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16/06/2016 21:48

Phuoc Nhon Thermal Springs

The Phuoc Nhon thermal springs tourist area is situated in Phuoc Son Village, Hoa Khuong Commune, Hoa Vang District.  It is 25 km to the southwest of Da Nang.   Developed by the FOCOCEV Trade and Tourism JSC, the site covers an area of 24,000m2 and cost more than 50 billion VND to create. Luxury is combined here with signature treatments that utilise the effects of the site’s mineral-rich thermal waters to give you the best chance of relaxing and regaining your vitality.  A visit to the Phuoc Nhon thermal springs tourist area will renew your body and mind, and will leave you with unforgettable experiences.  A variety of sauna facilities, steam baths, pools and relaxation areas, plus the professional staff, are awaiting you.  Apart from experiencing the therapeutic relaxation of the thermal waters, visitors can enjoy a traditional herbal bath, a mud bath or a massage.  In addition, local specialities are served in the 300-seat restaurant.  Take your...

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16/06/2016 21:24

Free concerts in HCM City mark World Music Day

  A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21. The concert has been held annually for more than 10 years. It will feature pop, rock, jazz, rap, electronic and classical music. Performers from the Passion Music Club and IDECAhát Club will take part in the event, to be held from 7 pm to 9 pm at 28 Lê Thánh Tôn Street in District 1. Sofitel Saigon Plaza will also host a concert performed by both professional and amateur musicians at Boudoir Lounge on June 21. The “Fete de la Musique 2016” will feature classical music and other music styles. The event will begin at 7 pm at 17 Lê Duẩn Street in District 1. — VNS Viet Nam News A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21.   The concert has been held annually for more than 10 years. It will feature pop, rock, jazz, rap, electronic and classical...

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16/06/2016 16:10

Owners of big properties in downtown Saigon change

The ownership of real estate projects in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has changed quietly, including the Legend Hotel, Vincom Center A, Diamond Plaza .... Singapore’s Mapletree buys Kumho Asiana Plaza       MapletreeInvestments has acquired Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon in District 1, HCM City from Kumho Industrial Company and Asiana Airlines, at a cost of US$107 million. Kumho Asiana Plaza is a prime mixed-use asset with close to 146,000 square metres (in gross floor area. It comprises Grade A offices, highly-rated serviced apartments and a hotel managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as a variety of food & beverage offerings. Occupancies for the office and serviced apartment components, as well as the F&B podium, have been consistently above 90 per cent, Mapletree said. The asset is located along Le Duan Boulevard and Hai Ba Trung Street in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's central business district. It is also close to the city's major landmarks and...

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