The resort island of Bali lost $4.3 billion in income last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: NT) In an effort to revive the tourism industry that is suffering from the pandemic, Indonesia plans to establish tourism corridors in some of its famous tourist destinations such as Batam Island, Bintan in the Riau Islands and Bali. Previously, the Indonesian government also tested a program to send civil servants to Bali to work. The official of the Covid-19 task force, Sonny Harmadi, said on June 6 that the government was completing the implementation of a tourism bubble in three regions. According to this program, tourist destinations implementing tourism bubbles must have a low number of Covid-19 cases, a low rate of Covid-19 patients in hospital, and have relaxed regulations restricting public activities. . The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will first open its doors to visitors to Bali and the Riau Islands. According to Mr. Sonny, not all of these locations will reopen to international visitors but will gradually open, starting from the green areas (areas that have been treated with the epidemic). “Local authorities announced that, first, the green zones in these two localities will welcome international visitors again after the tourism corridor is opened,” Mr. Sonny said. In Bali, the green zones include Sanur, Ubud, and Nusa Dua, while the green zones at Bintan are home to three resorts and on Batam Island are several golf venues. Sunset at Tanah Lot temple is always an attractive moment for tourists when coming to Bali island (Photo: NT) The Indonesian government will also set specific regulations for international visitors to these green areas. Although travelers are not required to self-quarantine, travelers must have a negative PCR test result for Covid-19 before departing for Indonesia. At the same time, visitors must also be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 vaccine. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the list of countries for Indonesia to implement a tourism corridor has been completed including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, China, Singapore and the Netherlands. Lan. Tourism is one of the industries that suffer the most damage of the “land of ten thousand islands” economy. Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Government was expected to welcome 18 million international tourists in 2020 after recording 16.1 million international arrivals in 2019. However, the agency Statistics Indonesia at the end of 2020 announced that from January to October 2020, the country only received 3.72 million international visitors, a decrease of 72.35% compared to the same period in 2019. Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has set a target in 2021 to attract between 13 million and 14 million international tourists. Prior to the announcement of the tourism corridor plan for international visitors, the Indonesian government announced the “Work from Bali” (WFB) program to revive the tourism and creative economy industries that have been frozen because of the pandemic. Covid-19 of this island. Accordingly, WFB plans to bring 25% of Indonesian civil servants from seven different ministries to the resort island of Bali to work and live in hotel complexes in the Nusa Dua area. This initiative comes after statistics show that the total revenue of the world-famous resort island of Bali has “evaporated” $ 4.3 billion due to the pandemic. Therefore, to regain the confidence of the people in the country, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has planned to test this program from the first quarter of 2021 and will complete it in the third quarter of this year. The ministry also aims to increase occupancy in Bali to 30%. “We started the WFB program in January and we are already seeing early results in revitalizing the tourism industry in Bali. From only 2,000 to 2,500 visitors, it has now reached 7,000 to 7,500 visitors, and the number can be tripled,” said Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno optimistically.

New Zealand has the most expensive housing market in the world. (Source: stuff.co.nz) According to Bloomberg Economics, real estate prices around the world is exploding strongly, from which the warning will form a real estate bubble unprecedented since the 2008 financial crisis. Based on the key indicators used in Bloomberg Economics’ calculations, New Zealand, Canada and Sweden are ranked as the top countries, respectively. Expensive housing market best of the world. Meanwhile, the UK and US are also near the top of the risk charts. Bloomberg Economics economist Niraj Shah says there are multiple factors contributing to the rise in home prices to unprecedented levels worldwide, including record low interest rates, massive fiscal stimulus packages, and massive bailouts. Backup savings can serve as a down payment, limited housing stock and expectations of a strong recovery in the global economy. Besides, the trend of working from home to avoid infection COVID-19 causing more people to need more living space and many governments giving tax incentives to homebuyers also increase the demand to buy houses. According to calculations by Bloomberg Economics, the ratio of price to rent and price to income will help assess the sustainability of housing price increases. Bloomberg Economics analyzes that even as risk indicators rise, with interest rates remaining low, lending standards generally higher than before, and macro-prudential policies in place, the cause led to the real estate market collapse is not clear. Mr. Shah said that in the coming period, it is likely that the real estate market will witness a cooling, not a collapse. As interest rates start to rise and other measures are put in place to protect financial stability, the property market will face an “important test,” Shah said.

