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Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and officials of the central province of Thua Thien – Hue had a working session on February 27 to discuss measures to remove difficulties facing the local tourism sector amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the provincial Department of Tourism, the number of tourists to Thua Thien – Hue in February is estimated at 297,037, including 139,653 foreigners, down 21 percent and 24 percent year-on-year, respectively. The number of visitors is forecast to fall 25-30 percent in March. The outbreak has caused an economic loss of 40 billion VND (1.72 million USD) to the local tourism sector, the department said, adding that the figure is predicted to be 35 billion VND in March. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phan Ngoc Tho said to overcome difficulties facing the sector, the Department of Tourism has coordinate with the Department of Health to support … [Read more...] about Thua Thien – Hue works to help tourism recover

Cyclo tours in Hue ancient city A cyclo tour is a popular way to discover the hidden charm of Hue ancient city. There are more than 700 cyclo riders taking tourists to palaces, royal tombs, temples, pagodas, and scenic spots in the city. … [Read more...] about Nguyen-dynasty bronze cauldrons in Hue Imperial Citadel

Hoi An has seen a drop in tourist arrivals due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo from vietnamtourism.gov.vn Cao Tri Dung, chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association, said: “The city will collaborate with Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue provinces to launch a promotion programme in March to pull visitors back to the Central region.” … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam launches new tourism promotions as arrivals fall due to COVID-19

"Previously, due to a low level of education, local people often experienced various diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, flu, and respiratory infections. We have tried our best to understand their customs, habits and build trust with local people, upholding the important role of providing health-care services for people," said Major, Doctor Dang Hong Minh, head of the military medical station of Nham commune. … [Read more...] about Military doctors in people’s hearts

Hanoi (VNA) – A training symposium was held in Hanoi on February 27 to provide guidance on the monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in environment for environment experts and scientists as well as policy makers. Deputy Director General of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) Nguyen Trung Thang said the ISPONRE has coordinated with the Asian Development Bank under a project to assist with the implementation of SDGs in environment in Asia-Pacific. He said the symposium was held to enhance local officials’ capacity in monitoring and assessing SDGs related to natural resources and the environment, thus contributing to the implementation of the natural resources and environment sector’s action plan for Vietnam’s SDGs until 2030. Expert Hoang Hong Hanh from ISPONRE said the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment established an environment committee under the National Council on … [Read more...] about Symposium provides guidance on evaluation of SDGs in environment