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EdTech Asia Summit 2017 Convenes Asia's Leading Education Innovators and Entrepreneurs in HCMC to Discuss the Future of Education

EdTech Asia will host their second regional summit, EdTech Asia Summit 2017, themed “Strategic Growth and Sustainable Impact,” in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 29-30 July 2017, at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. This year’s summit will discuss the future of education innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in Asia with a particular emphasis on emerging and developing economies. - July 27, 2017 - EdTech Asia

Apricot Hotel Unveils New Elegant and Artistic A La Carte Menu

Apricot Hotel in Hanoi unveils a new artistic a la carte menu created by the recently appointed Executive Chef Nguyen Manh Tuan at its L’Artiste and Palette restaurants. - July 14, 2017 - Apricot Hotel

APEC 2017 Delegates Get Specials at La Residence Hue

Enjoy the tranquility and the relaxation of Hue from the beds of the most luxurious hotel in the city. - July 08, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Have the Coolest Summer with U Sapa Vietnam’s Summer Promotion

When it’s all getting a bit too hot and steamy treat yourself to the fresh, cool mountain air of Sapa and the deluxe 4-star boutique comfort of U Sapa Vietnam with a very special summer promotion. Rates start from USD 47.1 Nett per room per night from now until 30th September 2017. Rates are... - July 02, 2017 - U Sapa Vietnam

Fresca Has Launched in HCMC

What is Fresca? Fresca is for people who love to cook, but just do not have time to do all the shopping around all the great markets available in Ho Chi Minh City. Want to cook fabulous meals? Fresca is fresh food, delivered to your home. - June 22, 2017 - Fresca

Solidiance Releases New White Paper: Is Vietnam's Passenger Vehicle Market Shifting Gears?

Vietnam’s passenger vehicle market has witnessed rapid growth compared to its ASEAN peers in the past years, growing at a CAGR of ~38% from 2012 – 2016, with sales expecting to reach ~225,000 units by 2020. In this white paper, Solidiance explores the growth drivers and challenges of the market, and also highlights key issues that will shape the future of Vietnam’s passenger vehicle industry. - June 09, 2017 - YCP Solidiance

New Head Chef Heats Up the Kitchen at Apricot Hotel Hanoi

24-year veteran to luxury hotels and training schools, Chef Nguyen Manh Tuan has joined the 5-star Apricot Hotel in Hanoi as new Executive Chef of L’Artiste and Palette restaurant from March 2017. - June 03, 2017 - Apricot Hotel

Nadova Group Has Launched the Website NadovaTours.com for English Speaking Customers to Book a Trip

Following the success of the Spanish & Portuguese-speaking markets with the website viajeindochina.com, Nadova Group continues to expand its market for English-speaking customers from all over the world under new brand name-Nadova Tours. - May 25, 2017 - Nadova Tours

La Residence Hue's Executive Chef Introduces Exquisite Majestic Menu

A feast for royalty by Chef Nguyen Dong Hai of the most reputed hotel in Hue City. - May 24, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

As Hue Lights Its Citadel, La Residence Lights Its BBQ

La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa launches a new package, offering travelers a whole new way to enjoy some R&R in Hue City. - April 27, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

PJ’s Coffee Vietnam Announces Finalists of the Barista Competition for Amateurs 2017

Top 4 qualified competitors of PJ's Coffee Vietnam Barista Competition for Amateurs 2017 has been announced. - March 22, 2017 - PJs Coffee Vietnam

Sunrise Central Hotel Shifted Its Strategy to Focus More on Direct Bookings

After almost 10 months into operation on the new branding, Sunrise Central Hotel has gained a tremendous reputation known for its perfect location, friendly staff, dedicated service and excitingly vibrant atmosphere. - March 14, 2017 - Sunrise Central Hotel

La Residence Hue Appoints Two New Managers

Two new hires at the award-winning La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa - MGallery by Sofitel. - March 08, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Vissai Saigon Hotel Granted Booking.com Review Award 2016 (3 Years in a Row)

Vissai Saigon Hotel has proudly just been given Booking.com Review Award 2016. This is the third year in a row that the hotel has maintained high rating score by the guest(s) who stayed and gave their reviews on its location, facilities and service. - February 11, 2017 - Vissai Saigon Hotel

La Residence Hue Honored with 2017 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for Luxury Hotels in Vietnam

