Euromonitor’s ranking assesses the top cities worldwide based on criteria including tourism, sustainability, economic efficiency, health, and safety.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among Euromonitor’s top 100 cities in the world. Photo: General Department of Tourism.
Global market research company Euromonitor International has recently released its list of the top 100 cities as global destinations for 2023. Vietnam has two representatives in the top 100: Ho Chi Minh City (ranked 85th) and Hanoi (ranked 98th).
According to CNN, this ranking was developed in collaboration with data company Lighthouse, evaluating leading cities worldwide based on criteria such as tourism, sustainability, economic efficiency, health, and safety.
Paris, France, takes the top spot for the third consecutive time. Europe dominates the ranking with 7 out of the top 10 cities, and 63 countries making it into the top 100.
Cities outside Europe in the top 10 include Dubai, UAE (2nd), Tokyo, Japan (4th), and New York, USA (8th). Tokyo enters the top 10 for the first time due to improved tourism infrastructure, relaxed Covid-19 regulations, and a weakening yen.
Madrid, Spain, secures the 3rd position in the ranking, while Amsterdam (Netherlands), Berlin (Germany), and Rome (Italy) are placed 5th, 6th, and 7th, respectively. Barcelona (Spain) and London (UK) also make it into the top 10.
Asia performs well in the top 20 with Singapore, Seoul (South Korea), Osaka (Japan), and Hong Kong all making the list.
The top 10 cities in the world for 2023 according to Euromonitor’s ranking are:
Paris, France
Dubai, UAE
Madrid, Spain
Tokyo, Japan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Berlin, Germany
Rome, Italy
New York, USA
Barcelona, Spain
London, UK
Istanbul, Turkey, is projected to be the most visited city in the world in 2023, followed by Dubai and London. The cities with the highest annual growth in the top 100 are Hong Kong (+2,495%) and Bangkok, Thailand (+142%).
However, the surge in tourist numbers can bring mixed feelings. Alongside undeniable economic value, tourists also have negative impacts on local communities and the environment.
Nadejda Popova, Senior Manager at Euromonitor International, noted: “Some destinations are implementing restrictions, high taxes, or reducing hotel capacity to limit tourism and preserve cultural heritage. Some countries are adopting dispersal strategies to promote alternative destinations.”
She predicts that increasing living costs, fluctuating inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties will be significant obstacles to tourism growth in 2024 and 2025. Consumers will seek cost-effective travel options, and many will opt for vacations closer to home.
On December 12, Vietjet Air held the inauguration ceremony for a direct flight connecting the capital Hanoi with the heritage city of Siem Reap in Cambodia.
The event took place within the framework of the Vietnam-Cambodia Investment and Trade Promotion Forum, in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, along with leaders from various ministries, sectors, and businesses of both countries.
Vietjet General Director Dinh Viet Phuong (front row, 4th from right) received the certificate of direct flight Hanoi – Siem Reap in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet
Accordingly, the Hanoi – Siem Reap route will start serving passengers from December 15 with 7 round-trip flights per week, each leg taking 1 hour and 45 minutes. Passengers will experience convenient flights with Vietjet’s modern fleet, enjoying the rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine such as banh mi, pho Thin, and world cuisine, served by dedicated and friendly cabin crews, along with many attractive customer care programs.
Vietjet’s new flights will land at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, the largest airport in Cambodia, located approximately 50 km from the center of Siem Reap province and about 40 km from the Angkor archaeological site.
Congratulations and high praise to Vietjet for opening the direct Hanoi – Siem Reap route, connecting Cambodia with Vietnam. Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed the desire for more international flights in the future to further connect the two countries.
Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, is a millennium-old capital with famous cultural and historical landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Long Bien Bridge, and the renowned 36 ancient streets with a distinctive street food culture spanning the continents. Meanwhile, Siem Reap is a world-renowned destination with the Angkor archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Siem Reap preserves many intact architectural structures, famous global wonders, offering tourists various experiential activities, traditional art, and a culinary culture with a strong Khmer cultural imprint.
The Hanoi – Siem Reap route is expected to contribute to facilitating and promoting cooperation in investment, tourism, cultural exchange, and education between the two friendly neighboring countries, strengthening the bond between Vietnam and Cambodia. At the same time, it expands further within Vietjet’s flight network covering Vietnam, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Railways Corporation) is increasing the number of train services on all routes during the 2024 Gregorian New Year holiday, in addition to the regular train pairs between Hanoi – Saigon, Hanoi – Vinh, Hanoi – Lao Cai, and Hanoi – Hai Phong.
Specifically, on the Hanoi – Vinh route, in addition to the daily NA1/NA2 train pair, there will be additional trains departing from Hanoi to Vinh: On December 29, the NA3 train will depart at 22:15, arriving at 6:00; the NA7 train will depart at 22:40, arriving at 6:40. On December 29, 30, 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, the SE35 train will depart at 13:40, arriving at 20:25.
Railways will increase dozens of trains in the North for New Year 2024.
For trains from Vinh to Hanoi, additional services include: On December 29, 30, 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, the SE36 train will depart at 13:00, arriving at 19:47. On January 1, 2024, the NA4 train will depart at 20:45, arriving at 4:20; the NA12 train will depart at 13:35, arriving at 20:45.
On the Hanoi – Thanh Hoa route, an additional TH1 train will depart from Hanoi on December 30, 2023, at 7:10, arriving at Thanh Hoa at 11:05. In the opposite direction, on January 1, 2024, the TH2 train will depart at 13:15, arriving at 17:30.
For the Hanoi – Hai Phong route, in addition to the regular daily train services, on December 30, 2023, two additional train services will depart from Hanoi: The LP9 train will depart at 7:15, arriving at 10:07; the HP3 train will depart at 10:00, arriving at 12:45. On January 1, 2024, the LP10 train will depart at 16:00, arriving at 19:03; the HP4 train will depart at 14:35, arriving at 17:15.
On the Hanoi – Lao Cai route, in addition to the regular SP3/SP4 train pair, additional trains include: The SP1 train from Hanoi to Lao Cai on December 28, 29, 30, 2023, will depart at 21:35, arriving at 5:15. The SP4 train from Lao Cai to Hanoi on December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, will depart at 20:55, arriving at 4:35.
During this period, the railway will continue to apply discounted fares for various groups, including war heroes, the elderly, veterans, severely disabled individuals, children, students, and trade union members.
Recently, Mr. Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Vice Chairman of the Kien Giang Tourism Association, stated that despite the difficult period due to various reasons, tourist arrivals to Phu Quoc are increasing again, and there are high expectations for a significant surge during the Christmas and New Year holidays in 2024. Particularly, after January 16, 2024, many markets such as Taiwan, China, and Mongolia will have flights to Phu Quoc.
Furthermore, some flight routes from other markets such as South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong to Phu Quoc have seen an increase in frequency. Therefore, it can be predicted that from now until the end of 2023, the number of international visitors to the “pearl island” will continue to rise, making the tourism market vibrant. However, according to Mr. Huy, the current domestic flight ticket prices to Phu Quoc are quite high. This pricing is expected to impact domestic travelers visiting Phu Quoc.
“In addition, flights from Can Tho and Nha Trang to Phu Quoc have been temporarily suspended for several months. I hope that airlines will reopen these routes soon to serve domestic travelers visiting Phu Quoc for sightseeing and year-end vacations,” Mr. Huy said.
According to the report from the Kien Giang Tourism Department, in 2023, the total number of tourists visiting Kien Giang is estimated to exceed 8.5 million, an increase of 15.3% compared to the same period, surpassing the annual plan by 2.8%. International visitors accounted for nearly 600,000, a 203.3% increase compared to the same period, exceeding the annual plan by 63.8%.
To achieve the above target, Mr. Bui Quoc Thai, Director of the Kien Giang Tourism Department, mentioned that in addition to focusing on developing domestic tourism, the department has also strengthened management efforts to attract international tourists back to Phu Quoc. They encourage tourism businesses to create new products and emphasize improving service quality to meet the growing demands of tourists.
Mr. Thai added that in 2024, the tourism industry of Kien Giang province aims to welcome 9.2 million visitors, including 680,000 international tourists, with a total revenue of 20,000 billion VND.
CoinList did not detect users who claimed to be from non-embargoed countries, but provided addresses in Crimea, OFAC said.
Crypto exchange CoinList paid $1.2 million to settle U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control allegations it allowed users in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula annexed by Russia, to use the platform.
CoinList “opened 89 accounts for customers, nearly all of whom had specified ‘Russia’ as their country of residence but all of whom provided addresses in Crimea upon account opening,” the OFAC notice reads. “Screening protocols failed to recognize that ‘Crimea’ or a city name in Crimea, provided in another data field, indicated likely residence in Crimea.”
Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, and most countries still see the region as part of Ukraine. The occupation led to the imposition of sanctions on Russia.
OFAC said that the fine was significantly lower than the potential maximum of nearly $327 million because of CoinList’s past compliance, cooperation and the small number of transactions involved relative to the exchange’s total volume.
“This enforcement action further emphasizes the importance for virtual currency companies and those involved in emerging technologies to incorporate risk-based sanctions compliance into their business functions, especially when the companies seek to offer financial services to a global customer base,” OFAC said in a media release.
For its part, CoinList said that it is taking this as a learning opportunity to invest in compliance.
“Our unwavering commitment to compliance is reinforced through our agreement to invest $300,000 into compliance controls – one of the largest investments made by a crypto company in our position,” the exchange said in a published statement.
CoinList is a relatively small exchange, according to CoinGecko data, with just $400,000 in daily volume, mostly with Tether and Solana pairs. Binance, the biggest exchange, records daily volumes of billions of dollars.
The exchange closed a $100 million funding round in October 2021 valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
The firm has sold over $150 million worth of stake in COIN since Dec. 5.
Cathie Wood’s investment firm, ARK Invest, offloaded a sizeable chunk of Coinbase (COIN) as the shares of the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange rose to a 20-month high on Wednesday.
ARK sold 283,104 shares worth $42.59 million based on Coinbase’s last close of $150.46, draining holdings from its ARK Innovation (ARKK) and ARK Next Generation Internet (ARKW) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm has sold over $150 million worth of Coinbase shares since Dec. 5.
On Wednesday, COIN rose more than 7.7% to top $150 for the first time since April 2022. Despite recent sales, Coinbase still constitutes over 10% of ARK’s portfolio and retains the top spot on the investment firm’s list of top 10 holdings.