While the rest of the world struggled to find a way to relax travel restrictions, the two Asian financial centers have been trying for months to open up to tourism. In November 2020, the number of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong skyrocketed, forcing Singapore and Hong Kong to postpone the “travel bubble”. And now, a new outbreak in Singapore has extinguished hopes of a “travel bubble” once again. “Next time, they should announce the enforcement 24 hours in advance so that Covid-19 does not have time to react,” Wong, 33, joked. The “travel bubble” connecting Singapore and Hong Kong was postponed twice because of the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: Getty Images. Travel thirst The two city governments carefully drafted detailed criteria and announced new safety regulations to open the border. Many people who want to travel rush to book tickets to secure seats on two scheduled return flights each day. They plan to go to specific places, meet friends. Now again they are disappointed. “Singapore is only a 3.5 hour flight from Hong Kong, but now it feels like the other side of the world.” WSJ quoted Emma Herblot – 42-year-old French expert working for an online payment company in Singapore – lamented. Singapore and Hong Kong have been relatively successful in containing the Covid-19 epidemic and are still applying strict isolation regulations. People returning from anywhere still have to be isolated in concentrated for 2-3 weeks. So many Singaporeans and Hong Kongers have not traveled for more than a year now. Travel blogger Aaron Wong at Changi Airport in February 2020. This is his last trip before the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: WSJ. Unlike the US or Europe, people stuck in Singapore and Hong Kong don’t have much choice when it comes to commuting. The area of ​​Singapore is only 728 square kilometers, Hong Kong is only slightly larger. Andrew Scott – a 41-year-old editor who works at a Hong Kong media company – said he planned to visit friends in Singapore. “It was fine until around January, I really wanted to go somewhere,” he lamented. I was so excited about the travel bubble plan and then it was all a disappointment.” Last year, Asian tourism experts and officials asserted that the “tourist bubble” was the key to opening the border. They say that two-dimensional “bubbles” will appear first, followed by regional “bubbles”. Some experts envision a giant Asian “travel bubble” consisting of countries that have succeeded in containing the Covid-19 epidemic. The Hong Kong government has used a “travel bubble” to encourage people to get vaccinated in recent weeks. “Great but dull Singapore” Since the beginning of the pandemic, Singapore has recorded more than 61,600 cases of Covid-19 per 5.8 million people and 31 deaths. Meanwhile, Hong Kong recorded 11,800 cases per 7.5 million people and 210 deaths. As the number of infections in Singapore increased, Chitra Karamchandani (30 years old, in Hong Kong) was extremely worried. She has not seen her fiancé for the past 1.5 years because of restrictions on entry to non-citizens. According to the plan, he was supposed to fly to Hong Kong at the end of this month and they will hold a wedding in June. Karamchandani had detailed plans to welcome her fiance, including walking around the city and learning to cook Japanese noodles. The “bubble” burst made her extremely disappointed. “When will the border reopen? We just want to see each other again,” she lamented. Dennison Wee – 26 years old, working in finance in Singapore – hopes his trip to Hong Kong will become an inspiration for him to continue blogging. He has written about journeys through nearly 100 cities around the world. Without a “tourist bubble”, Singaporeans and Hong Kongers are trapped in the city’s small size. Photo: Getty Images. But since March 2020, he has only written a few reviews about hotels within a radius of about 20 km around his apartment. Mr Wee, 26, said: “Singapore is great but it’s dull. We must have only one hill to walk on, a few islands.” To keep himself busy, travel blogger Wong participates in projects to stimulate local tourism. He continued to wait for another 2 weeks until the authorities had a new notice. “All we can do is hope,” Wong said.