The world's biggest travel site hails the Perfume River-side five-star hotel. - February 11, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Sunrise Central Hotel Granted Booking.com Review Award 2016

This month, Booking.com has sent out Review Award 2016 to those hotels in Vietnam with high rating score given by their staying guests. - February 10, 2017 - Sunrise Central Hotel

Spring Foodfest Depicts Traditional Festivities at La Residence Hue

The luxurious Art-Deco hotel in Hue City prolongs Tet holiday and depicts colourful spring festivities with an extravagant evening. - January 26, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Tourism Industry Leader Rebrands to Become Aurora Travel & DMC

One of the industry’s leading tour operators rebrands itself to become Aurora Travel & DMC to reflect changes in the company’s place in the market. A new name, logo and website (www.auroratravel.asia) have been developed in tandem. - January 18, 2017 - Aurora Travel & DMC

La Residence Hue Sets Scenes for the Vietnamese New Year

With traditional decorations, tempting food, fascinating activities, fete Tết like a local with the hotel’s new inclusive package. - January 11, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Audio4fun's Festive Factory Will Inspire All Users to Create Unique Gift Ideas

Another exciting Christmas season has arrived, and its spirit is overflowing at Audio4fun’s festive factory with the best creative ideas – get ready to find true inspiration for unique and thoughtful gift ideas. - December 29, 2016 - AVSoft Corp.

TUN Travel Offers 1 Month Entry Visa for US Citizens to Visit Vietnam

According to TUN Travel (partner with Vietnam Immigration Department), on the 15th of December, 2016 the Immigration Department of Vietnam will change the visa policy for United States that anyone who are US citizens or American passport holders can visit Vietnam at varied kinds of visa. Along with... - December 15, 2016 - TUN Travel

Tactically Soaked in First Gameplay Trailer of Battle Splash

Dranya Studio, an independent video game development group from Hanoi, Vietnam, is releasing the first gameplay trailer of Battle Splash, a third-person shooter filled with actions and water splashes. Alongside with the trailer, the game has splashed into Steam Greenlight as a preparation for subsequent Early Access release. - December 15, 2016 - Dranya Studio

Sunrise Central Hotel Will be Launching a New Service Choice

On December 1st, 2016 will mark a new cuisine offer by Sunrise Central Hotel as it launches Vietnamese Buffet Lunch to create more options for its guests who are on a visit to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam and stay at the hotel. - November 08, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel

La Residence Debuts Three New Packages in 4th Quarter of 2016

Luxury boutique hotel on the banks of Perfume River in Hue City rolls out three new packages, offering its guests various options to make their holidays more memorable. - November 03, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Apricot Hotel Won 2016 World Luxury Hotel Award as the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Vietnam

Apricot Hotel is honored to be announced as the latest winner of the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Award as best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Vietnam. The awards gala ceremony held in Qatar had paid recognition to hoteliers’ achievement over the past year and provided them an splendid opportunity to celebrate within industry peers. - November 01, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Sunrise Central Hotel to be a Kind Sponsor for Diwali 2016 by INCHAM Vietnam

Sunrise Central Hotel has accepted by invitation to be a kind sponsor for Diwali 2016 organized yearly by Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam (INCHAM). The hotel has recently agreed to offer an attractive discount program on its room products and service to members of INCHAM VN. This is the first... - October 28, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel

La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa Wins HolidayCheck Award 2016

Award-winning hotel in Hue, Vietnam achieved a rating of 5.5 out of 6 to be one of the most recommended hotels on HolidayCheck this year. - October 25, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

TRG CEO Rick Yvanovich to be a Keynote Speaker at The Great People Inside Conference: The New World of Work in Romania

The Great People Inside Conference, the largest HR conference in Romania, will take place in October 12th - 13th, 2016. The conference will bring together 20 international speakers and 350 participants from more than 100 companies. The keynote speakers in the conference include Dan Hill, Matt Varney, and Rick Yvanovich. - October 02, 2016 - TRG International

DACO Logistics, Vietnam Becomes New Member of ACEX Alliance

Following global international tendencies Russian logistics alliance ACEX expands the international trade geography. - September 14, 2016 - ACEX

