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Phu Quoc High-Speed Ferry Joint Stock Company announced that from June 1, they will temporarily suspend the transportation of passengers from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port and vice versa.

According to Phu Quoc High-Speed Ferry Joint Stock Company (Phu Quoc Express) – the operator of the Thang Long high-speed ferry on the Ho Chi Minh City – Con Dao route, starting June 1, the company will temporarily suspend the transportation of passengers from 23/9 Park (District 1) to Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port.

Phu Quoc Express stated that during the initial phase of operating the Ho Chi Minh City – Con Dao sea route, the company organized free transportation for passengers on the high-speed ferry (for those who registered in advance) to facilitate travel from the city center to Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port and vice versa.

Phu Quoc Express’s free shuttle bus will temporarily stop operating from June 1.

“However, due to a lack of experience in organizing road transport activities, the company encountered various issues and misunderstandings among passengers during the transportation process. This led to several incidents on May 16 and negatively impacted the company’s core business of sea transportation,” Phu Quoc Express stated in an official document.

The company also mentioned that Phu Quoc Express has now partnered with several specialized road transport companies to connect with passengers and provide professional transportation services at appropriate fees. Therefore, starting June 1, Phu Quoc Express will suspend the free passenger transportation service at 23/9 Park.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, the city’s Public Transport Management Center has guided and requested Phu Quoc Express to collaborate with Phuong Trang Bus Company to develop a passenger transportation plan from 23/9 Park to Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port at reasonable fees.

Taxi picks up passengers at Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port.

For passengers traveling to the port by personal vehicle or taxi, Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port Joint Stock Company agreed to offer a 50% discount on port entry fees for the first three months of operation (May, June, and July). The port area will also have numerous taxis available for passengers in need. Additionally, Saigon – Hiep Phuoc port will provide a parking area with a fee of 10,000 VND per motorbike per entry and 30,000 VND per car per entry (overnight parking will incur additional fees).

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The Bangkok Post recently reported that Da Nang City is gearing up for the 2024 International Fireworks Festival.

“Visitors to Vietnam’s coastal town of Da Nang will have another option to admire the spectacular scenery of the Han River at night thanks to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2024), which will light up the sky from June 8 to July 13,” wrote Pattarawadee Saengmanee in the opening of her article in the Bangkok Post.

Article introducing Da Nang Fireworks Festival on Bangkok Post

Along the Han River, the grand fireworks display, spanning five weeks, is designed around the theme “Made In Unity” to inspire the community with messages of peace, friendship, and humanity.

This year, DIFF 2024 will feature teams from eight countries: France, Italy, Germany, Poland, China, Finland, the United States, and Vietnam. Each night, the teams will showcase their creativity with a 20-minute fireworks display based on different themes such as “Made Of Unique Culture,” “Made Of Nature Wisdom,” “Made Of Love Inspiration,” “Made Of Fairytales,” and more.

The opening ceremony and the grand finale will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television, and the winning team will receive a prize of up to 35,000 USD.

As the “epicenter” in the Da Nang summer entertainment storm, the DIFF 2024 International Fireworks Festival with the theme “Made in Unity – Global connection – Shining on five continents” will take place from June 8 to July 13 at the stage. Fireworks beside the Han River

Journalist Pattarawadee Saengmanee also mentioned that this annual fireworks festival was first held in 2008 with the effort to make Da Nang a Fireworks Festival City and a top destination in Vietnam and Asia. Every year, this grand festival attracts over a million tourists and generates millions of USD for the city’s tourism industry.

Visitors can also extend their trip by exploring the Golden Bridge or enjoying the thrilling amusement parks and captivating performances at Sun World Ba Na Hills. This summer, the park is preparing to host several exciting new events and activities, such as a unique musical circus show featuring stars from around the world.

Dubbed the David Copperfield of the comedic magic world, Maestro Voronin will bring performances that combine extraordinary skills with impressive illusions. His talented son, Maxim, the world’s youngest circus director, will also captivate audiences with his action movie-like magic tricks.

