Posted on June 17, 2008 by Duckingforks
A festival showcasing the images and tastes of Italy through fashion, photography, movies, and food kicked off in HCM City yesterday.
The one-month event, organized by the Italian Trade Commission in HCM City and embassy in Ha Noi, will feature a photo exhibition themed Italian Fashion Plant by Max Salvaggio yesterday at Y Ngoc-Sy Hoang Gallery [...]
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Posted on May 26, 2008 by Duckingforks
Jetstar Pacific, Vietnam’s first low-cost airline, was officially launched here Friday, becoming a part of the world-renowned Qantas Group.
Jetstar Pacific, formerly known as Pacific Airlines Joint Stock Aviation Company, is set to revolutionize the local aviation industry by offering the promise of “all day every day, low fares” across its expanding domestic network under [...]
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Posted on April 14, 2008 by Duckingforks
Qantas will establish a fleet of 20 Jetstar-branded aircraft in Vietnam.
The joint venture with Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines increases Qantas’ total investment in the carrier to $50 million, and will also lead to a fleet of 30 leased Airbus A320 aircraft being based in Vietnam by 2014.
The move will mean Jetstar-branded planes will fly to 40 [...]
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Posted on April 4, 2008 by Duckingforks
Grill By the Pool – HCM City - Vietnam
Every Friday and Saturday night the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon is holding an alfresco “Grill Night”.
Enjoy the delights of outdoor dinning around the pool with views of the Saigon River and city skyline. USD$28 per person is what it costs for the Fisherman’s Choice which includes [...]
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Posted on March 31, 2008 by Duckingforks
Chu Dong Festival
When - 15th April
Where - Chu Dong Tu Temple, Du Hoa Village, Chau Giang District, Hung Yen (approx 20km from Hanoi)
One of 4 immortal hero’s in Vietnam, Chu Dong Tu is knon as the God of Merchants. Each year of the 15 April, a ceremony is held which is followed by a [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2008 by Duckingforks
The northern province of Quang Ninh has taken tough measures against tourist boats cruising Ha Long Bay to keep the World Heritage site from being spoiled by environmental problems. According to Nhu Thi Hong Lien, deputy chairwoman of the Quang Ninh provincial authority, the province has issued a temporary ban on building new [...]
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Posted on March 24, 2008 by Duckingforks
The Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT) has release figures showing some 860,000 foreign tourists arrived in Vietnam during the first 2 months of this year. China and Thailand had the largest year on year increase, while Sweden and Finland dropped.
Vietnam’s target is 5,000,000 tourists in 2010. The VNAT will soon begin working with and/or [...]
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Posted on March 23, 2008 by Duckingforks
As you can see from the photo, people are flocking to Vietnam Travel Notes, they are even bringing their bikes……..
Why?
Because we have just began a new group, Vietnam Travel Notes on Facebook.com!
If your keen to jump on board just like these good folk did, don’t buy a ticket, simply click on this link www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9669673873 and [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2008 by Duckingforks
Tourism Festival
Running from the 18th – 20th April, the HCMC 2008 Tourism Festival will include food tasting, singing, fairs and much more.
Dam Sen Cultural Park is the place to see it! The HCMC Tourism Festival is now in its fourth year.
Miss Universe – June 2008
If Vietnam wasn’t stunning already, there will soon [...]
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