The Hanoitimes - There are a variety of options for travelers to choose from for International Women's Day retreats. On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, many attractive promotional packages and culinary discounts are launching during the month at hotels, resorts and golfs around the nation. A staycation package within Hanoi is an ideal choice for International Women's day retreat. Photo: Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. Sheraton Hanoi Hotel promotes the charm of Hanoi Westlake and gives a hand to push up domestic travel with a staycation package called “Westlake Retreat”. Travelers will have chance to treat their loved ones on the special occasion with a staycation by the romantic Westlake shore. The package includes a buffet breakfast at Oven D’or restaurant, a special set dinner at the Hemispheres steak & seafood Grill restaurant, a cocktail drink with light snack per person per night at Bar Déjà Vu; and complimentary early check in at 9am … [Read more...] about Domestic tourism stimulation: March promotions launched
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Phan Thiet airport to start construction in March
The information was announced by Senior Lieutenant-General Tran Don, Deputy Minister of National Defense at a meeting with the south-central province's authorities Friday. In 2009, the government approved a plan to build Phan Thiet airport in beach town Phan Thiet of Binh Thuan, which lies more than four hours east of Ho Chi Minh City and currently has none. The plan said the airport would span 543 hectares (1,340 acres) to serve both civilian and military purposes and invested under the build-operate-transfer format by Hanoi-based Rang Dong JSC. It also said work would start in 2015 for the project to be finished in 2018. However, nothing had been carried out as scheduled. In 2017, Binh Thuan proposed to upgrade the civil rating of the planned airport from 4C to 4E as regulated by International Civil Aviation Organization. In specific, the province wanted to extend the airport's runway from 2,400 meters to 3,050 meters in order to raise its capabilities toward the 4E rating. … [Read more...] about Phan Thiet airport to start construction in March
New regulation on minimum trading lot at HOSE aims to keep small investors away
Around $200 billion is now in tumult after a succession of days of network congestion and the news about the required increase in minimum trading lot from 100 to 1,000 shares on the HCM City stock market. Nguyen Giang, owner of The Way Coffee, completed the procedure to open an account at SSI Hanoi Branch after hearing that the HCM CIty Stock Exchange (HOSE) was planning to increase the required minimum trading lot from 100 shares to 1,000 shares. The reason behind the plan, as explained by Le Hai Tra, HOSE’s CEO, was to ease the overload. However, this was not good news for many investors, including Giang. Because of Covid-19, he no longer can work as an outbound tour guide, which he did for 10 years. In 2020, he opened a street coffee shop. However, the third Covid-19 outbreak once again affected his business. Giang then decided to make financial investments as he has confidence in the bright prospects of the stock market. However, the calculations of the investor may … [Read more...] about New regulation on minimum trading lot at HOSE aims to keep small investors away
PM Phuc calls on combined strength for stronger national development
These remarks were made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at an event known as “Dialogue 2045” with various business representatives and intellectuals at the Thong Nhat Conference Hall in Ho Chi Minh City on March 6, featuring the participation of many senior leaders. The Government leader reviewed the achievements following nearly 35 years of pursuing the renewal process under the leadership of the Community Party of Vietnam (CPV), with the national economy enjoying positive growth. The lives of local people have been greatly improved, with the life expectancy increasing compared with advanced countries such as Japan and Singapore, with greater attention being given to a range of social and cultural issues. PM Phuc therefore highlighted the contributions made by the local the business community to the nation over the past 35 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), expressing hope that firms can learn new ideas to transform the nation into a developed and high-income country. The nation … [Read more...] about PM Phuc calls on combined strength for stronger national development
Hanoi leaders pay tribute to King Ly Thai To in Ninh Binh
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi's top leaders expressed their gratitude to the kings who were credited with building and defending the nation. A delegation of Hanoi leadership led by Secretary of the city Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue offered incense to King Ly Thai To, who relocated Vietnam’s capital city from Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province to Thang Long (Hanoi today) 1,010 years ago, Kinh Te & Do Thi reported. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue offers incense to King Ly Thai To, who relocated Vietnam’s capital city from Hoa Lu to Thang Long. Photo: Thanh Hai The officials also paid tribute to the first Ly dynasty monarch’s predecessors: Kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh in the former capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province, about 100 kilometers to the south of Hanoi. King Ly Thai To was born as Ly Cong Uan in 974 in Kinh Bac, today’s Bac Ninh province and later became a military commander under the early Le dynasty. In November 1009, he … [Read more...] about Hanoi leaders pay tribute to King Ly Thai To in Ninh Binh