Vietnam had a good start to the 31st Southeast Asian Games as they convincingly trounced Indonesia 3-0 in the second match of Group A in the men’s football on May 6.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, who is head of the National Steering Committee for Organising the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), on May 3 inspected the preparation work for the upcoming regional sports games in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang.
Passengers aboard a sightseeing helicopter. (Photo: VNA) According to NDO, the flights were organised by TST Tourist and the municipal Department of Tourism in coordination with Military Hospital 175 and the Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South). One took off from Tan Son Nhat airport and the other from the 8th storey of the hospital. At a ceremony held for the first group of passengers, Le Truong Hien Hoa, Vice Director of the municipal Tourism Department, said the tours form part of the “Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City” programme developed to attract domestic and foreign tourists.First helicopter tour over HCM City (Source: nld.com.vn) The operation of the helicopter service sees the department working to connect leading travel firms in the country to build tours suitable for visitors and organise promotions. Military Hospital 175, meanwhile, provides helipads and ensures medical safety for passengers. VNH South is responsible for the schedule, flight safety and flight reg
A tourism promotion video clip, themed “Let’s shine and live fully”, was officially launched on the YouTube channel of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on April 30.
The northern province of Quang Ninh will reserve five hotels and resorts to accommodate members of the Organising Committee, referees and athletes during the time of the SEA Games 31.