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HCM City Travel Firms Gear Up For Summer Peak

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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 23) notable headlines US chip giant NVIDIA keen to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam Algerian Ambassador receives friendship insignia Vietnam, Malaysia foster education cooperation HCM City travel firms gear up for summer peak Leading Latin America buyers to seek Vietnamese suppliers Phu Quoc dubbed “Maldives of Vietnam” Exhibition spotlights significance of Dien Bien Phu Victory Forum to discuss new initiatives on ASEAN future vision: Deputy FM Acting President attends National Humanitarian Month launching ceremony Photo: VOV US chip giant NVIDIA keen to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam A delegation of NVIDIA Corporation of the United States led by Keith Strier, vice president of NVIDIA, is scheduled to arrive in Vietnam from April 22 to 26 to explore investment opportunities in the country, according to Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper. The working trip will take them to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, ...

The Most Beautiful Destinations in Vietnam Recommended by International Media

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In an article published in The Sydney Morning Herald, author Katherine Scott commented Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s leading economic, cultural, and entertainment center with cool weather all year round, and the most attractive cuisine in Southeast Asia. A 4-6 day trip will be the ideal time for visitors to have the opportunity to explore this city. Must-visit destinations in Ho Chi Minh City are the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters, the Opera House, the City Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the city’s famous Book Street. The City Hall during the French colonial period is now the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. Photo: ISTOCK Tourists can also visit The Cafe Apartments, a modern box-shaped building that has been retained since the 1960s and is located on Nguyen Hue walking street. Currently, this is an area of uniquely decorated cafes, bars, and shops worth experiencing further in Ho Chi Minh City. For histor...

Hoi An Among the World’s Top Destinations for Solo Travelers

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According to the website, Hoi An has a crime rate of 6.25, making it significantly lower compared to Lima Peru, which has the highest crime rate of 84.51. Smoky Mountains noted that for those traveling solo, feeling safe can make or break a tourist’s experience. “You shouldn’t have to worry about being pickpocketed, assaulted, kidnapped, or harmed during your trip. Luckily, there are an array of locations that have safety measures and precautions so that you can feel and be safe during your visit. Hoi An is one of those destinations,” it stressed. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that effortlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present. Photo: CTV/ Vietnam+ In addition, the ancient city is also considered to be one of the cheapest cities in Asia with an average cost for a tourist of less than US $800 per month. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that e...

Online Meeting Between Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Local Unions: a Catalyst for Dynamic, Practical, Impactful Collaborations

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On April 19, the head of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations chaired a conference at the central bridge point to connect with 52 bridge points at localities. More than 500 delegates participated and dozens of presentations were made on 6 key topics in various areas of work, mechanisms, and policies. Online meeting of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and 52 Unions of Friendship Organizations in provinces/cities (Photo: Dinh Hoa) At the meeting, local Unions were informed about the outcomes and plans to implement key tasks in 2024; solutions to strengthen the organizational structure, and improve the staff quality and operational efficiency of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations system. Representatives of local Union leaders highly commended the organization of the virtual conference. They view this as a timely information channel on guidelines for implementing people-to-people diplomacy tasks to localities, fostering unity in the syste...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22): Vietnam to Benefit from Digitalization and Green Transformation

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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22) notable headlines Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Quang Ninh aims to become international tourism hub Vietnam wins two more 2024 Paris Olympics spots Factors influencing Vietnam’s FMCG market HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations Acting President expresses gratitude to contributors to Dien Bien Phu Victory Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Vietnam Book Day Two Vietnamese airports named in world’s top 100 Vietnamese furniture products introduced at Milan Design Week Photo: VOV Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by about 6.5% this year based on numerous potentials, significant foreign direct investment, and ongoing efforts to improve the business environment and infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Vietnam will have many opportunities fr...

Similarweb: National Tourism Promotion Website Vietnam.travel Ranks Top in the Region

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Similarweb’s published list of rankings of national tourism referral sites in March 2024 shows that Vietnam.travel ranked 132,676 globally. This ranking surpasses the position of Thai tourism (rank 136,108) and far surpasses many websites of other countries such as the Philippines (rank 808,295), and Malaysia (rank 881,886). Regarding the rate of visits from international markets, Vietnam.travel has an outstandingly high rate when reaching 85%, higher than websites from Indonesia (64%), Thailand (44%), Malaysia (42%), and the Philippines (28%). This ratio shows that Vietnamese tourism promotion websites strongly attract interest in foreign markets. Compare the rankings of Vietnamese and Thai tourism promotion websites on Similarweb. Photo: Similarweb That progress has helped narrow the gap between the website Vietnam.travel and other websites in the region, especially close to Thailand and far ahead of the Philippines and Malaysia. This shows the attractiveness of Vietn...

**Vietnamese Film Wins Top Prize at Asian Film Festival in Italy**

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Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has triumphed at the 21st Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, scooping the top prize for Best Feature Film. This prestigious accolade marks a historic first for Vietnamese cinema, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung. He lauded the director, cast, and crew for their exceptional work and extended his gratitude for their contribution to the international recognition of Vietnamese cinematography. Ambassador Hung also highlighted the film’s role in fostering cultural exchange and strengthening the bonds of understanding and friendship between the Vietnamese and Italian peoples.  Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung (second left) represents the film crew to accept the award for Best Feature Film. Photo: VNA The film follows a young man’s poignant journey as he embarks on a mission to return his sister-in-law’s body to her rural hometown following a tragic motorcycle accide...