As one of the world’s most modern cruise ships, the MSC Splendida has 18 storeys, 1,343 rooms that enjoy a sea view, five swimming pools, and six restaurants situated next to an entertainment area that covers 450,000m2. During its first visit to Vietnam, passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the nation’s best tourist attractions in both Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria Vung Tau. … [Read more...] about Panama cruise ship docks at Vung Tau port
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Interest rates kept stable in first half of 2018
HCM City (VNA) – The interest rates were kept stable in the first six months of 2018 while the lending rates for priority fields have decreased. The information was revealed at a meeting to review the banking activities in the first half of 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13. State and commercial banks cut about 0.5 percent per year in interest rates for consumers with good credibility. At current, interest rates of short-term loans stand at 6-9 percent while those of mid- and long-term loans are about 9-11 percent. Those with high credibility and financial capability could enjoy rates of 4-5 percent per year. According to Vice Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong, to ensure the liquidity of credit organisations and stabilisation of the monetary and forex market, the central bank will focus on the flexible management of open market operations in line with market developments and available capital of credit organisations. The bank will make it … [Read more...] about Interest rates kept stable in first half of 2018
Binh Duong Int’l Women Cycling Tournament to begin next week
Hanoi (VNA) – The Binh Duong International Women Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2020, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, will kick off in the southern province of Binh Duong on February 28. The 10th edition of the tournament, which runs through March 8, will bring together local female cyclists from An Giang, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap and Binh Duong as well as those from Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and more. Top Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That from An Giang province will compete in the race. She was the favourite to win the green jersey. The event features ten stages with a total length of 1,051 km, the longest ever, running through Binh Duong New City, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan and Ba Ria-Vung Tau./. … [Read more...] about Binh Duong Int’l Women Cycling Tournament to begin next week
Trang and Linh win in first round of Austrian Open
The event has a total prize fund of US$25,000 and belongs to the international challenge system of the World Badminton Federation. The best athletes will gain points to qualify for the Olympics. — VNS … [Read more...] about Trang and Linh win in first round of Austrian Open
