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Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northeastern province of Quang Ninh recorded economic growth of 10.16 percent in the first six months of 2018, the highest level in the last six years. The figure was released at the eighth session of the 13th tenure of the provincial People’s Council on July 12. Budget collection exceeded the same period last year to top 20.9 trillion VND (907.7 million USD). Domestic revenue made up more than 75 percent of the total budget collection. Total social investment was estimated at more than 23.3 trillion VND, a year-on-year rise of 11.6 percent.  The number of visitors increased 26 percent to 7.5 million in the first half of the year, while tourism revenue rose by 31 percent. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Nguyen Van Doc said the January-June growth is expected to fuel development in the last six months of the year. At the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh records highest economic growth in six months

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a written request to the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province urging local agencies to strictly handle violations in Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay’s water under threats Wastewater ruining Ha Long Bay A view of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has instructed Quang Ninh Province to deal with projects that have had a negative impact on the bay. — VNA/VNS Photo The ministry said media and local residents have recently reported projects built in the city of Ha Long that have affected the environment of the bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, online newspaper vietnamplus.vn reported. The projects – including Tuan Chau tourism area, cruise docks at Me Cung and Tien Ong caves – have violated environmental protection rules. The local government was also instructed to review new proposals as well as ongoing projects. Quang Ninh Province also needs to … [Read more...] about Ministry tells Quang Ninh to handle environmental violations in Ha Long Bay

The 19th Meeting of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) Standing Committee took place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on August 27. At the meeting The event gathered representatives from eight EATOF member provinces, including Sarawak of Malaysia, Luang Prabang of Laos, Siem Reap of Cambodia, Tottori of Japan, Yogyakarta of Indonesia, Jilin of China, Gangwon of the Republic of Korea and Quang Ninh of Vietnam. With the theme related to green tourism, EATOF Secretary-General IlSub Jeong affirmed the importance of developing green tourism and providing principles for sustainable tourism development. Director of the Quang Ninh provincial Tourism Department Pham Ngoc Thuy said the effectiveness of EATOF activities contributes to cultural, artistic and economic development of each locality and country in the forum. Namjo Kim from the RoK’s Hanyang University said sustainable tourism development needs to rely on the community. Accordingly, sustainable … [Read more...] about East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum convenes meeting in Quang Ninh

The owner of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur showed interest in developing an exclusive berth for cruise liners in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang, as he welcomed the municipal chairman to his superyatch on Tuesday. Joe Lewis, who is on an around-the-world voyage on his US$150 million superyatch Aviva, arrived at the city’s Tien Sa Port on Monday afternoon after having visited different localities along the beautiful coast of Vietnam. On this occasion, Da Nang chairman Huynh Duc Tho visited the Spurs boss aboard his watercraft and discussed investment opportunities with the English billionaire on Tuesday. Lewis, 82, told the city leader that Da Nang is among the most beautiful coastal cities in Vietnam and it should make a great destination for luxury cruise ships. The football club owner, the 388th richest person on Forbes’ 2018 list of billionaires with a net worth of $5 billion, expressed his wish to cooperate with local authorities to develop a modern … [Read more...] about Spurs boss Joe Lewis interested in building cruise ship port in Da Nang

Joe Lewis, owner of English football club Tottenham Hotspurs, has pledged to provide companionship and consultancy for Da Nang in the city’s development of cruise tourism after hosting its leaders in the U.S. A delegation of municipal officials led by Da Nang deputy chairman Le Trung Chinh concluded their working trip with Lewis at a yacht center in Fort Lauderdale, Miami on Friday. The two-day visit was meant to promote investment in the central city’s International Yacht Center project. After several meetings with city leaders, Lewis agreed to assist the city and provide consultancy for Da Nang to build up its cruise tourism industry, a member of the Vietnamese delegation told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The owner of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur had previously shown interest in developing an exclusive berth for cruise liners in Da Nang when he arrived in the central Vietnamese city during an around-the-world voyage on his US$150 million superyacht Aviva in May … [Read more...] about Spurs owner Joe Lewis pledges support for cruise tourism in Da Nang