Coinbase shares have rallied by 325% this year, beating the S&P 500’s top performer and tech giant NVIDIA (NVDA) by a significant margin. NVDA has gained 226%, mainly on the back of the artificial intelligence narrative.
The investment firm also sold some $1.63 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).
According to some observers, COIN’s rally has legs, and prices could rise to $200 in the coming months.
The total value locked (TVL) of all Cardano-based tokens jumped to over $440 million late earlier this week, crossing the previous peak of $330 million set in April.
Value locked on Cardano’s ecosystem grew rapidly in the past few weeks as a recent boost in Ethereum alternatives, such as Solana and Avalanche, is likely pushing crypto investors and users toward other blockchains in search of returns and capital allocation.
The total value locked (TVL) of all Cardano-based projects jumped to over $440 million late earlier this week, crossing a previous peak of $330 million set in April. Most growth seemingly occurred over the past week, with lending protocol Indigo and on-chain exchange Minswap seeing their TVL surge by over 50% to nearly $100 million each.
Djed DJED stablecoin, a token pegged to the U.S. dollar, saw a supply increase of over 45% in the past week – indicative of capital inflows toward the token as investors looked to capitalize on yields.
Meanwhile, value locked on relatively smaller protocols LendFi and Spectrum Finance, has surged by 90%, suggesting users were starting to take riskier bets.
Such on-chain growth has boosted the price of Cardano’s ADA token, which is used to pay for network activity. The tokens surged some 17% in the past 24 hours, helping extend monthly gains to nearly 80%, data shows, and a 100% growth in leveraged futures bets on further ADA price volatility in the same period.
As such, Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem has surged alongside those of other blockchains.
The total amount of capital locked or staked across all decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols reached $50 billion at the start of December for the first time in six months, led by Solana ecosystem protocols as optimism around the blockchain has picked up in recent weeks.
Ho Chi Minh City, 12th December 2023 –The Vietnam Media Landscape Report 2023–2024 is officially released by Global PR Hub in collaboration with MGID, professionally advised and endorsed by Vietnam Journalists Association and Vietnam Digital Media Association.
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Vietnam’s media landscape is evolving dramatically, requiring businesses, organizations, and practitioners to be more flexible and adaptable. Dr. Nguyen Minh Hong – President of the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA), shared: “Vietnam Media Landscape Report highlights the impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on media disruption in Vietnam. It acknowledges the challenges and risks of these technologies but also highlights the opportunities for media businesses in the growing economy.”
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GUOCOLAND WINS BEST DEVELOPER (ASIA) WHILE DEVELOPERS FROM INDONESIA TRIUMPH WITH THE MOST REGIONAL WINS
BANGKOK, Thailand — PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU) today announced the winners of the 18th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, presented by Kohler and supported by Dongpeng Ceramic and Subzero Wolf, at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.
Winners from 13 vibrant property markets across Asia competed for the highest marks of excellence in real estate development, construction, architecture, and design at the finale of the 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series. More than 50 golden statuettes, accolading the finest developers and projects in the region, were presented at the black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony.
GuocoLand won the biggest award of the year, Best Developer (Asia), for the third time in the history of the Awards. It marks one of five regional wins for developers from Singapore, with Frasers Property Singapore winning the Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) award and UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group winning the Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) award. UOL Group Limited also won the Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) award while EL Development Pte Ltd won the Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia) award.
Developers from Indonesia gained eight regional wins, the most of any country. PT Sinar Mitbana Mas garnered the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title, with parent company Sinar Mas Land and subsidiary PT. BSD Diamond Development also receiving regional wins. Various projects by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group; SummareconAgung; and Summarecon Serpong collected regional wins.
The Philippines was represented with seven regional wins, with Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates winning both the Best Industrial Developer (Asia) and Best Industrial Development (Asia) awards. RLC Residences; Robinsons Hotels and Resorts; North Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Inc.; Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc.; and Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation received golden statuettes for a wide range of projects.
Developers from Vietnam received six regional wins, led by SonKim Land Corporation, which won both the Best Luxury Developer (Asia) and Best Boutique Mixed Use Development (Asia) awards. Regional winners include ParkCity Group, which won the Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) award.
Andaman Asset Solution won the Best Boutique Developer (Asia) award in one of six regional wins for developers from Thailand. KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Company Limited (Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited) alone earned three regional wins for the kingdom while Rawayana by Phuket9 scored two regional wins.
Salvo was named Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), one of five regional wins for developers from Australia. Regional winners from the country include projects by Capital Luxury Residences; Monaco Property Group; R.Corporation; and Third.i Group.
Malaysia and Cambodia each gained four regional wins. Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) was hailed Best Affordable Homes Developer (Asia), with projects by Eastern & Oriental Berhad; Eupe Corporation Berhad; and Sime Darby Property also representing Malaysia with regional titles. Projects by OCIC Group and RM Commercial Co., Ltd. each clinched a regional win for Cambodia as Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. gained two regional wins for the project Marum Estate.
Hanacreek by Apex Property and Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd. represented Greater Niseko as regional winners from the renowned Japanese skiing destination.
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong by Sino Land Company Limited and M8 by China Construction Engineering (Macau) Company Limited garnered two regional wins for Hong Kong and Macau. New Bund 31 by Shun Tak Qiantan (Shanghai) Cultural and Real Estate Company Limited was named Best Mixed Use Development (Asia), a regional win for Mainland China.
The Grand Final drew one of the most iconic personalities in the Hong Kong real estate industry. Dr. Allan Zeman, founder and chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, came to accept the Icon Award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine.
Dr. Zeman, who won the Real Estate Personality of the Year title in 2015, said: “It is an honour to be awarded the 2023 Icon Award. Lan Kwai Fong has become a great brand in HK and throughout the world. This is very important to us and to our partner.”
Hari V. Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: “The culmination of this year’s PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series is a fitting celebration of the changemakers who are contributing to shaping tomorrow’s cities. From lively capitals to sprawling metropolises and well-planned townships, the future of cities in Asia is in the capable hands of these fine developers, lighting the way for a more sustainable, equitable, and innovative industry in their respective countries. To all the winners – we celebrate your success and look forward to what you create next.”
Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Recognising and awarding excellence in 2023 led us on an insightful journey through the diverse property markets of Asia. Celebrating real estate from the cities of tomorrow, we rediscovered a shared aspiration for quality among developers, buyers, and builders, and a growing commitment to sustainability among residential, commercial, and industrial developers. The finest places to live and work in Asia have become shining examples of quality, clearly showing that this region remains focused on raising development standards, redefining design, and revitalising economies. Congratulations to all the Best in Asia winners as you continue to drive positive change and innovation.”
The regional winners were chosen by an independent jury, composed of the head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final and general director, Group GSA (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Greater Niseko); Datuk Ar. EzumiHarzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ken Ip, assistant general manager and group head of marketing, B.S.C. Group (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, head of partnership growth for APAC at IWG PLC (Singapore); Lui Violanti, regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group (Australia); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, executive vice president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).
HLB, the leading international accounting and advisory firm, ensured that the selection process was fair and transparent, under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; silver sponsors Dongpeng Ceramic and Subzero Wolf; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Artemis Associates; media partners Bridges, d+a Magazine, Housing.com, Manila Bulletin, Powderlife, and The Manila Times; official beverage partner Fah Mai Holdings; supporting partners REHDA Institute and IFC-EDGE; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Grand Final)
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer (Asia)
GuocoLand – Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)
Apex Property – Greater Niseko
New World China – Mainland China
OCIC Group – Cambodia
Robinsons Land – Philippines
Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia
Sino Land Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau
Best Luxury Developer (Asia)
SonKim Land Corporation – Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)
CSI Properties Limited – China – Hong Kong & Macau
Skyland Group – Australia
Best Affordable Homes Developer (Asia)
Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia)
PT Sinar Mitbana Mas – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Da Vinci Land – Singapore
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Mega Township Development (Asia)
BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Waterfront Township Development (Asia)
Golf Island PIK (Kawasan Pantai Maju) & Riverwalk Island PIK (Kawasan Pantai Kita) by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Township Development (Asia)
Summarecon Bekasi by Summarecon Agung – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Mixed Use Development (Asia)
New Bund 31 by Shun Tak Qiantan (Shanghai) Cultural and Real Estate Company Limited – Mainland China (REGIONAL WINNER)
Ginza Beachwalk PIK2 by Agung Sedayu Group – Indonesia
LIMA Central Business District by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines
Marum Estate by Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. – Cambodia
One Bernam by HY-MCC (Bernam) Pte Ltd – Singapore
Best Boutique Mixed Use Development (Asia)
The OpusK – Luxury Boutique Office by SonKim Land Corporation – Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)
Rawayana by Phuket9 – Thailand
Best Residential Development (Asia)
Marum Estate by Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. – Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best High Rise Condo Development (Asia)
Aurelia Residences by Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc. – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
Diamond Bay Garden by OCIC Group – Cambodia
Est8 @ Seputeh by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia
JARDINI by CITIC Pacific Ltd – China – Hong Kong and Macau
Riviere by Frasers Property Quayside Pte Ltd – Singapore
The OpusK Residence by SonKim Land Corporation – Vietnam
Wyndham Grand Residences Wongamat Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Zhuhai Huafa Sky Hill Mansion by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China
Best Low Rise Condo Development (Asia)
Rainbow Springs Condovillas by Summarecon Serpong – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Boutique Condo Development (Asia)
Kurraba Residences by Third.i Group – Australia(REGIONAL WINNER)
Niseko Kyo by Rooftop RE (Japan) Pte Ltd – Greater Niseko
Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)
Capri by Monaco Property Group – Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Layton at NavaPark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land Joint Venture – Indonesia
Park Heritage Pattanakarn by Sammakorn Plus Company Limited – Thailand
Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia)
Ilham Residence by Sime Darby Property – Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Hanaridge by Apex Property – Greater Niseko
Pollen Collection by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited – Singapore
Best Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)
Diamond Bay Garden by OCIC Group – Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Riviere by Frasers Property Quayside Pte Ltd – Singapore
Best Waterfront Residence (Asia)
Amorel by Capital Luxury Residences – Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)
Green Tower Di An Binh Duong by TBS Land – Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)
Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC) – Philippines
Best Completed Condo Development (Asia)
Park Kiara, ParkCity Hanoi by ParkCity Group – Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)
Seaside Residences by East Vue Pte Ltd – Singapore
Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)
The Zora by PT. BSD Diamond Development – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Bloom Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC) – Philippines
Best Smart Building Development (Asia)
Knowledge Hub by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Smart Home Development (Asia)
Woodsville Crest by RLC Residences – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Green Development (Asia)
Central Market PIK by Agung Sedayu Group and Salim Group, curated by Amantara – Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)
LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong by Sino Land Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau
The LakeGarden Residences by Wing Tai Asia – Singapore
Best Industrial Development (Asia)
West Cebu Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
Bandar Bukit Raja by Sime Darby Property – Malaysia
CT FoodNEX by Chiu Teng Group – Singapore
Best Hospitality Development (Asia)
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong by Sino Land Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (REGIONAL WINNER)
Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – Philippines
Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd – Singapore
Best Office Development (Asia)
KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Company Limited (Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited) – Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)
AIA East Gateway by AIA Company Limited. – Thailand
Embassy Hub Phase 1 by Embassy REIT – India
GBF Centers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines
Best Retail Development (Asia)
M8 by China Construction Engineering (Macau) Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (REGIONAL WINNER)
Mean Chey Avenue by RM Commercial Co., Ltd. – Cambodia
Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines
MixC Nanjing by Lead8 – Mainland China
The EmSphere Shopping Complex by The EM District Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Branded Residential Development (Asia)
Grand Hyatt Manila Residences South Tower by North Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Inc. – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Township Masterplan Design (Asia)
Andaman by Eastern & Oriental Berhad – Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)
Rawayana by Phuket9 – Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)
ITC Shanghai by Lead8 – Mainland China
The OpusK – Luxury Boutique Office by SonKim Land Corporation – Vietnam
Zia Niseko by Iconic Group – Greater Niseko
Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)
R.Iconic by R.Corporation – Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Aura Niseko by Iconic Group – Greater Niseko
Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd. – Singapore
JARDINI by CITIC Pacific Ltd – China – Hong Kong and Macau
Lentor Modern by GuocoLand – Singapore
The Arles by Centralcon Properties Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau
The Continuum by Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd – Singapore
The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines
Watten House by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore
Wyndham Grand Residences Wongamat Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)
Hanacreek by Apex Property – Greater Niseko (REGIONAL WINNER)
D’ Art Hills Residence by PH World – Malaysia
Highland Park Pool Villas Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd. – Thailand
La Felice Villa Hua Hin by PNP Real Estate Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Marum Estate by Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. – Cambodia
Park Heritage Pattanakarn by Sammakorn Plus Company Limited – Thailand
The Prospect Villa by Grand Paradise Villa – Thailand
Best Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia)
Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd – Singapore
Best Office Architectural Design (Asia)
KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Company Limited (Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited) – Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)
Embassy Manyata Block D1 & D2 by Embassy REIT – India
FourE-Com Center by Arquitectonica – Philippines
K11 Atelier 11 SKIES by Lead8 – China – Hong Kong & Macau
Solitaire on Cecil by Solitaire Cecil Pte Ltd (TE Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management) – Singapore
Best Retail Architectural Design (Asia)
Mean Chey Avenue by RM Commercial Co., Ltd. – Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)
MixC Nanjing by Lead8 – Mainland China
Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)
Est8 @ Seputeh by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)
350-352 Nathan Road by CSI Properties Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau
Blossoms By The Park by EL Development Pte Ltd – Singapore
Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC) – Philippines
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Klimt Cairnhill by Low Keng Huat (S) Limited – Singapore
Terra Hill by Hoi Hup Sunway Kent Ridge Pte Ltd – Singapore
Wyndham Grand Residences Wongamat Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)
Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd. – Greater Niseko (REGIONAL WINNER)
Jasmia Residence @Summarecon Crown Gading by Summarecon Agung – Indonesia
La Felice Villa Hua Hin by PNP Real Estate Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia)
Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd – Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)
Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – Philippines
Best Office Interior Design (Asia)
KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Company Limited (Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited) – Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)
K11 Atelier 11 SKIES by Lead8 – China – Hong Kong & Macau
Best Retail Interior Design (Asia)
Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)
Shanghai Aerospace Science & Technology City by Design Power House (DPH) – Mainland China
Ultimo Niseko by Blue Waves Group – Greater Niseko
Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia)
Elysian by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)
Blossoms By The Park by EL Development Pte Ltd – Singapore
Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd. – Singapore
Park Kiara, ParkCity Hanoi by ParkCity Group – Vietnam
Pinetree Hill by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore
Watten House by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore
Wyndham Grand Residences Wongamat Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Housing / Landed Landscape Design (Asia)
Marum Estate by Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. – Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)
Barnyard Khaoyai by Sammakorn-JV1 Company Limited – Thailand
Pavara Khiri Collection by Pavara Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand
Best Commercial Landscape Design (Asia)
Rawayana by Phuket9 – Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)
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The 2nd Ninh Binh – Trang An Festival is set to showcase 4 unique events that highlight the cultural heritage of Ninh Binh province, as well as the wider regions of the country. The Festival’s opening ceremony will take place at 8:00 p.m. on December 26 at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Hoa Lu district.
In addition to the opening ceremony, other special programs will also take place on this occasion, such as the Southern cultural heritage at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Hoa Lu district. There will also be a cultural heritage program in the North Central region and a Laos-Vietnam cultural exchange at the Thung Nham eco-tourism area. Lastly, the closing program “Flaming Ancient Capital” to welcome the new year will be held at 10:30 p.m. on December 31, 2023, at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.
Ninh Binh has prepared many destinations and experiences for tourists at the Festival
According to Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province, the 2nd Ninh Binh – Trang An Festival will be highlighted by the opening program, which will be the first real-life play performed at the magical space of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. The opening program will feature elements of rivers, mountains, music, light, and projection technology, along with contemporary dance art, performances of running on water and drawing calligraphy with dance art. The combination of these elements will create a beautiful ink painting that tells the story of the history and culture of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu-Ninh Binh and the quintessence of cultural colors in regions along the length of the country.
This year’s Ninh Binh-Trang An Festival will also feature international art troupes from Udomxay province – Laos, as well as artists and artisans from typical cultural regions across the country. The province hopes that the Festival will introduce visitors to Ninh Binh as a safe, attractive, and friendly destination, showcasing the land and people of the ancient capital of thousands of years of civilization, integration, and development.
Da Nang City’s Department of Tourism recently announced that the Da Nang International Terminal has become the first airport terminal in Southeast Asia to receive a Welcome Chinese certification. This certification is a testament to the station’s dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of Chinese tourists. The airport terminal, also known as Terminal T2, has been awarded a Gold ranking, which is the highest of the three grades of the Welcome Chinese certificate issued by the Beijing-based research organization, China Tourism Academy.
Italy has four airports certified “Welcome Chinese,” while France, Russia, Spain, and Saudi Arabia each have one airport certified. The Da Nang International Terminal achieved this certification by implementing items such as displaying the Chinese language on signage, flight display screens, restaurant menus, maps, and websites. Additionally, the terminal provides free hot water, Chinese-speaking staff, and payment services via UnionPay and WeChat Pay. They also have tax refund counters, making it even more convenient for Chinese tourists.
According to Mr. Do Trong Hau, the Deputy General Director of Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT), the airport terminal is an essential gateway and the first touchpoint for international tourists visiting Da Nang. This certification will help strengthen the station’s image and Da Nang’s reputation as a welcoming and convenient destination for Chinese tourists. Furthermore, it will contribute to promoting and bringing local tourism services closer to this significant market.
Since reopening after the pandemic, the Da Nang International Terminal has made many upgrades, including infrastructure improvements, green space renovation, process optimization, and the development of a suitable utility ecosystem for Muslim target groups, Chinese, and Korean tourists.
Hang Ma Street is bustling with Christmas spirit these days, with decorations adorning every street corner. The festive atmosphere is filling the air with hopes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season. The vibrant and eye-catching decorations have become a favorite backdrop for residents and tourists alike, captivated by the street’s picturesque beauty.
Many international tourists have chosen to enjoy Christmas this year in Vietnam.
Christmas is a significant holiday celebrated by many countries worldwide, and this year, Vietnam has become a preferred destination for international tourists eager to soak in the holiday cheer. One such visitor is Mr. Johan, a tourist from Belgium, who is awed by the Christmas celebrations in Vietnam. He shares, “I have never experienced Christmas in Vietnam before, but the celebrations here are truly impressive. My wife is from Canada, where Christmas is a big deal, and now she feels like she’s in heaven!”
Another tourist, Mr. Pasi from Finland, observes that Christmas in Vietnam differs entirely from his country. Being a hometown of Santa Claus, his town boasts snow, cold weather, and a quiet atmosphere. In contrast, Vietnam’s Christmas is about colorful decorations and lively celebrations.
People take photos with Christmas decorations on Hang Ma Street.
As the Christmas season approaches, people are preparing for the festivities with familiar tunes echoing in the air. Gifts are being wrapped and readied to be given to loved ones, and everyone is looking forward to a hopeful and loving Christmas season.
Coinmum Exchange, với tư cách là một nền tảng giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số có trụ sở chính tại Hoa Kỳ, đã đi đầu trong sứ mệnh giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số kể từ khi thành lập vào năm 2018 và cam kết cung cấp các dịch vụ giao dịch an toàn nhất, đáng tin cậy nhất và hiệu quả nhất cho người dùng toàn cầu. Nền tảng này bao gồm đội ngũ chuyên nghiệp có nhiều kinh nghiệm và chuyên môn trong lĩnh vực blockchain và tiền kỹ thuật số, cho phép Coinmum duy trì vị trí dẫn đầu trong ngành.
Mô hình giao dịch kết hợp của Coinmum Exchange là một trong những tính năng cốt lõi của nó, cho phép người dùng đồng thời thực hiện giao dịch giao ngay, giao dịch hợp đồng và tận dụng giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số trên cùng một nền tảng. Mô hình này cung cấp cho người dùng nhiều tùy chọn giao dịch hơn, giúp họ quản lý tài sản kỹ thuật số tốt hơn và phát triển các chiến lược giao dịch được cá nhân hóa dựa trên mục tiêu đầu tư và mức độ chấp nhận rủi ro của riêng họ.
Là công ty dẫn đầu trong lĩnh vực giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số, Coinmum Exchange đã thu hút sự chú ý của các nhà đầu tư toàn cầu với hơn 3 triệu người dùng đăng ký và khối lượng giao dịch hàng ngày lên tới 4 triệu USD.
1. Công nghệ tiên tiến và trải nghiệm giao dịch tuyệt vời
Coinmum Exchange luôn duy trì nghiên cứu và phát triển các công nghệ mới, đồng thời áp dụng các mô hình thị trường và công nghệ blockchain tiên tiến nhất để cung cấp cho người dùng các dịch vụ giao dịch an toàn, đáng tin cậy và hiệu quả. Nền tảng này hỗ trợ dịch vụ giao dịch cho nhiều loại tiền kỹ thuật số chính thống, bao gồm Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), v.v., bao gồm hầu hết các loại tiền kỹ thuật số trên thị trường.
Về trải nghiệm giao dịch, nền tảng Coinmum có giao diện thân thiện, dể hiểu dể thực hiện và rõ ràng, người dùng có thể dễ dàng tìm thấy các chức năng giao dịch cần thiết. Nền tảng này cung cấp các công cụ giao dịch linh hoạt và chức năng phân tích giao dịch phong phú, cho phép người dùng thực hiện các hoạt động giao dịch chính xác dựa trên động lực thị trường và chiến lược giao dịch của riêng họ. Đồng thời, Coinmum còn cung cấp các thông tin như điều kiện thị trường theo thời gian thực, độ sâu thị trường và khối lượng giao dịch để giúp người dùng nắm bắt tốt hơn xu hướng thị trường và quản lý rủi ro.
2. Chiến lược và thuật toán giao dịch chuyên nghiệp
Coinmum Exchange hợp tác chặt chẽ với các nhóm giao dịch hàng đầu thế giới và giới thiệu nhiều chiến lược và thuật toán giao dịch chuyên nghiệp. Các chiến lược và thuật toán này bao gồm nhiều chiến lược đầu tư khác nhau như theo dõi xu hướng, đảo chiều trung bình và giao dịch chênh lệch giá, cho phép người dùng phát triển các chiến lược giao dịch được cá nhân hóa dựa trên mức độ chấp nhận rủi ro và mục tiêu đầu tư của riêng họ.
Đồng thời, Coinmum còn cung cấp các hướng dẫn giao dịch và phân tích thị trường chuyên nghiệp để giúp người dùng nâng cao kỹ năng giao dịch và hiểu biết nhiều hơn về thị trường. Những hướng dẫn này bao gồm chia sẻ chiến lược giao dịch, báo cáo phân tích thị trường và mẹo giao dịch, v.v. nhằm giúp người dùng hiểu rõ hơn về hướng đi của thị trường và kiểm soát rủi ro.
3. Trải nghiệm người dùng tối ưu và dịch vụ khách hàng chu đáo
Coinmum Exchange cam kết tạo ra trải nghiệm người dùng tối ưu. Giao diện nền tảng đơn giản và rõ ràng, đồng thời thiết kế thân thiện với người dùng nên người dùng có thể dễ dàng tìm thấy các chức năng giao dịch mà họ cần. Đồng thời, việc thực hiện giao dịch của nền tảng phản hồi nhanh chóng, cho phép người dùng hoàn thành các hoạt động giao dịch một cách kịp thời. Ngoài ra, Coinmum còn có hệ thống dịch vụ khách hàng chuyên nghiệp, cung cấp hỗ trợ dịch vụ khách hàng trực tuyến 24/7 để giải quyết các vấn đề và mối quan tâm của người dùng bất cứ lúc nào. Bất kể khi nào và ở đâu, người dùng có thể truy cập nền tảng thông qua máy tính để bàn hoặc thiết bị di động và tận hưởng các dịch vụ giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số tiện lợi.
4. Các biện pháp an toàn nghiêm ngặt
Bảo mật là ưu tiên hàng đầu của Coinmum Exchange. Để bảo vệ sự an toàn cho tài sản của người dùng, Coinmum đã áp dụng một số biện pháp bảo mật nghiêm ngặt. Trước hết, nền tảng này áp dụng phương thức lưu trữ tách biệt ví nóng và ví lạnh, đồng thời quản lý tiền của người dùng thành hai phần: trực tuyến và ngoại tuyến. Thứ hai, việc áp dụng cơ chế giao dịch đa chữ ký đảm bảo độ tin cậy và bảo mật của giao dịch. Ngoài ra, Coinmum còn sử dụng công nghệ mã hóa tiên tiến và cơ chế phát hiện lỗ hổng bảo mật để đảm bảo an toàn cho thông tin và tài sản của người dùng. Công việc phát hiện và sửa chữa lỗ hổng bảo mật thường xuyên là sự đảm bảo cần thiết cho hoạt động liên tục và ổn định của nền tảng. Đồng thời, Coinmum cũng hợp tác với một số cơ quan an ninh nổi tiếng để cùng nhau giám sát và ngăn chặn các rủi ro an ninh mạng.
