GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue:
The Conference will be held in the Rex Hotel, which is located in the central heart of Ho Chi Minh City, next-door to the People/s Committee House, within steps of the famous Ben Thanh Market and historical Opera House. It is about 7 km or a 20 minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Conference Secretariat Office:
During the Conference, a Conference Secretariat Office will be located at the venue. Operating services will be available between 8:00AM-17:00PM. Arrangements for checking slides for speakers will be available at this office.
Language:
The working language of the Conference is English. The national language is Vietnamese. English is the main business language and widely used in hotel, airport, department stores etc.. Most of government officers can communicate in English.
Presentation Facilities:
One multimedia projector and one overhead projector will be available in each conference room .
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City: (www.vietnamairlines.com.vn)
An Information Desk will be set up in front of the arrival gate of the Tan Son Nhat International Airport on 6 and 7 November 2005. Our personnel will provide you with assistance for transportation to your hotel CLRRI cars will take registered participants and accompanying persons to the Rex Hotel. Please let the Secretariat know the time, date, airline, flight number of your arrival in advance.
Visa:
Please check visa requirements at the Representative, Consulate or Embassy of Vietnam near your place or in your country.
Insurance:
The registration fees do not include insurance for the participants regarding accidents, sickness or loss of personal property. You are advised to make necessary arrangements for a short-term health and accident insurance before leaving your home country.
Currency Exchange:
The Vietnamese currency unit is Vietnamese Dong (VND) and the exchange rate is approximately 15,500 VND per one US$. All major currencies can be exchanged. Participants can make currency exchanges at the airport, hotel and most banks.
Weather: (http://www.thoitiet.net)
November is the dry season of South Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City with a mean air temperature of 26.6oC and mean relative humidity of 81%. The average monthly rainfall in November is approximately 58mm.
Electricity:
The electricity supply is 220 volts. Most appliances use a flat, 2 pin-plug.
Reconfirmation of Departure Air Tickets:
Departure air tickets (both international and domestic) should be reconfirmed 72 hours in advance. You can do this by calling the airline office in Ho Chi Minh City. The telephone numbers of airline companies will be available at the Registration Desk.
Airport Tax:
The airport tax for international passengers is US$ 12, payable on departure
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