In the fishing villages of Phu Yen Province, southern Vietnam, the dull grayness of concrete buildings and cement roads, the cacophony of horns and the overwhelming odor of gasoline are replaced by beautiful views of trees and the sea, the mesmeric sound of waves gently crashing into the sandy shore and the cool salty ocean wind on the skin. Our first stop is An Hai. It is a small fishing village some 25 km north of Tuy Hoa Town in An Hai Commune, Tuy An District. From here, one can easily go to other popular attractions in Phu Yen such as Da Dia Reef (Ganh Da Dia) around 15 km away and Xep Beach (Bai Xep) around 8 km away, making it a great base. An Hai fishing village in Tuy An District. Photo by Shutterstock/khangtuong. Life always starts early in An Hai fishing village. As the sun comes up, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. is when the fishermen return from the sea with their catches and sell them right on the beach. Since most of the people buying here are locals, there … [Read more...] about Return to Mother Sea at Phu Yen’s fishing villages
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Sông Cầu Town in Phú Yên, a relaxing hideaway
The idyllic beach of Hòa Lợi, also known as Bãi Chỏ in Hòa Lợi Village, Xuân Cảnh Commune, a beautiful new destination. — VNS Photos Minh Phi. Mỹ Duyên Leaving the airport near the central coastal city of Quy Nhơn, we embarked by car on National Highway 1D southward to Cù Mông Pass in Phú Yên Province, a central coastal area famed for its seductively sandy beaches and peaceful fishing villages. It was early morning and the highway was all but deserted. The surrounding countryside was a sparkling lush green and we could feel the freshness of the ocean air. Before reaching the Cù Mông Lagoon in the province's Sông Cầu Town, instead of eating breakfast at the roadside restaurants famous for local specialties (green bean and pork porridge, boiled liver, and organ meats served with bánh hỏi or rice noodle cakes, herbs and sweet-and-sour fish … [Read more...] about Sông Cầu Town in Phú Yên, a relaxing hideaway
Where to go and what to do in Vietnam
(VEN) - Some tourist destinations are famous in Vietnam. 1. Hanoi: The heart of Vietnam Major tourist attractions: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) renowned as the first national university of Vietnam), both recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as World Documentary Heritages; Thang Long Imperial Citadel (a UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage); the Old Quarters, Pen Tower (Thap But), Sword Lake (Ho Guom), One Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot), Truc Bach Lake, the Opera House, and the National Library. Special foods: Pho (noodle soup), bun cha (noodle with grilled pork), La Vong fried fish (cha ca La Vong) served with noodle, other kinds of noodle soup including bun thang and bun oc, West Lake shrimp cake, Vong Village green rice flakes, and Hang Duong Street poached spiced dried fruits, among others. Cultural activities: UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritages: The Giong Festival … [Read more...] about Where to go and what to do in Vietnam
Phu Yen Tourism Day opens
Tuy Hoa Beach in Phu Yen Province (Photo: dulichvietnamhanoi.com) Phu Yen (VNA) – The Phu Yen tourism day kicked off on July 5 with a series of programmes promoting local tourism potential. Themed Phu Yen – an attractive and friendly destination, the five-day event includes a tourism promotion programme with the introduction of local attractions, a cuisine and cultural exchange, a photo exhibition, and art performances. Ho Van Tien, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south central province of Phu Yen, said 51 units and enterprises of Phu Yen and other provinces participated in the event with 74 booths. Activities at the event will create conditions for local travel agencies to seek cooperation and business opportunities, expand their markets and promote their image, thus contributing to boosting the Phu Yen tourism sector toward sustainable development, he added. Phu Yen is one of the most beautiful provinces in the central region … [Read more...] about Phu Yen Tourism Day opens
Phu Yen Culture Tourism Week opens
The central province of Phu Yen kicked off a Culture-Tourism Week on April 25 night, which is designed to introduce the unique local culture and promote tourism potential of Phu Yen, thus attracting more investments in the locality. Phu Yen Culture-Tourism Week opens This is also one of the events marking the death anniversary of Hung Kings (the 10th of the third lunar month, which falls on April 25 this year) and the 43rd anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30). The programme, to last until May 1, will take place in Tuy Hoa city, Song Cau town and Tuy An district with ten major activities, including a tour to Dai Lanh Cape, the easternmost point of the country which is the first place in Vietnam to see the sunrise, and a Bai Choi singing festival. On this occasion, ceremonies will be held to receive the title of Special National Relic Site granted to Hon Yen (Yen Islet), and announce Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s decision … [Read more...] about Phu Yen Culture Tourism Week opens
Phu Yen is increasingly attractive to international tourists
