At their meeting, FM Son and his New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta agreed on the need to increase delegation exchanges and the promotion of annual mechanisms, striving for 20% growth in annual two-way trade to match the bilateral Strategic Partnership. They concurred to recover collaboration in other fields such as education, tourism, tourism, people-to-people exchange after COVID-19. FM Son thanked New Zealand for providing 2 million NZD for Vietnam's recovery process. Mahuta affirmed that New Zealand will maintain the provision of ODA and scholarships to Vietnam and strengthen the country’s cooperation in the Mekong region. The two sides discussed the orientations of cooperation at ASEAN forums. Minister Mahuta invited Minister Son to visit New Zealand and co-chair the first Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. At a meeting with Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Mary Ng, Son suggested the strengthening of collaboration within regional … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister holds bilateral meetings on AMM-55 sidelines
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Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists
In mid-July, a group of 460 Indian business tourists boarded flights to Ho Chi Minh City, officially starting a journey to discover Vietnam in just 3 days. Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists The group, which consisted of Indian bus and truck manufacturing representatives, stayed at the 5-star Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 and Le Meridien hotels to attend a conference, then went to visit some famous tourist attractions in the city and moved to Tien Giang before returning home. This was the largest Indian delegation to Vietnam for nearly three years. B. Subhash Chandar, managing director of Asia Destination Management JSC (Asia DMC) in Vietnam and the organiser of the trip said, “Indians are used to destinations like Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai, but Vietnam is still a new destination to them. All Indian tourists are very excited to come here and explore.” He aims to bring at least 6,000 Indian tourists to Vietnam through company tours by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam becoming favourite destination for Indian tourists
Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss
A company that sells exclusive FIFA packages to the well-heeled is predicting record sales for the World Cup in Qatar, but its owner insists the tournament will be "good value" for all fans. England have opted for the Souq Al Wakra as their base for the World Cup this year. Image by Tivoli Hotels. Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to the tiny Gulf state from around the globe on private planes and yachts. Byrom's Match Hospitality has contracted 450,000 of the three million tickets for the tournament that starts November 20. Packages range from $700 for a top ticket with a slap-up meal, to bills of a million dollars-plus for big groups staying in top hotels and watching several matches. Byrom refused to give the highest prices for his Pearl Lounge at the Lusail Stadium, where the December 18 final will be held. At the lounge's 116 seats overlooking the halfway line, … [Read more...] about Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss