As Vietnam is doing well in its containment of the CODI-19 pandemic, it is expected the country’s tourism sector will gradually recover in 2021. In this context, enhancing connectivity between tourism service providers and promoting the role of major travel companies are both crucial factors for domestic tourism to reboot itself post-COVID-19. Therefore, more drastic measures are needed to remove the above-mentioned obstacles and increase the efficiency of tourism connectivity, thus enhancing the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16
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Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s first island city
By 2025, it strives to achieve total fishery output of 201,000 tons per year, with State budget revenue increasing 11.7% each year on average. It also aims to welcome 10 million tourists, up 15% per year, 4 million of which will be foreigners. The rate of poor households is to be under 1%. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s first island city
Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh suggested Samsung provide the city with technical support in developing smart city and smart transport and promoting digital transformation. He made the suggestion during a January 14 meeting with the General Director of Samsung Vietnam, Choi Joo Ho, who paid a courtesy call to report on the Republic of Korea (RoK) company’s projects in Hanoi. Choi said that work on Samsung’s Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Hanoi started last March and is on schedule, with 23 percent completed. Once opened, the centre will employ about 3,000 tech engineers primarily responsible for developing software, the 5G network, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, he said, adding that this will contribute to economic growth in Hanoi and Vietnam at large. Samsung Vietnam is committed to strictly complying with local regulations and ensuring workplace safety. He also asked for continued support from … [Read more...] about Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Hanoi strives to become creative city in region
Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi is striving to become a green, modern and smart city that is able to be competitive in Asia and the world by 2030. Creative capital Hanoi was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on October 30, 2019, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. With this title, the city reaffirms its commitment to people-centered development. At a seminar discussing the “Hanoi – creative city” initiative jointly held by the municipal People’s Committee and UNESCO on October 2, Michael Croft, UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam, said the city’s development is therefore considered not just by statistics and profits but through the compassion and creativity of its citizens. Croft suggested Hanoi expand its cooperation with other cities like Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Singapore, Kobe (Japan), Shanghai (China), Bandung (Indonesia), Helsinki (Finland), Montreal (Canada), Berlin … [Read more...] about Hanoi strives to become creative city in region
Host of activities for disadvantaged kids in HCM City during Mid-Autumn Festival
HCM City (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Communist Youth Union will present more than 2,000 gifts worth over 500 million VND (21,600 USD) to disadvantaged local children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s one of various activities to be rolled out by the city’s youth union in support of underprivileged children, especially children of local workers, until October 4. In cooperation with Vietnam Fatherland Front committees in districts, the youth union has also organised art programmes, folk games, and film screenings, and presented scholarships to children with outstanding academic results. Targeted children include those with disabilities and the thousands of children of workers at processing, industrial, and high-tech parks in the city./. … [Read more...] about Host of activities for disadvantaged kids in HCM City during Mid-Autumn Festival