Buddhist leaders and delegates from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam gather at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane for the First Buddhist Leaders’ Conference. – Photo KhamphanViet Nam News VIENTIANE — Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam gathered in Vientiane on Tuesday for the first Cambodia, Laos and Việt Nam Buddhist Leaders’ Conference, which aimed to strengthen co-operation in promoting Buddhism in the three countries. The conference took place at the National Convention Centre and was attended by the President of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation, Manha-ngon Damrongboun, and the President of the Lao Front for National Development, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, together with 570 Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam. The conference was organised by the Lao Front for National Development and the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation. Its aim was to strengthen co-operation between the three countries’ Buddhist … [Read more...] about Laos, Cambodia, Việt Nam agree to jointly promote Buddhism
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Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer
Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summerBy Anh Nguyen Foreign tourists take an elephant ride in Dak Lak Province - PHOTO: ANH NGUYEN Saigontourist, the country’s leading tourism and hospitality firm, is offering a wide variety of super promotional programs this summer. For the tour to Buon Ma Thuot City in Daklak Province by plane, guests can enjoy four-star service at Saigon - Ban Me Hotel though the tour price is as low as VND2.3 million per person. The air travel programs to Nha Trang City in south-central Vietnam and Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang cost VND4.229 million and VND4.079 million respectively. Those interested in exploring the pristine beach of Ky Co and seeing the stunning sunset in Eo Gio, which is in between the ocean and an imposing cliff, can choose a four-day Tuy Hoa-Quy Nhon tour priced at VND6.129 million. Other budget programs include three to five-day tours by plane to tourist attractions on the … [Read more...] about Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer
Travel firms want to go big on caravan tours
By Tuong Vi - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – More local travel agencies are working on plans to develop caravan services in the ASEAN region, according to a latest report by the HCMC tourism authority.For the first time, Huong Giang Travel has organized caravan tours to Thailand, which will depart from Hue next month. The first journey will start on the anniversary of Hung King’s Death on April 12. Guests will pass by Laos before going to Thailand. The price for the package tour is US$364 per person for six days if tourists have their own cars. In January, Vung Tau-based VTTours announced its first caravan tours to Madagui in Lam Dong Province for three days with the price at almost VND2 million per person. VTTours director Tran Van Dung said this year his company would push caravan tours to places across the country and in Southeast Asia to satisfy the needs of tourists who own cars and have an adventurous spirit. Meanwhile, TST Tourist aims to use caravan services for MICE … [Read more...] about Travel firms want to go big on caravan tours
Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area promotes investment
Do Nhat Hoang, Director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, said Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including $1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly $2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production. Hoang asked relevant ministries and agencies in the three countries to refine legal regulations on business and investment, as also procedures regarding taxation, customs and labor, and prioritize transport infrastructure investment. Vietnam has so far invested US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly Huynh Anh Minh, Vice Chairman of the Binh Phuoc People’s Committee, said that the Vietnamese provinces in the Cambodia-Laos-Viet Nam (CLV) Development Triangle Area have received great attention from local businesses. So far, 37 Vietnamese enterprises have invested in projects worth over $1 billion in these provinces, with Binh Phuoc, attracting $148 … [Read more...] about Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area promotes investment
Some regulations on Vietnam visa-exemption policy should be expanded
In addition, foreigners who receive visa exemptions are allowed to stay here for only 15 days, less than the average time tourists often want to stay. To enter Vietnam on a visa exemption, foreigners’ passport must be valid for at least six months and must not have been in Vietnam for the 30 previous days.According to Phan Dinh Hue, director of Viet Circle Tourism Company, these irrational regulations have been complained about and inhibit foreigners from visiting Viet Nam. Right now, tourism companies are trying to promote linked tours with neighboring nations, such as Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia.Laos and Cambodia don’t have big international airports, European guests often fly to Vietnam first, go to visit Laos and Cambodia, then come back. 15 days are not enough for them so they have to pay a visa fee, from US$25 to $30 to re-enter Vietnam. The problem here is Vietnam has already exempted visas but now foreigners must pay a visa fee. This kind of policy … [Read more...] about Some regulations on Vietnam visa-exemption policy should be expanded
Vietnam Embraces Regional Tourism Strategy
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) have been making joint efforts to increase cooperation in attracting investment with an aim to turn the four countries into one destination so that they can promote their tourism development and deepen their involvement in regional and international linkages. In September 2010, the tourism leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam met in Ho Chi Minh City and discussed many important orientations to boost tourism cooperation between the four countries. The tourism ministers of the four countries signed a joint statement on tourism cooperation between the four sides, which reflects their determination to increase cooperation in tourism development. In the recent period, despite numerous difficulties facing the tourism sector of each country due to limited capabilities and resources, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam have supported each other, shared experience and cooperated tightly in implementing tourism development projects of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Embraces Regional Tourism Strategy
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment Most Recent News
NDO/VNA – The 11th Investment-Trade and Tourism Promotion Forum of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle took place in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on December 18. Speaking at the event, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Foreign Investment Agency Do Nhat Hoang said that Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including US$1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production. Hoang asked the ministries and agencies of the three countries to promptly refine the legal regulations on business and investment, and procedures regarding taxation, customs and labour, while prioritising transport infrastructure investment. A Lao representative said the forum offers a chance to boost the economic growth and infrastructure development of each country and the region as a whole. He added that two-way trade between Laos and Vietnam topped US$800 … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment Most Recent News
September 4-10: Egyptian President concludes Vietnam visit Most Recent News
NDO - Nhan Dan Online reviews a number of notable events that have made the headlines over the past week. 1. Egyptian President concludes Vietnam visit Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi concluded his two-day State visit to Vietnam on September 7, having obtained fruitful results. During his meetings with the Vietnamese leaders, the two sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations across all channels, concurred to work closely together to organise activities celebrating the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2018, and pledged to create optimal conditions for businesses on both sides in order to access the respective markets, aiming to raise two-way trade to US$1 billion in the future. They emphasised their wishes and determination to maintain maritime order in accordance with the principles of international law laid down in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). On the occasion, both sides signed nine cooperation agreements in various fields and … [Read more...] about September 4-10: Egyptian President concludes Vietnam visit Most Recent News
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment
The 11th Investment-Trade and Tourism Promotion Forum of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle took place in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on December 18. At the event Speaking at the event, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Foreign Investment Agency Do Nhat Hoang said that Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including US$1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production.Hoang asked the ministries and agencies of the three countries to promptly refine the legal regulations on business and investment, and procedures regarding taxation, customs and labour, while prioritising transport infrastructure investment.A Lao representative said the forum offers a chance to boost the economic growth and infrastructure development of each country and the region as a whole.He added that two-way trade between Laos and Vietnam topped US$800 … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment
Solutions sought to help CLV population
BÌNH PHƯỚC – Solutions to raise the living standards of people residing in the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area were given at a conference in the southern province of Bình Phước. Creating a livelihood for local people through the development of organic farming in connection with environmental protection was one such solution, agreed competent officials of the Environment-Social Affairs Sub-Committee at the 8th gathering held, as part of the 11th meeting of the joint coordination committee of the area to strengthen the trilateral solidarity and traditional friendship, from Sunday to Tuesday. Other solutions in the package included the development of interregional tours, information transmission, preservation of local cultures, protection of water resources and proper use of water resources in the Mekong Delta River to cope with impacts of climate change. Generally speaking, the solutions aimed to better … [Read more...] about Solutions sought to help CLV population