Quang nam province

From a price level of approximately VND90,000 per kilogram in mid-December last year, the prices of pigs in the markets of provinces and cities in the Central of Vietnam, on average, have declined by VND5,000-VND10,000 per kilogram, depending on each area, leading to a decline in the prices of pork, especially at wholesale markets, in this region. Mr. Nguyen Van Tam, a butcher at Hoa Xuan Market, said that the prices of pork climbed in November and early-December last year but started to drop since mid-December last year. However, the consumption of pork was not high. Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, has instructed suppliers to increase collecting pork to meet market demand, ensure maximum supply at price-stabilized stores at markets in the city and encourage people to use frozen pork sold at supermarkets. Besides, the pork price stabilization program of the Department of Industry and Trade of Da Nang City has been run with prices VND5,000 … [Read more...] about Central provinces stabilize pork price after ASF outbreaks

The bridge which is 400 years old and 18m long, spanning Hoai River and connecting to the Thu Bon River, is a favourite destination of visitors to Hoi An. Hoi An is not only known for its unique architecture but also for colourful lanterns with many shapes hanging around the streets and houses. … [Read more...] about Hoi An Ancient Town: a timeless beauty

The awards aim to honour and promote cities and places that offer high quality tourism services in the region. The nominees are assessed on seven criteria regarding environmental management; cleanliness; waste management; awareness-building about environmental protection and cleanliness; green space; health safety, urban safety and security; and tourism infrastructure and facilities. The winning cities received a certificate of appreciation and a plaque with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Label. The award remains valid for three years. This is the second time Hue city has been honoured with the award. Earlier, in 2018, the three cities of Hue, Hoi An (Quang Nam province) and Da Lat (Lam Dong province) received title for the 2018-2020 period. … [Read more...] about Three Vietnamese cities receive ASEAN Clean Tourist Awards

Quang Nam (VNA) – The 400-year-old city of Hoi An in central Vietnam has jumped four places to the 7th position on this year’s list of 10 cheapest destinations for the British. Hoi An city in Quang Nam province and Bali in Indonesia were the only two Southeast Asian destinations to break into the top 10, with the latter ranking 8th, according to the annual Holiday Money report by the Post Office, the UK’s leading currency exchange. According to the report, the average cost in Hoi An is 77 USD per day, which is cheaper the famous resort island of Bali at 80 USD per day. In Hoi An, visitors only need around 2.5 USD for a bottle of beer or 1.65 USD for a cup of coffee at a resort. The city, which is much loved for its peaceful atmosphere and its centuries-old houses, pagodas and unique cuisine, has repeatedly been featured in best-value destination lists./. … [Read more...] about Hoi An among 10 most affordable places for British