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The number of Japanese travelers to Da Nang soared by 18 times in 2011-2017 as non-stop flights between Vietnam and Japan have given a push to tourism industry development. Tourism, together with agriculture, labor and supporting industries, is listed as one of four new key business fields for cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. A report released in 2018 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations showed that nearly 390,000 Vietnamese traveled to Japan in the year. Vietnam is Japan’s fastest growing market in South East Asia. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) reported that the number of Japanese travelers that Vietnam attracted is the second largest in Southeast Asia, just after Thailand. In the first two months of 2019, the number increased by 9.5 percent compared with the same period last year. Nevertheless, analysts believe that the great potential has not been fully exploited. In 2018, more than 16 million Japanese … [Read more...] about Tourism soars between Japan and Vietnam as more direct flights open

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – A symposium was held in Hanoi on December 6 to discuss and collect opinions on policy recommendations by development partners of Vietnam for the building of a socio-economic development strategy for the 2021-2030 period. Speaking at the event, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the editorial group of the sub-committee for socio-economic affairs of the 13th National Party Congress, ministries, sectors and relevant agencies have worked closely to build the socio-economic development strategy. He underlined the need to collect opinions from ministries, sectors, localities, institutes, universities, organizations and experts and scientists on the strategy. Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, praised joint efforts by Vietnam’s ministries and sectors and its development partners to seek specific measures for the … [Read more...] about Socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 discussed

The event, as part of the Danish Week – Sustainable and livable cities, focused on experience, achievements and lessons shared by Danish experts in the progress to develop Copenhagen into the world's most livable city. In his remarks,  the Counselor at the Danish Embassy Bo Mønsted underlined that growing urbanization would motivate an increasing demand for new sustainable urban solutions, particularly in developing countries like Vietnam. At the event Denmark is viewed as the world’s leading nation in green technology so this Scandinavian country has both willingness and capacity to support metropolises like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to find sustainable solutions to their issues and improve the quality of local people’s lives, he added. At present, the rapid urbanization in Vietnam has brought about many challenges to the country, notably impacts of climate change. Therefore, it is vital to develop these cities in a green and sustainable … [Read more...] about Denmark shares experience in developing sustainable urban areas

Tourism Hanoi seeks to ban pedicabs The Saigon Times Daily Friday,  Dec 6, 2019,18:11 (GMT+7) Hanoi seeks to ban pedicabsThe Saigon Times Daily Foreign tourists experience riding in pedicabs in Hanoi. The city is working on a plan to ban three-wheeled vehicles, including pedicabs - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Hanoi government is working on a plan to ban three-wheeled vehicles, including pedicabs, in the city to ease traffic jams. The city has published results of the deployment of the municipal People’s Council’s plan to enhance the management of road vehicles to ease traffic congestion and environmental pollution in the city in the 2017-2020 period, with a vision toward 2030, the local media reported. In addition, the municipal government suggested that three-wheeled vehicles owned by wounded veterans and disabled people must be registered. The city will issue regulations on technical safety and environmental … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks to ban pedicabs

Con Dao airport (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has approved a 5.2 trillion VND (230 million USD) plan to upgrade Con Dao Island’s airport in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. By 2020 the airport’s runway would be large enough to receive airplanes such as the Airbus A320. Today, it can only serve smaller ART72 aircraft. The parking area by that time would have enough space for at least eight Airbus A320s. A new terminal with a capacity of 2 million passengers will also be built. The upgrade and expansion plan is divided into two phases, with the first phase occurring from now to 2020, costing 4.17 trillion VND. The second phase from 2020-2030 would cost more than 1 trillion VND. The Con Dao Island airport, located in the district of the same name in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, was built during the French colonial period. It was upgraded in 2003 and put into operation a year later, serving both civil … [Read more...] about Con Dao airport set for upgrade