfacing like ripple effects across the society, as people from all walks of life are of a consensus that legal provisions contained therein are unenforceable. Simply put, it is wrong. The news broke when it was learned this Tuesday that Can Tho City had issued a decision imposing a fine as much as VND90 million, or roughly US$4,000, on a local resident identified as Nguyen Ca Re for selling the U.S. banknote at Nhan Dat Jewelry Thao Luc Shop in Ninh Kieu District. The gold trader itself was also imposed a fine of VND180 million for the illegal act, plus nearly VND90 million on other business … [Read more...] about Wrong side of the right way
VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition
VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi (first from right) presents the flag of emulation to Tin Tuc newspaper (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s Tin Tuc (News) newspaper held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 14 marking the 35th anniversary of its first edition (May 14, 1983). Attending the event were head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong and permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese Journalists’ Association Ho Quang Loi. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent baskets of flowers on the occasion. Speaking at the event, VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi said Tin Tuc, previously known as Tuan Tin Tuc (News weekly), issued the first edition on May 14, 1983, marking a new period of development and contributing to the cause of the country’s press renovation then. Over the past 35 years, Tin Tuc staff have kept … [Read more...] about VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition