On Wednesday, the WTO urged countries to avoid taking health measures that would cause "unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade" saying travel restrictions needed to be proportionate to ensure they did not have "negative repercussions on the tourism sector". … [Read more...] about COVID-19 to cost world tourism at least US$22 billion
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Coronavirus costs HCMC $40 mln in tourism revenues
Tourism officials have assured the public at large that Vietnam is now safe to travel,with the country not recording any new Covid-19 infections in weeks and all 16 patients detected with the virus so far have been discharged. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus costs HCMC $40 mln in tourism revenues
Nam Tra My introduces eco-tourism through virtual portal
A saleswoman offers Ngoc Linh ginseng at the monthly Ginseng Fair in Nam Tra My district. It also introduces the rare and expensive Ngoc Linh, Vietnamese ginseng grown at 2,598m above sea level on the border with Kon Tum province. … [Read more...] about Nam Tra My introduces eco-tourism through virtual portal
Walk into bygone days along this antique aisle of Saigon
More than 20 shops are selling antiques here. “My family has been in the business for over 50 years,” said one shop owner. Le Cong Kieu lies in the tourism precinct of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 that includes an art museum, the Ben Thanh Market and the backpacker area. … [Read more...] about Walk into bygone days along this antique aisle of Saigon
Thailand’s Central Retail eyes growth in Vietnam after trouble at home
BANGKOK -- Thailand’s largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation Pcl (CRC), plans to expand domestic online sales as well as its business in Vietnam, as the coronavirus outbreak slows economic growth at home, its top executive said on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Central Retail eyes growth in Vietnam after trouble at home
