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“I’ve spent a number of years in Vietnam previously, having managed hotels in Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City, and fell in love with the charm of this dynamic and developing country,” he explained. “My experience working closely with the local team to oversee multiple hotel departments, implement new brand standards, and develop and monitor growth strategies will take Fusion Suites Da Nang to a new level. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and getting stuck in!” … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 11

At the event, the FTU, the Centre for Data Science and Service Research - Graduate School of Economics and Management of Tohoku University (Japan), the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of National University of Laos, and the Climate Change Research Centre at the Viet Nam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change signed an agreement on furthering co-operation in research and education on climate change and economic development. They also launched a network to expand joint research and education on climate change. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

This year's theme is based on Target (d) of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030: 'Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption services, among them health and education facilities, including through developing their resilience by 2030', with the message of “Build to Last”, which is very suitable for Vietnam in the current period, he said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

The three sides will coordinate to register, manage and protect shrimp brands in Bac Lieu. The Viet Uc Group will help the province to develop its shrimp brands in line with national and international standards, while brand promotion campaigns will be designed and carried out by the locality, the Viet Uc Group and FLC Group, with promotional events held once a year at an FLC resorts or at high-tech shrimp farms owned by the Viet Uc Group. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12

Speaking at the event, Permanent Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Hoàng Văn Nghiêm asked party committees, administrations, departments and agencies at all levels, especially border districts and communes, to follow the Party Central Committee’s resolutions on national border protection and abide by three legal agreements on the Việt Nam-China mainland border, as well as the Law on National Borders. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

The retail sales of goods reached VND2,4 trillion (US$10.2 billion) in the first nine months of this year, occupying 75.2% of the total sales and up 12% over the same period last year. The accommodation and food services, which accounted for 12.3% of total sales, recorded a value of VND396 trillion (US$16.9 billion) during the period, a year-on-year rise of 8.4%. The travel services brought in VND30.3 trillion (nearly US$1.3 billion), making up 0.9% of the total value and is up 16.9% over the corresponding period last year. The sales of other services during the first nine months reached VND375.7 trillion (over US$16.05 billion), a hike of 9.7% in comparison to the same period last year, contributing 11.6% to the total value. In September alone, the total value of retail sales and consumer services was estimated at VND374.8 trillion (US$16.01 billion), up 1.3% from the previous month and a year-on-year increase of 12.5% … [Read more...] about Retail and consumer services rise 11.3% in first nine months