This is a drink made from brewed tea, then added sugar and milk, then shaken well in cocktail jars. In fact, at first, bubble milk tea was “identified” by the bubble layer when shaking the drink. Although there are several figures in Taiwan who claim to be the creators of bubble milk tea, it is still impossible to determine for sure who made the drink first. In addition to the popular English name bubble tea, people also call it by countless other names such as boba, boba nai cha, zhen zhou naicha, pearl tea, tapioca tea, momi milk tea… Some people think that milk tea made with fresh milk is more delicious and fresh, but most milk tea is made with cream powder, which helps the milk tea cup to be greasy. This drink loads a lot of calories into your body. Although not counting the feet, milk tea alone contains a lot of sugar and fat. Pearl is considered an important factor contributing to a delicious cup of milk tea. Standard pearls must be tough, crispy, not too crushed nor too hard, ideally you can chew the pearls 5-6 times before swallowing. Many people love milk tea, but not everyone knows how to properly open a cup of milk tea. Although there are many variations, the classic milk tea flavor (black tea, powdered milk and sugar) is still the most popular flavor.

The stuffed bears also participate in the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, with the role of ensuring social distancing. At Dream World amusement park in Pathum Thani, Thailand, oversized teddy bears have been placed on roller coasters for visitors to have companions. Teddy bears sit next to diners in Bangkok, Thailand. Source: Reuters Some restaurants and cafes in France or Thailand also arrange teddy bears to “companion” with diners. Anyway, teddy bears are cute and make the tables more pleasing to the eye, compared to using mannequins in some restaurants in Japan, Germany and the US before. Spacing hats Unique spacing hat at Cafe & Konditorei Rothe, Schwerin, Germany. Source: Handout Last year, to celebrate its reopening, the Cafe & Konditorei Rothe store in Schwerin, Germany provided diners with specially decorated hats made of sponge, designed to ensure social distancing. everybody. Also in Germany, for the same purpose, the giant paper crowns of Burger King went viral. The paper crown became a trend, then appeared in Singapore and Burger King posted instructions online so people can make their own. Yoga Balloons Yoga balloons at Hotel X Toronto, Canada. Source: Reuters This innovative concept was introduced in June 2020, on the premises of the Hotel X Toronto complex in Canada. An outdoor activity unit has partnered with local yoga and fitness centers to organize classes amid Covid-19. Fifty bubbles were created, with each practitioner practicing in a private and safe space. Greenhouse cuisine Dinner in the greenhouse in Amsterdam. Source: Getty Images The Covid-19 pandemic has caused restaurants around the world to find solutions to attract customers while ensuring safety and distancing. The idea of ​​the company Mediamatic Eten in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is to create beautiful small greenhouses, with a capacity of 2-4 guests. Service staff will not need to enter the greenhouse and have virtually no contact with customers. They stand outside and deliver food and drink by long boards. The greenhouse model then became popular throughout restaurants in Europe and America. Art through car glass Watch art performances through car windows. Source: Getty Images The “drive-in” movement isn’t just for movie screenings, it’s been extended to music events in Canada, the US, and Europe. Opera lovers sat in their cars to watch the live performances, with music streamed over the car’s radios. In Germany, nightclubs like Club Index in Lower Saxony or World Club Dome in Düsseldorf drive to the front of the stage, where DJs play and everyone enjoys in their private cars. Art exhibitions for car design also took place in Brazil, the Netherlands, North America and Singapore, as visitors drove around to admire the large panels. Mobile bar Mobile bar at Ocean House hotel. Source: Handout Bars at many hotels are still closed to limit mass gatherings, so many places have changed about this service. The Ocean House hotel in Rhode Island, USA has launched a bright red bar, which is pushed from room to room during cocktail hour, along with some drinks and accompaniments. The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon, France added a button “Champagne, Please!” into the phone in the room, so that the customer can order wine at any time. Le Bristol Paris has launched a “Ring and Drink” service, with the hotel’s bartenders mixing cocktails in the room, from a mobile bar. The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore is even more innovative: they offer in-room cocktail making classes for guests. A single table Table service in the middle of a field in Värmland, Sweden. Source: Handout “Bord för En”, which means “table for one” in Swedish. This service takes you to the middle of the field, with a table, a chair, no waiter and no other guests. The three-course meal was served to such single guests by chef Rasmus Persson and his wife, during last spring and summer. Tables and chairs are set in the middle of a meadow in Värmland, Sweden, and meals are delivered in a wire-drawn basket. Likewise, the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico has opened a private dining spot perched on the rocks overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The table is located in the courtyard, on the cliff below the restaurant. This special dining table can accommodate up to 6 people, and each diner must pay at least 1,500 USD to reserve a seat.

