Tourism ministers of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam issued a joint declaration on trilateral cooperation at their meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on October 5. The three countries agreed to encourage their national tourism agencies to boost exchange of information and experiences in tourism development and promotion. They agreed to jointly hold and attend tourism events and tours and cooperate in personnel training. The three countries will take steps to facilitate tourists' travel, boost tourism and cultural activities among their sister cities and heritage sites, as well as encourage public-private partnerships with regard to tourism development. The meeting of tourism ministers of the three countries, the first of its kind, was an important milestone in boosting trilateral cooperation to a new height matching their potential. The scheme "three countries - one destination" would help build the three countries into a single tourist destination with diverse, unique and sustainable tourism … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam agree on tourism cooperation
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Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam to issue ‘responsible’ tourism guide
Mekong countries Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have said they will publish a 140-page guide book about responsible tourism attractions and activities in their countries. According to a joint release, up to 30 activities, attractions or outlets in each country will be profiled in one publication to drive tourism business towards activities that minimize negative tourism impacts, create income for local people and involve them in running the business, conserve natural and cultural heritage, provide meaningful experiences for tourists, help local people and visitors with physical disabilities, and build respect between visitors and hosts. Approximately 90 activities that meet the majority of these criteria will be profiled, including guides and tours, accommodation, restaurants, handicraft outlets, development projects and volunteer opportunities. The responsible tourism guide book will make it easier for tourists to join activities such as trekking responsibly with hilltribes, buying … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam to issue ‘responsible’ tourism guide
Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area promotes investment
Do Nhat Hoang, Director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, said Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including $1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly $2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production. Hoang asked relevant ministries and agencies in the three countries to refine legal regulations on business and investment, as also procedures regarding taxation, customs and labor, and prioritize transport infrastructure investment. Vietnam has so far invested US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly Huynh Anh Minh, Vice Chairman of the Binh Phuoc People’s Committee, said that the Vietnamese provinces in the Cambodia-Laos-Viet Nam (CLV) Development Triangle Area have received great attention from local businesses. So far, 37 Vietnamese enterprises have invested in projects worth over $1 billion in these provinces, with Binh Phuoc, attracting $148 … [Read more...] about Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area promotes investment
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NDO/VNA – The 11th Investment-Trade and Tourism Promotion Forum of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle took place in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on December 18. Speaking at the event, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Foreign Investment Agency Do Nhat Hoang said that Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including US$1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production. Hoang asked the ministries and agencies of the three countries to promptly refine the legal regulations on business and investment, and procedures regarding taxation, customs and labour, while prioritising transport infrastructure investment. A Lao representative said the forum offers a chance to boost the economic growth and infrastructure development of each country and the region as a whole. He added that two-way trade between Laos and Vietnam topped US$800 … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment Most Recent News
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment
The 11th Investment-Trade and Tourism Promotion Forum of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle took place in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on December 18. At the event Speaking at the event, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Foreign Investment Agency Do Nhat Hoang said that Vietnam has so far invested US$3.6 billion in 113 projects in the area, including US$1.6 billion in 48 projects in Cambodia and nearly US$2 billion in 65 projects in Laos, mostly in agriculture and rubber production.Hoang asked the ministries and agencies of the three countries to promptly refine the legal regulations on business and investment, and procedures regarding taxation, customs and labour, while prioritising transport infrastructure investment.A Lao representative said the forum offers a chance to boost the economic growth and infrastructure development of each country and the region as a whole.He added that two-way trade between Laos and Vietnam topped US$800 … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam boost trade, investment