A group of tourists from Ho Chi Minh City have filed a complaint with relevant agencies following reports by a newspaper that local authorities found the swimsuits they wore while cleaning a local beach in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam to be offensive. On Wednesday, a local newspaper reported that the Management Board of Nui Chua National Park was coordinating with the People's Committee of Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District, Ninh Thuan Province to reprimand a group of tourists for wearing bodysuits while picking up trash on a local beach. The Management Board of Nui Chua National Park was quoted in the article as saying that the tourists' behavior was “offensive.” Netizens were taken aback by the report, with many confused as to why park authorities were upset that people chose to wear swimsuits on a beach. Ngo Nhu Quynh , one of the tourists involved in the incident, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the group's goal was to clean the beach and swimsuits … [Read more...] about Tourists speak up against backlash from authorities for cleaning beach in swimsuits in central Vietnam
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Thousands flock to boat race festival in central Vietnam
About 10,000 people participated in a boat racing festival held on the section of the Thu Bon River in the Thanh Ha pottery village of Hoi An City in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam on Sunday. Thousands of spectators on both sides of the Thu Bon River began cheering loudly early on Sunday morning as 10 teams from Quang Nam Province and neighboring Da Nang competed to win the Thanh Ha village traditional boat racing festival. As part of the Thanh Ha pottery's anniversary and the recognition of the Thanh Ha pottery profession as national intangible cultural heritage, the teams participated in two competitions, including a warm-up race and the official five-kilometer race. Teams compete at the Thanh Ha boat racing festival in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, August 7, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre Truong Huong, deputy chairman of the Thanh Ha Ward People’s Committee, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the traditional boat racing festival in … [Read more...] about Thousands flock to boat race festival in central Vietnam
Low-pressure area, monsoon cause rains throughout Vietnam
Rains are forecast to dampen localities across Vietnam over the next few days due to the effect of a low-pressure area in the East Vietnam Sea and the southwest monsoon. Rainfall of 15-60 millimeters will fall in northern localities as well as north-central Thanh Hoa and Nghe An Provinces throughout Sunday, according to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The average temperatures will range from 22 to 31 degrees Celsius. In the central, Central Highlands, and southern regions, downpours are also in the forecast on Sunday and on the following days, with rain more likely to fall in the evening. Central Vietnam will see temperatures of 24-34 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while the average mercury in the Central Highlands and southern regions will be between 19 and 32 degrees Celsius. As of 1:00 am on Sunday, a low-pressure area was located near Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. It is expected to travel northwest in the next 24 hours and develop into … [Read more...] about Low-pressure area, monsoon cause rains throughout Vietnam
Number of Indians applying for Vietnam visas jumps 24-fold following COVID-19 pandemic
The number of Indians applying for visas to Vietnam jumped by a whopping 2,400 percent following the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating Indian people’s growing interest in visiting the Southeast Asian country. The Department of Tourism in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air organized a program in New Delhi, India on Thursday to promote Da Nang tourism. The event was an opportunity to introduce the coastal city's tourism to Indian businesses and tourists, as well as highlight its popular attractions and exciting festivals. The program also provided information on products and services, especially service packages at beach resorts, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, and wedding tourism. The demand for overseas travel of Indian citizens is extremely high following a two-year halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau. The number of Indian citizens applying for … [Read more...] about Number of Indians applying for Vietnam visas jumps 24-fold following COVID-19 pandemic
Police probe suspected child abuse case in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh Province
Police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam are investigating a case of suspected child abuse after a video clip spread on social media showed a half-naked man beating a teen girl with nothing on. In the four-minute clip, the unclothed girl was hung against the ceiling of a house with a string that tied her hands while the man was beating her with a rod. The video has triggered deep indignation among the online community after it was posted on Friday morning. The incident took place at a house in Cuong Gian Commune, located in the province’s Nghi Xuan District, as far as Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper had learned. Hoang Van Ha, chairman of the commune’s administration, confirmed to Tuoi Tre that the incident occurred in the locality, adding local police have launched an investigation into it. The girl in the clip is N., 11, and the man beating her is her father, N.V.T., 36, Ha said. N. is the second child in her family of three siblings and N.’s mother is now a guest … [Read more...] about Police probe suspected child abuse case in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh Province
