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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

The concept of 7 Bridges Brewing Company formed in the summer of 2016 and R&D started in September 2016. During that time, the founder was brewing test batches aiming for commercial production, which commenced in April 2017 once the license was issued. R&D is a key element of its business model and involves constant re-investment in production systems, sales outlets, and product recipes. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said the US and Europe have the largest demands for tuna. A survey by US-based firm Tri Marine, which is now owned by Italy’s Bolton Group showed that canned tuna, which is a key export item of Vietnam, is favoured over other tuna products in the US market. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12

On October 8, a Vietnam Airlines flight from Japan to HCM City landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After landing, the technician found out that there is a 1.3cm-deep cut on the tyre. They checked the runway immediately but didn't find anything strange. On October 5, another Vietnam Airlines plane from Australia to HCM City had three nails in its tyre. The authorities and airport managers also didn't find anything on the runway. In September, the Vietnam Airlines plane from China to HCM City had its tyre replaced because of a cut. Other tyre problems have also been reported at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Statistics from Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company Limited showed that Vietnam Airlines had 54 tyre problems at Tan Son Nhat Airport in September. In most cases, the tyres suffered from various cuts. According to Vietnam Airlines, cuts on aircraft tyres are common in Vietnam and other countries. The situation has actually got much better compared to three years ago. Vietnam Airlines is … [Read more...] about Aircraft tyre damage reported at Tan Son Nhat Airport

At the end of the ceremony, deputy head of the Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control Tran Quang Hoai introduced three activities, including the “Be va cac vi than” (Kids and Genies) programme, a contest on disaster prevention for members of the Ho Chi Minh Vanguard Children’s Union, and a ceremony to launch the first national press award on disaster prevention and control./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

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