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Da Nang plans to diversify its international tourism source markets next year but will still pay close attention to the Chinese and South Korean markets, sources said. A FAM trip delegation visits Japan from November 25 to 29 to study opportunities for tourism cooperation At a recent meeting held by the municipal Department of Tourism to discuss the city’s tourism promotion plan for next year, Nguyen Xuan Binh, deputy director of the department, noted that the city wanted to develop the tourism sector in a sustainable manner. South Korea will still be a major market for the city’s tourism sector, Binh remarked, adding that South Korea might open a consulate office in Danang this month. Meanwhile, Cao Tri Dung, chairman of the Danang Tourism Association, stated that despite the decline in the number of Chinese tourists visiting Danang, China remains a large source market. It is important to work out solutions to attract more tourists with strong spending habits and … [Read more...] about Da Nang continues to woo Chinese, S. Korean tourists

A hotel room at Cocobay Da Nang, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City. Photo courtesy of Cocobay Da Nang. Da Nang City Chairman Huynh Duc Tho had signed the approval on February 1, the municipal construction department said in press release on November 29. However, the developer needed to consult the Ministry of Construction before execute the changes, and negotiate these with buyers to obtain the approval, the February document said. The release also cited the approval papers as saying all conflicts between the developer and buyers should be resolved under the signed contracts or at court. It was not clear at the time of writing whether the buyers were aware of the approval or if the conversion had been discussed with them by the developer. Dozens of buyers had converged on November 28 at the headquarters of project developer Empire Group in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, with banners, demanding the returns promised them. Their agitation followed an announcement made to 1,700 buyers … [Read more...] about Da Nang okayed Cocobay turning condotels to apartments

The first visitors on the new direct air route from Kuala Lumpur receive a warm welcome at Da Nang International Airport. The route is operated by Malindo Air. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh Malindo Air from Malaysia officially launched its newest direct air route Da Nang-Kuala Lumpur – the third direct flight after two routes connecting Ha Noi, HCM City and Kuala Lumpur – in a ceremony on Sunday. The airline said it will operate three flights per week in the first stage from early December before increasing to six from December 13 to January 19, and a daily flight would begin from late January. Managing director of Malindo Air, Mushafiz Bin Mustafa Bakri said the launching of the Da Nang-Kuala Lumpur route marked continuous efforts in expanding its flight network in the region. He said the new air route would help connect the UNESCO-recognised world heritage sites in central Viet Nam including Hue Monuments complex in Thua Thien-Hue Province; the My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An … [Read more...] about New Kuala Lumpur-Da Nang direct flight launched

Journalists and police wait in front of Tran Van Minh's house during the search (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Competent forces on April 18 searched the houses of Tran Van Minh and Van Huu Chien, former leaders of the central city of Da Nang, who allegedly involved in the case of Phan Van Anh Vu. The home search was witnessed by local police and representatives of residential areas where Minh and Chien reside. On April 17, the investigation police agency of the Ministry of Public Security launched criminal proceedings against and put into temporary detention Minh, 63, who was Chairman of the People’s Committee of Da Nang city from 2006-2011. The same day, criminal proceedings were taken against Chien, who served as Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee from 2011 to 2014.  Sixty-four-year-old Chien was also banned from leaving his residence.   Both Minh and Chien have faced the charges of “violating regulations on state asset management and … [Read more...] about Homes of former Da Nang leaders searched

Da Nang railway station now stands in the center of the city. Photo by Nguyen Dong. The central city first brought out the plan to relocate the Da Nang Railway Station westward to Lien Chieu District from the central district of Thanh Khe in 2004. After many discussions, the plan fell through. The long delay and uncertainty has upset a lot of residents. "This delay isn't good for the people here. They can't build houses. They can't give their land to their children. We need a concrete solution from the city," resident Huynh Su said at a meeting with Da Nang’s Party chief Truong Quang Nghia on Tuesday. Nghia said the relocation had been stalled due to the lack of funding. But some investors have expressed interest in the project recently. Therefore, the city plans to revive it and collaborate with the Ministry of Transport to select a new location for the station in 2020. He said the city now wants to relocate the station to a different place than Lien Chieu because it was no … [Read more...] about Da Nang considers railway station relocation plan again after 15 years