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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) — On Dec 2, a video highlighting the beauty of Vietnam and the launching of regular flights between Vietnam and the United States were displayed on the main billboard at the heart of New York City’s Times Square, attracting global attention.

Captivating landscapes of Vietnam such as the mysterious Son Doong cave and the awe-inspiring and poetic sceneries of Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh, along with the vibrant and impressive cities of Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, were proudly showcased on the 700 sq. ft LED screen surrounding the iconic 30-storey Thompson Reuters building.

Here, the official launching event of the first Vietnam – US direct commercial flight held on Nov 28 was also introduced, ushering in the next step for economic and cultural exchange between the two countries. This was certainly a special milestone for the development of Vietnamese aviation as a whole and for Vietnam Airlines — becoming the country’s first airline to operate regular direct commercial flights to the US.

Vietnam Airlines will run two flights per week from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco with the modern wide-body aircraft: Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. The flight duration is 13 hours and 50 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco, and 16 hours and 40 minutes for the return flight.

The airline plans to increase to seven flights per week once the COVID-19 pandemic is determined to be under control and plans to open a new route to connect Los Angeles to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

On Nov 4, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted licensing for Vietnam Airlines to operate regular direct flights between the two countries.

According to a statement, the flag carrier is the first and only Vietnamese airline licensed to conduct regular commercial flights to the US.

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The 2021 IYF Special Dialogue in Nanjing is launching a call for entries themed ‘My Beautiful Hometown’.

As a great opportunity for young people along the silk roads to present the charm of their hometowns to a global audience, it is an ideal platform for them to share their thoughts, stories, and actions on youth leadership in innovation and creativity.

The IYFSD is also a treasured occasion to inspire more youth actions and leadership for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient shared future for all, according to Nanjing Literature Centre in a statement.

All participants are requested to create a piece of original writing, art creation, or video work speaking for their hometowns, cities or regions, like cultural heritages, unique landmarks, local customs, culinary traditions, or featured handicrafts, with a writing piece of any genre, no more than 150 words in English (or 200 words in Chinese). It is open to all the young population aged between 18 and 45 from countries or regions along the silk roads.

Based on the panel selection, certificates will be awarded to 10 winners for Outstanding Creation, three for Third Prize, two for Second Prize, and one for First Prize, and all participants with eligible submissions will receive Certificates of Recognition.

The submission means that the organisers are granted the non-exclusive rights to use, publish, reproduce, distribute, communicate or make available to the public the creative pieces, and the entrants hereby consent that the work will be used for non-profit educational or public information uses.

In return, a remuneration of 3,000 yuan will be awarded to the First Prize winner, while 2,000 yuan to each Second Prize, 1,200 yuan to each Third Prize, and 600 yuan to each Outstanding Creation.

The results will be announced on the online sharing session which will be held on Dec 17.

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Tokyo-based BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc has announced the ‘Super Robot Wars’ series has reached its 30th anniversary.

According to a statement, the series was first released in 1991 as a simulation RPG where robots from various licences came together in battle.

The series appeared on various gaming platforms, such as the GAME BOY (R), offering entertainment to customers worldwide, with more than 90 titles appearing under the series brand (including rerelease variations), and the series has now surpassed 19 million in sales.

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the series, ‘Super Robot Wars 30’ was released on the home console systems (Nintendo Switch (TM) /PlayStation (R) 4 /STEAM (R)) on Oct 28.

In response to comments and requests from fans of the series, the game features a new game system, ‘Tactical Area Selection’ where players can choose the order of the story, robots, and characters that can be obtained.

In order to have many customers enjoy the game worldwide, the game is available on STEAM (R) for the U.S. and European regions for the first time ever.

In addition, the game is available in five languages, including simplified Chinese, the first ever to the series, to have as many customers as possible enjoy it.

By utilising BANDAI NAMCO Group’s business knowledge and experience, 274 different licences have appeared across the brand’s legacy, thus making it a series with the most IP licences ever to appear in any role-playing video game series.

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The homestay industry has in recent years witnessed fast development in Rizhao, Shandong.

The city has forged a new path of reform and innovation, creating a Rizhao Model for the development of the homestay industry, by active exploration and efforts in areas such as legal compliance, standards, quality-oriented growth, and industry clusters, according to the Information Office of Rizhao Municipal People’s Government.

The 2021 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Travel Big Data Report released by Ctrip in June reveals that Rizhao has experienced one of the most robust increases in bookings for holiday accommodation.

According to a statement, as of November, Rizhao has 56 boutique homestays and 1,200 Yujiale fishing-themed tourist establishments.

The boutique homestays market segment in Rizhao emerged in 1999 when the first batch of Yujiale establishments opened for operation in Wangjiazao Village.

During the ensuing two decades, Rizhao has expended unremitting effort in a quality-oriented, brand-based, industrialised development approach, including an improved licence application and handling process, optimised approval process, strengthened policies, and financial support. 

Five Rural Revitalization Demonstration Projects have been launched, namely Beautiful Villages, Rural Complex, Featured Towns, Modern Agricultural Industrial Parks, and Boutique Homestays.

There are four types of homestays: rural life experience, coastal and marine recreation, rustic luxury, and town-based, highlighting the regional characteristics of Rizhao based on its fishing folk customs, coastal setting, artistic creativity, and marine resources, among others.

Alongside the homestay industry, a wide range of enterprises has taken root in Rizhao, for example, catering, entertainment, shopping, cultural and artistic, and DIY businesses, and upon these a range of small tourist destinations and tourist attractions have been shaped.

— BERNAMA

FUZHOU, China, Nov. 23, 2021 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–
                                 
The 7th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival kicks off on November 23. The festival is to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the People’s Government of Fujian Province and organized by the Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the People’s Government of Fuzhou. The festival, which has the theme Maritime Silk Road Cooperation for Thriving Culture and Tourism, will be held both online and offline, highlighting its status as an international event for culture and tourism along the Maritime Silk Road.

The festival will present a wide range of core and associated activities, such as the Opening Ceremony and the Culture and Tourism Cooperation Summit, and the Night of the Maritime Silk Road. Representatives from the embassies and consulates of countries along the Maritime Silk Road, from tourism agencies of countries and regions along the Belt and Road, as well as from the Maritime Silk Road Tourism Promotion Alliance will be invited to attend this spectacular event, according to the Publicity Department of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee. This will further provide opportunities for cultural exchange alongside the Maritime Silk Road. With a wide range of activities, the event will last until mid-December.

The Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival is an important project for Fujian Province and Fuzhou City, designed to accelerate the construction of the Core Area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The festival has been held for six consecutive years, from 2015 to 2020. It has enabled the formation of a new regional tourist cooperation platform for countries along and near the Maritime Silk Road, where they can showcase their achievements and pursue mutual benefits.

Source: The Publicity Department of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee

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–BERNAMA