The creator of Ethereum claims that the ‘Elon effect’ will gradually lose influence on cryptocurrencies Vitalik Buterin, the “father” of Ethereum recently gave an exclusive interview with CNN about the recent volatility of the cryptocurrency market. The 27-year-old billionaire said that “the crypto market is in a bubble” and “it is very difficult to predict” when this bubble will burst. According to him, the “golden age” of digital currencies has passed and this crisis can last for several months. Earlier, on the morning of May 19, Coinbase recorded that Ethereum, Buterin’s “pet”, fell more than 40%, to below $ 1,900. By the morning of May 20, this coin had recovered to $ 2,700, however, this is still a low number compared to the record milestone of $ 4,384 that Ether achieved on May 11. The ups and downs of the Ether coin have made Buterin “father” pay a significant price when he is holding an asset worth about $ 1.1 billion, now reduced to only about $ 870 million. At the age of 27, Vitalik Buterin, a Russian-Canadian programmer, is already considered a veteran founder in the tech world having seen multiple cryptocurrency boom cycles over the past few years. “We’ve seen at least three crypto bubbles burst. Usually the reason bubbles end is because something happened. This shows that the technology of cryptocurrencies is still there. not ready,” Buterin said. Since late 2013, when preparing for the launch of Ethereum two years later, Buterin has expressed his vision for cryptocurrencies. According to Buterin: “Cryptocurrency has become more than just a toy. It is almost ready to become mainstream.” In the process of developing “pet” Ethereum, Buterin is also not afraid to assert that there is a possibility that Ethereum will eventually catch up and surpass Bitcoin in market value. However, the programmer also said that the cryptocurrency market tends to be “vulnerable” to disruptive events, before they can “build an immune system over time”. Typical is the influence of some billionaires who are treating cryptocurrency as a toy. Mr. Buterin isn’t shy about mentioning Elon Musk’s name: “Mr Musk’s tweets are something the crypto space has only been getting into for the first time in recent months, literally. I think it’s appropriate. It’s reasonable to expect a bit of madness. Because the market will learn a lot from that and will be immune to the Elon Musk effect.” In addition, Mr. Buterin also asserted that governments cannot completely ban but have the ability to block or restrict access. Therefore, the development of cryptocurrencies also needs to listen to regulations from regulatory agencies to avoid getting into legal troubles. Faced with the crisis of digital currency, the “father” of Ethereum thinks that this is a “quiet” for digital currencies to renew themselves. On the Ether side, Mr. Buterin said the coin’s transaction costs will soon be cut. A major technical overhaul is underway that will allow Ether transactions to quickly scale, while cutting the amount of electricity consumed by mining by 1,000 to 10,000 times. “We’re going to go from consuming energy similar to a medium-sized country to just consuming energy like a village,” Buterin said confidently. According to Buterin, if Ether’s competitors don’t reform technically, Ether will soon outstrip them, such as Bitcoin.

