Endowed with natural advantages for sea and island tourism, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is working to promote its tourism brand abroad and become an international tourism hub by 2030. Vinpearl Ha Long Resort (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn) The province has called for investment in infrastructure projects and mobilised resources for key tourism services like ports, wharfs, accommodations, high-end resorts and entertainment complexes, among others. An array of projects have created a new look for the province, including BIM Group’s 230-hectare Ha Long Marina urban area. The group earmarked 2 billion USD for the complex, which comprises Halong Marine Plaza shopping centre, a CGV cinema, a children’s entertainment zone, beaches, pools, apartment blocks and rows of shop houses and townhouses. Meanwhile, the 214-hectare Sun World Ha Long Complex developed by SunGroup has become one of the main local tourist attractions. Riding a sea-crossing cable line or the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh strives to become international tourism hub
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Infrastructure gives breath of fresh air into Quang Ninh’s property…
Bach Dang bridge connecting Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway and Quang Ninh province(Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn)The Vietnam Association of Realtors said the Quang Ninh, especially Ha Long City, has emerged as an appealing destination for real estate investors. Endowed with natural advantages for sea and island tourism, Ha Long is not only an ideal tourist attraction but it is also a magnet for property investment. Many giant real estate developers like Vingroup, SunGroup, FLC, BIM Group and CEO Group are pouring more capital into this potential land. An array of real estate projects have cast a new look for the locality, including BIM Group’s 230-hectare Ha Long Marina urban area. The group earmarked USD2 billion into the complex, which comprises Halong Marine Plaza shopping centre, CGV cinema, children entertainment zone Tini World, beaches, pools, apartment blocks along with rows of shop houses and town houses. Meanwhile, the 214-hectare Sun World Ha Long Complex developed by … [Read more...] about Infrastructure gives breath of fresh air into Quang Ninh’s property…
Ha Tinh continues efforts to deal with consequences of Formosa incident
Ha Tinh provided 23 billion VND (1.01 million USD) for 5,012 fishing boat owners. (Source: VNA) Ha Tinh (VNA) – The central province of Ha Tinh has supported more than 60,800 residents affected by the Formosa-related marine environment incident, with total funding of more than 1.74 trillion VND (76.56 million USD). About 6,240 tonnes of rice have been allocated to 19,247 households while some 23 billion VND (1.01 million USD) has been provided to 5,012 fishing boat owners. Statistics reveal that more than 400 villages of 67 wards, communes and towns in seven districts, towns and Ha Tinh city were affected by the incident, with 6,000 fishing boats, 2,259 hectares of rivers and lakes, 31,692 cu.m of fishing cages and 127 hectares of salt fields subject to compensation. The province has also issued policies to deal with the polluted marine environment, restore production and generate jobs. Thanks to such efforts, Ha Tinh’s aquatic catch and aquaculture output reached … [Read more...] about Ha Tinh continues efforts to deal with consequences of Formosa incident
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Poultry breeding heats up again General manager CP Vietnam Montri Suwanposri said that Vietnam’s poultry prices are closer with prices of other countries; accordingly, CP Vietnam will sell chicken to Japan after finishing paper works as per the partners’ requirement. Montri Suwanposri added that C.P in Thailand is the leading firm exporting chicken meat to Japan for years with the quantity of five million a week. There has been an increase in poutry meat orders lately because many countries banned import chicken from Brazil , an exporter of chicken to Japan, after food safety scandal. These countries switched to import chicken meat from Asian countries especially Thailand. At present, prices of poultry in hi-tech farms in Vietnam is similar to chicken prices in other Asian countries, accordingly, C.P Thailand will share its orders with Vietnamese firms and C.P Vietnam has planned to sell chicken meat to Japan in 2019. In 2017, Vietnam’s livestock sector marked its … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4
Quang Ninh real estate market draws in $5.5 billion investment
The increasingly improved and synchronised transport infrastructure, tourism potential, and abundant natural resources are all favourable conditions luring in big investors, especially in real estate, to Quang Ninh. Sun World Halong Park is the largest entertainment project in Quang Ninh Numerous real estate projects have changed the face of Quang Ninh in the last three years, such as Vinpearl Halong Bay Resort, Vincom Plaza Halong, Vinhomes Dragon Bay, Halong Marina, Green Bay Village, and New Life Tower Halong. The largest investor in Quang Ninh’s tourism real estate market is Sun Group with the 214-hectare, VND7.8-trillion ($343.4 million) Sun World Halong Complex which has already been put into operation. The group is also developing shophouses and five-star villas and resorts at Sun Premier Village Halong Bay. FLC Group is also present in Quang Ninh, with a project covering a total area of 224 hectares with a total investment of VND3.4 trillion ($150 million). This … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh real estate market draws in $5.5 billion investment
Phu Quoc Island becoming international tourism magnet
VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc Island has become one of the hottest holiday spots in the country in recent years as the local and central governments have gone ahead with ambitious plans to develop it into an international hub for eco-tourism, resort tourism and amusement and a regional financial centre. Island tour is a special product of Phu Quoc. — VNS Photo Truong Vi Phu Quoc, dubbed pearl island, is the biggest island in the country at around 600 square kilometres. With white sandy beaches and balmy weather almost all year round — since two-thirds of the island is covered in forests — Phu Quoc is a holiday-goers’ paradise. “What attracts tourists the most are the island’s wild beaches, its warm weather which allows tourists to bathe in the sea almost all year round, and its diverse landscapes from mountain to forest and sea,” Huynh Quang Hung, deputy chairman of the Phu Quoc District People’s Committee, said. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island becoming international tourism magnet
Quang Ninh needs more luxury tourism products
The northern province of Quang Ninh needs to call on investment in developing luxury tourism and real estate products to meet the high demand of tourists, according to experts. Entrance to the neo-classical Vinpearl Ha Long Bay resort in Quang Ninh Province. - VNA/VNS Photo Van Duc Vu Van Dien, vice chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh, said at a seminar on real estate investment and tourism development strategy in Quang Ninh on Thursday that over past years, the province has focused on implementing strategic plans in three key fields, including infrastructure, technology and human resources.As a result, the province has attracted many domestic and foreign businesses investing in large residential areas, urban areas, and service areas for residents and tourists.However, at present, Quang Ninh still lacks high-end real estate tourism products, Dien said.Lao dong (Labour) newspaper quoted Nguyen Tuan Thanh, director of a Hanoi-based travel company, saying at the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh needs more luxury tourism products
Da Nang to build tourist village for foreigners
The Da Nang People’s Committee agreed in principle on a project to build a luxurious eco-tourist village, named Lang Van. The project, that will be invested in by Vinpearl Joint Stock Company, is a tourist complex, including hotels, villas, games and entertainment sections, a golf course, a sports arena, cable cars, a tourist wharf and other public facilities. The investor pledged that they will concentrate their assets and efforts to finish the first phase in five years as the project is licensed by the authorities. The tourist village to be built is located on the foot of the Hai Van passage in Lien Trieu District, Da Nang. It will stretch along a beautiful sea strait that overlooks Da Nang Bay and connect with neighbouring localities with both roads and railways. The investors unveiled that they will exploit the mountain and sea to develop eco-tourism there.Da Nang City has long wanted to develop the area into a high-class resort for … [Read more...] about Da Nang to build tourist village for foreigners
Luxury tourism complex opened on Phu Quoc
Luxury tourism complex opened on Phu QuocMinh Loan By Minh Loan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Vingroup Joint Stock Company (Vingroup) has inaugurated the first five-star tourism complex covering more than 300 hectares on Phu Quoc Island off mainland Kien Giang Province. Vinpearl Phu Quoc comprises of a five-star resort with 750 guest rooms, a 1,500-square-meter convention center, a 5,000-square-meter swimming pool, Vinpearl Land amusement park and a 27-hole golf course on 100 hectares among others. Scheduled for opening in mid-November, the Vinpearl Land amusement park has an aquarium and will offer a wide selection of games and entertainment options for guests of different ages. Vu Tuyet Hang, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, said Vinpearl Phu Quoc is the third high-end resort project bearing the Vinpearl brand in Vietnam after Vinpearl Nha Trang and Vinpear Luxury Danang. There are 4,000 hotel rooms on Phu Quoc Island at the moment. The Kien Giang Department of Culture, Sports … [Read more...] about Luxury tourism complex opened on Phu Quoc