InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort opens

VNRE - One of South East Asia’s most anticipated new resorts, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has opened its doors, heralding a new standard of luxury accommodation in Vietnam.

Discover InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula

The Bill Bensley-designed InterContinental Danang is nestled within one of the region’s most exquisite locations, cascading through rainforest-covered mountain slopes that act as a natural amphitheatre for the resort’s private bay on the Son Tra Peninsula.

All 197 of the resort’s rooms, suites and beachfront villas are designed to take full advantage of their location and panoramic South China Sea views.  Large terraces and shuttered windows elevate private living spaces that draw in the surrounding jungle and crystal bay, and add depth to the spacious rooms that start from 70sqm.

Taking six years to design and build, InterContinental Danang is the latest creation of one of Asia’s most celebrated resort designers, Bill Bensley.  The design features a rich template of earthy colours and bold features, and marries traditional and contemporary designs with the pristine surrounding landscape.  Everything, down to the in-room dining cutlery, was specifically selected to create an aesthetic that sets InterContinental Danang apart from any other Vietnamese resort.

Also highly anticipated is the arrival of the first three-star Michelin chef in Vietnam, Michel Roux at InterContinental Danang’s signature restaurant, La Maison 1888. Founder of renowned UK restaurant The Waterside Inn, Roux will bring some of the world’s most celebrated French cuisine to the Son Tra Peninsula.

La Maison 1888 is one of three restaurants and two bars spread throughout the resort.  Guests can swim in the bay or one of the resort’s outdoor pools, experience Spa InterContinental and make use of the many entertainment and recreation facilities available.  The resort’s youngest guests will also be delighted by InterContinental’s signature kid’s club, Planet Trekkers.

The extraordinary new resort will be bought to life through the exemplary, yet understated service that has elevated InterContinental to become one of the world’s most respected luxury hotel brands.

Now open, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is a half-hour drive from Danang International Airport, and only a few kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of The Imperial City of Hue, The Old Town of Hoi An and the My Son ruins.

Via Breaking Travel News.

Book this Hotel: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/danang

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Vietnam’s property giant Vingroup raises $300 mln via dollar bonds

VNRE - Vingroup JSC, Vietnam's largest listed real estate company in terms of market value, said it has issued US$300 million worth of convertible bonds, the second largest bond sale by an Asian company so far this year.

Vingroup already raised $185 million via bonds three months ago. Another $115 million worth of five-year dollar bonds, issued at an annual coupon of 5 percent, were sold to international investors on Wednesday night, the company said. The bonds are listed on the Singaporean stock exchange.

CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy said the sale has been successful, allowing the company to secure a large amount of capital at a cheap rate. It also reflected the confidence of international investors in a Vietnamese company, she said.

Thuy said the Hanoi-based company has a large asset base and has the potential to generate high earnings.

Vingroup's bond sale was the second highest in value this year in Asia. Malaysia's state investment arm Khazanah Nasional issued a seven-year sukuk, or Islamic bond, worth $357.8 million, last March. 

Source: Thanh Nien News

10 Phương Pháp Cho Người Mới Bắt Đầu Marketing Online

Học Marketing Online - Nhìn chung khi mới bắt đầu hoạt động kinh doanh trên Internet, mọi người thường không am hiểu nhiều về việc triển khai các chiến dịch marketing. Chính vì vậy mọi người thường đặt các quảng cáo một cách vu vơ không mục đích tại các địa điểm chẳng để làm gì mà chỉ tốn kém thời gian và tiền bạc.
Sau một vài tuần không có kết quả, họ thôi không kinh doanh nữa. Vì vậy, để giúp đỡ những người mới bắt đầu kinh doanh, những thông tin trong bài viết ngắn gọn này sẽ chỉ ra những phương thức marketing được sử dụng khá phổ biến. Nếu sử dụng đúng cách, những phương thức marketing này chắc chắn sẽ giúp bạn nhanh chóng thu hút được nhiều khách truy cập và tăng doanh thu.

1. PPC's (Pay-Per-Click) 

Đây là phương pháp thu hút khách truy nhập đến website được sử dụng rất phổ biến. Hầu như tất cả mọi người đều đã từng sử dụng ít nhất một lần. Nó rất đơn giản... bạn sẽ trả một mức giá nào đó cho các từ khoá liên quan đến sản phẩm hay dịch vụ của mình. Khi một ngườitìm kiếm bằng những từ khoá này họ sẽ tìm thấy quảng cáo của bạn (tuy nhiên bạn phải chấp nhận trả một mức giá khá cao). Cuối cùng, khi họ kích chuột vào quảng cáo của bạn, bạn sẽ phải thanh toán khoản tiền mà bạn đã thoả thuận. Đây là một phương pháp hiệu quả vì bạn chỉ phải trả phí cho những mạng lưới truy nhập vào xem website của bạn và đó chính là những đối tượng khách hàng mục tiêu của bạn.

PPC's nghe có vẻ như đáng sợ vì từ "pay" nhưng bạn có thể vẫn thấy các từ khoá được trả giá thấp. Mức giá cao nhất là 25 xu một lần kích chuột. Bạn còn có thể tìm kiếm các giao dịch nơi mà chỉ phải trả tiền khi đăng ký. Sau đó bạn sẽ không phải trả phí cho mạng lưới truy nhập mà bạn có được. 

Để có một danh sách tốp các PPC hãy truy nhập vào trang web http://payperclicksearchengines.com/ 

Lưu ý: Google Adword không được đưa vào danh sách trong tốp 10 nhưng sẽ có thể trong tương lai. Overture và Google thường được coi là hai tốt nhất. Bạn có thể tìm thấy Google Adwords tại http://www.google.com/ads/programs.html.

