More Chinese tourists flocked to Vietnam in February as flights to Ho Chi Minh City and central Vietnam grew. Vietnam launches e-visas for visitors from 40 countries Vietnam aims to gain $35 billion from tourism in 2020 Tourists from around the world continued to flood into Vietnam in February, when the country saw a record 1.2 million foreign arrivals. The figure represents a 42.2 percent leap from last February and a 20 percent increase from the previous month, Saigon Times Online reported, citing data from the Department of Tourism. During the first two months of 2017, the country received 2.2 million foreign visitors, up 33 percent from the same period last year. Many local travel agencies, such as Saigontourist, ICS Travel Group and Lien Bang Travelink, reported excellent outbound tourism figures in the month of February as well. Some companies saw guest arrivals surge by around 40 percent on-year, while some big hotels in Ho Chi Minh City reported occupancies of over 80 … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s foreign visitors hit all-time high
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Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Cong
07/07/2014Business New domestic shipping route launched A domestic shipping route connecting northern province of Quang Ninh and central province of Quang Binh was officially opened on July 6. 29/01/2013Society Flyovers to cut traffic congestion HCM City opened two flyovers on January 27, aimed at easing traffic congestion at Hang Xanh and Thu Duc crossroads. 13/07/2012Society Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies meet More than 70 delegates from countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region and international organisations are attending the 13th Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Forum that opened in the central coastal city of Nha Trang on July 10. … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Cong
Da Nang launches five-star cruise
VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has launched Harem 2, the first five-star cruise ship, as a new tourist service, Vice-Director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department Tran Chi Cuong said. The cruise ship, built and designed in Norway, has three decks with full recreational facilities and diving service. It can carry 250 passengers for a tour of the River Han and the waters off Son Tra Peninsula and Cham Island in Quang Nam Province. The ship, on which Hoang Gia company spent VND70 billion (US$3.3 million), also provides party, conference and wedding services. The company said the ship would depart from Da Nang at 8am to visit Cham Island, 20km off Hoi An City, and return to the River Han Port by 3pm during a day tour. VNS … [Read more...] about Da Nang launches five-star cruise
Five-star luxury cruise ships bring 4,500 passengers to Vietnam
Two luxury cruise ships stopped briefly in Vietnam on Sunday, allowing more than 4,500 wealthy international passengers to tour the country's iconic Ha Long Bay, attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and a coastal province. Voyager of the Seas, carrying more than 3,000 international passengers, docked at the Tan Cang - Cai Mep seaport in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau early yesterday, after two days of cruising from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In the provincial capital city of Vung Tau, the passengers visited famous attractions including the statue of Jesus Christ on Nho Mountain, the Niet Ban Buddhist Monastery, Thang Tam Temple, and the Villa Blanche presidential retreat. … [Read more...] about Five-star luxury cruise ships bring 4,500 passengers to Vietnam
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Deputy PM Minh attends CAEXPO in China Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 16 attended the 11th China-ASEAN Exposition (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) opening ceremony in Nanning. Speaking at the ceremony, Minh emphasised CAEXPO is a highly effective cooperative model between ASEAN and China. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is currently being negotiated by ASEAN, China and other partners will bring about tremendous economic benefits for the parties, he said. The RCEP will greatly facilitate circulation of goods and services through member economies and boost the formation of an integration chain of value in Asia. He took the occasion to call on ASEAN and China to work closely together to maintain peace, stability and security of navigation in the East Sea. This year’s CAEXPO has attracted 2,330 businesses showcasing their products and services in over 4,600 pavilions. Vietnam, the largest ASEAN exhibitor, … [Read more...] about Political News 16/9