Ethereum has skyrocketed in recent times. (Source: CNBC) Price hits all-time high According to Coin Metrics, Ethereum (also known as Ether) reached an all-time high of $4,196.3 at 12:15 p.m. on May 10. The value of Ether is up nearly 7% in the past 24 hours and is currently at $4,141.99. The total market capitalization of this coin is $476.3 billion, almost half the market capitalization of the world’s largest digital currency – Bitcoin ($1.1 trillion). With the new milestone just set, the price of Ether has increased 5 times from the price of $ 800 at the beginning of 2021. Compared to the same period last year, the price of Ethereum has increased about 20 times in just 1 year. . Ether was founded in 2013 by Russian-Canadian programmer Vitalik Buterin and several other crypto entrepreneurs. Similar to Bitcoin, Ether operates on the Blockchain technology platform. The biggest difference between Ether and Bitcoin is the intended use and core technology. Ether was created with the goal of becoming a platform for smart contract development. Ether serves as a means of paying for the network’s operating costs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was born with the sole purpose of becoming a means of payment and a store of value. For programmer Buterin, Bitcoin is too limited in functionality. In an interview with Business Insider , founder Ether compared Bitcoin to a pocket computer that “does one thing well,” while Ether is like a smartphone with many apps. Ethereum is not perfect yet However, according to the page CNBC , Ether is not perfect yet. In 2017, the popularity of the game CryptoKitties caused Ether’s network to become severely congested, slowing transactions and causing game developers to raise fees. Scalability is one of the biggest problems with the Ether network today. This cryptocurrency currently works using a proof-of-work protocol (a mechanism that prevents double-spending), similar to Bitcoin. This means that cryptocurrency miners with purpose-built computers must compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and get the miners’ networks to “mine”. Electrons must consume huge amounts of energy. But Ether is currently “running” an ambitious upgrade called Ethereum 2.0. Specifically, the cryptocurrency moves to a proof-of-stake model and relies on investors holding Ether to process new transactions. Cryptocurrency investors say the upgrade will help the Ether network run at scale, process more transactions at faster speeds, and support applications with millions of users. This can also lead to short-term price increases. However, some experts are still skeptical and refuse to trade digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether. The latest volatility of the world’s top two cryptocurrencies reminded them of the 2017 crypto bubble, during which Bitcoin surged to a peak of $20,000. But a year later, it “sloped” down to $3,122. Some cautious investors say that the cryptocurrency is in a bubble waiting to burst. What do experts think about Ethereum and Bitcoin? Ed Egilinsky, CEO – Head of Alternative Investments at Direxion said: “Ethereum’s blockchain technology has more uses and functionality than Bitcoin, making it a potentially lucrative game in the long run. Also, at the present time, the price difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum could make Ethereum an ‘affordable’ investment for investors.” “Ether is a blockchain platform that acts like the Apple and Android app stores,” said Pat LaVecchia, CEO of trading platform Oasis Pro Markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is a commodity like gold, or a store of value. Unlike Bitcoin, where many properties (such as supply) have been fixed since its inception, the Ethereum platform is still evolving with new updates that promise to improve the system. It’s even entirely possible that regulations change and cause the supply to drop, which will cause the price of Ethereum to continue to rise.” (according to CNBC, Business Insider)

“There’s been a lot of discussion around whether investing in Bitcoin is ultimately good or bad, what is the real value of Bitcoin, or is it actually just a bubble. Honestly, I don’t know,” Mr. Son said. said at SoftBank’s earnings press conference. Even so, the Japanese investment billionaire said that adding the popularity of cryptocurrencies has made Bitcoin an “unforgettable” platform, like diamonds or bonds. “It’s not necessarily anti-crypto. We’ve had such internal discussions,” he added. Billionaire Masayoshi Son – founder of SoftBank. Photo: Bloomberg. Over time, more and more big companies like Tesla, Square and Nexon are turning to buying Bitcoin. Many firms started accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment to promote the development of cryptocurrencies. However, recently, billionaire Elon Musk’s electric car company Tesla suddenly “turned away” from Bitcoin when it announced that it would stop accepting Bitcoin payments when buying cars. Immediately, the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization plunged 5% just minutes after Musk’s announcement. According to the Coindesk , Bitcoin price currently fluctuates at 49,976 USD/dong, down 12.61% compared to 24 hours ago. The market capitalization of Bitcoin also dropped to $937 billion. Also in the press conference, SoftBank CEO revealed that he is holding many stocks with high liquidity such as Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook. He said such an investment decision will help the company hold the edge, ready for future investment opportunities.