Sunrise Central Hotel Participates in ITE HCMC 2016

HCM CITY, On Aug 29, 2016 Sunrise Central Hotel signed an agreement with Travel & Entertainment Magazine (TEM) to co-participate in International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh 2016 ( ITE HCMC 2016). The agreement allows Sunrise Central Hotel to use TEM’s booth to display its image to public for brand awareness and attract potential buyers in ASEAN region and other parts of the world. - September 05, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel

HVACR/PS Vietnam 2017, an Exhibition Set Against a Backdrop of Emerging Industry Trends in Vietnam

The HVACR/PS Vietnam exhibition returns for the 11th edition in Vietnam, from 29 - 31 March 2017 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. - August 01, 2016 - Informa Exhibitions GE Asia - Singapore

La Residence Heats Up the Summer in Hue City with the First Ever Fete de la Musique & Poolside BBQ Party

International Favela band and La Residence are teaming up for the most anticipated music and culinary feast in Hue City this summer. - June 09, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Sunrise Central Hotel Opening Soon After Renovation

As of June 16, 2016 Sunrise Central Hotel will be put into operation after one and half month being under a big scale renovation. Its owning company is now Sunrise Saigon Hotel Company Limited and the hotel name was rebranded from Thanh Lien Hotel which is no longer existing. - May 17, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel

La Residence Hue Displays Sebastien Laval's Captures of Hue and Hanoi

French photographer Sebastien Laval's exhibition of magical perspectives of Hanoi and Hue at La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa - MGallery by Sofitel and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. - April 15, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Luxury Hotel La Residence Gets Its Act Together for Hue Festival 2016

MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is steering towards the 9th Hue Festival with Memorable Hue Festival package. - March 31, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Apricot Hotel Unveils Vietnamese Icon's Never Before Seen Artwork

Hanoi-based Apricot Hotel to exhibit Bui Xuan Phai's ground-breaking "signature" paintings. - March 31, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Trans-Pacific Partnership: a Boost for Vietnam's Manufacturing Growth by Solidiance

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a regional trade agreement among 12 countries, will benefit Vietnam's economy through its manufacturing sector. Large trade volumes with the U.S. and Japan, increased competitiveness due to low labor costs, as well as tariff cuts on export and import goods are major drivers behind Vietnam's benefits from TPP. Solidiance published a white paper highlighting opportunities that exist in Vietnam's manufacturing sector as a result of TPP. - March 12, 2016 - YCP Solidiance

Grasshopper Adventures Announces 2 New Cycling Tours in Vietnam

Grasshopper Adventures, cycling tour specialists in Asia, announce two new cycling itineraries to the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. - March 05, 2016 - Grasshopper Adventures

Apricot Hotel Celebrates Women’s Day with Buffet Party at L’Artiste

Gourmet buffet at L'Artiste Restaurant of Apricot Hotel to honor the Women's Day. - March 05, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Grasshopper Adventures Announce an Epic New Road Cycling Tour in North Vietnam

Grasshopper Adventures and Ride & Seek collaborate to bring cyclists an exciting road bike trip in through the north of Vietnam. - February 24, 2016 - Grasshopper Adventures

Luxurious Apricot Hotel in Hanoi Welcomes New Manager

Hanoian Takes Charge of Property Dedicated to Vietnam's Art and Culture - February 17, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Happy Valentine's Week at MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa

MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is heating up this Valentine's Day for all lovebirds. - February 10, 2016 - MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa

Frederic Boulin Appointed General Manager of Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon is pleased to announce that Frederic Boulin has been appointed General Manager of the hotel effective February 2016. - February 03, 2016 - Park Hyatt Saigon

Apricot Hotel Hanoi Named Top 25 Luxury Hotel in Vietnam

Apricot Hotel Hanoi has been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Award. - January 29, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Apricot Hotel Celebrates Vietnam’s Lunar New Year at New Rooftop Bar

New property marks its first "Tet" with event overlooking Hanoi’s legendary Hoan Kiem Lake. - January 26, 2016 - Apricot Hotel

Your Vietnam Travel Company (yourvietnamtravel.com) Unveils Its Newest Brochure of Southeast Asia

Your Vietnam Travel Company (www.yourvietnamtravel.com) unveils its newest professional travel brochure 2016-2017 and the luxury travel guide of five destinations in Southeast Asia or luxe guide for short for the first time. The professional's guide is a yearly brochure that showcases Your Vietnam... - January 02, 2016 - Your Vietnam Travel