According to the General Statistical Office, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2022 only reached 3.66 million, a decrease of 79.7 per cent compared to 2019's peak. This poses the pressing dilemma of how to promote tourism further to attract foreign tourists. The following are expert comments from the roundtable entitled Seeking a Boost for Inbound Tourism, hosted by VIR in Hanoi on March 22. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Vietnam is a stunning tourist destination, but there are still many limitations that need to be improved. We are proud that we have achieved so much and are on the way to transformation and perfection. There will be a resolution made at the National Assembly in May offering a series of both short- and long-term solutions. The current tourism development strategy for this decade, and the upcoming tourism system planning up to 2030, clearly describe the viewpoints, orientations, … [Read more...] about Expert opinions on prospects of luring more foreign visitors to Vietnam
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Hanoi’s taxi companies seek permission to operate electric cars
Advances in technology may be the key to solving the problems faced by local taxi companies. Hanoi-based taxi companies are seeking permission from the Government and the Hanoi authorities to allow the import and use of electric cars. G7 taxis stop at a local park in Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Anh/The Hanoi Times The electric car helps reduce environmental pollution by consuming clean energy, which is now the global vibe, said chairman of the Hanoi Taxi Association Nguyen Cong Hung. The Covid-19 pandemic, the growth of ride-hailing technology applications, and rising fuel prices are some of the factors impacting traditional cab firms, Hung said at a meeting on March 21. "Several taxi companies are being dissolved and their assets sold because they are operating at a loss," Hung said. "Domestic cab companies need a new form of business operation to adapt to the global development of technology and transportation," he added. "Modern technologies, especially … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s taxi companies seek permission to operate electric cars
Inspiring artworks by special young Vietnamese artist
'Pho Xua He Cu' (Old Streets and Sidewalks) is the name of the solo exhibition in Hanoi that attracted the attention of many viewers because of the artist behind it: 18-year-old Tran Nam Long, who is hearing-impaired and suffers from severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the artist's special status might not be the most important factor drawing people to the display. Beyond that, there was a lot of affection in the artworks on display. It was not only the unconditional love of Long's mother, but also the young artist's deep appreciation for life in his paintings, despite its many challenges. Perfect technique to draw architecture Exhibition visitors could also feel the mother's great attachment to the Vietnamese capital city, which gives her the opportunity to earn a living and raise a child. In Hanoi, her son was supported so much that he grew from a young man with many deficiencies into who he is today. There was another great love people … [Read more...] about Inspiring artworks by special young Vietnamese artist