Boma Resort Nha Trang welcomes first guests
HCMC – Boma Resort Nha Trang has opened its doors to welcome first guests, offering travelers a comfortable hideaway in the central city of Nha Trang. The boutique lifestyle bayfront resort, located 10 minutes from the city, has 98 rooms featuring spacious balconies with panoramic views of Nha
Ninh Thuan targets 2.7 million tourist arrivals this year
HCMC – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has set a target to welcome 2.7 million tourists, including 20,000 from abroad, this year. Nguyen Long Bien, vice chairman of the provincial government, issued a decision on the plan on March 9 to implement tourism promotion programs and fulfill this
Local drug makers struggle to expand market share
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group held a CEO forum connecting experts, authorities and leaders of pharmaceutical firms yesterday, March 9, to discuss the shortcomings of domestic pharmaceutical firms and improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The forum, “Enhancing the competitiveness of
Work starts on largest fruit processing plant in Daklak
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Daklak has broken ground on a 10-hectare fruit processing facility, the largest of its kind in the province. Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Group JSC is the investor of the VND480-billion project, which is located in Ea Drong Commune in Cu M’gar District,
Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan, S.Korea drop
HCMC – Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan and South Korea in January fell strongly against the same period last year. General Department of Vietnam data showed exports of dragon fruits to over 40 countries and territories brought total revenue of over US$47 million in the first month of the
STK gets loan worth US$52.5 million
HCMC – Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation (STK) has announced its affiliated company, Unitex Corporation, has secured a syndicated loan of US$52.5 million, equivalent to VND1,233 billion. The lenders comprised CTBC Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, Entie Commercial Bank
Quang Ninh gears up to welcome back Chinese tourists
HCMC – Authorities, travel companies and tourism service providers in Quang Ninh Province are preparing to welcome back group tours from China, as the northern neighbor has allowed the organization of group tours to Vietnam from March 15. China’s move to reopen outbound group tours is seen as a
Ba Ria-Vung Tau sets up checkpoints to prevent IUU fishing
HCMC – Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will establish three inter-disciplinary checkpoints to fight against IUU fishing at the sea gates of Sao Mai, Loc An and Binh Chau, authorized to inspect fishing boats, sailors and fishing licenses. The Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Committee has decided to set up three
Two auto testing centers in Hanoi resume operations
HCMC – Two auto registration and inspection centers in Hanoi City, 29.03S and 29.14D, were allowed to reopen today, March 10, according to Vietnam Register. They are located in Nam Tu Liem and Thanh Oai districts, the local media reported. Vietnam Register will mobilize the auto inspectors of
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh offers services for MICE
HCMC – Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh says it will continue to diversify exciting activities and experiences for customers, making it an ideal destination for the MICE tourism market. Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh, located about 90km from Hanoi, has a 17-hectare green campus with luxurious and modern
HCMC calls for Singapore investment in major projects
HCMC – HCMC called on Singaporean investors to invest in the city’s priority projects such as HCMC – Moc Bai Expressway, Beltway No. 4, and Metro line 3A-3B-4, reported the local media. At a conference on investment and trade opportunities for Vietnam and Singapore enterprises held by the HCMC
Chinese firm to pour US$2.5 billion into Thai Nguyen
HCMC – China’s Sunny Group is planning to invest US$2.5 billion in an industrial project in the northern province of Thai Nguyen. At the Vietnamese Government’s Office on March 8, Thai Nguyen Province and Sunny Group signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an industrial center at the Yen