Bac Giang Province is well known for being one of the main lychee-growing hubs in Vietnam, thus it comes as a surprise to many that the northern province also boasts a diversity of stunning landscapes. Despite being barely 50 kilometers from the capital city of Hanoi, Bac Giang remains an undiscovered tourist destination in northern Vietnam. Backpackers who visit Bac Giang during the summer will have the opportunity to savor lychees, immerse themselves in the magnificent scenery, and discover the region's centuries-old villages. Picking up lychees at Luc Ngan orchards Lychee is a summertime specialty fruit in the north, where it is cultivated in numerous locales. However, the most renowned lychee comes from Luc Ngan District in Bac Giang. The dulcet taste of the lychee fruits here distinguishes them from those available in other localities. Despite the medium size of the fruit, its seed is the size of a pea, allowing fruit enthusiasts to enjoy a satisfying bite after … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on these experiences when visiting Bac Giang in northern Vietnam
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Vietnam hosts beauty pageant to promote traditional clothing, tourism
A beauty contest aimed at honoring the ao dai and promoting Vietnam’s tourism activities kicked off on Sunday afternoon in Hanoi. According to Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, a representative of the Miss Ao Dai 2022 organizing committee, the competition seeks to find women who are prepared to devote themselves to promoting tourism in Vietnam and honoring the ao dai , a hallmark Vietnamese costume. As the director of the 'Tourism and Trade Promotion in Digital Transformation' project, backed by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, and a big fan of the Vietnamese ao dai , Nhung wants to organize the Miss Ao Dai contest every two years as one of the events to spur tourism in the country. Nhung hopes that the Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2022 pageant will emphasize the beauty of Vietnamese women who wear the ao dai , support the society's overall effort to honor the country's traditional dress, and spread the word about a beautiful, culturally rich Vietnam. The organizers wish … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts beauty pageant to promote traditional clothing, tourism
Standard Chartered Vietnam named Best Service Provider
Transactions at Standard Chartered Bank in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of the bank Standard Chartered Vietnam has been named the "Best Service Provider - Cash Management" for the second consecutive year and "Best Payments and Collections Solutions for Dragon Capital Vietfund Management (DCVFM)" in 2022 in the Asset Triple A Awards. These awards demonstrate Standard Chartered Bank's continuous efforts in introducing innovative solutions to enable effective cash management for our corporate clients and support their digitalisation journey by applying new and emerging technology. Best Payments and Collections Solution for Dragon Capital Vietfund Management (DCVFM) is a bundled solution including inward instant payments, a dynamic virtual account for collections and an API banking solution enabling the client to improve their operational efficiency and enhance productivity thanks to automated reconciliation. "We always have a purpose to understand our client's business processes and … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered Vietnam named Best Service Provider
200 Vietnamese, Indian medical firms join annual networking event
At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – About 200 Vietnamese and Indian enterprises in the pharmaceutical and medical field participated in a networking event in Ho Chi Minh City on July 5, together exploring their ‘golden’ cooperation and investment opportunities in the post-pandemic period. The annual conference was co-organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Branch in Ho Chi Minh City ( VCCI-HCM ) and the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India ( Pharmexcil ). As heard at the function, businesses of the sides are looking for joint pharmaceutical partnerships, particularly in COVID-19 vaccine production. In the medical area, outstanding Indian projects in Vietnam include a 500-million-USD pharmaceutical industrial park in Thanh Hoa province and an international pharmaceutical park worth 10-12 billion USD in Hai Duong province. Recently, Vietnam revised regulations and Indian businesses meeting the quality requirements are … [Read more...] about 200 Vietnamese, Indian medical firms join annual networking event
Over 200 exhibitors to join international livestock, aquaculture expo
Delegates at the press briefing to kick off the 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition in HCM City on June 30. — VNS Photo The 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition will be held next month in HCM Ciity to help firms in restore and enhance business connections, and update market information and new technologies after nearly three years of interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ILDEX Vietnam 2022 is expected to attract more than 200 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Thailand, the US, and UK. A series of activities will be organised during the three days of the exhibition, including workshops that will provide knowledge, solutions and strategies to help businesses grow and thrive,a direct business matching programme, a Potential Buyer Programme (VIP Buyer), and many … [Read more...] about Over 200 exhibitors to join international livestock, aquaculture expo
Electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reported last week by the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association (VEIA) that Apple has moved 11 factories from Chinese businesses in the supply chain to Vietnam, while other assemblers like Foxconn, Luxshare, Pegatron, and Wistron are ramping up production capacity in Vietnam. Do Thi Thuy Huong, general secretary of the VEIA, said that the electronic components manufacturing industry of Vietnam has its own advantages for those looking to relocate supply chains out of China to neighbouring countries. “A number of high-tech groups have been cultivating their projects in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang, and they will also do the same in some other potential localities,” Huong said. Last week Sandeep Mehta, president of India’s Adani Ports & SEZ, announced on behalf of Adani Group that it would pour $10 billion into Vietnam. It is part of a $100 billion package that Adani Group would like to invest overseas. … [Read more...] about Electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce