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Han River runs through the central city of Da Nang.  (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The People's Council of Da Nang city has just approved a resolution on the Da Nang city Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 which will be soon submitted to the government for approval. Accordingly, by 2030, the city expects to achieve an average annual economic growth rate of 9.5-10% and a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita of about 200-220 million VND (8,500 – 9,350 USD) per person. By 2030, the city’s economic development will focus on three pillars, namely tourism, knowledge-based economy, and service centre. Under the master plan, the city also strives to have annual budget revenue increase of 9-11%, and total investment capital for social development by 11-12%. Da Nang city expects to have about 32,000-35,000 jobs created yearly by 2030. (Photo: VNA) The city targets to mobilise about 800 trillion VND in investment capital for social … [Read more...] about Da Nang targets annual growth of 9.5-10% by 2030

The event will be co-organized by the Vietnam Association of Film Promotion and Development, the authorities of Da Nang, and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema. The festival will select and honor outstanding Asian and Vietnamese cinematographic works with humanistic values, new discoveries and unique artistic expression; encourage new talents of Vietnamese and Asian cinema; and widely introduce to the public new, high-value cinematographic works of Asian and Vietnamese cinemas and selected films of the world. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held on May 9 and May 13, respectively, with film screenings available at Le Do theater in Da Nang. Awards for DANAFF 2023 will also be presented during the closing ceremony. The festival will showcase more than 40 Vietnamese and international films, of which 14 movies will compete in the Asian film category, with grand prizes on offer for the best movie, the best director, the best actor, the best actress, and the best … [Read more...] about First Da Nang Asian Film Festival to take place in May

More than 2.69 million international tourists arrived in Vietnam in the first quarter of this year, soaring 30-fold against the same period last year, according to data released on Wednesday by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam. The country earned an estimated VND161 trillion (US$6.8 billion) in revenue gained from lodging and dining services. Some provinces and cities in particular witnessed an upsurge in revenue, such as Da Nang (73 percent), Quang Ninh (43 percent), Can Tho (42 percent), and Ho Chi Minh City (37 percent). The country took in around VND6.8 trillion ($288 million) from travel services, up two-fold compared to the year-ago figure, buoyed by lots of cultural and tourism activities taking place in the first months of the year, the Vietnam News Agency reported. In March alone, the number of international visitors to this Southeast Asian nation is estimated to reach over 895,000. This year, the country looks to serve 110 million tourists, including … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes over 2.69mn int’l visitors in Q1

Vietnam is among the top five international destinations to visit this summer, along with Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France, U.S. travel site Travel off Path cited data from travel website Expedia. According to Travel off Path, summer is time for travel and traveling to Europe or Asia is perfect in the summertime due to the many events in each destination. "Things are changing, and traveling is becoming more accessible," Travel off Path wrote on its website. As a result, summer vacation planning is heating up, with searches up 50 percent over last year. Vietnam is one of the most sought-after destinations on Expedia. Searches and bookings for Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City have soared 298, 439, and 219 percent, respectively. The rates prove there is more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people go to every year. Travel off Path added, “Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranked in world’s top 5 summer destinations for 2023

Australian food and beverages showcased during an event in Hanoi as part of celebrations of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relationship. (Photo courtesy of the Australian Embassy) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and Australia have great potential to expand cooperation in a range of sectors, especially agriculture and education, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski . The ambassador was speaking at an event on March 27 in Hanoi, which was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Australia. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is organising two roadshows in localities across Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang in March and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Can Tho in September. The roadshows will expand opportunities for Australian and Vietnamese partners in agrifood and education sectors to discuss commercial partnerships, according to Goledzinowski. “By unlocking new … [Read more...] about Roadshows to celebrate 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia partnership

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province, central Vietnam, on March 28 received Viettravel Airlines’ first charter flight from Daegu, the Republic of Korea (RoK). The first group of Korean nationals aboard Vietravel Airlines' charter flight from Daegu arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa. (Photo: TPO) The charter flight is part of the airline’s plan to expand its flight network in 2023 to prepare for the official inauguration of its regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK in an effort to promote tourism and trade between the two countries, said a representative of Vietravel Airlines. The carrier in collaboration with its partner in the RoK plans to operate 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route between March 28 and May 7. For the time being, it is operating a flight every five days and will increase the frequency depending on market demand. It is expected that the airline will bring more than 2,200 Korean nationals … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines operates first charter flight from RoK to Vietnam

Hoai An from Hanoi planned to visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s biggest island in the south, with his family during the five-day holiday. However, she had to find another place closer to home like Sa Pa or Hoa Binh after realizing air tickets were too high. The cheapest price for round-trip flights between Hanoi and Phu Quoc was VND6.6 million ($280) per person. "The cost of transportation was over VND20 million for a family of three people," she said. "It was too expensive." This year, Vietnamese will enjoy a five-day break as the Hung Kings anniversary celebration falls on April 29, which is a Saturday, and people are entitled to take two extra days off the following week to compensate for that and Reunification Day on Sunday. Linh Nhi from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and her friends are also wondering whether to visit Da Nang or Thailand during the upcoming holiday. Currently, Vietjet Air's round-trip flight tickets between HCMC and Da Nang during the holiday cost about VND 4.5 … [Read more...] about Expensive air tickets discourage travel plans during Reunification Day holiday

Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula realized that when Vietnamese people think about his country, all they know is the 3 Fs: food, fashion, and football. “Italian culture is surely more than that,” the diplomat said during an interview with Tuoi Tre News on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. So what is 'Italy' in your mind? We are heading to a 'mixed' development. Culture, commerce, and sciences in Italy are indispensable. Because all are linked through time, that’s how our fashion segment has developed so successfully. And now, we have technology to join in the aggregate. For example, a car will have the mix of Italian technology and the Italian esthetics that we already have in our architecture and interior design. We are trying our best to introduce and promote the aggregate all together. I think this is one of the best ways to develop. I am sure that Vietnamese people highly appreciate this … [Read more...] about Italian culture more than just food, fashion, football: consul general

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietravel Airlines, which began operations in late 2020, welcomed its first charter flight from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city to the south central province of Khanh Hoa at Cam Ranh international airport on March 28. It was one of the activities in the airline's expansion plans for 2023, aiming at preparing for the official launch of regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK to boost tourism and trade during the upcoming summer season. From March 28 to May 7, the carrier will work with its partner in the RoK to officially launch a series of 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route, with a frequency of one flight every five days, and will increase the number of flights according to market demand. It is expected to carry over 2,200 Korean passengers during this period. At present, Vietravel Airlines is operating five domestic routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the southern largest … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines runs first charter flight from Daegu to Khanh Hoa