First yacht show opens in HCM City

The Saigon Yacht Show 2021 opened in District 2 in HCM City on December 30 and 31 and January 1.

Hạ Long winter carnival offers New Year's Day fun

Hạ Long City, home to the World Natural Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay, in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, is inviting visitors to its winter carnival, slated for New Year's Day.

Allianz: How Covid-19 is changing claims trends and risk exposures for companies and their insurers Allianz: How Covid-19 is changing claims trends and risk exposures for companies and their insurers

Cruise ship owners in Quảng Ninh request halt to operations Although the northern province of Quảng Ninh is still a safe destination open to tourists, cruise ship owners on Hạ Long Bay have asked to stop operations due to financial difficulties.

Allianz: Asian waters account for most shipping losses even as global numbers hit record low Allianz: Asian waters account for most shipping losses even as global numbers hit record low

Central province to call for PPP investment in airport and sea port

The central province has proposed a Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) model for calling on investment from the private sector in two key projects – the Chu Lai Airport and sea port systems in the near future.

International cooperation enhanced to develop marine economy

International cooperation would be enhanced to develop a sustainable marine economy, with a focus on improving infrastructure, according to a project Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc approved early this week.

Central city port gains 37 per cent profit growth in Q1 Đà Nẵng Port Joint Stock Company earned revenue of VNĐ224.4 billion ($9.75 million) from sales and services, earning net profit of $2.44 million, up nearly 37 per cent year-on-year.

Maritime transport sees slowdown, cutting costs crucial

Cutting costs is critical for the maritime transport sector, which is seeing a slowing down in activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carnival to resume limited cruise operations on August 1

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will resume limited operations from Florida and Texas on August 1 after halting cruises because of the coronavirus pandemic which left some passengers trapped on its ships for weeks.