Guideline for Participants

23-01-2025

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Option 1: Via Ha Noi (HAN)
Route: HAN → VCA • Flight: ~2h • Cost: ~130 USD
Schedule: Vietnam Airlines (06:35–08:55; 11:15–13:30; 16:50–19:05); Vietjet Air (06:10–08:20; 15:15–17:30; 18:00–20:10)
Booking: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Google Flights, Skyscanner
Organizer-arranged transport from VCA to hotel (~30 minutes).
Option 2: Via Da Nang (DAD)
Route: DAD → VCA • Flight: ~1.5h • Cost: ~100 USD
Schedule: Vietnam Airlines (14:00–15:35); Vietjet Air (07:00–08:30)
Organizer-arranged transport from VCA to hotel (~30 minutes).
Option 3: Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
No direct flights SGN → VCA. Travel by bus/shuttle/car (~3.5h, ~10 USD).
Group (≥10): Can Tho University will arrange transport.
Individuals: Shuttle bus (FUTA – Phương Trang).
Departure: Western Bus Station (395 Kinh Dương Vương, Bình Tân, HCMC)
Hours: 07:00–22:00 (every 30–60 min). Booking: futabus.vn • Hotline: +84 1900 6067
Offices: HCMC – 43 Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Q.1; Can Tho – Central Bus Station (+84 292 376 9768)
Free drop-off to hotels in Can Tho.

Vietnam E-visa: Valid up to 90 days (single/multiple entry) • Fee: 25 USD. Apply: evisa.gov.vn
Visa Exemption: 25 countries eligible (conditions apply). Details: Visa Exemption

Vinmec Can Tho International Hospital: 209 30/4 St. • Hotline: 0292 389 0111
Hoàn Mỹ Cửu Long Hospital: 291 CMT8 St. • Hotline: 0292 389 9220
SIS Can Tho International Hospital: 397 Nguyễn Văn Cừ St. • Hotline: 0292 730 1999
Emergency Numbers (VN): Police 113 • Ambulance 115 • Fire 114

Weather: October 26–32°C, humid, occasional rain. Light clothes & umbrella advised.
Currency: 1 USD ≈ 25,000 VND. Cash common, cards at hotels/restaurants.
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz. Plugs A, C, D. Bring universal adapter.
Time zone: GMT+7
Language: English (conference), Vietnamese (local)
Dress code: Business/formal (sessions); smart casual (social events)

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