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At Lai Phu Beverage Co., Ltd’s beverage plant in Hoc Mon District. The company has become a new comer in the domestic beverage market following the launch of A-Dew beverage products. — Photo courtesy of the company Lai Phu Beverage Company Limited has launched two bottled beverages under the A-Dew brand: birds nest aloe vera and aloe vera pineapple. The products, which mark the companys entry into the beverages market, are made from fresh fruit. Tran Phan Te, general director of Lai Phu Beverage Co., Ltd, said the company has built a 10,000sq.m plant that can produce 18,000 bottles per hour. The factory has an automated, closed production line and ultra-high temperature sterilisation equipment, meeting HACCP food safety control standards, he said. The company plans to have its products distributed nation-wide within a year, be among the top five beverage companies in the country within the next three years and export its products to international markets. They are now … [Read more...] about Lai Phu enters beverage market

Roche Diagnostics Vietnam opens new office in Ha Noi. — VNS Photo Roche Diagnostics Vietnam has opened new office in Ha Noi, marking an important milestone in its long-term commitment to continue to invest in and develop the diagnostics market in Viet Nam. The new 850-sq m office, located in VCCI Tower on 9 Dao Duy Anh Street in Dong Da ward in Ha Noi, supports business partners in Ha Noi and the northern provinces of Viet Nam. Following the concept of the LEED-certified head office in HCM City, the office in Ha Noi will create a great place for the rapidly growing Ha Noi-based team of over 70 employees. The company said the new office in Ha Noi has more flexible working areas designed to promote creativity, support group activities and build teamwork spirit and collaboration. The various areas, which include a canteen area, entertainment room and training area, are a combination of international modernity and local cultural identity, making the office a second home for the … [Read more...] about Roche invests in diagnostics market in VN

Representatives from Cam Ranh International Terminal Company, Saigon Ground Services Company and Vietjet pose with cabin crew of the inaugural flight. — VNS Photo New-age carrier Vietjet launched its latest international route connecting Nha Trang in the central province of Khanh Hoa with Busan – South Korea’s famous seaport city on Wednesday. Vietjet is the first carrier to operate the direct route between the two destinations, marking the airline’s ninth service between Viet Nam and South Korea. "The new route is expected to meet the increasing demand of air travel of local people and international travelers between the two countries and across the region," Vietjet said in a statement. The Nha Trang-Busan route operates four return flights per week with a flight time of around four hours and 40 minutes per leg. The flight departs from Nha Trang at 11.50pm and arrives in Busan at 6.30am. The return flight takes off from Busan at 8.05am and lands in Nha Trang … [Read more...] about Vietjet’s Nha Trang-Busan route opens

The cargo vessel Spring Hummer of Belize docked at the Vinh Tan international sea port. — Photo nhandan.com.vn The Vinh Tan international seaport in the south central province of Binh Thuan received the cargo vessel Spring Hummer of Belize, which was the first foreign ship to dock at the port, on Wednesday. The Belize vessel, with a deadweight tonnage of more than 9,000 tonnes, carried machinery for the expansion of the Vinh Tan 4 thermal power plant. It is a new development in export-import activities via sea route of the Vinh Tan port one month after receiving a certificate recognising it as a location for shipping inspection and monitoring. Covering 140ha, the port was built at a cost of around VND2.3 trillion (US$98.7 million). It was developed by the Vinh Tan International Port Co, a member of the Pacific Corporation. The port has a 3,000DWT wharf and two 50,000DWT wharves, and will have a 70,000DWT wharf in the near future. Binh Thuan is one of the top localities with … [Read more...] about First foreign vessel arrives at Vinh Tan seaport

An Emirates business class cabin. Emirates Skywards is offering a special programme for all its members to upgrade their membership to the coveted Gold tier. — Photo courtesy of Emirates Emirates Skywards is offering a chance for its members to upgrade their membership to the 'Gold' tier. For a limited time, Emirates Skywards Silver and Blue members can hop straight to Gold when they buy return Business Class Flex or Flex Plus tickets to more than 80 destinations on the Emirates or flydubai network. Members must register for the offer and book between July 18 and 26 for travel between July 18 and August 20. The membership will be updated automatically to Gold after the return journey. New members can also take advantage of the offer by registering via www.emirates.com/vn/ or the Emirates App between 18 and 26 July. From complimentary Business Class lounge access, priority baggage, check-in and boarding to additional 16kg checked baggage allowance, unlimited Wi-Fi, 50 per … [Read more...] about Emirates offers ‘golden’ opportunity

