Sitting at the foot of Duong Dong Mountain, little has changed in Ham Ninh since the tourism boom. Local villagers still live in the same thatched houses and catch the same shrimp, fish, pearls and sea cucumbers to earn a living. Just 20 kilometers to the south of Duong Dong Town, the capital of Phu Quoc, it is no exaggeration to call the ancient village a priceless jewel with pristine charm and beauty that has yet to be ruined by the tourist trap on Vietnam’s largest island. No one knows exactly when the ancient village was born, but it has become a must-see spot for tourists when they touch down on the glamorous island off the southwestern coast of Kien Giang. Sunrise is the best time to see the village, as the sandy beach and mossy rocks are slowly exposed to the naked day. The seafood, especially the crab, is a must if you don’t want your trip to be a waste of time. Mui Ne A multifold painting on the south central coast Once a sleepy fishing village, Mui Ne … [Read more...] about 5 fishing villages that encapsulate Vietnam’s untouched beauty
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Southeast Asian airlines look to non-stop U.S. flights despite profit challenges
SINGAPORE -- Vietnam Airlines JSC will struggle to be profitable on non-stop flights between Vietnam and the United States due to a lack of demand from business travelers, but it may launch them anyway as early as next year, the carrier’s CEO said on Monday. Duong Tri Thanh, and his counterparts at other state-controlled Southeast Asian carriers such as Thai Airways International PCL and Malaysia Airlines, are trying to balance government desires for growth with what is best for the airlines’ financial health in a competitive market. “The philosophy of the company is to help the economy and try to be viable and profitable,” Thanh told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference ahead of the Singapore Airshow. “But growing the economy is more of a mandate. You can see on most of the intercontinental routes we are not making money. But we are helping to get people in and out.” The market for flights between Southeast Asia and the United States is highly … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian airlines look to non-stop U.S. flights despite profit challenges
Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This survey bets you will
TV commercials aired by U.S. broadcaster CNN have been introducing Hanoi to people around the world for the past year, sparking an interest in travel to Vietnam's capital. The network started airing two commercials featuring the best of the 1,000-year-old capital in early March last year as part of a $2 million tourism deal with Hanoi. In “Hanoi – Heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage”, Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee visits the city’s most popular sites – the red The Huc Bridge across Hoan Kiem Lake, Saint Joseph's Cathedral, the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university, the Perfume Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. She is also seen enjoying a cyclo tour, a motorbike ride and a chat with a street vendor. The ads have resulted in 92 percent of viewers saying they'd like to travel to Hanoi, a survey by U.K. research firm BDRC Continental has found. Hanoi lured five million foreign … [Read more...] about Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This survey bets you will
Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This surveys bets you do
TV commercials aired by U.S. broadcaster CNN have been introducing Hanoi to people around the world for the past year, sparking an interest in travel to Vietnam's capital. The network started airing two commercials featuring the best of the 1,000-year-old capital in early March last year as part of a $2 million tourism deal with Hanoi. In “Hanoi – Heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage”, Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee visits the city’s most popular sites – the red The Huc Bridge across Hoan Kiem Lake, Saint Joseph's Cathedral, the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university, the Perfume Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. She is also seen enjoying a cyclo tour, a motorbike ride and a chat with a street vendor. The ads have resulted in 92 percent of viewers saying they'd like to travel to Hanoi, a survey by U.K. research firm BDRC Continental has found. Hanoi lured five million foreign tourists … [Read more...] about Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This surveys bets you do
Vietnam’s first university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Vietnam’s oldest university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s oldest university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
10,000-year-old university in Hanoi goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about 10,000-year-old university in Hanoi goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Take a look at Vietnam’s 6 most attractive travel destinations for Winter
The Hanoitimes - Perfect choices for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Sa Pa, Dien Bien, Moc Chau, Da Lat, Sa Dec, and Phu Quoc, are the eight most intriguing travel destinations in January. Sa Pa Sa Pa in the winter. The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. However, in the Winter from December to February, the weather in Sa Pa becomes very cold, but visitors will have the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the valley in the morning. In recent years, there is snow in Sa Pa. If you have chance to travel to this picturesque town on this occasion, you will definitely see quite a romance scene. However, this is the reason why Sa Pa is always crowded at this time of the year. Dien Bien Dien Bien. About 100 cherry trees are in full bloom on an island in Pa Khoang commune, Dien Bien district, making it the hottest destination in the northern Dien Bien province at this time of the year. On January 6, a cherry blossom … [Read more...] about Take a look at Vietnam’s 6 most attractive travel destinations for Winter
August 21-27: Vietnam Connection Music Festival 2017 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Most Recent News
NDO— A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events will take place in in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. HANOI PERFORMANCE Vietnam Connection Music Festival 2017 8pm on August 21 Grand Concert Hall, Vietnam National Academy of Music 77 Hao Nam Street, Dong Da District, This festival sees the participation of many international classical music artists (France, Taiwan, China), such as pianist Louis Haguenauer, violinist Gregory Lee, violist Yi-wen chao, cellist Ross gasworth, and Vietnamese artists Ngo Hoang Linh, Phan Thanh Trinh, Vu Viet Chuong and violinist Bui Cong Duy – one of the founders of the festival. The highlight of this festival is the diversity and richness in the music themes from all over Europe, especially in the Gala night show, which will include compositions by English, Russian, Hungarian, Czechoslovakia composers. Chamber Concert "A Blue Night" by String Quartet of Hanoi 8pm on August 25, Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich Street, Dong Da … [Read more...] about August 21-27: Vietnam Connection Music Festival 2017 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Most Recent News
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12
JETRO to host Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh CityJapan External Trade Organisation Ho Chi Minh City (JETRO) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency will co-organise the Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on December 19.The seminar aims to introduce the strengths of the Japanese market, the advantages of establishing a branch in Japan, as well as JETRO’s free support activities for enterprises in Vietnam looking to invest or establish a business in Japan.The relationship between Japan and Vietnam has improved significantly over the past years. This January, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Vietnam. In March, the Emperor and his Empress visited Vietnam for the first time, and in June, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Japan for the second time after taking office.In terms of the economy, the number of Japanese enterprises investing in Vietnam continues to increase, while trade relations are on the rise. A growing … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12