“I“It is with great humility that I take on this position to strengthen AmCham as the voice of American business in Vietnam in order to create a competitive and sustainable business climate for U.S. companies and investors here. I look forward to working with my AmCham colleagues to ensure the organization’s ongoing success,” said Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly is the Executive Chairman, CEO, and General Director of ACDL and the Ho Tram Project Company, which owns and operates Ho Tram Strip – the largest foreign invested tourism project in Vietnam. Mr. Kelly has approximately 30 years of experience in the hospitality/casino industry in both the private and public sectors and has served as the CEO, COO and/or CFO of some of the largest hospitality companies in the United States. T.H
The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) will donate US$5,000 to Vietnam's Red Cross to support relief operations for those affected by Typhoon Xangsane last week. "We are terribly saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the direct hit of this strong typhoon in Vietnam's Central Region," said AmCham Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Walter Blocker. According to disaster relief officials, more than 70 people in central Vietnam have been confirmed dead or missing, more than 520 people injured, $620 million of economic losses, with 300,000 houses and nearly 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of crops affected.…... [read more]
How did the Shop & Store Vietnam get started?As the industry continues to embrace the wider international community, being attracted by over 95 million people and accounted as young population of consumers with 60 percent are aged under 30, multinational retail and franchise groups have taken active steps to penetrate the market in Vietnam.According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, within 10 years, from 2007 to 2016, Vietnam had witnessed the arrival of 164 foreign franchises bringing 201 brands. Food & Beverage franchises comprise 40 percent of those, including KFC, Lotteria, Jollibee, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, Popeye’s…... [read more]
In the beginning, the National Library was modeled on French libraries, and was tasked with collecting the best books of literature, the arts, and science, as well as all documents about Indochina. Between 1917 and 1954, the library amassed a huge collection of books and materials. After Hanoi was liberated in 1954, the library began imitating libraries in the Soviet Union, paid more attention to practical research, and began supporting library studies in Vietnam. In 1957, the library began collecting books for an affiliate library in southern Vietnam. This campaign received a strong response from cities and provinces in northern…... [read more]
(Cinet)- “National Great Solidarity: Vietnam Cultural Heritage” Week is organized on November 18-24, 2013 by the MOCST and Vietnam Fatherland Front and some relevant agencies at Culture and Tourism Village of Vietnamese ethnic minorities. The celebration is part of activities marking the 83rd anniversary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the annual Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, and the inauguration of a new Khmer temple complex. Through some activities, the Week introduces and honour some values of tangible and intangible culture of Vietnam ethnic minority groups, promoting a national solidarity. This event will be hosted by the Management Board of the Vietnam National Village for…... [read more]
(Cinet) – It is the topic of the exhibition of pictures, photos and documentations opened this morning at National Library of Vietnam. The Deputy Minister of the MOCST Huynh Vinh Ai attended and cutting the opening ribbon. The exhibition takes place on occasion of the 121st birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, welcome of the 13th National Assembly Election and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2011-2016 term. The exhibition displays nearly 600 books and over 50 selected photos of almost 2 million documentation units of National Library of Vietnam with an intent to introduce to the…... [read more]
