An ambulance was dispatched to the Indochina Riverside Towers in Da Nang City to carry the body of an Indonesian man. Photo courtesy of Da Nang Police Da Nang police are investigating the death of an Indonesian citizen staying in a luxury apartment in the city. Sjahrial Hery, 61, was found dead Sunday night in the toilet by a housekeeping staff at the Indochina Riverside Towers in Hai Chau District. The staff entered the 12th floor apartment after she knocked on the door and received no response. Hery was director of a wood trading company and had lived at the rental apartment building for several years. Recently, his health had deteriorated and he frequently went to the hospital for treatment, initial investigations found. Da Nang police said the body of the deceased was being kept at the city’s mortuary and local authorities were working with the Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam to notify the next of kin, media reports said. An autopsy will be carried out to identify the … [Read more...] about Indonesian man found dead in Da Nang apartment
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Australians select Da Nang, Nha Trang as favorite destinations for…
A corner of Da Nang cityThe news website has compared search statistics from 2017 and 2018 to narrow down the list of top emerging destinations next year. It found the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was the place with the biggest surge in interest, with a year-on-year rise of 129%, pushing it up 62 spots on the global ranking. The Australian government called upon travelers to be cautious traveling to Ukraine “due to the unpredictable security situation across the country” and the threat of escalating tensions, especially during political protests in Kiev. However, “Kiev’s spectacular buildings, vibrant night-life and its proximity to the radioactive tourism site Chernobyl have made it a major draw card for adventurous holiday-makers,” the news said. Here are the Top 10 emerging destinations Australian holiday-makers will visit in 2019. 1. Kiev, Ukraine (year-on-year rise of 129%) 2. Thessaloniki, Greece (69%) 3. St Petersburg, Russia (49%) 4. Lisbon, Portugal … [Read more...] about Australians select Da Nang, Nha Trang as favorite destinations for…
Australian Finder chooses Da Nang among global destinations of 2019
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has been chosen by Australian travel website Finder as one of the best travel destinations in 2019. Da Nang has been ranked 6th among the top destinations and trends in the world for 2019. "Say ‘goodbye’ to Ho Chi Minh City and hello to Da Nang. Located in Vietnam’s north (sic), low-cost carriers like Air Asia and Jetstar can get you there on the cheap, and from this city, it's an hour's drive to Hoi An, a beautiful town well worth your time," Finder wrote. The site gives tips on how to make the most out of a trip to Da Nang. "Da Nang has a beautiful beach, but it's also only an hour's drive from Hoi An. Split your time between both (because you can) and take the fast route by taxi between each. These are quite inexpensive, so it won't blow too much of that budget." Lisbon (Portugal) tops the Finder’s list, … [Read more...] about Australian Finder chooses Da Nang among global destinations of 2019
Da Nang rises further as a choice global destination of 2019
The premier city in central Vietnam has been ranked 6th among the top destinations and trends in the world for 2019. "Say ‘goodbye’ to Ho Chi Minh City and hello to Da Nang. Located in Vietnam’s north (sic), low-cost carriers like Air Asia and Jetstar can get you there on the cheap, and from this city, it's an hour's drive to Hoi An, a beautiful town well worth your time," Finder wrote. The Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hill, Da Nang. Photo by Shutterstock. "It might be the call of an alternate city or it might be the cheap flights – either way, Skyscanner has seen a 23 percent increase in searches for trips from Australia to Da Nang between 2017 and 2018. That's saying something," the website notes. Finder also gives tips on how to make the most out of a trip to Da Nang. "Da Nang has a beautiful beach, but it's also only an hour's drive from Hoi An. Split your time between both (because you can) and take the fast route by taxi between each. … [Read more...] about Da Nang rises further as a choice global destination of 2019
Da Nang: Int’l seminar shines a light on sustainable urbanisation investment
Delegates speak at the seminar (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Da Nang city held an international seminar with CityNet on “Investing in Sustainable Urbanisation” in the central city on November 22, focusing on sustainable city finance and urban infrastructure investments. In his remarks at the seminar, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh said the local administration aims to sustainably develop Da Nang. In 2014, the city adopted a project to build a smart city which outlined five priority areas, namely transport, water supply, drainage, food safety control, and building a connected city, he noted. The event provided a platform for city members of CityNet, like Da Nang, to share their best practices and discuss how to address some of the challenges of investing in sustainable urbanisation, the vice chairman added. CityNet, a regional network of local authorities for the management of human … [Read more...] about Da Nang: Int’l seminar shines a light on sustainable urbanisation investment
Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
(VEN) - The new international terminal of Da Nang International Airport has been operated for more than one year, helping prevent overload at the old terminal and serving the growing the number of foreign visitors to Da Nang. Vietnam Economic News’ Ha Huong interviewed Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) - the project’s investor. What changes has the airport undergone since the new terminal was put into use? Da Nang International Terminal officially came into operation on May 19, 2017 following 17 months of construction, successfully serving the ASEAN Summit Week. The new terminal has created a new, better face for Da Nang International Airport and has contributed to the success of APEC events, helping promote the image of Da Nang as a dynamic, modern and friendly city in the eyes of international friends. The new terminal has doubled the airport’s service capacity, facilitating the … [Read more...] about Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
Her Majesty’s Canadian ship Calgary conducts port visit to Da Nang
The deployment is aimed to strengthen existing defence partnerships and establish new multinational relations in order to achieve greater interoperability and enhanced delivery of defence capabilities for future operations. During the mission in Tien Sa port in Central Da Nang city from September 26th - 30th, 2018, it is projected with daily events scheduled to support the mission of building and re enforcing international relations.Group photoHMCS Calgary crew enjoy time at Tien Sa portBoard press briefing on the visit. (Photo: ATP)“The crew of HMCS Calgary looks forward to our visit to Vietnam. Widely known for its hospitality and a valued Canadian partner in Southeast Asia, Vietnam represents an opportunity for Calgary to work with the local community and demonstrate our commitment to being a valued partner. The highlight will come upon completion of the port visit when we put to sea to exercise with the Vietnam People’s Navy, so as to extend and improve our network of … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Canadian ship Calgary conducts port visit to Da Nang
Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
The Da Nang People’s Committee and Vietnam Airlines held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to promote tourism in the central city and routes flown by Vietnam Airlines to the destination, contributing to the development of the local tourism and aviation sectors in particular and the country in general. Two sign agreement on promoting central city and Vietnam Airlines' routes. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Da Nang will have a policy for stimulating demand for Vietnam Airlines’ flights to and from the city and at the same time will lead in connecting Vietnam Airlines with travel companies.Vietnam Airlines committed to accompanying Da Nang in organizing cultural, sports, and tourism events at the national and international level. The city’s travel and trade promotion delegations will also be given special privileges by the national flag carrier when using its services.The agreement also aims to promote the destination of Da Nang and the image of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines cooperate to boost tourism
Accordingly, Da Nang will give support policies to Vietnam Airlines’ flights to the locality, while coordinating with the carrier and travel agencies to promote ticket sales. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines will assist the city in hosting national and international cultural, sport and tourism events by giving special preferential policies to passengers flying to Da Nang for tourism and trade promotion activities. At the signing ceremony In addition, both sides will strengthen advertisement of each other, while working together to build tourism products for Da Nang. Addressing the signing ceremony, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee said that the deal opens new chances for the city to bolster its tourism as well as external relations, helping the city call for investment and strengthen cultural exchanges with localities in other regions and countries. For his part, Vietnam Airlines Deputy General Director Trinh … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines cooperate to boost tourism
Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines shake hands in tourism, trade promotion
Overview of the signing ceremony (Source: baodautu.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, trade and investment promotion on January 9. Under the deal, Da Nang will give support policies to Vietnam Airlines’ flights to the locality, while coordinating with the carrier and travel agencies to promote ticket sales. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines will assist Da Nang in hosting national and international cultural, sport and tourism events by giving special preferential policies to passengers flying to Da Nang for tourism and trade promotion activities. Both sides will strengthen advertisement of each other, while working together to build tourism products for Da Nang. Addressing the signing ceremony in the city, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee said that the deal opens new chances for the city to bolster its tourism as well as … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines shake hands in tourism, trade promotion