2. Coops

Đây cũng là một phương pháp rất đơn giản. Bạn chỉ phải thanh toán một khoản tiền nhất định cho các khách hàng tương lai được đảm bảo. Cụ thể, một người nào đó thu thập thông tin của rất nhiều khách hàng có triển vọng bằng sự nỗ lực marketing của họ, sẽ cho phép bạn tham gia vào một chương trình có tên gọi là coop với một khoản phí nhỏ. Nó giúp bạn tiết kiệm tối đa thời gian bởi vìbạn không cần làm gì nhưng vẫn có được các khách hàng triển vọng, ngoại trừ một khoản tiền nhỏ mà phải trả. Coops thực sự là một phương pháp hiệu quả khi bạn mới bắt đầu kinh doanh bởi vì chắc chắn bạn chưa có nhiều kinh nghiệm và sự hiểu biết để có được các khách hàng triển vọng có chất lượng cho riêng mình mà không mất nhiều thời gian và tiền bạc.

3. Viết bài báo

Việc viết các bài báo là một cách khác rất hiệu quả để thu hút nhiều mạng lưới truy nhập chất lượng và tạo dựng tên tuổi trên Internet. Tất cả những gì bạn cần làm là viết một bài báo về lĩnh vực mà bạn am hiểu và gửi nó tới các địa chỉ cho đăng các bài viết. Trở ngại đầu tiên khi sử dụng phương pháp này là mọi người thường nghĩ rằng họ không có khả năng viết bài. 

Thực ra nó không quá khó như bạn nghĩ. Tìm kiếm một chủ đề mà bạn am hiểu và viết một vài trang. Sau đó hãy gửi cho bạn bè hoặc người thân để lấy ý kiến. Bạn sẽ có được những ý kiến đóng góp quý báu để hòan thành tốt những bàu viết này.

4. Tham gia vào các diễn đàn 

Về cơ bản, tất cả những gì bạn cần làm là truy nhập vào các diễn đàn kinh doanh trên Internet và trả lời các câu hỏi mà mọi người hỏi. Đây là một công cụ khá chắc chắn để tạo dựng tên tuổi với tư cách là một cá nhân hiểu biết và đáng tin cậy.

Không nên đăng quảng cáo trên các diễn đàn. Cách duy nhất hiệu quả là đưa ra các câu trả lời và tư vấn cho mọi người. Đây còn thực sự là một phương pháp tốt để học hỏi thêm từ các chuyên gia khi bạn chỉ tham gia đọc các thảo luận được đăng trong diễn đàn.

5. Trao đổi liên kết 

Phương thức này chỉ hiệu quả nếu bạn có một website riêng. Bạn tìm kiếm các site liên quan đến site của bạn (ví dụ như đều kinh doanh tại nhà) và sau đó bạn đặt một đường link đến website đó trong các trang đường link trên website của bạn. Tiếp đó, bạn hỏi ý kiến webmaster để được đặt đường link đến site của bạn trên các website thuộc sở hữu của họ.

Việc trao đổi các đường link sẽ rất tốt để website của bạn có được thứ hạng cao trong các search engine như Google. Khi một người tìm kiếm các từ khoá của bạn họ sẽ tìm thấy site của bạn. Nó có thể sẽ tốn nhiều thời gian và công sức tuy nhiên rất hiệu quả vì sẽ giúp bạn có được một khối lượng lớn khách truy nhập. 

6. Tạp chí điện tử 

Tạp chí điện tử là một trong những nguồn thông tin hay nhất trên web. Chúng có thể tạo ra ảnh hưởng lớn cho thành công của bạn trong hoạt động marketing nếu được sử dụng đúng. Phần lớn các tạp chí điện tử đều có các khoảng không giành cho quảng cáo, bạn có thể mua với giá rẻ. Một số còn cho đăng quảng cáo miễn phí. Bạn còn có thể viết các bài báo (đã được nói đến ở trên) và đăng chúng vào các tạp chí miễn phí.

Để giúp bạn tìm thấy các ezine chất lượng để quảng cáo, bạn cần phải kiểm tra xem họ có bao nhiêu khách hàng đăng ký. Càng nhiều càng tốt nhưng hãy chắc chắn rằng danh sách của họ là 100% opt-in. Và chắc chắn rằng không có quá nhiều quảng cáo để cạnh tranh. Một số ezine thường chấp nhận quảng cáo gần như không hạn chế. Quảng cáo của bạn có thể sẽ không bao giờ được người truy nhập xem tới trong những Ezine như thế. 

7. Truyền khẩu 

Đây là một phương thức dễ dàng. Hãy kể cho mọi người mà bạn biết hay gặp về công ty bạn và nói với họ hãy kể cho mọi người khác để họ cũng biết về bạn.

Một bài báo rất hay về phương pháp này có thể được tìm thấy tại website: http://www.Work-at-home-jobs-jowa.com/300rule.html

8. Tờ rơi 

Hãy phát tờ rơi ở những nơi có nhiều người qua lại. Siêu thị, trường học hay bất kỳ nơi nào khác mà bạn có thể nghĩ tới hay hình dung ra. Bạn còn có thể trao tận tay mọi người ở những nơi có sự kiện lớn.

9. Quảng cáo trên các site có thứ hạng cao 

Tương tự như quảng cáo rao vặt, có nhiều website cung cấp không gian để mọi người đặt quảng cáo. Bạn thường xuyên có thể đăng quảng cáo với một mức giá rẻ. Chỉ việc tìm kiếm các website về lĩnh vực hoạt động của bạn và nếu họ cung cấp không gian quảng cáo thì hãy liên hệ với họ. Nếu chúng đứng ở trong tốp 10 trên các search engine bởi các từ khoá của bạn gõ vào thì đó là cơ hội tốt để có nhiều khách truy nhập. Quảng cáo của bạn có thể được nhìn thấy bởi hàng nghìn người mỗi tháng.

10. Quảng cáo rao vặt 

Có rất nhiều trang mục rao vặt trên Internet. Tính phổ biến của website là cơ sở để xác định mức phí bạn phải trả để được đăng quảng cáo. Phần lớn đều có mức phí rất hợp lý. Ngoài ra còn có nhiều địa điểm để đăng rao vặt ngoại tuyến như trên báo chí.

Có vô vàn các site rao vặt vì vậy rất dễ bị lúng túng và rối bời khi cố lên kế hoạch sử dụng một site nào đó. Bạn nên tìm hiểu kỹ các website trước khi quyết định trích ngân quỹ cho quảng cáo. Những vấn đề bạn cần quan tâm là: số lượng khách truy nhập tới site đó (càng nhiều càng tốt), và chắc chắn rằng quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được nhìn thấy không bị che lấp bởi các quảng cáo khác, chắc chắc site đó là hữu ích với khách truy nhập, điều đó có nghĩa là nó không phải là site chỉ chuyên đăng các quảng cáo rao vặt mà không có thông tin gì khác.

Những việc không nên làm khi quảng bá công ty bạn không nên gửi email dưới dạng spam tới mọi người. Bởi vì nó sẽ khiến bạn gặp rắc rối và không đạt được kết quả tốt. Không nên đăng quảng cáo tới các site FFA (free-for-all). Không nên sử dụng các hành vi kinh doanh trái với quy định dưới bất kỳ hình thức nào. Nếu không chắc chắn về một cái gì đó hãy đi tham khảo ý kiến của người khác.

Các phương thức quảng cáo ở trên chỉ là những phương thức được sử dụng phổ biến hơn cả để thu hút khách truy nhập/khách hàng. Chúng tôi sẽ không đi vào chi tiết của từng phương pháp. Nếu cần nhiều thông tin hơn hay cần sự giúp đỡ hãy gửi email đến chúng tôi và bạn sẽ nhận được cầu trả lời.

Cuối cùng, hãy nhớ rằng để xây dựng hoạt động kinh doanh trực tuyến hay ngoại tuyến đó đều là những công việc khó khăn và đòi hỏi thời gian. Đừng bao giờ nuôi hy vọng kiếm được một khoản tiền lớn trong thời gian ngắn. Hãy cố gắng và bạn sẽ được đền đáp trong tương lai.

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Danang Administrative Center

VNRE - Danang Administrative Center is built in area of 23,318 m2 on Tran Phu street, Hai Chau district, Danang city, beside the romantic Han river.




The administrative center has a high of 175.5 meters with 2 basements, 4-storey podium, 34 storeys. Total floor area for the whole building is 65,234 m2, of which:

- Two basements with 15,896 m2 floor area used for parking, technical areas
- Level 1st: main lobby, office.
- Level 2nd: conference rooms, small meeting rooms.
- Level 3rd - 31: office for city departments, small meeting rooms and some space to plant trees.
-Level 32-34: revolving restaurant to see overall the city.

The project has total investment of nearly VND 1,124 billion, invested by The Danang City People's Committee, designed by Mooyoung Architects & Engineers, Civil Engineering Construction Joint Stock Company No. 586 CIEN JSC 586) is main contractor, Tan Ky Construction Real Estate Trading Corporation is contractor for the package “Construct the frameworks, finishing works and install A/D system, lifts".

The project is expected to be completed and put into use in late 2013. Da Nang's Department of Construction will manage and operate the building.

Construction update for June 2012:

Photo courtesy of NguoiDenSau | Skyscrapercity Danang.

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10 bí quyết marketing online hiệu quả

Mục đích cuối cùng của các hoạt động Marketing online là giúp doanh nghiệp tăng doanh thu và lợi nhuận. Dưới đây là 10 bí quyết marketing online hiệu quả giúp doanh nghiệp hoạt động này với chi phí thấp.

1. Tìm một số biện pháp ít gây tốn kém chi phí nhằm làm tăng giá trị của sản phẩm hay dịch vụ của doanh nghiệp, sau đó hãy thử tăng giá bán. Thông thường, cả doanh số và lợi nhuận của doanh nghiệp đều tăng.

2. Tìm cách làm cho khách hàng phải đi đến một quyết định dứt khoát giữa mua sản phẩm và không mua sản phẩm. Càng đem đến cho khách hàng nhiều sự chọn lựa thì khả năng họ không ra quyết định mua hàng càng cao và doanh nghiệp sẽ không bán được hàng.

3. Bạn có thể chứng minh sản phẩm mình có giá thấp bằng cách chia giá của nó thành những phần nhỏ nhất, chẳng hạn giới thiệu: "Chỉ cần bỏ 10.000 đồng mỗi ngày là bạn đã có thể tận hưởng dịch vụ này" đối với một dịch vụ có giá cao tới 3.650.000 đồng/năm.

4. Đem đến cho khách hàng một phần thưởng bất ngờ sau mỗi giao dịch mua bán. Điều này sẽ giúp tránh được trường hợp khách hàng lưỡng lự, chờ cho đến giờ chót hoặc thay đổi ý định mua hàng.

5. In mẫu quảng cáo nhỏ hay nhất của doanh nghiệp vào một bưu thiếp và gửi nó cho các khách hàng tiềm năng ở thị trường mục tiêu. Bưu thiếp thường không quá đắt tiền và dễ sử dụng. Những khách hàng vốn không quan tâm đến các loại hình quảng cáo khác sẽ có khuynh hướng đọc những mẫu quảng cáo thu nhỏ như vậy...

6. Nếu các khách hàng tiềm năng đặt nhiều câu hỏi với doanh nghiệp thì điều đó có nghĩa là họ đang có ý định mua hàng thật sự. Hãy nắm bắt cơ hội này, không nên chỉ trả lời câu hỏi của họ theo kiểu "hỏi gì đáp nấy", mà nên tranh thủ cho họ biết lý do tại sao nên mua sản phẩm hay sử dụng dịch vụ của doanh nghiệp.

7. Chọn ra các nhân chứng trong số những khách hàng hiện tại và sử dụng họ trong tất cả các quảng cáo. Họ sẽ là những người cung cấp bằng chứng rằng doanh nghiệp đang đem đến cho khách hàng những sản phẩm hoặc dịch vụ như đã cam kết. Tuy nhiên, chỉ nên sử dụng những nhân chứng có thể nói lên được những lợi ích cụ thể mà họ có được khi sử dụng sản phẩm hoặc dịch vụ của doanh nghiệp.

8. Trong các trang web của doanh nghiệp, nên đặt ra những câu tiêu đề chứa đựng nhiều lợi ích mà khách hàng sẽ có được. Điều này sẽ lôi kéo họ tìm hiểu những nội dung còn lại của trang web.

9. Thử nghiệm lại những phương thức tiếp thị đã sử dụng. Phân bổ 80% ngân sách tiếp thị cho các loại hình tiếp thị đã đem lại hiệu quả cao và chỉ sử dụng 20% ngân sách còn lại cho các loại hình tiếp thị mới đang trong giai đoạn thử nghiệm. Thực tế cho thấy các doanh nghiệp đi theo mô hình này đều liên tục tăng trưởng, ngay cả khi thị trường đang cạnh tranh ráo riết.

10. Nhanh chóng xử lý các lời than phiền của khách hàng với thái độ tích cực. Phải đặt quan hệ khách hàng lên trên lợi ích trước mắt của doanh nghiệp. Khách hàng sẽ mua hàng thường xuyên của doanh nghiệp và họ chính là những tác nhân quan trọng giúp doanh nghiệp có thêm khách hàng mới.

Bên cạnh đó các bạn có thể tham gia học marketing online vì hiện nay có rất nhiều trung tâm đào tạo, hướng dẫn giúp doanh nghiệp làm Marketing Online hiệu quả.

Bitexco tower slashes office rent

The 68-floor Bitexco Financial Tower is offering cut-price office leasing as the owner bids to fill the city’s tallest building.

The new leasing price ranges from VND615,000-VND1,130,000 per square meter, equivalent to $30-55 – a huge drop from last year’s $39-65 psm.

William P. Badger, marketing director of Bitexco Group, said that the cut in rents is a move to attract potential tenants in the midst of the current tough economic situation.

The occupancy rate of the Bitexco Financial Tower is currently around 60 per cent of the total office space of around 37,000 square meters (sqm).

According to Greg Ohan from CB Richard Ellis Vietnam, this is a good chance for those after a rental area of over 500 sqm to enjoy the many incentives offered.

The market in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to have an additional 84,000 sqm of grade-A office space this year. However, some major projects have fallen behind schedule, seeing investors hoping for a better rental situation next year. - Source: Saigon Times

Tokyu to develop traffic infrastructure in Binh Duong

Japan’s Tokyu Corporation and Becamex IDC Corporation on Wednesday clinched a cooperation memorandum on traffic system development in Binh Duong, after the two sides had got licensed to develop an urban area in the province.

Takahashi Toshiyuki, executive officer of Tokyu Corporation, said the memorandum was aimed at developing a modern bus transit system and possibly a rail line connected to the inter-provincial transport system between Binh Duong and other areas in the Southern Key Economic Zone.

According to Toshiyuki, Binh Duong has a strategic position as a center of the Southern Key Economic Zone, with an annual GDP growth of 14-15 per cent, far exceeding the nation’s average level. Despite a population of 1.6 million over the total of 24 million residents in the southern region, the public transport infrastructure there is still full of shortcomings.

“From now onwards, drawing experience from the development of the urban area Tokyu Tama Denen in Japan, we and Becamex IDC will conduct survey and map out plan for inter-provincial transport system connecting Binh Duong and other areas in the Southern Key Economic Zone, with a focus on a modern bus transit system and a possibility to develop a railway route in the future,” said Toshiyuki.

Through this cooperation project, Tokyu makes a step further into Binh Duong province.

Earlier, the Japanese corporation had formed a joint venture with Becamex IDC to start work on Tokyu Binh Duong Garden City, covering over 71 hectares in Binh Duong New City. The project worth some VND25 trillion is sponsored by Japan’s Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ.

Together with the memorandum signing, a ceremony was held in Binh Duong New City on Wednesday to celebrate the establishment of Thu Dau Mot City.

Thu Dau Mot achieved high economic growth of 23.3 per cent per year in the period from 2006 to 2010, which surged to 27.7 per cent in 2011, along with a significant shift towards the structure of service, industry and agriculture at 60.8 per cent, 38.9 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively.

There are currently 11 commercial centers and supermarket and 13 traditional markets across the city, ensuring ample supply for local producers and consumers.

The average income per capita last year is VND49 million. The percentage of poverty-stricken households under new criteria is 2.54 per cent. - Source: Saigon Times

Tan Binh ICC launches low-cost condo project

Tan Binh Investment and Construction Corporation (Tan Binh ICC) has put up for sale the remaining units of Tan Mai apartment project in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Tan district after transferring 200 units to homebuyers late last year.

Some 60 apartment units of 47-67 square meters will be marketed at VND700 million ($35,000) to VND950 million ($47,500) per unit.

In order to woo customers, the developer allows homebuyers to make a down payment of 35 per cent and settle the remainder over three years.

For those needing credits, ANZ and Vietcombank will offer homebuyers home loans with an annual interest rate of 13-13.5 per cent and a term of 10 to 20 years.

There is a huge demand for housing in Ho Chi Minh City, said Pham Thi Phuong Lien, a representative of Tan Binh ICC. Given tough financial constraints, it is still unlikely for low-income people to own a home.

Though the company allowed for a down payment of 50 per cent half a year ago, many buyers were not able to pay on schedule, Lien said. This is why the firm has introduced a new payment method to support homebuyers, she added.

Tan Mai Apartment has two blocks of 18-21 floors with 752 units. Late last year 272 units of block B had been transferred to buyers. - Source: Saigon Times

Meet Freelance Illustrator and Artist Paula Joerling

It’s 10-10-10time. I hope you’re enjoying these glimpses into the lives of these inspiring + artistic + biz-savvy ladies! There are a total of 8 ladies (including myself) this time around, so we have 1 day left in this series (just me!) after today. Now, it’s time to meet Paula Joerling!

Name of Business: Paula Joerling Studio

Links:

Blog - Facebook– Etsy Hand Made
Etsy Vintage

Years in Business:
I have been a freelance artist in one form or another for 30 years. I have been a freelance illustrator for about 8 years.

Brief Bio:

I am a freelance illustrator living in Atlanta Georgia. My designs are primarily used for the gift and tabletop industry. Typically, I work in watercolor and collage and enjoy incorporating fabric, stitched paper and found objects in my art.

