Clients study Liberty Insurance’s products. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — Liberty Insurance has been named among the top 10 non-life insurers in Việt Nam for 2018. It is also the only limited liability company and the first 100 per cent foreign direct investment company to be ranked in this list, according to independent research compiled by Vietnam Report. Insurance firms were selected based on financial capacity, media credibility and client satisfaction. “Vietnam Report’s research shows the new trends in the insurance industry; technology, product development and networks. This aligns perfectly with the strategic vision Liberty has been developing to optimise product and service experience for our customers," the company said in a statement. Liberty Insurance is a member of Liberty Mutual Insurance, a Boston-based diversified global insurer established in 1912. As of December 31, 2017, Liberty Mutual Insurance had … [Read more...] about Liberty Insurance ranks in top 10 best non-life insurance companies in 2018
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Health tourism available in town
Health tourism available in townBy Khanh Lam More hospitals in HCMC have provided medical services to both local and foreign patients HCMC - According to the HCMC Department of Health, the city is home to 114 public and private hospitals, 318 health stations, 196 polyclinics and nearly 6,000 private specialized clinics. However, the first edition of this Handbook of Health Tourism introduces only 14 hospitals participating in offering medical tourism services that meet the criteria of the health and the tourism sectors regarding prices, facilities and checkup and treatment services for foreigners. Diverse medical services The HCMC Department of Health believes that although the number of the recommended hospitals is small, these healthcare facilities are quite capable of providing diverse medical services for clients—ranging from teeth cleaning to transplantation and cancer treatment. “The world’s specialized medical services are now available in … [Read more...] about Health tourism available in town
Tourism sector continues to grapple with swine flu – Tours – Travel
The Hanoitimes - With swine flu fears hitting tourism, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced a clutch of measures to address the problem at a press conference in Hanoi. Vu The Binh, head of the VNAT’s travel department, said they include flu-prevention measures by the Ministry of Health and exchange of information between tourist operators and their foreign counterparts about the status of the disease in Vietnam. The VNAT is encouraging companies to adopt initiatives like insurance for travelers. It will help tourism operators by updating its website with information about the pandemic and treatment in a manner that does not cause alarm. A VNAT official said only 2.2 million foreign travellers arrived in Vietnam in the first seven months, 18.7 percent lower than last year. But thanks to tourism stimulus policies and the “Impressive Vietnam” campaign, the number of domestic visitors has seen … [Read more...] about Tourism sector continues to grapple with swine flu – Tours – Travel
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Students take part in Eco Learning programme Secondary school students from Hoi An and Duy Xuyen in Quang Nam Province will take part in an Eco Learning programme today at the My Son Sanctuary, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. They will visit the site and learn about the variety of architectural designs of monuments built between the 7th and 13th centuries, also look at the cultural remains of the Cham Pa Kingdom and conservation efforts being made to preserve the site. An Eco Picture Diary Contest will also be organised for students to describe their learning experiences in pictures, aiming to stimulate their imaginations and creativity. Co-organised by Panasonic Vietnam and the UNESCO Office in Ha Noi, the programme aims to raise local residents' awareness of protecting their treasured heritage site that has been recognised as having Outstanding Universal Value on the World Heritage List since 1999. Additional flights will increase tourism in Mekong Delta In … [Read more...] about TRAVEL IN BRIEF 24/6
Over 6,500 Old Quarter households to be relocated
Over 6,500 Old Quarter households to be relocated Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district People's Committee opened an exhibition at the Old Quarter Information Centre (28 Hang Buom Street) on October 8 to introduce the city’s Old Quarter relocation project. The project was approved by Hanoi authorities in January at a projected total cost of nearly VND6.5 trillion (US$305.5 million). A total of 6,550 households and 26,200 residents are to be relocated to the city’s new urban areas, including those living in historical sites, temples, schools, old mansions of special value and degraded apartments. The project’s objectives are to preserve and promote the distinctive cultural and historic values of the area and to improve the living conditions of its residents. Under the first phase of the scheme, around 1,530 houses will move to the newly-built 11.1-hectare Viet Hung residential area in Long Bien district by 2015. The remaining 5,020 households are expected to be … [Read more...] about Over 6,500 Old Quarter households to be relocated