As everyone knows, this is the easiest hairstyle to do. The basic ponytail has a modern feel to it, and the higher it is tied, the more luxurious and professional it looks. There is a low ponytail with a shirt oversize it is a symbol of the 90s again. This year, hairstyles that only need 30 seconds to do this suddenly become the biggest hair trend in Spring – Summer 2021. The basic ponytail has also given it a modern feel This is the easiest hairstyle and easiest to control when going out without the glue to keep the folds. Even a short bob, tied up, looks very good and this and that. Also, a large lanyard and lots of motifs will make for this hairstyle trendy more, at the same time bring back the 80’s breath. The short bob hair tied back is still as beautiful as usual. Hair ties with large scrunchie look both chic and retro. The slight variation into a ponytail also makes the ponytail even more special. It adds a feminine look to your looks and suits almost anything outfit from dresses to jeans or leather. The slight variation into a ponytail also makes the ponytail even more special. Hair buns and hair clips back A moderate bun behind your hair will give you elegance. Hair buns are characteristic of ladies’ style. A high bun adds professionalism to your look when going to the office or attending a meeting. Moderate bun behind hair will bring you elegance, clearly show the delicate style of a lady. Or when you want to look girly in an instant, just twisting your hair and a bun is successful. When you want to instantly look girly, just twist your hair and a bun. If you want to look more liberal and comfortable, then the reverse hairpin is born for that. Relaxation and spontaneity are considered a plus point in modern fashion, you will extreme on trend when we combine a haircut that doesn’t look too intentional with a 90s-inspired hair accessory. It’s easy, we do it all the time, just twisting the hair and using a clip to retain the curls. Also, a large hairpin oversize think of style preppy is also hot. Laxity and spontaneity are considered a plus in modern fashion. If you want to look more liberal then the reverse hairpin is there for that. Braid, simple but always effective Invest in a haircut but still look light. In this era everyone likes simple things and less elaborate details. Investing in hairdressing but still looking light, quick and comfortable, braids are the best idea. Easy to make and easy to match, takes only a few seconds to do but it looks like you pay great attention to your hair and put a little effort into it. With tight braids and high tie, you are like the “office” in the front and the “party” behind. It only takes a few seconds, but it looks like you’re paying attention to your hair.

Scrunchie is a favorite accessory for women today. Sharing with Zing, Ms. Huyen Mi – who sells accessories in Hanoi – said: “Scrunchie is a fabric wrap used for tying hair and wearing hands. Depending on the type of fabric, pattern, the item costs 15,000. -25,000 VND. At that price, customers often buy a lot to easily change and mix with clothes “. Photo: @ocsenshop. The scrunchie tension is less than the regular elastic but can take up to 3 times more hair. Therefore, the accessory model is suitable for all hair types. Here are 6 ways to create simple hairstyles with scrunchies suggested by Who What Wear site. Photo: Pinterest. T horsetail brains tied high gives the dynamic, feminine look of the ’90s, according Who What Wear . A prominent scrunchie right on top of the head will attract the eye from everyone around. In particular, the use of scrunchie does not leave hair creases. Image: @jennierubyjane, @_imyour_joy. when the bun, You should leave thin hair or hair in the front of your forehead. Medium or large scrunchies will make it easier to adjust the volume of your hair. Image: @dlwlrma, @jennierubyjane. Put your hair aside and braided belt Moderately, use a scrunchie to fix the lower part of the hair. Image: Pinterest. Low ponytail Suitable for lazy girls because it only takes 5 seconds to perform. You need to tie your hair back and wrap a scrunchie. Image: @roses_are_rosie, @dlwlrma. “Bubble” ponytail is a combination of several scrunchies to separate hair into layers. Colorful scrunchies or velvet will help you stand out more with this style. Image: Pinterest. Half-hair hairstyle will help the girls become cuter when combined with scrunchie. You can style it with a bun high or with a ponytail on the top half of your hair. Image: @_imyour_joy, @jennierubyjane .