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HANOI / WAM Vietnam’s tourism industry stands at the threshold of a remarkable milestone, with experts asserting that an impressive figure of 14-15 million foreign visitors could be achieved this year, according to the state news agency (VNA). A recent survey conducted by Vietnam Report JSC has unveiled an optimistic outlook, with 66.7% of businesses in the tourism and hotel ...

BEIJING / WAM China has been stepping up its efforts to maintain a stable area of wetland with emphasis on protection and systemic governance, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA). Friday marked the 28th World Wetlands Day with the theme “Wetlands and Human Well-being,” which highlights the interconnectedness between wetlands and various aspects of human well-being. According ...

HONG KONG / WAM The number of the Chinese mainland and overseas companies that received assistance from the government’s investment wing to set up or expand their business in Hong Kong reached 382 in 2023, representing about 27 percent of year-on-year increase. The total investment brought to Hong Kong’s economy reached HK$61.6 billion and created more than 4,100 job opportunities ...

ABU DHABI /AD MEDIA OFFICE Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi, a cultural centre by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will host a diverse line-up of musical and theatrical performances as well as launch three new exhibitions as part of its 2024 season, including a major show that celebrates the work of pioneering Emirati artist ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AIM (Annual Investment Meeting) Startups and Unicorns Track, an integral part of the 2024 AIM Congress, will host a vibrant agenda for the upcoming three-day conference, themed “Heading to the Future: 2024 the Bounce Back Year for Startups & Unicorns.” The conference is a testament to its commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Denmark-UAE bilateral relations are growing stronger with rising trade transactions and cooperation in climate action, Anders Bjørn Hansen, the Danish Ambassador to the UAE, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “We have strong commercial ties, which have developed very well over the last couple of years,” he said in an interview in the capital. According to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) set off on a trade mission to the United States in response to unprecedented demand from major US-based global asset managers in the hedge fund, private equity and venture capital space. The delegation will visit Miami for a series of bilateral discussions at the iConnections Global Alts 2024. The event is ...

SHARJA/ WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and Sharjah Investors Services Centre (SAEED) participated in the seventh edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2024) on 3rd-4th February, which convenes over 200 startups, creative minds, and change-makers from across the globe. The two-day event themed “Our Shared Canvas”, which takes place at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone today to His Excellency Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros. The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored new opportunities for collaboration, especially in the economic and investment fields, to further the sustainable development ambitions of both countries and their people. During ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The inaugural Human Fraternity Majlis successfully concluded today at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after bringing together global leaders to reinforce their collective commitment to global peace and unity Organised by the Muslim Council of Elders, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence and the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, this landmark event commemorated the ...