UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER, HO CHI MINH CITY, MAY 24 - 31, 2014

April 15, 2014

Saturday

May 24, 2014

day one arrive Ho Chi Minh City

7.00 PM

arrive Ho Chi Minh City meet ISP representative & local guide at the airport transfer to hotel/check in

EY 441 bus transfer

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rest of the day at leisure

Sunday

May 25, 2014

day two culture

7.50 AM

breakfast meet in the lobby, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple cultural event 1: full day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple visit Tay Ninh, home of the unique Cao Dai sect which is a mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. After free time for lunch, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground labyrinth from which the Vietnamese fought during the American/Vietnam war.

hotel dress code: casual bus/walk

6.00 PM 6.30 PM 6.45 PM

lunch on your own return to hotel meet in the lobby, depart for welcome dinner welcome dinner: Bonsai river cruise with traditional entertainment experience the vibrant city lights of Ho Chi Minh City when you join the Bonsai for a memorable dinner cruise on the Saigon River, in a traditional Junk. return to hotel

dress code: casual bus transfer/boat

bus transfer

Monday

May 26, 2014

day three orientation day

morning

breakfast meet in the conference room orientation talk by ISP representative presentation 1: Vietnam as a land of untapped opportunities - overview of the economy & business culture e.g. Hive Corporation coffee break presentation 2: managing your brand in Vietnam - understanding the consumer market e.g. Lowe group lunch

hotel dress code: business conference room Bordeaux,1st floor conference room Bordeaux,1st floor

conference room Bordeaux,1st floor

Square restaurant - 2nd floor bus half day

afternoon

visit 1: local giant & market leader - how to be successful e.g. Kinh Do Corporation management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities rest of the day at leisure

Tuesday

May 27, 2014

day four business environment

breakfast meet in the lobby depart for visit morning visit 2: innovative technologies for a changing world e.g. Samsung Vina Electronics management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities lunch on your own visit 3: insight into Vietnam's logistic operations e.g. DP World management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities rest of the day at leisure free to relax OR meet in the lobby depart for foodie motorbike tour optional cultural event 1: foodie motorbike tour taste your way through cuisine from North Vietnam, Hue and The South...the "Foodie" is the most acclaimed food tour in all of Vietnam and is designed to introduce you to the dishes and desserts that most food blogs and other tours don't really touch upon! we will take you to the most popular street stalls and hidden alleyways in the city and show you where the locals really love to eat! 9.30 PM return to hotel

hotel dress code: business bus full day

afternoon

late afternoon 5.15 AM

dress code: casual sts pay individually

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Wednesday

May 28, 2014

day five culture

8.15 AM 8.30 AM

breakfast meet in the lobby, depart for Mekong delta cultural event 2: full-day trip to Mekong Delta & My Tho-Ben Tre The Mekong Delta is one of the Vietnam's highlights. It is a watery landscape of green fields and sleepy villages, everywhere crisscrossed by the brown canals and rivulets fed. Coming here, you can explore quaint riverside towns, sample fruits bartered in the colorful floating markets. You will have chance to try some delicious foods and enjoy fantastic traditional music. group lunch return to hotel rest of the day at leisure

hotel dress code: casual bus/walk

12.00 PM 6.00 PM

local restaurant

Thursday

May 29, 2014

day six local companies

morning

afternoon

breakfast meet in the lobby depart for visit visit 4: automotive industry - specifics of the Vietnamese environment e.g. Vietnam Motors management presentation, discussion lunch on your own visit 5: sustainable manufacturing and its challenges in the region e.g. Esquel Garment Manufacturing management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities rest of the day at leisure

hotel dress code: business bus full day

Friday

May 30, 2014

day seven social entreprise

morning

breakfast meet in the lobby, depart for visit visit 6: the power of double bottom line - insight into a social enterprise in Vietnam e.g. Saigon Children Charity management presentation, discussion lunch on your own free for sightseeing & shopping recommendations: Ben Than Market, Vietnamese cooking class, pho tasting meet in the lobby, depart for farewell dinner farewell dinner return to hotel

hotel dress code: business bus half day

afternoon 6.30 PM 7.00 PM 9.30 PM

dress code: casual bus transfer/restaurant bus transfer

Saturday

May 31, 2014

day eight depart to UK

morning 2.00 PM afternoon 6.00 PM 8.30 PM

breakfast free to relax lunch on your own check out, keep luggage in the luggage room free for sightseeing or shopping transfer to airport depart to London

hotel

bus transfer EY440

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