A Glimpse At Paula's Artwork:

Question:

Is it necessary for your business to line up with your soul purpose? What value is there to having that aligned?

I guess for me, it is. I have had odd jobs here and there and it never feels right. All I could think about was what I would be doing if I were back in the studio. I sometimes wish that I could be the type of person who could work a 9-5 job. Creating things gives me great satisfaction and is a part of my make up that I can’t shake; nor do I want to. The value in having it aligned is being able to be what and who I am 24/7.

Current Projects:

Currently I am working on a series of collage pieces that will make their way to my etsy handmade shop.

A Note from Laura:
For more information on the 101010 Project and to see all the questions and answers check out the 101010 Website.  (Note: Due to life's unexpected twists & turns, this session of the 101010 Project features eight participants instead of the intended 10.)

If you've missed any of the 10-10-10 posts on this blog, links are below.
Shari’s response,
Valerie’s response,
Stephanie’s response,
Dani’s response,
Phyllis’ response,
Robin’s response,

Paula’s response (today’s post)

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C.T Sphinx Golf Club & Residences

VNRE - Egypt – a mysterious land, an ancient cradle of the civilization of mankind. Sphinx – a statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion embodies King Thutmosis III or Queen Hatshepsut. It is described in Egyptian holy books that Sphinx means the “King” of all Kings of human race, and the Power of Nature as well.

A hidden ecological park and river quay

The Golf Course overlooks pure and calm flows of three sides, stretching along Thay Cai River, connecting Sai Gon River with Vam Co Dong River. The Golf Course is on the border between Hoc Mon and Cu Chi which is considered a very important waterway. It takes around 30 minutes by canoe from Thao Dien, District 2 or 40 minutes from Bach Dang Boat Station to the Golf Course.

Located in the historical legacy land of 18 traditional Betel Garden Villages where are renowned for beautiful betel gardens and palm trees with plenty of villages specializing in jasmine cultivation. The Golf Course is 2 km away from the highway 22-the Trans-Asia road which eventually connects Asia to Europe in the near future. From bustling and hustling Saigon, one can follow this road to the quiet capital Pnom Penh of Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, and through other prosperous countries of the Middle East and splendid capitals of European countries as well.

Yacht on the River in the Sunset on the West.

Just a few minutes away from the city centre, one can escape from the hustle of the city and step into the another world- a greenary heaven on the West of Saigon, a peaceful countryside.Crossing the riverside villas hidden behind charming ivy frames, one will feel the natural scents in the wind whilst surfing through the river by boat to get the golf course.

The fresh, windy atmosphere, the sun's warmth and the scent of plants – all mingle with together and make a special feeling - a peaceful moment in the countryside that is still remembered from your vague memory of childhood dreams.

Schmidt-Curley and the world’s best golf courses

Schmidt-Curley is the leading golf course design corporation in the U.S. The two talented designers, Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley have created plenty of well-known Golf Courses in the world such as: Mission Hills Shenzen; Mission Hills Haikou;Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas Wilderness Club;Amanta Spring Country Club;Vybinas Golf Club; Blackstone Golf Cousre Tone Forest International C.c

C.T Sphinx Golf Club & Residences is the first Golf Course designed by Schmidt-Curley in Vietnam at a stratigic location in Southeast Asia.

Enjoy other amenities of life at club house

Nowadays, more and more companies having their meetings held at golf courses. Conference center that is well-equipped can accommodate thousands of guests. Additionally, with riverside restaurants, hi-class fashion showroom, golf items and coffee-bar-wine lounge, it is great to enjoy the wonderful moment of the life while sensing subtle perfume from palm tree’s flowers in cool breath of air.

After a hard working day, you can stay overnight at the villa, closing your eyes and let your body be lifted by the water in the swimming pool which is considered as a blue crystal in a dessert, and enjoying the twinkling stars in the infinite space.

Riverside garden villas on the high rise windy land

What great it is if you own a villa designed with your own taste or a European-style villa with is in harmony with art and beauty of nature. It’s the green garden of betel and fragrant jasmine, and palm trees in a blazing red sunset is the picture from nature for the owner of the garden house with Vietnamese traditional roof tiles.

Furthermore, along Thay Cai River is the outstanding feature of the Mediterranean-style villas. All villas here own the fresh immense vision of the golf course together with surrounding flowers and its own swimming pool.

Asian style modern villas

The villas with traditional roof tiles and precious timber with modern appliances will allow wider and cooler atmosphere in the room. In addition, advanced interiors created by superior craftsmanship design for a unique and cozy living in Saigon. Outdoor activities especially in the court yard surrounded with graceful chairs next to the swimming pool. Just taking a look at the villa, the owner’s characteristics can be realized – simple, cheerful, and fervid.

For further information, please contact:

C.T Sphinx Golf Club & Residences
Add: Tan Thong Hoi Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: 84.8.6297 1999 - Fax: 84.8.6297 2000

C.T Group - Sales & Marketing Department
Add: C.T Plaza Building, 60A Truong Son st., Tan Binh Dist, HCM City
Tel: 84.8.6297 1999 - Fax: 84.8.6297 2000 - Hotline: 0902 731 674.

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World Trade Center Danang

VNRE - Global architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan has broken into Vietnam with a brief to design and support the delivery of the World Trade Center Danang, on behalf of leading investment management and real estate developer VinaCapital Commercial Center Ltd.

The practice has released the first images of part of the scheme, a 46,600 square metre (net lettable area) retail project which will be the first shopping centre in Vietnam to include a department store. Following an international design competition, the practice is providing a full range of architectural, landscape and graphic design services on the project.

The World Trade Center Danang occupies a high-profile site facing the Han River and running through the city. It is set to become a major mixed-use real estate scheme in Danang and a catalyst for driving new development on the west bank of the River.

The nine-hectare scheme broke ground in early 2008, with the luxury 32-storey and 225-apartment Azura tower having topped out in late 2011, making it the tallest condominium tower in central Danang. Work on the retail, commercial, residential and hotels is now continuing.

