-- Vietnamese tourist company Vietravel was honored with three awards, namely Asia's Leading Tour Operator, Vietnam's Leading Tour Operator, and Vietnam's Leading Travel Agency, during the World Travel Awards 2019-Asia Region, which took place on Phu Quoc Island off southern Kien Giang Province on Saturday evening. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – October 13
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VIETNAM 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
In Vietnam, the first day of school is a nationwide festival
The practice takes its roots from a historic event more than 70 years ago on September 5, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh of the three-day-old Democratic Republic of Vietnam sent a letter to the country’s students in celebration of independent Vietnam’s first school year. … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, the first day of school is a nationwide festival
Health insurance a ticking time bomb for expat retirees in Vietnam
(b) If your home country offers government-sponsored health care, take a policy here in Asia, then assess your health before that policy expires. This is an option for U.S. citizens because upon reaching age 65 you are eligible for Medicare but must reside in the U.S. or its territories to be eligible. You may wish to return to your home country permanently or split time between places (while adhering to Medicare residency requirements in your home country). Remember there will be lead time to apply, so be careful to avoid a lapse in coverage. … [Read more...] about Health insurance a ticking time bomb for expat retirees in Vietnam
Canada willing to give Vietnam military training: defense minister
Hanoi is expected to receive assistance from Ottawa in improving its military forces’ capability, according to a memorandum of understanding signed on the same date following a conversation between Sajjan and his Vietnamese counterpart Ngo Xuan Lich at the Ministry of Defense’s headquarters in the Vietnamese capital. … [Read more...] about Canada willing to give Vietnam military training: defense minister
Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta
Nguyễn Việt Phường, director of Cần Thơ City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the city was diversifying its offerings to appeal to more visitors and has also supported community-based tourism sites. … [Read more...] about Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta