Major General Nguyen Tien Thang speaks at the press conference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The first Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia border friendship exchange in 2018 will take place in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on November 2. The information was revealed by Major General Nguyen Tien Thang, head of the Political Department of the Border Guard High Command, at a press conference on October 24. The exchange aims to enhance the solidarity and friendship among the three countries in general and between the authorities, people and border guard forces of Kon Tum and those of Rattnakiri province of Cambodia and Attapeu and Sekong provinces of Laos in particular. The event will feature many activities, including a friendship seminar, border marker salute and joint patrol, friendship tree planting at the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia border T-junction, as well as free check-ups and medicine supply for people in border areas. The border marker salute and joint patrol will take place … [Read more...] about Kon Tum to host Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia friendship exchange
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Man walking around world enjoys Vietnam
Walkin’ blues: Nicolas Queune in a café in Hanoi in March. He arrived in Vietnam in March as part of his journey on foot around the world, which he began in 2013.-VNS Photo Vuong Bach Lien Queune stands out in the crowd because he always wears a red T-shirt and a straw hat like his favourite comic character named Luffy, from the Japanese popular manga comic, One Piece. He started his journey on foot around the world in 2013. An avid reader of the popular Japanese manga, which tells about the adventures of the aspiring king of the pirates Luffy, Nicolas decided to reproduce the journey of his hero to give meaning to his life. Although the manga takes place in an imaginary world, the author is inspired by real places. He started his trip five years ago in Asia. He first flew from France to Japan, and from there he walked around New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. His adventures will then take him from South East Asia to Europe, then probably to … [Read more...] about Man walking around world enjoys Vietnam
Vietnamese travelers willing to spend big on overseas tours
People in Vietnam are becoming more inclined to take overseas vacations as they are willing to empty their pockets on costly tours as well as expensive services during their trips to foreign countries. To many domestic and foreign tour operators, Vietnam has emerged as a lucrative tourism market given that an increasing number of locals do not hesitate to spend big on overseas journeys. According to Tran Doan The Duy, deputy general director of Ho Chi Minh City-based tour operator Vietravel, the company has had to introduce new trips and destinations on a regular basis to meet local demand. The number of tourists embarking on Vietravel’s trips to Taiwan in 2017 rose by an astonishing 170 percent compared to the previous year, Duy said, adding the travelers to Japan and South Korea also increased by 30 percent. Fiditour, another travel agent in Ho Chi Minh City, reported that the number of its overseas tour buyers has surged by 25 to 30 percent per annum over the past years. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travelers willing to spend big on overseas tours
Vietnam’s tourism with the… odd advice
“The best way to travel in Vietnam is renting a motorcycle and taking a trip from the north to south,” an odd advice.Lorijon Bacchi, Director of Visa Company in Vietnam , Laos and Cambodia said that she read the odd advice on tripadviser.com, one of the most prestigious websites to global travelers.When she came to Vietnam, she heard the joke of Vietnamese tour guides “museums in the morning, and water puppetry in the evening. Finally, she understood the meaning of the odd advice. Vietnam has many interesting for travelers to discover. However, it would be better to do this themselves.In 2011, Visa conducted the sixth survey on the travel tendency in the globe. This was for the third time Vietnam was among the countries for the survey.Vietnam really an attractive destinationThe survey has pointed out that the wonderful natural landscapes, attractive tour promotion packages and the stable political situation are the biggest advantages of Vietnam for the next two … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism with the… odd advice
Hanoi cooperating to make tours via cultural heritage cities
(Cinet)- Mr. Mai Tien Dung, the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that, to carry out surveys to build up tourist products “four countries, one destination”: Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia- Myanmar”, Hanoi is estimated to make tours via Hanoi city – Luongphabang(Laos) – Xiem Riep (Cambodia) – Bangang(Myanmar) to together to promote tourism in November next. In the next time, tourism industry should enhance the promotion into potential markets of the Eastern and Western Europe, South Korea. There are high paid markets and the number of visitors tends to increase so it is necessary to promote and provide information. Also in this year, the branch will hold the eating and drinking festival of Ha Thanh (periodically 2 years/time and from 2012 (periodically 2 years/time and held in odd years); at the same time establishing the project to request for the Hanoi International tourism trade fair from 2012 … [Read more...] about Hanoi cooperating to make tours via cultural heritage cities
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
Cambodia geared to host an unforgettable tourism event
This year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) TRAVEX (Travel Exchange) 2011 registered an overwhelming response, with over 500 exhibition booths fully sold by the end of October 2010. All ten member-nations will be well-represented at this annual leisure travel trade event, which showcases the largest contingent of ASEAN destination products and services. Europe (37 percent), and the rest of the world. Cambodia remarked: “ASEAN is one of the few regions in the world that offers a lot of tourism value in the international market. Demand for ASEAN will continue to grow, and we can see that in the increasing interest of international buyers and proliferation of ASEAN products and services at the upcoming ATF.”Cambodia, will host ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh from January 15-21. ATF TRAVEX, the 3-day travel trade mart component of the event will take place from January 19-21 at the Diamond Island Convention&Exhibition Centre. His Excellency Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, … [Read more...] about Cambodia geared to host an unforgettable tourism event
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
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