A corner of Da Nang City by the Han River. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - Da Nang is planning to become a ‘smart city’ and the first in Vietnam to join the ASEAN ‘smart’ city network by 2030. Director of the city’s IT Department Nguyen Quang Thanh said at the launch of the city’s plan towards 2030 with a vision to 2045 on April 11 that it would be built in three phases with total investment of 2.14 trillion VND (95 million USD), of which 30 percent would come from the State budget. Thanh said the city had approved the framework the plan in 2018 with information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and database. It will include smart management, smart economy, smart environment, smart living, smart citizens and smart traffic to connect the city to the 126 ASEAN ‘smart city’ network, Thanh said. “The plan will help develop Da Nang as a ‘start-up and innovative’ city in creating a driving force for … [Read more...] about Da Nang planning to get smart by 2030
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Da Nang ranked among top destinations in 2019
The central city of Da Nang has been included in a list of 52 places to go in 2019 by The New York Times (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - The central city of Da Nang has been included in a list of 52 places to go in 2019 by The New York Times, which has an international readership. As the third-largest city of Vietnam, Da Nang has gone from a place that is "best known for being a gateway to UNESCO Heritage town of Hai An" to an attraction "with a strong foodie scene and new hotels and resorts popping up on a five-mile-long beach strip", according to the newspaper. It advises travelers not to leave without having a bowl of ‘mi Quang’ (Quang noodle soup), "the justifiably famous local noodle soup," which is only 1 USD at any street-food stall. Last year, the number of visitors to Da Nang increased 15.5 percent year-on-year to 7.6 million in 2018, including 2.8 million foreigners, a 23.3 percent increase from a year earlier, according to the municipal … [Read more...] about Da Nang ranked among top destinations in 2019
Vietnam’s Da Nang poaches tourists from Phuket and Bali
The Hanoitimes - Unlike Thailand`s Phuket and Indonesia`s Bali, Da Nang is not an island. As Vietnam`s third-largest city, it is beckoning guests from China and South Korea with luxury hotels and convenience. CNN lists best hotels on the beach in Da Nang Da Nang welcomes 328,810 visitors during Lunar New Year holiday Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019 Foreign arrivals to Da Nang soar 23% in 2018 The central coastal city of Da Nang is now stepping up to compete with some of Southeast Asia’s most famous beach resorts, including the likes of Thailand’s Phuket or Indonesia’s Bali, Nikkei Asian Review reported. Illustrative photo. But unlike Phuket and Bali, Da Nang is not an island. As Vietnam's third-largest city, it is beckoning guests from China and South Korea with luxury hotels and convenience. Proximity is its calling card. Its airport, city center and beaches are situated nearby one another. And … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Da Nang poaches tourists from Phuket and Bali
CNN lists best hotels on the beach in Da Nang
The Hanoitimes - Just a one-hour flight south of Hanoi, Da Nang -- often spelled Da Nang, as well -- offers easy access to the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, addictive banh mi and some of the best beaches in Vietnam. Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019 Foreign arrivals to Da Nang soar 23% in 2018 Da Nang among world’s best travel destinations for 2019 The InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Fusion Maia, Naman Retreat are among Da Nang’s best hotels on the beach, Kate Springer wrote in an article published on the US news television CNN website. The InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort. The writer named The InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort the number one place among the best hotels on the beach across this resort city in central Vietnam. “Set in the midst of the Son Tra Peninsula Nature Reserve, northeast of the city, the InterContinental … [Read more...] about CNN lists best hotels on the beach in Da Nang
Nissan changes distributor in Vietnam, Da Nang factory’s fate unclear
VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan has announced the termination of cooperation between it and the Malaysian Tan Chong in distributing its products in Vietnam. The move, as commented by analysts, shows that Nissan has ambitious business plans in Vietnam’s market. The manufacturer plans to seek new partners in Vietnam to better exploit the market. Together with Tan Chong, Nissan Motor has built up Nissan’s foundations in Vietnam. Believing the great potential of the market, Nissan is seeking feasible solutions to scale up its business in Vietnam. Nissan Vietnam also has confirmed that its business activities will continue as usual. Its management board is working closely with Nissan Motor to increase sales and expand Nissan’s market share in Vietnam. RELATED NEWS Vietnamese appetite for luxury cars surprises manufacturers Dozens of taxes, fees burden VN car users Kim Chi … [Read more...] about Nissan changes distributor in Vietnam, Da Nang factory’s fate unclear