Vietnam welcomed more than 19,700 international arrivals in January 2022, an 11.2 percent year-on-year increase, mainly due to tourism pilot programs and resumption of regular flights, the country’s General Statistical Office said Saturday. During the period, foreign visitors entering the country accounted for 88 percent of the total, followed by road at 11.9 percent and sea routes at 0.1 percent, respectively. Most arrivals came from Asia (70.2 percent), according to the office. ###: Passengers arriving in Vietnam no longer need rapid Covid-19 tests at airports Vietnam closed its border and grounded all international flights in March 2020 due to the…
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Recently discovered species in Vietnam. — Photo courtesy of WWF. HANOI — 91 new species were discovered in Vietnam in 2020, including 85 endemic species, according to the WWF Greater Mekong Report released this week. Nguyen Van Tri Tin, Head of Biodiversity Conservation at WWF-Vietnam, said that with the new discoveries, “Vietnam is definitely one of the places full of potential for research and discovery of new species.” “These species are marvelous creations of millions of years of evolution, but now they are under multiple threats. Many species may become extinct before they are discovered.” Among the recently discovered species…
You need to know the do’s and don’ts to avoid awkward moments in Vietnam during Tet celebration. The most important celebration in Vietnamese culture, Tet Holiday involves love and hope; means family and friends; and promises a better year ahead. If you’re interested in learning about local life in Vietnam, there couldn’t be a better time than Tet. So, what is the Tet in Vietnam? Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet for short, is considered the biggest and most popular festival of the year in Vietnam. Celebrated on the first day of the first month in the lunar calendar, Tet’s celebration…
If you are an expat working in Vietnam, this is a great time to travel. You can return home for a visit or fly to nearby countries to take advantage of the 9 day break. Vietnam’s financial markets will be closed from Monday, January 31 to Friday, February 4, due to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Trading will resume on Monday, February 7. ###: Here’s How the Weather Will Be During Tet Vacation in Vietnam Tet, the most important holiday of a year for Vietnamese, is fast approaching. Most companies are busy closing the fiscal year and deciding on…
Marc Knapper, the new US ambassador to Vietnam, arrived in Hanoi on January 27 as he and his family are now in quarantine, the official Facebook page of the US Embassy in Hanoi reports. “My family and I arrived safely last night and are now in quarantine. We can’t wait to meet our Vietnamese friends and partners soon!” said the American diplomat. The US Senate approved a series of nominations from President Joe Biden for overseas diplomatic posts on December 18, 2021, including Marc Knapper, who was named as the US Ambassador to Vietnam. Marc Knapper, a member of the…
Nguyen Tho Oan runs the 3000m hurdles at the 2021 Women’s National Championships in Athletics last December. Oan has to defend three gold medals at the upcoming SEA Games in Hanoi. — Photo courtesy of Triu Lin. HÀ NỘI – The Vietnam sports team will have a busy year in 2022 with two big challenges: to defend their first place in the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA) and win gold in the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD). Vietnam has dethroned Thailand and established its dominance in the athletics of the SEA Games in two recent games. As hosts of the…
Roy Hodgson is, for the second time, the oldest manager in the Premier League. — Photo courtesy of Watford FC Paul Kennedy I’ve never been very good at dating apps. I guess it’s a generational thing. I do know one thing for sure though; I’m not exactly a good catch. Very much the wrong side of 40, I drink and smoke far too much, work all the time, and the only thing I actually care about is Liverpool FC. So if you’re looking for a keeper, and I’m not talking about the Alisson Becker variety, then I think swiping…
Some Vietnamese airlines, travel companies and hotel companies have suggested that the prime minister announce the time in February for the resumption of international tourism in the country. The urgent petition was jointly signed by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Hai Au Aviation, along with major travel and hotel companies – Vietravel, Saigontourist, TMG, Sun Group and BIM. They said the impressive results of the largest-ever vaccination campaign have laid an especially important foundation for Vietnam to accelerate economic recovery and reopen the aviation and tourism sectors to international friends. ###: Vietnam has welcomed more than…
Before undertaking any trading activities in Vietnam, foreign direct investment entities must be aware of complex regulations. Tran Nguyen Mong Van of Grant Thornton Vietnam discusses the regulations and shows how companies can ensure that they comply with the rules. Foreign Direct Investment Enterprises (FDI firms) and Export Processing Enterprises with Foreign Direct Invested Capital (FDI EPEs) are enterprises with relatively specific legal and business characteristics related to Vietnamese regulation. Most of these economic organizations are located in Vietnam with their main business activities related to the trade of goods within and outside Vietnamese territory. ###: How to register a…
According to the Business Climate Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), European companies are more confident in the business climate in Vietnam after the end of the lockdown. The BCI peaked after the fourth wave, with positive sentiment at 61 points. That represents a 42-point jump since the third quarter of 2021, with business leaders welcoming the end of lockdowns and the reopening of normal commercial activities. The BCI remains below its pre-pandemic peak. However, it is clear evidence that confidence is returning to the market. ###: How to set up a foreign-invested enterprise in…