Vietnamese airlines offer promotions at VITM National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget airline Jetstar Pacific will launch various promotional programmes at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which will take place from March 27-30. Vietnam Airlines on March 25 said it will present 4,000 promotional codes for visitors who purchase online tickets at the event. The carrier is set to offer discounts of up to 50 percent for domestic and 30 percent for international flights to Australia, Asian and European nations. Other promotions will be introduced at the event such as weekend sales, among others. Meanwhile, Jetstar Pacific will launch 11,000 cheap tickets for domestic and international flights. The prices will start at 11,000 VND (about 0.5 USD), excluding taxes and fees. The two airlines will also work with travel agencies to introduce tour packages with special prices as well as their products and services for visitors of the VITM. During the event, Jetstar … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 27/3
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/2
Vietnam’s economy set to thrive with new dynamics Vietnam reaped notable achievements in 2018, with economic growth hitting a record high of 7.08%, putting Vietnam on the list of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. New economic dynamics are expected to drive Vietnam forward in 2019 and help it achieve its 5-year plan targets by 2020. Vietnam risks lagging behind in the next decade if it can’t maintain its annual growth of more than 7%. In the government’s recent meeting, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Vietnam is determined to create more breakthroughs across all fields this year in order to fulfill the 5 year-plan and 10-year strategy. One of the government’s biggest challenges will be helping economic hubs like Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang revive their growth. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duy Khuong of Singapore’s Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy told VOV "It’s important for Vietnam to create a firmer foundation of international … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/2
More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
The Hanoitimes - In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, green tourism has been chosen as the main topic at the 2019 Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM). Vietnam International Travel Mart 2018 to highlight on hi-tech tourism VITM 2018 expects to welcome 679 businesses and tourism agencies Vietnam International Travel Mart earns US$10 million in 4 days More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets for domestic and international destinations, and nearly 20,000 cheap tours will be on offer at the 2019 VITM, scheduled to take place from March 27 to 30 at the fair, said Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh at a press conference on January 10. More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offer at the 2019 VITM. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, the organizing board has chosen green tourism as the main topic at the 2019 VITM, Binh said. Attending the 2019 VITM, … [Read more...] about More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
Norwegian solar companies seek cooperation opportunity in Vietnam A group of Norway’s leading solar companies attended a Norwegian Solar Seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to look for cooperation opportunities with local partners in the solar energy sector. The event is co-organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 (PECC1), under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with the attendance of Norweiginan Ambassador designate, Ms Grete Lochen, Commercial Counsellor Mr Harald Naevdal, General Director of EVN PECC1 Mr Pham Nguyen Hung, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and over 70 participants from the EVN and its subsidiaries, independent power plant owners, construction companies, private investors from Vietnam and Laos, suppliers and consultants and other stakeholders. At the seminar, an energy consultant of the World Bank presents an overview of Vietnam’s solar energy, highlighting the achievements of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
Government News 10/10
Belarus, Vietnam expect US$500 million bilateral trade Vietnam and Belarus will hold a Vietnam-Belarus Business Forum to boost trade exchange towards the US$500 two-way trade target in the future, has said Vladimir Andreichenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. On October 9, National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Vladimir Andreichenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus on the sidelines of the third Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments (MSEAP 3) in Antalya, Turkey. At the meeting, the Vietnamese NA leader assured Vietnam’s high regard for the development of traditional friendship and all-around cooperation with Belarus, noting that regular meetings between parliamentarians of Vietnam and Belarus indicate the sound and traditional friendship between the two nations as well as two legislatures. She also thanked Belarusian leaders for dispatching a … [Read more...] about Government News 10/10