Jochum Ledgister, Associate Director at Broadway Malyan, said: “This high-profile retail project and our role on the wider scheme is drawing on the diverse skills, expertise and experience of our world-class design experts and through our distinctive approach to client partnering we will help deliver a fully integrated, sustainable and successful scheme.

By breaking into Vietnam the practice is seeking to capitalise on the long-term growth predicted in the country, as well as the wider region, which is expected to see increased investment through the growing economic integration between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

The practice is actively growing its Asia-based operations on the back of its distinguished global reach, unrivalled diversity and distinctive client focus, and as part of its international growth strategy. It pushed into Indonesia with its first project win in the country in January and has since announced a major global R&D headquarter project win in China.

Source: e-architect.

Mulberry Lane on track to open despite sad market

Singapore’s CapitaLand will complete construction of Hanoi’s Mulberry Lane residential apartment project on schedule, despite the gloomy property market. Mulberry Lane’s structure was completed this month and developer CapitaLand will conduct a topping ceremony in August.

Mulberry Lane is located in Mo Lao new urban area of Ha DOng district and developed by CapitaLand and its Vietnamese partner Hoang Thanh Investment and Infrastructure Development and comprises five towers, 1,500 units, offering more than 50 indoor and outdoor facilities. It is CapitaLand’s first residential project in Hanoi and the developer is expecting to open its doors at the end of 2014.

“We are proud to build the project on schedule, notwithstanding the current challenging economic situation in the country,” said Yip Hoong Mun, deputy chief executive officer of CapitaLand in Vietnam.

He added this is a testament for CapitaLand’s strong delivery track records and the developer’s commitment to build quality homes for the local communities and expatriates in Vietnam.

The ailing market has forced many domestic and foreign developers to stall their construction plan with the attitude of wait and see. But for CapitaLand, it is still confident in the success of Mulberry Lane and the future projects in this context. The average prices of residential apartments in Hanoi in 2012’s first quarter dropped 7.1-12.8 per cent year-on-year, according to property consultancy CBRE, and the ailing market forced many domestic and foreign developers to stall their projects.

“Reducing interest rates helps homebuyers. This will help and move sales rates in the real estate market. Given Vietnam’s strong economic growth coupled with rapid urbanisation and a substantially large group of young and aspiring middle income earners, the underlying demand for housing needs will remain strong, especially in the mass market housing segment,” said Mun.

“To ensure good value and keep prices attractive for our homebuyers, we will acquire sites that reasonably priced and are supported by good transportation network and enjoy easy access to the city centres.

The apartments will be affordable to the genuine buyers whose mortgage repayments pegged at around 40 per cent of their average household income. We will also work with the banks on home financing for our purchasers,” he added. - Source: VIR

Residential buyers are told strike while the iron is hot

It is high time for customers to decide to buy accommodation, when the price is at its lowest.

All signs point to end users taking the plunge and buying accommodation. Reduced prices and plenty of products meant there was never a better time to buy, said Ministry of Construction’s Real Estate and Housing Market Management Bureau deputy director Vu Xuan Thien.

“Prices are reducing, more products are being launched by developers and customers are being offered more incentives,” Thien said. In Ho Chi Minh City, developers of many mid-end projects have been offering VND15 million per square metre since 2009, while in Hanoi the average price for mid-end apartments stood at more than VND20 million ($952) per square metre in the last three years.

However, since 2012’s second quarter, many investors cut their prices by 20 to 30 per cent to increase sales. Especially more developers are offering apartments with prices starting at VND14 million ($666), the lowest in the capital.

Newly emerging Ha Dong district in the capital is the first place which developers offer this lowest prices, at $660 per square metre, while the majority of lower price projects are located in Hadong and Thanh Tri districts.

Hanoi Real Estate Club chairman Nguyen Huu Cuong said Hanoi’s property market had been in a downturn since last year and it was at its lowest point when the government applied the credit tightening at the end of 2011.

“It is high time for customers to decide to buy accommodation, when the price is at its lowest,” Cuong said. He said the decreasing interest rate trend could be further kept until the end of 2012.

Apart from supporting from bankers, developers have offering many other incentives, instead of directly reducing prices.

The majority of incentives are valuable presents such as cars, motorcycles, electronic appliances or furniture. Also, some projects offer special added-value packages for their customers such as privilege membership cards.

According to the Hanoi Construction Department, after more than 18 months with few transactions, Hanoi’s real estate market was at its lowest point. “Developers cannot sell their products, speculators cannot recover their investments and transaction centres are bankrupted,” said Tran Hop Dung, head of Economic Management Division under the Hanoi Construction Department.

Dung said that among more than 500 existing transaction centres, during the last 12 months, more than 120 centres closed and 200 centres had received no transactions.

“The supply is exceeding the demand and the market now needs time to disburse all of the accommodation,” Dung said. - Source: VIR

Office landlords struggling to woo tenants to west of Hanoi

West Hanoi office landlords are struggling to attract tenants due to a supply glut.

CBRE reported 175,000 square metres of new supply would be launched in the area within 2012 and “with the abundant supply in the area, landlords are now aggressively competing against one another by offering generous discounts to secure tenants now rather than facing empty offices,” said CBRE office director Greg Ohan.

“Tenants are well taken care of, with an upper hand in bargaining power in the area,” Ohan said.
During 2012’s second quarter, Hanoi’s net absorption increased significantly, at approximately 28,000sqm, nearly double on-quarter.

However, this figure was mainly due to a strong take-up in Keangnam Landmark 72 Tower, at approximately 20,000sqm. Keangnam came online in 2012’s first quarter with around 95,000sqm. Up to last week, around 40 per cent of space was occupied and Ohan expected it not to climb again this year.

Due to large supply, in the last two quarter, rents in the west fell sharply, with a 14.4 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2012 for Grade A and a 7.5 per cent on-quarter decrease witnessed in Grade B.

Asking prices in the west reduced to less than $20 per square metre per month, compared to around $30 per square metre, per month in 2009’s first quarter. Grand Plaza Hanoi is offering at $26 per square metre per month, including 10 per cent value added tax and a 5 per cent service charge.

Meanwhile, rents at CEO Vinaconex building, located in Pham Hung road are $20 per square metre and the neighbouring HH3 Sudico Tower was offered at only less than $18 per square metre, per month.

Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower is offering rates from $21 to $25 per square per month, excluding VAT and service charges. In another building, IPH developed by Indochina Land is also offering the same rental with Keangnam.

Since the beginning of this year, many international and multi-functional companies have been moving their offices west. Major tenants include KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ericsson, Standard Chartered Bank, LG, JGC and Cisco.

In response to the trend, offices for lease in the central business districts (CBD) witnessed insignificant changes in vacancy and asking rents, specifically a slight increase in the vacancy rates over the last quarter, with Grade A switching from 3 to 4 per cent and Grade B from 8.5 to 10 per cent.

In terms of asking rents, it is recorded to slightly reduce by 1 per cent on-quarter, in which Grade A down from $44 to $43.6 per square metre per month and Grade B down from $28.3 to $28, including rent and service charges.

“With little supply coming to the market in the CBD compared to the west of more than 25,000sqm in CBD, while this figure is 175,000sqm in the west, CBD is still strongly desirable to many financial institutions and other high-profile companies,’ said Ohan.

Landlords and tenants in this area are having an equal battle in negotiating leasing terms.
“For any tenant with a lease expiry in 2012, the critical components of success are timing and speed,” he added.

For occupiers who are still considering moving their office to the west, due to increased take up in the first half of 2012, many of the newer Grade A and B buildings are beginning to experience rising occupancy levels therefore incentive packages will be gradually reduced.

“However, with major occupiers moving west, we expect an opportunity for CBD occupiers to capitalise on short-term availabilities in key buildings,” according to CBRE. CBRE also forecasted that till 2012, office segment’s total market supply was expected to increase to 1.1 million square metres.

There will be a significant 74,490sqm new office supply from Indochina Plaza Hanoi, EVN Tower and Detech Tower by the year’s end. - VIR

Banyan Tree to Open Vietnam Resort in November

Banyan Tree Group announced the upcoming launch of Vietnam's first world-class integrated resort, Laguna Lang Co, on November 1, 2012.



Nestled along the coast of tranquil Central Vietnam, Laguna Lăng Cô is Banyan Tree's first foray in the country, and echoes the ethos of Laguna Phuket, the company's flagship integrated resort community in southern Thailand.

Framed by a three kilometre beach and lush countryside, the 280-hectare community resides near Lăng Cô Bay in the Chan May region overlooking the East Sea, an area renowned for its pristine coastline, tropical jungles, rugged mountain peaks and proximity to the country's most storied UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the cities of Hue and Hoi An along with the relics of My Son.

The development is nestled in a unique crescent bay offering privacy and unparalleled exclusivity, and will include Banyan Tree and Angsana branded hotels and spas, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, private villas and residences available for sale, convention facilities and a plethora of recreational activities for guests of all ages. Laguna Lăng Cô is poised to become the leading world-class holiday and premium second home destination in Southeast Asia.

Phase 1 of the project represents a US$200 million investment funded through the Banyan Tree Indochina Hospitality Fund, the first real estate investment fund established by the Group in 2008.

Hotels

Banyan Tree Lăng Cô offers a luxurious retreat from which to explore the culturally rich destination of Central Vietnam. Inspired by the artistic heritage of Vietnamese dynasties past, the resort features 32 one-bedroom lagoon villas (131 sqm) and 17 one-bedroom beach villas (124 sqm) set on the shores of Canh Duong beach. A spa highlights Banyan Tree's award-winning treatments and services, while a Marine Centre provides opportunities to learn about and explore the vibrant waters of the East Sea.

Banyan Tree's sister hotel, Angsana Lăng Cô, is a contemporary getaway featuring 229 stylish suites (from 52 sqm to 179 sqm), 100 of which come equipped with their own private pools. All suites in every room category feature picturesque mountain, lagoon, or sea views, and incorporate local materials such as bamboo and Mother of Pearl, along with traditional arts with a contemporary twist, lanterns and elegant framed calligraphy.

Lăng Cô Destination

Tucked away in traditional Cu Du Village in the Phu Loc District of Thua Thien Hue Province, the rustic hinterland of Laguna Lăng Cô is historically a favoured holiday retreat for Vietnamese royalty. The destination resonates with mystique and natural beauty and is accessible within an hour's drive from the airports of both Da Nang and Hue. Lăng Cô Bay is today regarded as one of the most beautiful sites of its kind by the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club.

A pristine white sand beach and sparkling turquoise waters are framed by lush hills and mountains soaring amidst white clouds, offering a dramatic setting from which to explore one of Vietnam's most picturesque regions. Laguna Lăng Cô sits at the crossroads of several distinctive UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the ancient capital city of Hue on the shores of the Perfume River, the charming and age-old city of Hoi An and the ruins of My Son, a sanctuary featuring a wealth of temples and monuments with intricate carvings.

Resort Residences

The resort residences present an array of ownership opportunities with luxurious villas and condominium units offering spectacular ocean views. Taking inspiration from Vietnamese traditions and culture, each elegant one-, two- or three-bedroom villa (from 158 sqm – 236 sqm) of Banyan Tree Residences Lăng Cô features a private plunge pool and world-class facilities along with the discerning service sensibility for which the group is renowned. Limited villas are available for sale, and ownership confers membership in Banyan Tree's worldwide luxurious private residential community.

Angsana Residences Lăng Cô showcases the rich history of Vietnam with a modern twist. The first three-storey beachfront condominium development of its kind in Vietnam, each one- or two-bedroom Angsana Residences home (from 88 sqm to 254 sqm) features a contemporary aesthetic complemented by a modern plunge pool and breathtaking sea views.

Owners of Banyan Tree and Angsana Residences Lăng Cô will also enjoy exclusive privileges on global exchange programmes, golf memberships and other services offered within Laguna Lăng Cô.

Championship Golf Course

The Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, delivers a golfing experience that can be enjoyed by skilled and novice players alike. The site's natural rugged terrain has been preserved, offering a distinctive course with changing landscape framed by mountains on three sides and the East Sea to the west. The course weaves between soaring trees, flowing streams, verdant rice paddies and dramatic rock features, and are noted for their oceanfront footage.

Tours & Activities

Laguna Lăng Cô offers a wealth of activities to meet the needs of groups, couples and families of all ages. The Marine Centre features aquatic activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, water skiing, wind surfing, kayaking and banana boat rides, while the Activities Centre offers archery, mountain biking, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), kids' ATVs, 2-seater mini cars and horse riding. The Handicraft Centre immerses guests in Vietnam's rich artistic legacy with classes in various fine arts led by local masters.

Via Luxury Travel Magazine

Today's Leadership Tips On: Customer Service And Motivation

Cusomter Service:

Ritz-Carlton’s Three Stages of Service

• Warm welcome
• Anticipation of and compliance with guest needs
• Fond farewell

Motivation:

According to University of Rochesterpsychologist Ed Deci, leaders should not ask “How do I motivate people?”  Instead, the question to ask is, “How do I create the conditions in which they motivate themselves.”

Except from the June 2012 issue of Inc. magazine.

The 25 Best Leadership Bloggers

Leadership Dan McCarthy tops OnlineCollege.org's recently published list of the Top 25 Leadership Bloggers.

All 25 of the selected bloggers were selected because of their outstanding leadership knowledge and strong writing ability.

Other familiar names, such as John Maxwell, Ron Edmondson and John Baldoni, made the list.  You'll also find perhaps some not so familiar names.

How to Buy Your Real Real estate asset Property by Using Online Resources

These are times that there is hardly anything you couldn't do with on the internet. Buying a suitable real-estate property or house is dessert walk when you use on the internet. Since there is a severe competition among on the internet property or house organizations you have the possibility to buy one at a very reasonable cost also. When it comes to the wide range of qualities available, you will discover a wide range of property or house to choose from.

In situation you are looking for a house, the very first factor is to decide the place you like to live. Once this decision is taken, the next phase is to go on the internet and create a look for using your selected place as a part of the search term. You will get thousands of listings. There is no need to hassle what realty company comes as the number one option of the world wide web look for engine. It may not be the best one.

It is a wise decision to look at the different offers available with the first 50 sites. You are sure to discover the type of property or house you need. There are qualities that provide different types of features. Some are located in places while there are others that are discovered in non-urban places. Therefore, you have the best option to choose. The next phase is to look at the prices offered by different property or house organizations. Once you have discovered the best suited option that comes cheaply, you could decide to do the buy.

When you are decided on the buy of a certain property or house, your next most challenging and important task is to look for a actual property or house agent. Since getting a house loan from a loan provider on ideal terms is the most challenging factor nowadays, you need to discover the most reliable and experienced agent to perform for you. There are many different guidelines available in excellent property or house websites on how to discover one. Therefore, you could get help and look for the most efficient agent to perform for you.

If you have the right features required to get a house loan for the house from a excellent loan provider, your agent will get the house loan approved. Once this is done, you are through. Then it is a situation of taking over your ideal house. Since the house loan sequel is an cost-effective one you will not run into any problem.

D’. Palais de Louis Premium Suites

VNRE - D’. Palais de Louis is located on Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, with 27 storeys, 4 basements for parking, 2-storey for lobby and public services, 242 apartments... Price per unit is about of VND 100 million/m2 ($5,000). The project will be completed in late 2013.

Two penthouses on the top of the building have an area of 1,000 m2. The interior is designed with more sophisticated items such as powerswitch, moulding by 10 carat gold...

For any information, please contact: Tan Hoang Minh Group
Add: 7th Floor, BIDV Tower, 35 Hang Voi Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: 84.4.3820 2020 - Hotline: 84.123 333 6666.
Email: info@tanhoangminh.com.vn

Photo courtesy of Tan Hoang Minh Group.


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The TajmaSago Resort

VNRE -  The TajmaSago is a boutique resort development located in the crescent lake of Phu My Hung District, the cultural and commercial heart of this new township.

Adjacent to the “Cham Charm Castle” and connected to the “Crescent Promenade” this boutique hotel adds another pearl to the string of attractions.

Interior as exterior of the hotel are reflecting the atmosphere of the ancient Indian Maharaja palaces. Windows with lattice works and set-back tiled glass frames play with the relation between inside and outside and create a mysterious yet romantic ambience inside. Entering the reception area, guests immediately experience an exceptional view over the terraced garden to the river with large stepped water areas and selected Indian sculptures. The garden picks up elements of the famous garden of the Alhambra thus matching the romantic theme. Amenities include cinema, a private viewing room in the east wing and a spacious spa & gym with outdoor swimming pool in the west wing. A 2nd floor restaurant adjacent to bar and a cigar lounge area with its typical oriental designed retreat rooms ensures a spoiling luxury environment.

Your ideal stay is waiting at the new Tajma Sago. The luxury Indian Residence located on the bank of cressent lake of the Saigon Phu My Hung Financial Center will redefine your expectations of hospitality.

"The Chopin greets in the morning

At night the moonlight touch your fingertips

Lavish Green and peony bath

Cancel all calls"

Interior as exterior of the hotel are reflecting the atmosphere of the ancient Indian Maharaja palaces

Amenities include cinema, a private viewing room in the east wing and a spacious spa & gym with outdoor swimming pool in the west wing. A 2nd floor restaurant adjacent to bar and a cigar lounge area with its typical oriental designed retreat rooms ensures a spoiling luxury environment.

The guests stay in 15 well attended individually designed and spacious suites, with Indian-Style features as well selected units with private courtyard. And guests have the option to choose standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites

For guest convenience, each room is equipped with:

• In-room bathtubs

• Rain shower

• Hairdryer 

• In-room safe

• Flat screen LCD Television / Bose Sound System

• Wireless internet access

• In-room Bar 

• Espresso Machines & Tea-making Facilities 

• Laundry Valet Services

• 24-Hour In-room Dining 

• 24-Hour concierge 

A business center and a Khai Silk retail area round off the facilities of the TajmaSago.

For any information and reservation, please call: 84.8.5411 6789 or send email via reservations@tajmasagon.com.

Photo courtesy of Khai Silk Corp.

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