Vietnam tourist island to ban single-use plastics
From September 1 they will be required to leave plastic behind before they get on ferries at Van Don Wharf to go to the island, according to the district's portal. Nguyen Viet Dung, chairman of the district, said the ban would be trialed for a few months before it becomes official. With the target of turning the island into an eco-tourism destination and make tourism sustainable, authorities have in recent years called on local people to limit the use of plastic products and opt for environment-friendly replacements. The island district has yet to impose a ban on local residents using plastic products. Situated around 80 kilometers from the mainland, Co To is famous for its pristine islets and primeval forests and access used to be strictly controlled due to its proximity to the Chinese border. Cu Lao Cham, or Cham Islands, a protected area treasured for its biosphere near Hoi An in central Vietnam, has prohibited visitors from bringing plastic bags since 2009. … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourist island to ban single-use plastics
Travel agencies on tenterhooks as 3 European nations stop accepting Vietnam’s new passport
Many Vietnamese travel agencies have expressed their concerns over slumping revenue after the Czech Republic, Spain, and Germany refused to issue visas to holders of new Vietnamese passports. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, deputy director of Vietravel's marketing department, stated that about 10-20 percent of the customers who book the firm’s tours to Europe are using the new passport form. Travelers often choose countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, Khanh elaborated. If customers’ trip includes the Czech Republic, Spain, and Germany and their visas get rejected due to the new passport form, the travel agency needs to adjust the original itinerary, which can be troublesome. Tourists can either choose to exclude these nations from their journeys or travel to other European countries instead, such as Switzerland and France. Regarding tours that must include Germany, Vietravel will only offer them to customers who … [Read more...] about Travel agencies on tenterhooks as 3 European nations stop accepting Vietnam’s new passport
Former Israeli Prime Minister visits landmarks in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his spouse visited famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon within the framework of their working visit to Vietnam. Their itinerary included the statue of Tran Hung Dao, Bach Dang Wharf, Nha Rong Wharf, Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Zone, the statue of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ben Thanh Market, and the construction site of the metro line No. 1. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak poses for a photo at the statue of late President Ho Chi Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, August 5, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Ehud Barak came to Vietnam at the invitation of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and a number of Vietnamese enterprises. Previously in Ho Chi Minh City, he had a meeting with Vietnamese entrepreneurs, visited the painting exhibition “Vietnamese wishes” featuring artworks of hundreds of disadvantaged children at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, and held a talk with local students. Former Israeli Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Former Israeli Prime Minister visits landmarks in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City
Happy One Central receives warm responses in Hong Kong
The exclusive seminar introducing Happy One Central in Hong Kong The launching seminar of Happy One Central was organised by the major reputable companies under Knightsbridge Partners including Asia Bankers Club, Golden Emperors, and Ashton Hawks. The seminar has drawn the attention of many Hong Kong investors. Knightsbridge Partners has extensive experience in researching and distributing thousands of Vietnamese high-end apartment projects in foreign markets. The company also boasts a team of experts with a local understanding of the Vietnamese real estate market. They not only spend a lot of time researching Law on Investment but also experience in guiding Hong Kong investors through the entire investment process in Vietnam. Liu, a Hong Kong investor said, “I have learned a lot about Vietnam, especially areas with a strong expat community. I am really keen on the potential of Binh Duong, which is one of the top foreign direct investment recipients in Vietnam. Binh Duong … [Read more...] about Happy One Central receives warm responses in Hong Kong
Two storms forecast to hit Vietnam this month
In August alone, the total rainfall in Vietnam's northern region would be 10-20% higher than in previous years. Vietnam could face two tropical depressions or storms in August, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF). NCHMF deputy director Hoang Phuc Lam said the center was monitoring the possibility of weather disturbances that could evolve into tropical depressions or storms in the East Sea over the next five to seven days. Lam noted that under the influence of the tropical depression, the northern part of Vietnam will experience strong winds and rough seas, while heavy rains and strong winds are likely to occur in the coastal areas in the next few days. “Storms and tropical depressions are likely to hit in the northern part of the East Sea this month and increase in frequency in the following months,” the deputy director said. The satellite image of Storm Chaba which hit Vietnam in July 2022. Photo: NCHMF … [Read more...] about Two storms forecast to hit Vietnam this month