Latdavanh Inthaphonh, Deputy-Head of Consulate General of Laos in Ho Chi Minh City said that right when she first set her foot in Phu Yen, she felt relaxed. In fact, this South Central coastal province has emerged as an attraction after the screening of the film “Yellow flowers on the green grass.” The beauty of Phu Yen is of simplicity in both scenery and people. It is the place where someone could see the strict observance of traffic law on streets. Despite scorching weather, deserted roads, local people keep stopping at traffic lights when they turn red. An important international event hosted at a resort in Phu Yen Phu Yen is also charming thanks to simple images of a small girl cycling in the sea of plants, of roofs near forest or on water, looking like oases. Phu Yen has Ghenh Da Dia (Cliffs of Rock Plates), Dai Lanh cape, Vung Ro and Xuan Dai bays, and more. Each landscape gives tourists different feelings. Learning more about the … [Read more...] about Phu Yen is increasingly attractive to international tourists
PM attends Phu Yen’s investment promotion conference
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with investors at Phu Yen’s investment promotion conference on January 19 (Photo: VNA) Phu Yen (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended an investment promotion conference of Phu Yen in Tuy Hoa city on January 19, where he called on investors to help transform potential and advantages of the south central province into concrete values. Having applauded Phu Yen’s efforts in economic development, infrastructure building and investment climate improvement, PM Phuc expressed his hope that with these initial foundations and local people’s industriousness, the province will develop rapidly and sustainably and become one of the leading localities in the central and Central Highlands regions. To reach the target, he asked Phu Yen to strongly reform its mindset and be creative to have more synchronous and effective solutions, adding that the entire political system needs to join hands in addressing … [Read more...] about PM attends Phu Yen’s investment promotion conference
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits workers of Ca Pass tunnel project
The leader also praised spirit and responsibility of the investor as well as overall collaboration of the authorities of Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa province and relevant agencies in order to early put the tunnel into the operation as now.Ca Pass tunnel project is a major construction of the country with the largest scale in tunnel system on National Highway 1A, which stretched 13.19 kilometers from Phu Yen to Khanh Hoa province, was begun on November 18, 2012. The project included tunnel constructions of Ca Pass and Co Ma. The tunnel would shorten nearly haft distance of road in comparison with travelling on National Highway 1A. In addition, it also contributed to create favorable conditions in connecting Khanh Hoa province’s two economic areas of Nam Phu Yen and Van Phong; especially promoting regional development of industry, trade and tourism …On the same day, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited workers who are trying to repair damaged Long Thuy dyke system, in Tuy Hoa city, … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits workers of Ca Pass tunnel project
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/1
Pepper growers concern about falling pricesPepper growers are entering the harvest season of 2018 in the southeastern region of Vietnam, concerning about price fall and output reduction because of pests and diseases.Traders now pay VND65,000-66,000 a kilogram of pepper, accounting for half of the price in the same period last year.Long lasting rains last year created conditions for pests and diseases to attack pepper crop, resulting in output drop this year.According to statistics, high pepper prices in previous years sent farmers to expand farming area to 40,100 hectares in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc provinces in 2017. The area far exceeds the plan of 12,800 hectares by 2020 of the Government.That has broken supply and demand balance causing continuos price reductions for the last two years. Enterprises develop fast in number, efficiency low: economic survey 2017Data from economic survey of HCMC 2017 showed that although the number of enterprises quickly develops, their … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/1
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/1
Social housing: Loan interest rate maintained at 5% The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has decided to keep preferential loan interest rate unchanged at 5 per cent for purchase, rent or hire of social housing projects in 2018.The decision took effect from the beginning of this year, replacing Decision No 2544/QD-NHNN, dated December 30, 2016, on interest rate for loans applicable in 2017 for social housing projects.The interest rates will be applied for house buyers who have already sought loans from the VND30 trillion (US$1.32 billion) housing stimulus package launched in 2013 as the minimum repayment term is 15 years, and from the Viet Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP).The VND30 trillion (US$1.32 billion) housing stimulus package aimed primarily at social policy beneficiaries and estate developers of such projects. Of which, VND21 trillion, accounting for 70 per cent of the package’s total has been given to home buyers of projects. The remaining 30 per cent … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/1