Representatives from Vietjet and Miss Universe Vietnam 2019's organisers shake hands after the signing ceremony in HCM CIty. — VNS Photo Vietjet signed a deal with Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 as an official transport sponsor on Wednesday in HCM City. Beauty queens from across Viet Nam will fly with the budget airline during the journey to find a representative for Viet Nam at Miss Universe 2019 - one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the world, the carrier said in a statement. Miss Universe Vietnam 2019’s final round will take place from November 21 to December 7, 2019 in the central coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. The winner of the title will be awarded one year of free flights on all Vietjet domestic routes and be invited to participate in special cultural and artistic events on Vietjet's aircraft. In his speech at the event, Jay L Lingeswara, International Sales and Distribution Director of Vietjet, spoke highly of the competition, saying it … [Read more...] about Vietjet becomes transport sponsor for Miss Universe Vietnam 2019

A Matsumoto Kiyoshi store in Tokyo. — Photo jw-webmagazine.com Japanese cosmetics and drugstore chain Matsumoto Kiyoshi will expand to Viet Nam in the near future, the chain's operator - Matsumoto Kiyoshi Holdings - has announced. The chain recently signed a co-operation deal with Viet Nam’s Lotus Food Group, online newspaper vietnamplus.vn reported. Under the pact, the two firms will set up a joint venture to manage the Matsumoto Kiyoshi cosmetics and drugstore chain in the Southeast Asian country. "Viet Nam is an emerging market, so there's plenty of room to open new stores," Nikkei Asian Review cited a representative of the Japanese company as saying. Established in 1932, Matsumoto Kiyoshiboasts a large selection of goods, including medicine, makeup, cosmetics, oral hygiene products and supplements. Alongside Viet Nam, the Japanese firm is eyeing expanding to Hong Kong, as it has previously entered two Asian markets of Taiwan and Thailand. The company had 33 stores in … [Read more...] about Japanese cosmetics and drugstore chain to enter Viet Nam

Guy Parmelin, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, appreciated Nestle Vietnams achievements during a visit to its plant in Tri An in Dong Nai Province. — Photo courtesy of Nestle Vietnam Guy Parmelin, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, visited Nestle Vietnams factory in Tri An in Dong Nai Province. During his visit, he learnt how Nestle, one of Switzerlands flagship companies, has become a prime example of a Swiss company with a truly global commitment. Since coming to Viet Nam in 1995 Nestle has invested around US$600 million and employs 2,300 workers. Its leading brands include MILO, NAN, Nescafe, Maggi, and KitKat. The company operates four factories and two distribution centres, and continues to expand steadily. Viet Nam is the second biggest coffee producer in the world and the biggest robusta producer, and Nestle is the biggest buyer of coffee … [Read more...] about Swiss Federal Councillor visits Nestle Vietnams Dong Nai factory

Saigon Co.op will organise an exhibition tracing its 30-year journey from being a basic seller to becoming Viet Nam’s leading retailer at the Nguyen Hue walking street in District 1 from July 19 to 21. — Photo courtesy of Saigon Co.op Saigon Union of Trading Co-operatives (Saigon Co.op) will organise an exhibition in HCM City tracing its 30-year journey from being a basic seller to becoming Viet Nam’s leading retailer and finding a place on the retail map of the Asia - Pacific region. It will be held on the pedestrian strip at the centre of the Nguyen Hue walking street in District 1 from July 19 to 21. There will be replicas of its first store dating back to 1989 and its current outlets, including some of its super-modern supermarkets. There will be performances by stars on all three nights to entertain the thousands of people expected to attend the event. Together with the exhibition, Saigon Co.op will also organise an online auction of seven unique relics that … [Read more...] about Saigon Co.op exhibition to trace 30-year success story

The headquarters of Kyocera Vietnam in northern Hung Yen province. — Photo global.kyocera.com Kyocera – a multi-sector group from Japan – plans to expand its operations in Viet Nam as it considers the country as one of its two most important production hubs in Asia. The company had chosen Viet Nam for its stable socio-political environment as well as its large and hard-working labour force, Yasunobu Sanda, who oversees the company's Japanese and Asian section, told the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Japan. He added that the facilities in Viet Nam would play a vital role in helping Kyocera push its revenue to between two and three trillion Japanese yen (US$18.5–27.7 billion) in the future. In 2011, Kyocera invested $320 million in building production facilities for electrical components and printing devices in Viet Nam. Since then, it has expanded its production scale annually. Established in 1959, Kyocera Group consists of 286 companies worldwide, … [Read more...] about Japanese conglomerate to expand VN operations