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The report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) just released shows that Vietnam’s tourism development index in 2023 ranks 59th, down 7 places compared to 2021, behind Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Vietnam’s total score in the ranking is 3.96 out of 7, a decrease of 0.14% compared to the total score of 4.1 in 2021.

In Southeast Asia, Singapore has the highest index, ranking 13th, followed by Indonesia (up 14 places from 36 to 22), Malaysia (35), and Thailand (47). Vietnam’s index is higher than the Philippines (69), Cambodia (86), and Laos (91).

Vietnam’s destinations are less competitive than other countries in the region

The best index for Vietnam’s tourism sector in 2023 is competitive pricing with 5.68 points, ranking 16th; safety and security scored 6.19, ranking 23rd; natural resources ranked 26th, cultural resources ranked 28th, and other resources beyond leisure and recreation ranked 38th…

Meanwhile, the lowest index for Vietnam’s tourism sector this year is service infrastructure with 2.2 points, ranking 80th, and the socio-economic impact of the tourism industry with only 2.95 points, ranking 115th, second to last in the ranking.

The tourism development index is published by WEF every two years, based on five main groups including operating environment, policies and enabling conditions, infrastructure, travel demand drivers, and tourism sustainability. These five indices are divided into 17 fields for scoring such as safety and security; health and hygiene; openness policy; tourism infrastructure, transportation, etc. The 2024 ranking was conducted by WEF with 119 countries and territories.

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Designing your product’s package carefully and from the bottom of your heart is one of the main keys of attracting more customers and getting sales. If your product packaging has an attractive and beautiful look, it will stand out among all other products and will make every customer that looks at it curious about it and will get them interested in purchasing it.

One of the reasons why designing and making art on cardboard is crucial is because of its versatility so cardboard is like a blank canvas, just waiting for creative human minds to bring their art to life on it. From vibrant color schemes and calligraphy to graphics and textures. The amount of possibilities is just endless. Companies often align the art and designing on their packaging to match with their brands personality, target audience and their marketing objectives.

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Reason 1

There are several reasons why many companies over the world prefer cardboard over most packaging materials, with one of them being that cardboard keeps a balance with both aesthetics and strength. It provides very high durability and has a ton of endurance, as well as pleasing and attractive looks.

Reason 2

On top of all that, cardboard is very cost-effective, adding on to the list of reasons why most companies prefer cardboard as they are always trying to find ways to optimize their budgets. It is much more affordable than other packaging materials like plastic and metal it can easily be designed on without having to break the bank.

Reason 3

Your packaging is the first physical point of contact between your brand and your customers. It’s the first thing that they will lay eyes on when they see your product. From the logo and product description to the color theme and designs, every element of your packaging matters.  

Reason 4

Customers that buy your products will remember your products for their beautiful packaging. The next time they are in a store and see them, they will immediately recognize them. This makes your packaging an ambassador for your brand which creates a lasting impression.

Reason 5

In a crowded market place, capturing the attention of customers is not at all an easy task and many companies face a lot of issues with it. However, there’s a solution to this. Designing. If your product has pretty and premium-looking packaging, it will make it stand out. Bold and creative designs, unique shapes and embossed patterns with beautiful visuals will make your product extremely hard to miss and is guaranteed to boost your sales as well as help you in reaching your marketing objectives.

Reason 6

Creativity and innovation with the help of designing through packaging is a powerful tool. It can create an emotional connection with your customers which will increase customer loyalty.

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In today’s world, sustainability and environmental friendliness is very important. Many customers over the globe try their best to find products that use eco-friendly packaging, which is one of the many reasons companies use cardboard to package their products. This attracts customers with the same mindset. It also improves your company’s reputation as many people will support you.

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Conclusion

Recycling facilities widely accept cardboard. This can benefit our environment in many ways. It will help reduce landfill, the amount of natural resources used and deforestation.

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