5. Các dịch vụ chất lượng cao khác giúp số người dùng ngày càng phát triển hơn
Ngoài nền tảng giao dịch tiền kỹ thuật số, Coinmum Exchange còn cung cấp một loạt các dịch vụ chất lượng cao khác. Trước hết, nền tảng cung cấp dịch vụ ví tiền kỹ thuật số cho người dùng lưu trữ và quản lý tài sản kỹ thuật số. Thứ hai, các công cụ quản lý tài sản blockchain của Coinmum có thể giúp người dùng theo dõi và quản lý danh mục tài sản kỹ thuật số của họ tốt hơn. Ngoài ra, nền tảng này cũng cung cấp các dịch vụ khai thác tiền kỹ thuật số, cho phép người dùng có được lợi ích bổ sung bằng cách tham gia vào các hoạt động khai thác của mạng Blockchain.
Để bày tỏ lòng biết ơn đến người dùng và người ủng hộ, Coinmum cũng thường xuyên ra mắt các hoạt động ưu đãi và các phần thưởng dành cho những thành viên của Coinmum. Các hoạt động này bao gồm giảm giá, tặng thưởng và các hoạt động rút thăm trúng thưởng, v.v., nhằm mục đích giảm chi phí giao dịch cho người dùng và tăng sự tham gia của những thành viên mới. Đồng thời, Coinmum cũng đã thiết lập một nền tảng tương tác cộng đồng. Người dùng có thể trao đổi kinh nghiệm giao dịch, chia sẻ thông tin thị trường và nhận được hỗ trợ đặc biệt từ cộng đồng của Coinmum. Các dịch vụ này giúp người dùng đạt được thành công lớn hơn trong lĩnh vực tiền kỹ thuật số và trải nghiệm giao dịch và quản lý tài sản kỹ thuật số toàn diện hơn.
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Recently, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has made decisions to adjust the parameters for coordinating takeoff and landing procedures and flight operations services at Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport during the peak period of the Lunar New Year 2024.
Accordingly, the adjusted parameters for coordinating takeoff and landing procedures and flight operations services during the period from January 25, 2024, to February 24, 2024, are 40 slots per hour during the time frames from 06:00 to 23:55 (local time) at Noi Bai International Airport.
The parameters for coordinating slots at Tan Son Nhat International Airport have been increased to 44 slots per hour during the daytime hours (06:00-23:55) and 40 slots per hour during the nighttime hours (00:00-05:55) local time.
Previously, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam conducted a Slot Council meeting to review and adjust the parameters for coordinating slots at Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and some other airports during the peak period of the Lunar New Year 2024.
Additionally, to meet the increased travel demand of the public, especially during the Lunar New Year period, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam issued Directive No. 6881/CT-CHK on December 1, 2023, regarding ensuring traffic order and safety during the New Year, Lunar New Year, and the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger 2024.
Accordingly, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested Vietnamese airlines to coordinate with airports to report plans for Tet service, especially plans to increase flights during nighttime hours and plans for the operation and overnight parking of aircraft fleets so that airports and ground service units can arrange and organize resources effectively, particularly in allocating parking positions for overnight aircraft.
For the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, airports, and service providers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested these entities to be ready to allocate all resources in terms of equipment and personnel to best serve the needs of the public during the Lunar New Year of the Tiger 2024. This includes enhancing services for nighttime flights to and from local airports to ensure the quality of aviation services and prevent congestion at airports, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Airlines have already opened sales for additional domestic flights during the peak period of the Lunar New Year 2024. People can now book airline tickets through the websites of airlines or through applications such as Viettel Money.
Currently, Phu Quoc Airport only operates domestic flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hai Phong.
Sharing with Znews, Mr. Nguyen Minh Dong, Director of Phu Quoc International Airport, mentioned that many domestic flight routes to Phu Quoc have temporarily ceased operations for several months.
At this time, Phu Quoc Airport only has domestic flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hai Phong.
Airlines have temporarily suspended routes from Da Nang, Can Tho, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) to Phu Quoc.
Earlier, Bamboo Airways announced the withdrawal from many domestic and international routes, including the Can Tho – Phu Quoc segment, as part of their restructuring process. This was the only airline operating this route due to low passenger numbers and lack of appeal to other carriers.
In this context, the average number of domestic transit passengers through Phu Quoc Airport is about 3,000 passengers per day.
Meanwhile, international flights to Phu Quoc include routes from South Korea, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Shanghai, with an average of 1,700 passengers per day.
According to statistics, in the first 5 months of this year, Phu Quoc Airport had around 160,000-170,000 domestic passengers per day, increasing significantly during the summer months of July and August with over 200,000 passengers per day. However, passenger numbers have shown a steep decline of 30-50% in the past 3 months.
From the beginning of the year until now, Phu Quoc Airport has welcomed a total of nearly 4 million domestic and international passengers, achieving only 69.1% of the plan to receive 5.7 million passengers. The mentioned passenger numbers increased by 16% compared to 2019 but decreased by 25% compared to the same period in 2022.
Currently, the ticket prices for the Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc route are in the range of 2.1-2.5 million VND per ticket, a reduction of 500,000 to 1 million VND compared to the summer period.
The Hanoi – Phu Quoc route is priced at 2.8-3 million VND for a round-trip ticket. This price has decreased by about 50% compared to the peak period at 5-7 million VND for a round-trip ticket. Similarly, the price for the Hai Phong – Phu Quoc route is also significantly reduced to around 2.1-2.4 million VND for a round-trip ticket.
