Halloween is fast approaching and sooner or later, tales about ghosts, urban legends and mythological creatures will once again resurface and bring everyone scary and exciting chills. This year, as most Halloween gatherings are not yet possible due to social distancing, Booking.com has curated a selection of seven ghostly getaways where you can experience a Halloween to remember. Leave behind the creaky floorboards, icy drafts and haunted hallways and opt for comfort and luxury for your Halloween stay. You don’t have to stay in a house of horrors to celebrate Halloween 2021, let your imagination run wild in these spooky…
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Despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam received $15.15 billion in foreign direct investment the first ten months of the year, down 4.1% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. FDI has been a key driver of Vietnam’s economic growth. Companies with investment from foreign firms account for about 70% of the Southeast Asian country’s exports, according to Reuters. FDI pledges — which indicate the size of future FDI disbursements — rose 1.09% from a year earlier to $23.74 billion, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. ###: How to setup a foreign invested enterprise…
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on Thursday submitted a set of criteria to the municipal People’s Committee that would allow for the reopening of massage parlors, clubs, bars, and karaoke shops should it be approved. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. The health department’s proposition also covered indoor and outdoor activities, online game centers, beauty salons, barbershops, street vendors, lottery ticket sellers, and other facilities determined by the district-level authorities. Such services and activities have been closed for at least five months over COVID-19 transmission concerns. Each service and activity must be operated within one of the…
Việt Nam national team captain Quế Ngọc Hải (3) believes that having supporters in the stadium will spur the country to victory. Photo 24h.com.vn HÀ NỘI With the return of home supporters, Việt Nam national team captain Quế Ngọc Hải believes there could be surprises in store for both Japan and Saudi Arabia in the next two World Cup qualifying games Around 12,000 fans will be permitted to cheer on the team at the Mỹ Đình Stadium. And although that’s just 30 per cent of the total capacity, Hải believes having fans inside the stadium could inspire Việt…
The Ministry of Education and Training has recently issued a regulation on organization of Vietnamese language proficiency tests for foreigners under Circular 27 enacted on October 7. Accordingly, those tests, designed to assess foreigners’ Vietnamese language proficiency, including four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, are based on the Vietnamese language competency framework for foreigners issued previously. ###: Google-Backed English-language app by Vietnamese Founder secured $15 million funding for global expansion Regarding the testing format, listening, reading and writing skills will be tested on paper or using computers, while the speaking skill test will be completed in face-to-face interviews with…
Many localities across the country have started to pilot a “travel bubble” model aimed at welcoming the return of tourists and accelerating travel recovery plans following a hiatus caused by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. Travel firms have initiated schemes to bring tourists back to ‘green’ areas which are free from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, allowing visitors to travel anywhere without the need to do any isolation measures. Recently, Hanoitourist travel company held an inter-provincial tour, the first of its kind following the fourth wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, to bring tourists from…
HÀ NỘI – Hà Nội will only require testing for those who come from COVID-19-affected areas at level 4 (very high risk) and quarantine for people from the areas at level 3 (high risk), according to the city’s Department of Health. The Hà Nội Health Department has just issued temporary guidance on the implementation of health control measures for people arriving from other localities. A person is tested for SARS-CoV-2. VNA/VNS Photo Those who arrive and/or return to the city will not be required to show SARS-CoV-2 test results. Testing is not mandatory, except for those…
Vietnam will carry out COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of five and 11 next year pending scientific research available, according to the national immunization advisory council. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. The Ministry of Health has initiated a vaccination plan plan for children in this age group, but the plan must be implemented based on vaccine safety, immunogenicity, and the recommendation of the vaccine manufacturers, said the council. Amid public disputes over COVID-19 vaccinations for children, Assoc. Prof. & Dr. Tran Minh Dien, director of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, said test screening is needed to identify…
On the 18th of October, VOOPOO officially announced the overseas launch of the new DRAG NANO 2 product. After two years, the second generation of the NANO series has been launched, with a striking design and multiple advanced technologies such as three gears of output and top e-juice filling. The NANO 2 is a double upgrade in terms of value and features. Leaked manuscript sparks debate A couple of weeks ago, a design document named U055 was leaked on major vape sites and has sparked a lot of interest and speculation. VOOPOO has officially confirmed that the document refers to…
HCMC People’s Committee on Wednesday issued its decision to allow in-person dining to resume from Thursday, after five months of closure and delivery-only operations due to the severe Covid-19 outbreak. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. Restaurants, cafes, and other food and beverages places can cater for sit-in services again, but they must close at 9pm each day, the number of customers is capped at 50 per cent, and alcoholic drinks are still not allowed (except in wedding venues, or restaurants at hotels for tourists). District 7 and Thu Duc City, due to their success in containing outbreaks, are allowed…